Coming Up Soon
What's happening around Lake County over the next couple of weeks.
Drawing with Nature: Monarch Butterfly
Saturday, Aug 29 · 10am–12pmA guided drawing class with artist Shelley Kays, learning to draw a monarch butterfly. $45/person, includes supplies and facility entry. Limited to 15 participants.
Trout Lake Nature Center, Eustis
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Seasonal Flavor Series: South American Buffet
Saturday, Aug 29A rotating seasonal buffet dinner spotlighting South American dishes, part of Mission Resort's ongoing flavor series.
Mission Resort, Howey-in-the-Hills
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Whiskey Kitchen Hosts Howey-in-the-Hills Police Charity Trivia Night
Sunday, Aug 30A special one-night charity trivia event benefiting the Howey-in-the-Hills Police Department, hosted at Whiskey Kitchen.
Whiskey Kitchen, Mount Dora
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14 Sketches — Rauce Padgett & Joel Warren
Saturday, Aug 29 · happy hour 6:30pm, show 8pmA live sketch comedy show from two of Central Florida's best-known comedians. 18+ event. General admission $20, VIP $40.
Mount Dora Music Hall at the Community Building
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"Rehearsal for Murder" — Melon Patch Players
Now playing, Aug 21 – Sept 6A murder-mystery stage production at the Tropic Theater. Closing soon, check the site for remaining showtimes.
Tropic Theater (Melon Patch Players), Leesburg
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Festivals, shows, and seasonal favorites further out on the calendar.
"Rent" — Bay Street Players 2026–2027 Season Opener
Sept 11–27 (Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun/select Sat 2pm — audio description 9/19)Bay Street Players kicks off its new Main Stage season with the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning musical "Rent," set in New York's East Village. Check the site for exact showtimes and ticket availability.
State Theatre, Eustis (Bay Street Players)
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"Blithe Spirit" — IceHouse Theatre 2026–2027 Season Opener
Sept 11 – Oct 4The Sonnentag Theatre at the IceHouse kicks off its new season with Noël Coward's classic comedy "Blithe Spirit." Wed (4th week only) & Thu 7:30pm, Fri 8pm, Sat/Sun 2pm. Flex passes and season subscriptions on sale now.
IceHouse Theatre, Mount Dora
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2nd Friday Block Party at Lake David — Hispanic Heritage Month
Friday, Sept 11Live music, food trucks, and vendors at Lake David Park, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and honoring the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
Lake David Park, Groveland
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Discover Leesburg
Friday, Sept 11 · 5–9pmLive acoustic music on Towne Square plus an evening market along 5th Street through downtown Leesburg. Held every 2nd Friday of the month.
Towne Square, Downtown Leesburg
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Eric Martin — The Voice of Mr. Big
Friday, Sept 11 · 6pmThe lead singer of Mr. Big performs live at the Music Hall.
Mount Dora Music Hall at the Community Building
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The Dish Rack Comedy Show
Friday, Sept 18A stand-up comedy show at Clermont's performing arts venue.
Clermont Performing Arts Center
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Benise — 25 Years of Passion
Tuesday, Sept 22 · 7pmA high-energy guitar and dance show celebrating 25 years of the Benise stage production.
Mount Dora Music Hall at the Community Building
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4th Annual Mount Dora Viva La Frida Festival
Saturday, Sept 26 · 11am–7pmA free Hispanic-centered festival celebrating the artistic creativity of Frida Kahlo, with vendors, music, and art. Hosted by the Mount Dora Center for the Arts.
Donnelly Park, Mount Dora
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FJ Band — Foreigner and Journey Tribute
Saturday, Sept 26A tribute concert covering the classic rock catalogs of Foreigner and Journey.
Clermont Performing Arts Center
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The Florida Ultimate Elvis Contest
Thursday, Oct 1 – Saturday, Oct 3Three days of Elvis-filled excitement, with Vegas-style headliner concerts and the Ultimate Elvis Contest featuring tribute artists from around the world.
Mount Dora Music Hall at the Community Building
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Zoso — Led Zeppelin Tribute
Friday, Oct 2A note-for-note tribute to Led Zeppelin's live catalog.
Clermont Performing Arts Center
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Mount Dora Craft Fair
Saturday, Oct 24 – Sunday, Oct 25One of Central Florida's biggest craft fairs, with more than 400 crafters lining the streets of historic downtown. Live music in Donnelly Park, festival food, wine tasting, and a Kids Art Tent sponsored by the Mount Dora Center for the Arts.
Downtown Mount Dora
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"Every Christmas Story Told (and Then Some!)" — Melon Patch Players
Dec 4 – Dec 20A fast-paced comedic romp through every holiday tradition and story imaginable, from Rudolph to Scrooge, performed at the Tropic Theater.
Tropic Theater (Melon Patch Players), Leesburg
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"Peter Pan Goes Wrong" — Melon Patch Players
Weekends Jan 22 – Feb 7, 2027 (Fri 7pm, Sat 7pm or 2pm matinee varies, Sun 2pm matinee)The accident-prone Cornley Drama Society attempts J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, with flying mishaps and technical disasters throughout. A comedic take on the holiday classic from the creators of "The Play That Goes Wrong," performed at the Tropic Theater. $25 adults, $15 students with ID, $22/person for groups of 15+.
Tropic Theater (Melon Patch Players), Leesburg
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Great Scott Farms Fall Festival & Corn Maze
Sept 30 – Nov 26, Sat/Sun 10am–5pm (select Saturday nights open later for night maze)A 7-acre corn maze plus jumping pillow, super slide, castle playground, tractor farm tours, pumpkin patch, and a zipline add-on. This year's maze theme is "Space Exploration."
Great Scott Farms, Mount Dora
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Amber Brooke Farms Fall Season
Sept 19 – Nov 22, weekends 10am–6pm (hours vary by date)25+ attractions including a petting zoo, gemstone mining, corn maze, sunflower express, cow train, bubble barn, and live music. Cashless venue; some attractions are add-on ticket items.
Amber Brooke Farms, Eustis
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Fall at Southern Hill Farms
Sept 26 – Nov 22, Thu–Sun (plus Mon Oct 12)Carnival rides, corn maze, pumpkin patch, and farm-fresh food and drinks. Advance tickets required, $28.95/person (ages 3+), kids 2 and under free.
Southern Hill Farms, Clermont
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Pumpkin Ponderosa at Showcase of Citrus
Sept 18 – Oct 31, daily 9am–7pmPick your pumpkin from thousands on-site, plus gem mining, farm animals, and the ranch's famous monster truck tour. Free entry and parking; some activities are separately ticketed.
Showcase of Citrus, Clermont
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Weekly and monthly happenings around Lake County you can count on.
Mount Dora Village Market
SundaysWeekly market in downtown Mount Dora with local vendors, produce, and makers.
Downtown Mount Dora
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Fresh Market at Ferran
Wednesdays, 5–8pmA lakeside evening market along Ferran Park with local vendors, food trucks, handmade goods, and live music, right on Lake Eustis.
Ferran Park, Eustis
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Leesburg Saturday Morning Market
SaturdaysA weekly farmers market in the historic district, off Main Street.
Town Square, Downtown Leesburg
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Clermont Farmer's Market
Weekly, downtown ClermontFresh produce, handcrafted goods, and a family-friendly stroll through historic downtown Clermont.
Downtown Clermont
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Tavares Lakefront Cars, Food & Market
MonthlyA monthly lakefront gathering in Wooton Park with a car show, food vendors, and market stalls.
Wooton Park, Tavares
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Chair Yoga at Trout Lake Nature Center
Wednesdays, 10–11amA gentle chair-based yoga class for stretching and flexibility. $5/session payable to the instructor; entry fee waived for this program.
Trout Lake Nature Center, Eustis
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Cooper Quilters Group
WeeklyA standing weekly meetup for quilters of all skill levels to work on projects together at Cooper Memorial Library.
Cooper Memorial Library, Clermont
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Lake County Library System Programs
Ongoing, varies by branchStorytimes, book clubs, teen programs, and adult classes run continuously across the system's 16 branches, including Cooper Memorial (Clermont) and W.T. Bland (Mount Dora).
Lake County Library System, multiple branches
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Live Music at Eden Abbey Brewing
NightlyRotating live acts most nights of the week at this Mount Dora brewery.
Eden Abbey Brewing, Mount Dora
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Live Piano at Tremain's Tavern at Lakeside Inn
Frequent, most daysLive piano sets at the historic Lakeside Inn's tavern in downtown Mount Dora.
Tremain's Tavern at Lakeside Inn, Mount Dora
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Live Music at Whiskey Kitchen
WeeklyLive music nights at this downtown Mount Dora restaurant and bar.
Whiskey Kitchen, Mount Dora
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Trivia Nights at Whiskey Kitchen & Eden Abbey
Weekly (Whiskey Kitchen Tuesdays, Eden Abbey Wednesdays)Two standing weekly trivia nights in downtown Mount Dora — pick your spot and your team.
Whiskey Kitchen & Eden Abbey Brewing, Mount Dora
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Run Clubs — Just Keep Rolling & Wolf Branch
Weekly (Tuesdays & Wednesdays)Two standing community run clubs based out of Mount Dora — a casual, come-as-you-are way to get moving with neighbors.
Mount Dora
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Bingo Nights
Weekly (Tuesdays, open to the public)A standing weekly community bingo night open to the public.
Mount Dora
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Eustis First Friday Street Party
Monthly, 1st Friday, 6–9pmFood trucks, vendors, and live music fill Ferran Park for Eustis's monthly downtown street party.
Ferran Park, Eustis
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Downtown Cruise-In & Classic Car Show
Monthly, 4th Saturday, 2–5pmAround 150 classic cars line up in Ferran Park for this free-to-register monthly cruise-in.
Ferran Park, Eustis
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Live Music at Crossroads 44
Weekly, most weekendsA regular lineup of local and touring bands at this Eustis music and sports bar.
Crossroads 44 Music & Sports Bar, Eustis
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Music Bingo at Gators Dockside
WeeklyA rotating music bingo night (rock, country, and themed rounds) at this Eustis waterfront spot.
Gators Dockside, Eustis
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Big Al's Musicians Swap Meet & Blues Jam
2nd Sunday of Jan, Mar, May, Sept & Nov, 8am–3pmBuy, sell, and trade instruments and gear, plus a midday Central Florida Blues Lovers' Jam session.
Renninger's Florida Twin Markets, Mount Dora
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Needle Arts Group
WeeklyA standing weekly meetup for knitters, crocheters, and needle crafters at Cooper Memorial Library.
Cooper Memorial Library, Clermont
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Chess Club
WeeklyA casual weekly chess club open to all skill levels at Cooper Memorial Library.
Cooper Memorial Library, Clermont
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Lake County Master Gardener Library Talks
Recurring, rotates branchesFree gardening talks from the Lake County Extension's Master Gardener Speakers Bureau, rotating between Groveland, Tavares, and Eustis library branches.
Lake County Library System, multiple branches
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Dora Queen Cruises
Regular sightseeing & sunset cruises, check calendar for datesTour Lake Dora aboard the Dora Queen paddlewheel boat, with live music and scenic views of Tavares and Mount Dora. Cruises run rain or shine.
Tavares Marina, 375 S. Sinclair Ave., Tavares
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