Mar 01
Annual Italian American Street Festival at The Plantation
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM The Plantation at Leesburg in Leesburg
Come enjoy a fun day. We have vendors, food trucks, entertainment, games, Basket Raffles other Raffles. Parking is free, free trolley to festival from parking lot. Inside & Outside Spaces avail. Message for info debboyleiac@yahoo.com
Mar 01
Gary Sinise Foundation Concert for Veterans Fundraiser
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Highland Lakes Clubhouse in Leesburg
Highland Lakes will honor all veterans with a fundraiser for disabled veterans in this area. Las Vegas singer Jonny Bird brings his energetic, patriotic show to our stage to support the Gary Sinise Foundation. Food trucks on site. Great entertainment
Mar 04
Scrub Ecosystems
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Pine Forest Park in Deland
The scrub, scrubby flatwoods and ephemeral pond of Pine Forest Park are home to many native plant and animal species. Explore the ecology of the site https://www.lakecountyfl.gov/parks-and-trails
Mar 07
Love of Life Festival
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM Grand Oak Resort in Weirsdale
Indulge in delicious fare from various food trucks & refreshments available for purchase, while admiring beautiful works of art, & soaking in the sounds of live music. Bring your own seating & get ready to groove the day away at this exciting event!
Mar 08
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 Cars Car Cruise, Vendors, Showing in multiple categories for a variety of prizes. $6 to show your car.
Mar 08
Two Pianos, Two Pianists
4:00 PM – 5:15 PM First Presbyterian Church Mount Dora in Mount Dora
First Presbyterian Church invites the community to an engaging afternoon of music, Two Pianos, Two Pianists, on Sunday, March 8 at 4:00 p.m. Pianists Phoenix Park-Kim and Randy Frieling perform an exciting program. Featuring Carnival of the Animals,
Mar 12
Cooking with Chef Danny
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mission Resort + Club in Howey-in-the-Hills
Chef Danny’s Cooking Class is back! Join us Thurs, Feb 12 at 6PM for a hands-on evening. Menu includes German Potato Soup, Pork Schnitzel, and German Chocolate Rum Balls. $40++ Call Grove House to reserve: 352-324-2718
Mar 13
Shamrockin’ BBQ & Beer Festival
5:00 PM – 11:00 PM Fountain Green Park, Dowtown Eustis in Eustis
Come explore Shamrockin BBQ & Beer Festival March 13th & 14th in Downtown Eustis. Live bands on 2 stages, beer & whiskey tastings, cornhole, Chili Cook Off, BBQ & sauce tastings, ultimate kids zone, vendors, food & drinks all with an Irish flair!
Mar 15
Butterfly Bucket List
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Ellis Acres Reserve in Paisley
Butterflies and their young rely on certain hosts for plant life, come learn about some common butterfly life cycles.
Mar 15
Florida Native Moths – Nighttime Pollinators
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM W.T. Bland Public Library (Mount Dora) in Mount Dora
Moths are a vital food source for animals, and serve as key pollinators for night-blooming plants. Learn how you can protect and attract them.
Mar 20
Spring Yard Sale
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Renninger’s Antique Center in Mount Dora3/203/213/22
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 only). Free Parking. Free Admission. Pet Friendly.
Mar 27
Stories of Water – Sawgrass Island Preserve
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Sawgrass Island Preserve in Umatilla
Join us for a casual guided hike as we share the Story of Water at Sawgrass Island Preserve. Limit 15 participants. Hike intensity: Moderate. Reservations required.
Mar 28
Japan Festival Eustis
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Downtown Eustis in Eustis
The Japan Festival Eustis is a new cultural event celebrating Japanese heritage & global friendship featuring: • live performances • cultural exhibitions • arts workshops • unique food offerings • interactive gaming • kids zone
Mar 28
Spring Plant Sale
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM UF/IFAS Extension Discovery Gardens in Tavares
MGVs have been busy in the greenhouse for months, propagating and tending to a variety of Florida-friendly plants and shrubs, including herbs, sun-loving perennials, shade-tolerant options and Native Plants!
