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"Snowflakes by the Lake" returns to Eustis in December

11/28/2024

The City of Eustis is inviting everyone to enjoy the winter atmosphere at Snowflakes by the Lake throughout the month of December from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Ferran Park.

Snow will be falling on Friday, December 6, 13, 20 and 27 in Ferran Park every half hour for 10 minutes. The first night of Snowflakes by the Lake will coincide with the December First Friday event happening in Downtown Eustis on Black Friday.

Santa will be visiting the Alice McCelland Bandshell stage on the Fridays prior to Christmas. Children are encouraged to share their holiday wishes and take free pictures with Santa on the decorated stage.

Magical guest appearances by Queen Elsa and her sister will be on Friday, December. 27 at Snowflakes by the Lake. Families are invited to take photos with the roaming characters.

A new Christmas Tree Stroll event will be held at the historical Clifford House and feature trees decorated by local organizations in the gardens from Friday, November. 29 to Monday, December. 15.

Downtown Eustis and Ferran Park will be decorated with festive lights, wreaths and banners throughout December. The Christmas tree Ferran Park will have a lightshow display every night.

For more news and events in Mount Dora, Tavares & Eustis, visit the area's website and download the area's free mobile app. Be sure to follow Mount Dora Buzz's Instagram and Facebook page for more local info.

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Light Up Mount Dora switches it up this year

11/14/2024

From its quaint holiday charm, beautiful decorations and festive seasonal events, there are many reasons Mount Dora is the best little Christmas Town in Florida. Perhaps best known during the holidays for its millions of twinkling lights that glisten throughout its downtown, this year Mount Dora is switching up the timing of its long-held tradition of Light Up Mount Dora.

Instead of the Saturday after Thanksgiving, this year’s event takes place on Saturday, November 23. The temporary change allows downtown visitors more time to enjoy the holiday lights during a season cut short by Thanksgiving falling at the end of the month.

The free celebration begins at 4 p.m. in Donnelly Park and festivities will also take place in Elizabeth Evans Park and Sunset Park which are all within walking distance. A fireworks show over Lake Dora will take place at 6:30 p.m.

Event Highlights & Schedule

Donnelly Park
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Hosts Chad & Leslye from Magic 107.7 kick off the festivities in the heart of downtown on 5th Avenue and Donnelly Street.

Elizabeth Evans Park
4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy live music with a special appearance by Buddy the Elf, and end the evening with a holiday drone display at 7:30 PM. Evans Park is located on the lakefront at 100 N Donnelly Street.

Sunset Park
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Experience the musical Christmas tree lighting, meet Santa for photo opportunities, and cap off the night with a spectacular fireworks display over Lake Dora at 6:30 p.m. Sunset Park is located at 230 W. 4th Avenue

Parking Shuttles & Map

Shuttle buses will be available from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. to and from the following locations:

First Baptist Church, 1000 E. 1st Street (Free)
Highland Street Parking Lot, 1250 N. Highland Street (Free)
Mount Dora Christian Academy, 301 W 13th Avenue (Organization collecting a fee)

For more news and events in Mount Dora, Tavares & Eustis, visit the area's website and download the area's free mobile app. Be sure to follow Mount Dora Buzz's Instagram and Facebook page for more local info.

Mount Dora Plant & Garden Fair is paradise for plant lovers in November

11/1/2024

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Green thumbs will flock to downtown Mount Dora for the 30th annual Mount Dora Plant and Garden Fair on November 2 and 3.

The outdoor event is held under the tree canopy at Donnelly Park in the heart of the city’s historic downtown.

The free festival features almost 100 vendors selling native and exotic plants from nurseries across Florida, as well as merchants selling garden decor and nature-inspired gifts. Gardeners can expect to find blooming orchids, flowering shrubs, fruit trees and camellias, as well as succulents, bamboo, bromeliads, herbs, bonzai and other specialty plant vendors. There will also be vintage garden items and statuary for sale to enhance outdoor spaces. Experts will be on hand to offer advice on plant care and gardening-related topics.

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Food and beverages will be available for purchase and a limited number of volunteers will help cart plants to cars, so visitors don’t have to fret about buying plants too big to carry.

The hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Drivers should look for signs for nearby public and private parking lots.

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Huge Antique Extravaganza returns to Mount Dora on November 15, 16 & 17

11/1/2024

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For those seeking priceless treasure or others just curious about the oddities, Mount Dora’s Antique Extravaganza never disappoints. Once again, the city will be home to Central Florida's massive and eclectic shopping experience this month at Renningers Antique Center. The sprawling indoor and outdoor venue hosts the event, regarded as the mother lode of vintage and antique shopping, three times a year among picturesque hills under majestic oaks.

Make no mistake. There is antique shopping and then there is shopping the “Extravo.” That’s the term seasoned buyers and “pickers” use for the event that boasts nearly 800 dealers during its three-day run spread on a scenic portion of a 130-acre property on the eastern edge of the city.

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Dealers from across the U.S. descend on Mount Dora to offer an endless variety of vintage finds and fine antiques at every price. Eager collectors, decorators and vintage shoppers from across Florida show up in droves to uncover treasures, find the best deals and practice their haggling.

Extravos only happen the third Friday, Saturday and Sunday of November, January and February. Loyal shoppers and the curious can roam the hills from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday admission costs more, but eager shoppers get first dibs on hard-to-find treasures. Sunday shoppers get better bargains, but some vendors do pack up early.

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Parking is always free for the Extravaganzas. Renninger’s Antique Center is located at 20651 US Hwy 441.

For more news and events in Mount Dora, Tavares & Eustis, visit the area's website and download the area's free mobile app. Be sure to follow Mount Dora Buzz on Instagram and Twitter for more local info.

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"Snowflakes by the Lake" returns to Eustis in December

Light Up Mount Dora switches it up this year

Event Highlights & Schedule

Parking Shuttles & Map

Mount Dora Plant & Garden Fair is paradise for plant lovers in November

Huge Antique Extravaganza returns to Mount Dora on November 15, 16 & 17

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