Friday, September 23, 2016

14 Things to Do in Lake County in October

For October, I didn't even limit myself to five events to do in Lake County, because there are way more than five. There are an absolute ton of things to do in Lake County this October - from art fests to stage shows, to lots of Halloween frights. Mark your calendars!

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Select dates in September, October, and November; check site for details.

Long and Scott’s Farm

26216 County Road 448A, Mount Dora

Scott’s Maze Adventures started years ago as a simple 7-acre corn field, but has since become a fun and educational activity for the entire family. Each year the corn maze is different and has a unique theme so it is a different experience every year!






Select dates in September and October; check site for details.

The IceHouse Theatre

1100 N. Unser Street, Mount Dora

In this popular play, one actor plays twins – one a British actor, the other incredibly wealthy – where one continually attempts to get rid of the other. However, things don’t go exactly according to plan.






Saturday, October 1st – Sunday, October 2nd, 2016

Renniger’s  Antique Center

20651 U.S. Highway 441, Mount Dora

At the 5th annual Fall in the Field, there’ll be plenty of opportunity for pumpkin picking in the designer pumpkin patch, live music  to jam to, eating tons of delicious food, Fall crafts, a Kid’s Zone with face painting, and more!






Sunday, October 2nd, 2016

South Lake Moose 1615

17335 US 27, Minneola

Come out for a rib cook-off dinner, live music, and more, in order to raise funds to benefit the Bradley Summersill Foundation.






Friday, October 7th – Sunday, October 9th, 2016

Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce

341 N. Alexander Street., Mount Dora

This year marks the 42nd annual Mount Dora Bicycle Festival, and for a city that is one of America’s best festival cities, the bicycle festival is definitely one of their best. It will feature over 1,300 cyclists, and will have rides for all lengths and skill levels.






Saturday, October 8th – Sunday, October 9th, 2016

Ferran Park and Downtown Eustis, Eustis

The family friendly Lake County Folk Festival celebrates their 19th year this year, with plenty of  musicians, crafters, artists, and food vendors. There will be 9 different venues featuring over 50 groups and more than 150 musicians of different music genres including blues, Celtic, jazz, and folk.






Friday, October 14th – Sunday, October 16th, 2016

Venetian Gardens

201 E. Dixie Avenue, Leesburg

This three day outdoor festival will feature more than 100 activities and programs and host more than 25 birding, wildflower, and nature experts.






Friday, October 14th, 2016

Historic Downtown Clermont

685 W Montrose Street, Clermont

Every month downtown Clermont hosts a beer walk, and October is no different. With 20 + wines to sample and a free beer glass to keep with your ticket purchase,  there’s really no better place to be on this Friday night.







Saturday, October 15th, 2016

Waterfront Park

Palm Street, Clermont

This year is the 4th annual free outdoor music festival to benefit the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation. There will be four stages, vendors, crafts, foods, and a Kids Zone.






Friday, October 21st – Sunday, October 23rd, 2016

16651 Schofield Road, Clermont

The annual Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms is back, and there will be a giant pumpkin patch for all to enjoy with a photo taking area and pumpkins of all sizes. Indian Corn will also be available for purchase, and there will be live music, food trucks, Shipyard Beer, hayrides, a playground, and of course the Southern Hill Market that will be open and selling all of your favorite blueberry goodies as well as new fall themed goodies.






Saturday, October 22nd, 2016

AMVETS Post 2006

500 N Canal Street, Leesburg

A Halloween day for the kids, there will be plenty of fun Halloween activities, snacks, and candy.






Saturday, October 22nd – October 23rd, 2016

Downtown Mount Dora, Mount Dora

The Mount Dora Craft Fair that happens twice a year is one of the most popular events in Florida, attracting over 200,000 visitors and hosting over 350 of the best crafters in the country.






Saturday, October 29th, 2016

Downtown Clermont, Clermont

Sometimes you’re a runner, and you’d like to run a 5k, but you’re not a morning person AT ALL. If that sounds like you and you’re also a fan of Halloween themed things, you’ll love the Nightmare on the Clermont Trails 5K Night Run. There’ll be 10 unique scare zones to keep you on your toes as you run the length of the race, and when you finish zombies will greet you with glow in the dark medals and attempt to restrain their appetite. You won’t want to miss this one, so hurry up – participation is limited to 1,000 runners.






Saturday, October 29th, 2016

Monstrose Street

685 West Montrose Street, Clermont


Come out to the Clermont Harvest Festival for a free family Fall fest! There will be free parking, and all kinds of fun, family-oriented activities, including music and plenty of food.



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