May 01 First Friday
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Downtown Eustis in Eustis
Each month, the City of Eustis hosts a family-friendly street party, featuring a variety of food, vendors and live music.
May 02 25th Annual Mount Dora Taste
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sunset Park in Mount Dora
Celebrate the 25th Annual Mount Dora Taste at Sunset Park on May 2. Enjoy bites from 20+ local restaurants, live music, and vote in the People’s Choice …
May 02 Butterfly Release
10:15 AM – 12:00 PM W.T. Bland Public Library in Mount Dora
All ages are invited to our annual butterfly release, held in the Nunan Butterfly Garden. 10:15 AM – Refreshments for all in the Garden, 10:35 AM –
May 07 National Day of Prayer at First Presbyterian
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM First Presbyterian Church Mount Dora in Mount Dora
Join us for personal and guided prayer as we unite in seeking God for our nation, community, and future generations. All are welcome to come and pray
May 08 Discover Leesburg
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Towne Square, Downtown Leesburg in Leesburg
Join us every 2nd Friday evening of the month on Towne Square in Downtown Leesburg for an evening of entertain-ment, shopping, mouth-watering treats
May 08 Mount Dora’s Art in the Alley
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Royellou Lane in Mount Dora
Join us every 2nd Friday at 6 PM for an exciting evening featuring incredible local artists on Royellou Lane in histor-ic downtown Mount Dora!
May 08 Shoreline and Wetland Plants
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Lake May Reserve in Leesburg
Hike with staff while learning about some of our shoreline and wetland plant species.
May 09 Global Big Day
7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Green Mountain Scenic Overlook & Trailhead in Minneola
Join Parks & Trails Staff in counting birds for the Cornell University’s eBird Global Big Day in which birders from around the world
May 10 Guitars and Cars
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Renninger’s Antique Center in Mount Dora
Guitars(Big Al’s Lake County Musicians Swapmeet) Buy-Sell-Trade Tons of great gear and deals Central Florida Blues Lovers’ Jam at noon
May 10 Mother’s Day Grand Brunch Buffet
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Mission Resort + Club in Howey-in-the-Hills
Celebrate Mom with our Mother’s Day Grand Brunch Buffet. Indulge in chef carving stations, fresh seafood, brunch favorites, and decadent desserts.
May 15 Spring Yard Sale
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Renninger’s Antique Center in Mount Dora
Don’t miss Renninger’s Spring Yard Sale. Clean out your unwanted items and sell them at this show. Antique Center. Flea Market ( Saturday and Sunday). …
May 16 The Habits and Natural History of Snakes
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Neighborhood Lakes Scenic Trail & Trailhead in Sorrento
Venture into the realm of snakes and a discussion with park staff about the different habitats and natural history of venomous and non-venomous snakes.
May 16 Plant America in Chautauqua Park
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Chautauqua Park in Mount Dora
Join KLB and the Lake & Hills Garden Club for a planting event at Chautauqua Park in Mount Dora as we prepare for America’s 250th anniversary
May 17 So Funny Sundays Live Recording
3:30 PM – 7:00 PM Hideaway Performing Arts Theater in Eustis
So Funny Sundays Live Recording ?? May 17, 2026 at Hideaway Performing Arts Center. Doors 3:30PM, show 4PM. Hosted by James Yon & JDaFunnyMan, headlines
May 23 City of Leesburg’s Memorial Day Program
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Veteran Memorial Park in Leesburg
Join us for a solemn and meaningful morning of remembrance at our Memorial Day Program, held in honor of the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice
May 23 Classical Music Concert featuring Violinist Qing Li and Pianist Victor Santiago Ascuncion
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM W.T. Bland Public Library in Mount Dora
The Piatigorsky Foundation in partnership with the library present a classical music concert featuring Violinist Qing Li and Pianist Victor Santiago Ascuncion
May 23 SPRAYGROUND – AN URBAN ART EXPERIENCE
6:00 PM – 3:00 PM Mount Dora Center for the Arts – Uptown Gallery in Mount Dora
Mount Dora Center for the Arts presents the opening reception for SPRAYGROUND, a collaborative exhibition featur-ing a group of artists
May 23 Afternoon Tea
1:00 PM Mission Resort + Club in Howey-in-the-Hills
Join us for an elegant, traditional English tea featuring a thoughtfully curated menu of classic finger sandwiches, veg-etable spring rolls, and more
