2018 HOLIDAY EVENT GUIDE FOR
MOUNT DORA, TAVARES & EUSTIS
There are tons of local holiday festivities in the area that kick off in November.
Here are some events you don't want to miss:
Here are some events you don't want to miss:
Nov. 23: LIGHT UP EUSTIS (WITH SNOW)
This free party to celebrate the holiday lights of Eustis brings Santa and Mrs. Claus to downtown along with real reindeer, live music, food vendors and more. 5 to 9 p.m. This year there will also be snow and a 75' snow slide for the kids.
This free party to celebrate the holiday lights of Eustis brings Santa and Mrs. Claus to downtown along with real reindeer, live music, food vendors and more. 5 to 9 p.m. This year there will also be snow and a 75' snow slide for the kids.
Nov. 24: LIGHT UP MOUNT DORA
Festivities begin at 5:00 pm with a pre-show and live entertainment at 5:30 at Donnelly Park downtown. Stores and restaurants open. Over a million lights switch on at 6:30. Parking shuttles available at Mount Dora High School and Mount Dora Christian Academy.
Festivities begin at 5:00 pm with a pre-show and live entertainment at 5:30 at Donnelly Park downtown. Stores and restaurants open. Over a million lights switch on at 6:30. Parking shuttles available at Mount Dora High School and Mount Dora Christian Academy.
Dec. TBD: CHRISTMAS WALK
This magical event brings the streets of downtown alive with live entertainment, live Snowflake girls, and photos with Santa and 40-foot lighted musical Christmas tree at Sunset Park. Fireworks at 8:45pm. Stores and restaurants are open late.
This magical event brings the streets of downtown alive with live entertainment, live Snowflake girls, and photos with Santa and 40-foot lighted musical Christmas tree at Sunset Park. Fireworks at 8:45pm. Stores and restaurants are open late.
Dec. TBD: VICTORIAN STEAMPUNK CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY MARKET
Imagine Charles Dickens comes to Renningers Antique Center in Mount Dora. In addition to antique, vintage and steampunk finds, there will also be carolers, live music and entertainment by Phantasmagoria on Saturday. Opens at 9 am each day. Free.
Imagine Charles Dickens comes to Renningers Antique Center in Mount Dora. In addition to antique, vintage and steampunk finds, there will also be carolers, live music and entertainment by Phantasmagoria on Saturday. Opens at 9 am each day. Free.
Dec. 1: CHRISTMAS PARADE
Typically the first Saturday in December, this traditional small town parade starts at 10 a.m. on Donnelly Street and continues through downtown Mount Dora. Free
Typically the first Saturday in December, this traditional small town parade starts at 10 a.m. on Donnelly Street and continues through downtown Mount Dora. Free
Dec. 1: 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 p.m downtown, followed by a celebration in Wooton Park. Enjoy live music, Santa, a giant snow globe, a Christmas movie in the park, the Polar Express train and more.
Typically, the first Saturday in December, this free, annual happening takes place in downtown Tavares with a parade that begins at 5 p.m downtown, followed by a celebration in Wooton Park. Enjoy live music, Santa, a giant snow globe, a Christmas movie in the park, the Polar Express train and more.
Dec. TBD: LIGHTS NIGHT FOR TYKES
Bring your new unwrapped toy and kick off the holiday season with a beautiful light display and helping Florida families in need. Happy Holidays! This special Toys for Tots collection event is hosted by the largest private display of Christmas lights and decorations in Central Florida. On this night Mount Dora Marina will open its gates from 6 to 9 p.m. for families to walk the grounds to view the impressive display up close. Admission is one new unwrapped toy. 148 Charles Street, downtown Mount Dora lakefront.
Bring your new unwrapped toy and kick off the holiday season with a beautiful light display and helping Florida families in need. Happy Holidays! This special Toys for Tots collection event is hosted by the largest private display of Christmas lights and decorations in Central Florida. On this night Mount Dora Marina will open its gates from 6 to 9 p.m. for families to walk the grounds to view the impressive display up close. Admission is one new unwrapped toy. 148 Charles Street, downtown Mount Dora lakefront.
Dec. 1: CHRISTMAS LIGHTED BOAT PARADE
Small boats lit up for the holidays depart from Mount Dora's lighthouse at 7 p.m. and continue up shoreline toward Tavares. Pull up a piece of the shoreline to watch!
Small boats lit up for the holidays depart from Mount Dora's lighthouse at 7 p.m. and continue up shoreline toward Tavares. Pull up a piece of the shoreline to watch!
Dec. TBD: CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES
Tour Mount Dora homes that are beautifully decorated for the holidays. This self-guided tour begins at the Country Club of Mount Dora. After check-in, tour guests may enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, punch, and cookies while listening to Christmas themed music provided by local musical students and local area musicians. Tickets are $20 online at wcfamountdora.com.
Tour Mount Dora homes that are beautifully decorated for the holidays. This self-guided tour begins at the Country Club of Mount Dora. After check-in, tour guests may enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, punch, and cookies while listening to Christmas themed music provided by local musical students and local area musicians. Tickets are $20 online at wcfamountdora.com.
Select Dates TBD: HISTORIC SYDONIE MANSION HOLIDAY TOUR
This is a 90-minutes holiday tour with 3 floors of holiday decor, main floor living spaces, restored gilded dining hall, 13 bedrooms, private staircase, indoor swimming pool, Spanish courtyard, boathouse and more. Tours are 10 a.m. an 1 p.m. $25 per person. Make reservations and/or get more info at www.SydonieMansion.com
This is a 90-minutes holiday tour with 3 floors of holiday decor, main floor living spaces, restored gilded dining hall, 13 bedrooms, private staircase, indoor swimming pool, Spanish courtyard, boathouse and more. Tours are 10 a.m. an 1 p.m. $25 per person. Make reservations and/or get more info at www.SydonieMansion.com
Dec. TBD : MOUNT DORA SANTA TOUR
Every year Santa and Mrs. Claus visits Mount Dora neighborhoods with help of Mount Dora's police and fire departments. His motorcade of emergency vehicles delights children and adults as it travels through neighborhoods with lights and sirens from approximately 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. each night. Santa will go through downtown making a stop at Donnelly Park and tour various residential neighborhoods. Read more
Every year Santa and Mrs. Claus visits Mount Dora neighborhoods with help of Mount Dora's police and fire departments. His motorcade of emergency vehicles delights children and adults as it travels through neighborhoods with lights and sirens from approximately 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. each night. Santa will go through downtown making a stop at Donnelly Park and tour various residential neighborhoods. Read more
Dec. TBD: NORTHEAST COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY
Mount Dora Police Department hosts its annual holiday party for the neighborhood from 9 a.m. to noon at the Martin Luther King Center located at 803 Florida Avenue. The fun atmosphere includes an obstacle course game, bounce house, music, and food, and of course, Santa Claus!
Mount Dora Police Department hosts its annual holiday party for the neighborhood from 9 a.m. to noon at the Martin Luther King Center located at 803 Florida Avenue. The fun atmosphere includes an obstacle course game, bounce house, music, and food, and of course, Santa Claus!
Dec. TBD: COOKIES WITH SANTA
Kids can enjoy free cookies with Santa in Eustis' historic Clifford House from 10 a.m. to noon. Have your camera's ready! The house is located at 536 N. Bay Road.
Kids can enjoy free cookies with Santa in Eustis' historic Clifford House from 10 a.m. to noon. Have your camera's ready! The house is located at 536 N. Bay Road.
Dec. TBD: CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK WITH SNOW
Snow typically falls on the second Saturday in December and children can enjoy free sledding and ice skating in downtown Mount Dora's Donnelly Park. There will be a 'fast pass' line for the snow slopes available to children with the donation of a canned good or a new unwrapped toy. The event is free and the fun starts at 5 p.m. and goes until 9 p.m.
Snow typically falls on the second Saturday in December and children can enjoy free sledding and ice skating in downtown Mount Dora's Donnelly Park. There will be a 'fast pass' line for the snow slopes available to children with the donation of a canned good or a new unwrapped toy. The event is free and the fun starts at 5 p.m. and goes until 9 p.m.
Dec. TBD: HOLIDAY CONCERT
Lake Concert Band will perform a free concert of holiday classics at Mount Dora Community Building from 7-9 p.m. Monetary donations for Lake Care Food Pantry will be accepted to help less fortunate families in Lake County.
Lake Concert Band will perform a free concert of holiday classics at Mount Dora Community Building from 7-9 p.m. Monetary donations for Lake Care Food Pantry will be accepted to help less fortunate families in Lake County.
November through Dec.: POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDES
Holiday themed trains rides depart from Tavares and go on an hour long train ride to the North Pole. Read more.
Holiday themed trains rides depart from Tavares and go on an hour long train ride to the North Pole. Read more.
Dec. 31: MOUNT DORA NEW YEAR'S EVE
Downtown Mount Dora becomes a free street party at Sunset Park. Food, music and fireworks.
Downtown Mount Dora becomes a free street party at Sunset Park. Food, music and fireworks.
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