Oct 02
Pet Blessing at First Presbyterian
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM First Presbyterian Church Mount Dora in Mount Dora
Pet Blessing at First Presbyterian Mount Dora. Bring your beloved furry, feathered & scaly friends to receive a special blessing for their health and happiness
Oct 02
Paws for Children Pet Blessing at First Presbyterian Preschool
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM First Presbyterian Church Mount Dora in Mount Dora
A special Paws for Children Pet Blessing at 11:30 in front of the First Presbyterian Preschool on MacDonald street side of the building is for children …
Oct 03
Exploration Hike
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Ferndale Preserve in Clermont10/312/5
Join staff and explore the habitats and species of Ferndale Preserve. Hike intensity: Vigorous. Reservations required.
Oct 03
Exploration Hike
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Ferndale Preserve in Montverde
Join staff and explore the habitats and species of Ferndale Preserve. Hiking Intensity: Vigorous.
Oct 04
Big Sit
7:30 AM – 11:00 AM McDonald Canal Boat Ramp in Mount Dora
A “Big Sit” is a semi-competitive birding event where participants count all the birds they can see or hear within a 17-foot circle.
Oct 04
Bat Party with S’mores
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Flat Island Preserve in Leesburg
Celebrate the spooky season with us at Flat Island preserve for our Bat Party. Join staff to learn about bats. Take a short hike and finish with s’mores…
Oct 04
Fall in the Field
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Renningers Antique Center in Mount Dora10/410/5
Antique Center, Consignment, Street of Shops, The Stables, Pavilions, and Outdoors. Fall is here! Come shop a selection of vendors featuring items for t…
Oct 05
Exploration Hike
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM P.E.A.R. Park (Gateway) in Leesburg10/511/212/7
Join staff on an early evening walk while exploring nature at P.E.A.R. Park. Hike Intensity: Light. Reservations required.
Oct 05
World Communion Sunday
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM First Presbyterian Church Mount Dora in Mount Dora
World Communion Sunday at First at Presbyterian promotes Christian unity and celebrates the worldwide connection with all brothers and sisters in Christ…
Oct 05
World Communion Sunday (11am Service)
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM First Presbyterian Church Mount Dora in Mount Dora
First Presbyterian Mount Dora celebrates World Communion at a 9:00 casual café-style service and at 11:00 traditional service. The world communion servi…
Oct 05
Exploration Hike
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Pear Park (Gateway) in Leesburg
Join staff on an early evening walk to get some exercise while exploring nature at P.E.A.R. Park. Hiking Intensity: Light. Reservations required.
Oct 05
Jazz on the Lawn at Sydonie: Joseph Jevanni & iNtensity
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Sydonie Mansion in Mount Dora
Enjoy live jazz music on the front lawn of Sydonie Mansion. Howey Music Series hosts a family-friendly concert with Joseph Jevanni & iNtensity. Bring y…
Oct 06
Planting Day
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Lake May Reserve in Eustis
Come and join us to add some native plant diversity to Lake May Reserve by planting wildflowers. Hiking Intensity: Moderate. Reservations Required.
Oct 08
Water Wednesday
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Hickory Point in Tavares
In time for creepy crawly season, explore the insects, spiders, and other creepy crawlies that live in Florida’s wetlands and their ecological roles. Su…
Oct 10
Featured Event
Discover Leesburg
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Towne Square, Downtown Leesburg in Leesburg10/1011/1412/12
Join us every 2nd Friday evening of the month on Towne Square in Downtown Leesburg for an evening of entertainment, shopping, and community spirit. We …
Oct 11
Global Big Day
7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Green Mountain Scenic Overlook & Trailhead in Minneola
Join Lake County staff in county birds for Cornell University’s eBird Global Big Day in which birders from all over the world will submit checklists to …
Oct 11
The Habitats 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. …
Oct 11
All Request Piano Singalong by Scotty Kilwein
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mission Resort + Club in Howey-in-the-Hills
Join us for an All Request Piano Singalong with Scotty Kilwein at Grove House on Saturday, October 11 from 6–9 PM! Ages 18+, no cover. Enjoy great food,…
Oct 17
Fall Wildflowers and Grasses
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM P.E.A.R. Park (Nature Center /WCA) in Leesburg
Join us for a fall wildflower and native bunch grasses hike through the P.E.A.R. Meadow and other ecosystems. Hike Intensity: Moderate. Reservations R…
Oct 18
Quarterly Bird & Butterfly Survey
7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Ferndale Preserve in Minneola
Assist staff with surveying one of Lake County’s conservation lands for birds and butterflies. These surveys assist with the long term management of the…
Oct 18
Open House
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Ellis Acres Preserve in Paisley10/1811/1512/20
Nature Center will be open and a naturalist will be onsite to answer questions.
Oct 21
Paddling Adventure
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Powell’s Campground in Astor
Launching from Powell’s Campground in Astor, this guided trip will take paddlers into Lake Dexter and Stagger Mud Lake. The shorelines offer scenic vist…
Oct 23
Lake County Senior Expo
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Lake Square Mall in Leesburg
Lake County Senior Expo, October 23, 2025, at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lake Square Mall. 50+ Vendors, Big Red Bus, Lake County Health Department-Vaccination…
Oct 24
Stories of Water (Mount Dora)
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Wolf Branch Sink in Mount Dora
Join us for a casual guided hike as we share the Story of Water at Wolf Branch Sink. Hiking Intensity: Vigorous. Reservations required.
Oct 25
Quarterly Bird & Butterfly Survey
7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Lake May Rerserve in Eustis
Assist staff with surveying one of Lake County’s conservation lands for birds and butterflies. These surveys assist with the long term management of the…
Oct 25
Trick or Treat on Main St.
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Towne Square, Downtown Leesburg in Leesburg
Get ready to kick off your Halloween weekend with a spooktacular evening of fun and frights at Trick or Treat on Main St. and all of Downtown! October 2…
Oct 25
Howey Artisan Market
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Mission Resort + Club in Howey-in-the-Hills10/2511/2912/271/31 Plus More
Discover the charm of the Howey Artisan Market, your local destination for all things handmade and homemade. Nestled on the beautiful grounds of Mission…
Oct 29
Chautauqua Chapel Lunch & Learn-Card Making
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM First Presbyterian Church Mount Dora in Mount Dora
Steve Price will show you how to make simple and elegant greeting cards for all occasions using inexpensive materials and tools. He will demonstrate and…
