Events
JUL 3
Freedom on the Waterfront
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Elizabeth Evans Park in Mount Dora
Enjoy live music from Inner Circle and All-4-One, delicious food trucks, family-friendly activities, and a spectacular fireworks finale.
JUL 4
Star Spangled Spectacular
4:00 PM – 9:30 PM Ski Beach Park in Leesburg
Join the City of Leesburg, Thursday, 4th of July for a Spectacular Event! 4pm at Ski Beach Park. Featuring carnival rides, a water ski show, and more.
JUL 5
Exploration Hike
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Ferndale Preserve in Montverde7/58/29/610/4 PLUS MORE
Join staff to explore the habitats and species of Ferndale Preserve.
JUL 6
CleanUp Eustis
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Ferran Park Bandshell in Eustis
CleanUp Eustis is having our next CleanUp group event, and we need YOUR help! Grab your community groups and neighbors and help for an hour or two!
JUL 6
Stroll Along the Bluff
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Sabal Bluff Preserve in Leesburg
Join staff on a leisurely stroll along the bluff. No facilities. Limited to 15 participants. Reservations required.
JUL 6
Laugh Freely Clean Comedy Show Experience
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM PLAZA THEATRE EUSTIS in Eustis
Join us for an unforgettable night Saturday July at the beautiful Plaza Theatre Eustis for the Laugh Freely Clean Comedy Show Experience.
JUL 7
Exploration Hike
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM PEAR Park Gateway in Leesburg7/78/49/110/6 PLUS MORE
Join staff on an early evening hike to get some exercise while exploring nature at PEAR Park.
JUL 10
Water Wednesday
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Hickory Point Recreational Park in Tavares
Using an enviroscape model, learn about the impact that our everyday lives has on the environment. Coloring activity pages will be provided.
JUL 10
Movie Night – I Heard the Bells
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM First Presbyterian Church Mount Dora in Mount Dora
Known as America’s Poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow leads an idyllic life, until the day his world is shattered by tragedy.
JUL 10
Movie Night-I Heard the Bells
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM First Presbyterian Church of Mt. Dora in Mount Dora
Known as America’s Poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow leads an idyllic life, until the day his world is shattered by tragedy. With a nation divided by the…
JUL 11
The Process of Building a DIY Website, Step by Step, Start to Finish
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ONLINE
A step-by-step guide to building your own website, steering clear of all the hassle and confusion.
JUL 13
Florida Military Collector Show
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Renninger’s Antique Center in Mount Dora7/1310/12
The Florida Military Collector show is a one day event on Saturday.
JUL 13
Quarterly Bird & Butterfly Survey
7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Pasture Reserve in Groveland7/1311/16
Assist park staff with surveying the birds and butterflies that inhabit Lake County’s conservation lands.
JUL 15
Succulents (UF/IFAS Master Gardener)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Umatilla Public Library in Umatilla
Succulents require minimal care and come in many shapes and sizes. Learn more about these fascinating plants and how to add them to your plant collection.
JUL,16
BINGO!
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Umatilla Public Library in Umatilla
Back by popular demand. Play BINGO for small prizes. Perfect for senior citizens and all adults are welcome.
JUL 17
Reading with Naturalist
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Hickory Point Recreational Park in Tavares
Come join the Naturalist for a reading of “A Drop Around the World
JUL 19
Summer Yard Sale
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Renningers in Mount Dora7/197/207/21
Don’t miss Renninger’s Summer Yard Sale Clean out your unwanted items and sell them at this show Antique Center- Flea Market Free Admission
JUL 19
Downtown Clermont Wine Strolls
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Downtown in Clermont7/198/179/2010/19 PLUS MORE
Explore historic Downtown Clermont while sampling 25 different wines at participating shops.
JUL 28
Take Flight, Birds of Summer
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Lake May Reserve in Eustis
The birds that stick around for the summer months and raise their young are a hardy lot.
MORE EVENTS AT https://www.lakecountyfl.gov/calendar
A STEP BACK IN HISTORY HIKE AT BOURLAY
Sat, June 1, 2024 @ 9:00 AM
Bourlay Historic Nature Park
950 N. Canal St., Leesburg
Contact Tracy Hauserman at 352-298-0365 or email tracy.hauserman@lakecountyfl.gov.
http://www.lakecountyfl.gov/parks
Step back in time with a moderate hike through Bourlay Historic Nature Park with staff to learn about the habitat and the historical significance of the site.
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BOUNCE TOWN BASH
Sat, June 1, 2024 @ 11:00 AM
Rolling Acres Sports Complex
250 Rolling Acres Road, Lady Lake
$6
Contact Amy Alicea at 352-205-2826 or email aalicea@ladylake.org.
http://www.ladylakefl.gov
Mark your calendars for Lady Lake’s Bounce Town Bash, as Rolling Acres Sports Complex transforms into the ultimate playground for kids. With over 30 inflatables, both wet and dry, attendees are in for a day of exhilarating fun.
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May 25 – August 31, 2024
Discover the science behind bloodsucking creatures! Dive into the world of mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, leeches, and other parasites. Explore their characteristics, habits, and the reasons they bite. Understand how they are attracted to heat and CO2 in your breath, and identify them by their mouth parts. Engage in the fun TwITCHer Game that will make you itch! Stop in and learn about the role of bloodsuckers in the ecosystem and how to prevent them from bothering you.
January 20 – May 11, 2024
Explore the world of turtles and tortoises and learn about their various habitats, migration patterns, and the threats they face. Play a giant board game that helps you navigate a turtle’s migration route safely, see how shell shapes suit different lifestyles and habitats and design a turtle-friendly housing development. You can even find out what a loggerhead sea turtle sees as it swims! *This exhibit was provided with support from Jane’s Trust and the Institute for Museum and Library Services.
Feel the Love from Rex this Valentine’s Season! Sign your child up by February 8th to receive a special valentine in the mail from Rex himself!
*Postcards are limited to 500 cards total and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents must provide a valid recipient’s name and mailing address. The city is not responsible for lost or late mailers.
Live On the Square– Halfway Hippie
- Date:02/03/2024 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Location:Downtown Square
1 SE Broadway St.
Ocala, Florida 34471
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The Lee Boys: Sunset Songs Series
- Date:02/07/2024 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Location:Downtown Square
1 SE Broadway St.
Ocala, Florida 34471
Music lovers of all ages will enjoy the new Sunset Songs Series! This free concert series on the downtown square brings you the best local and regional artists performing funk, blues, reggae, and country originals as the sun goes down. Kick back and soak in the melodies with the perfect Wednesday night activity. If you love music and sunsets, the Sunset Songs Series is for you! End your day on a melodic high note at these not-to-be-missed community concerts.
- Monthly concerts January through May featuring top-notch musical talent
- All concerts are 100% free – just bring your lawn chair or blanket!
- Unwind and discover great new music in a gorgeous outdoor setting
- Grab a bite to eat at one of our many amazing local downtown restaurants
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Fort King National Historical Landmark
Public Archaeology Day
Saturday, Feb. 10
10 AM – 3 PM | All Ages | Free
Join Gulf Archaeology Institute archaeologist as they excavate Fort King looking for artifacts. You’ll be able to see how excavations are done, data is recorded and how the information is used to learn about the past.
Fort King National Historical Landmark
Pioneer Games Day
Saturday, Feb. 10 | 10 AM – 3 PM
All Ages | Free
It’s a Pioneer Game Day! A family friendly event that will teach all ages about games and toys from the 1800s. Games included: skillet toss contest, tomahawk throwing, potato sack races, and more!
Wednesdays | January – May | 6 – 8 PM | Downtown Square
Music lovers of all ages will enjoy the new Sunset Songs Series! This free concert series on the downtown square brings you the best local and regional artists performing funk, blues, reggae, and country originals as the sun goes down. Kick back and soak in the melodies with the perfect Wednesday night activity. If you love music and sunsets, the Sunset Songs Series is for you! End your day on a melodic high note at these not-to-be-missed community concerts.
Monthly concerts January through May featuring top-notch musical talent
All concerts are 100% free – just bring your lawn chair or blanket!
Unwind and discover great new music in a gorgeous outdoor setting
Grab a bite to eat at one of our many amazing local downtown restaurants
https://www.ocalafl.gov/government/city-departments-i-z/recreation-parks/special-events/sunset-songs-series
