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Cooler temperatures have us calling out for outdoor events this weekend! We have many starting with Oktoberfest Mount Doradance parties, fall festivals and haunted houses.
And the first Friday events and the second Saturday events take place on the same weekend!
Here’s what’s up for grabs:
Drink wellness: Nutra Vida in Eustis offers guilt-free smoothies, drink specials, cheers
‘My dream unfolds’: Jackie Watkins’ À La Mode food truck runs between Umatilla, Tavares
Who’s hungry?: Belly Buster offers cheesesteaks and more in Eustis
Oktoberfest Mount Dora 2022
Get your tights ready for Mount Dora’s inaugural Oktoberfest Saturday at 3pm in Sunset Park. Come enjoy German food, beer, music and fun.
Admission is $10 per person.
Details: https://www.facebook.com/MountDoraChamber
Bluey’s Dance Party
Toddlers of Lake County and the City of Eustis Parks and Rec present Bluey’s Dance Party Saturday at 11 a.m. at Ferran Park.
Come dance, shop and have fun as we hang out with the one and only Bluey.
Details: https://www.facebook.com/ToddlersofLakeCounty
6th Annual Frogs Love Paws Drive and Adoption Event
The Pissin’ Frogs are collecting supplies and donations to help the Humane Society of Lake County Sunday from noon to 3 pm at 16435 McKinley Road in Umatilla.
There will be an adoption event at the shelter with many babies looking for their homes. Belly Buster hot dogs will also be available for purchase.
Details: https://www.facebook.com/humanelake
Second Saturday Car show and art walk
Head to Downtown Leesburg for a Classic Car Show and Art Walk Saturday from 5-7pm
The Leesburg Center for the Arts’ Art Walk showcases local artists and artisans. In addition, shops and restaurants in the center will open late.
Details: https://www.facebook.com/leesburgpartnership
Michael’s Couture Salon Pink Party VIII: Rise of the Phoenix
Michael’s Couture Salon throws a huge party every year in honor of breast cancer awareness and to raise donations for a local woman battling breast cancer. This year they are having an extra big party to also celebrate one of our own, Nicole Campbell, for beating breast cancer.
Plan to attend Saturday from 5-9pm at 401 W. Main St. of Leesburg.
Details: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelsCoutureSalon
Ninth Annual Moonlight Tour
The annual Moonlight Tour brings the history of Lone Oak Cemetery to life on Thursday at 6pm at 306 Thomas Ave. of Leesburg.
The tour guides narrate various historical residents. When available, family members explain their deceased’s role in Leesburg’s history.
Entry is free.
Details: loneoakcemetery.org
Scenes of shouting in the square
Scream Scenes at the Square is an exciting new haunted house experience at Lake Square Mall for the 2022 Halloween season. It’s open every Friday from 5-8pm until October 31st.
Located in the center of the mall next to Bath and Body Works, this is a spooky maze that will test the hearts of even the bravest of Halloween fans. Visit graveyard scenes, an abandoned mansion and even a haunted arcade and more.
Tickets are $10 per person and $5 for children 12 and under.
Details: LakeSquareMall.com
Fall Festival and Corn Maze
Scott’s Maze Adventure returns with its 19th annual corn maze, fall festival and pumpkin patch Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This year’s theme is pirates. Get lost in the 6.5-acre corn maze, jump on the bouncy pillow, slide down the 60-foot slide, or play in the giant castle playground.
Details: https://www.facebook.com/ScottsMazeAdventures
Autumn fashion show
We especially love autumn! Join us Saturday at 1:00pm on the Lake Square Mall Center Court Stage to see the latest styles worn by some of Florida’s up-and-coming models. These beautiful models have walked the runways from here until New York Fashion Week and we are so excited to have them back again.
Details: https://www.facebook.com/TheNewLakeSquareMall
Sunsational Farms Fall Festival
Join the family fun Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sunsational Farms, 40541 Roger Giles Road in Umatilla.
The event will include carnival games, bee train, bounce house, face painting, pumpkin patch and local vendors.
Details: https://www.facebook.com/sunsationalfarms
Whimsy Market’s Fall in Happiness
Join Whimsy Market at Sunsational Farms for a day of family fun and shopping on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 40541 Roger Giles Road in Umatilla.
There will be over 80 local small businesses, food trucks, treats, bounce houses, music, pumpkins and more.
Free entrance and parking.
Details: https://www.facebook.com/whimsymarketfl
First Friday Food Trucks
Join your family and friends downtown for live music and food trucks at Clermont’s First Friday Food Truck Event. Each month is a little different from the last, so get ready to try some new flavors and some popular favorites.
Details: ClermontFL.gov
Party in Bra-Vo street
The 10th Annual Bra-Vo Art Fundraiser sponsored by Artisans of Mount Dora will kick off with a pre-opening reception and street party Saturday from 4-8pm at the gallery located at 139 E. Fourth Ave. in downtown Mount Dora.
The exhibit featuring bras and masks decorated by local artists, students, sponsors and cancer survivors will be on display through October 23rd during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The public is invited to visit and support the event by voting in person or online at www.Bra-Vo.org and participating in a silent auction.
Details: http://Bra-Vo.org
First Friday street party
Fire Trucktober is the theme of this month’s first Friday street party in Eustis from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy local vendors, bounce house, live music, firefighter training course for kids and a jaws of life demonstration with professional Eustis firefighters.
Details: eustis.org
‘The Funny Little Thing Called Love’
Living Drama Theatre’s production of Jones Hope Wooten’s new comedy, “Funny Little Thing Called Love,” ends Sunday. The shows are scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Under a full moon on this night of unpredictable romance, four mind-blowing stories take you on a journey around the world of unexpected and hilarious twists and turns. So, open your heart to romantic mayhem and join in the fun. When the evening ends and the moon does its magic, love will conquer all and your sides will hurt from laughing.
The cast includes Audra Schubert, Jennifer Brophy, Jackie Edwardson, Briana Whitsitt, Charlotte Jardine, Jennifer Wade, Troy Cox, David Roe, Joshua Hernandez and one last special time on stage for theater founder Michelle Duarte.
Details: livingdramatheatre.com
