Holiday Event Guide for Mount Dora, Tavares, & Eustis
SNOW FLAKES BY THE LAKE: NOV. 24 - DEC. 22 (FRIDAYS ONLY)
Enjoy 10 minutes of magical Florida snow flurries every half an hour beginning at 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. in downtown Eustis' beautiful Ferran Park on Lake Eustis. Santa will also make an appearance each of the Friday nights for photo ops with the kids. |
NOV. 25, 2023: LIGHT UP MOUNT DORA
The festivities will begin at the downtown lakefront in Evans Park starting at 4:30 p.m. and later include Santa at Sunset Park. The holiday lights will be turned on at 6:15 p.m. in conjunction with an aerial display and fireworks launched from Lake Dora near lighthouse point. A portion of downtown streets will be closed during the event. |
DEC. 1, 2023: CHRISTMAS WALK
This fun, annual tradition features entertainment sprinkled around Mount Dora's historic downtown while shop's are open late for a unique holiday shopping experience. Santa will be in Sunset Park for a free photo op with the kids. The many downtown bars and restaurants are also open to enjoy plenty of holiday cheer. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
DEC. 2, 2023: TAVARES CHRISTMAS PARADE & CELEBRATION
Typically, the first Saturday in December, this free, annual happening takes place in downtown Tavares with a parade that begins at 5;30 p.m on Main Street. A festive celebration in Wooton Park & Tavares Square follows with stilt walkers, "ice" skating, movie in the park, music, "snow" storms, Santa's visit, food vendors and a fun Habitat for Humanity build-off. |
DECEMBER 2 & 3, 2023: CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES
This annual self-driving tour features a half dozen festively decorated holiday homes. Participants can purchase tickets at Bob Foster Center in the Mount Dora Country Club at the day of the event to purchase the $30 tickets (plus fees) and receive a map of the decorated homes. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
DEC. 4, 6 & 7, 2023: MOUNT DORA SANTA TOUR
Santa and his crew will hit the streets of Mount Dora for three days to greet families from 6-8 p.m. Listen for the loud sirens or watch this Facebook page for the routes though the different neighborhoods within the city limits of Mount Dora or www.MountDoraHolidays.com to find out his route. |
DEC.9, 2023: SNOW IN THE PARK
Snow is typically forecasted in downtown Mount Dora on the second Saturday in December. Bring the kids for sledding, activities, photos and more. Bring a toy donation to benefit the community toy drive or non-perishable food to benefit Lake Cares Food Pantry. This year the event will be held in Elizabeth Evans Park, 100 N Donnelly Street, from 3 - 7:00 p.m. The event is free (see video) |