Where to find holiday events in Lake County
The year is ending, the days are getting shorter, but Central Florida is lighting up the nights over the next few weeks for Christmas and the winter holidays.
Markets, parades, tree-lighting ceremonies, foot races, and more are happening all across the area.
We’re breaking down events by county. As we find more events, we will add them.
Here are the holiday events happening in Lake County.
Lake County
Clermont
Christmas Festival at Southern Hill Farms
- Dec. 5-20, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Southern Hill Farms
- Snow, a fun zone, holiday movies, access to the flower fields, and Santa Claus visits.
Details and tickets: southernhillfarms.ticketspice.com/christmas-festival-2026
Candy Cane Lane
- Nov. 21, 2 p.m.
- Downtown Clermont
- Snow, local vendors, live music, a kid zone and more.
Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/4327643810824472/
Home for a 90’s Christmas Market
- Sunday, Nov. 29, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Clermont City Center
Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1488486390009424/
Light Up Clermont Street Party
- Dec. 4, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Downtown clermont
- Christmas tree lighting, food trucks, local vendors, live music in a 1980’s-inspired festival.
Details: www.facebook.com/events/1430150042524405/
Clermont Christmas Parade
- Dec. 5 at 10 a.m.
- Downtown Clermont
Details: www.facebook.com/events/972967992552512/
Eustis
Light Up Eustis
- Nov. 27, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Ferran Park
- Christmas tree lighting, live music, snow slide, food and craft vendors.
Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/2189701699094684/
Winter Fest and Parade
- Dec. 19, 5 p.m.
- Carver Park
- Parade, followed by a festival with carnival games, food trucks, snow, crafts, and more.
Details: www.facebook.com/events/1989263895793527/
Fruitland Park
Hometown Christmas
- Dec. 11, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Fruitland Park City Hall
- Live music, food trucks, bounce houses, laser tag, photo opportunities.
Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1111949804960792/
Groveland
Groveland’s 2nd Friday Block Party and Tree Lighting
- Dec. 11, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Lake David Park
- Tree lighting, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, live music.
Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1333963605446634/
Groveland 35th annual Christmas Parade
- Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to noon
- Lake David Park
Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1593839265371410/
Howey-in-the-Hills
Howey Christmas Festival
- Dec. 12, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Griffin Park
- 5K Reindeer Dash, live music, food trucks, bounce houses, car show.
Details: www.facebook.com/events/1119253967738492
Lady Lake
Light Up Lady Lake
- Nov. 21, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Snooky Park
- Christmas tree lighting, live music, bounce houses, food truck.
Details: www.facebook.com/events/2032334177473543/
Lady Lake Christmas Parade
- Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to noon
Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1152244304143834/
Leesburg
City of Leesburg Christmas Festival and Parade
- Dec. 12, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Downtown Leesburg
- Live music, ice skating rink, snow slide, vendors, and a nighttime parade.
Details: www.facebook.com/events/1675862620315899/
Mascotte
Hometown Holiday Celebration
- Dec. 3, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Mascotte Civic Center
Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1700953048349820/
Mascotte Light Parade
- Dec. 5, 6 p.m.
- Mascotte Civic Center
Details: www.facebook.com/events/1905597930608838/
Minneola
Minneola Moonlight Christmas Parade
- Dec. 12, 6 p.m.
- Main Avenue
- After the parade, head to Santa’s Workshop at the Minneola Library from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. to meet Santa.
Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/965942006127848
Mount Dora
Light Up Mount Dora
- Nov. 21, 5:30 p.m.
- Downtown Mount Dora
- Tree lighting, entertainment, lights, fireworks, and a drone show along the downtown streets, the park and the waterfront. Lights stay on through Jan. 6.
Schedule, parking and more: www.mountdora.gov/1617/Event-Schedule
Christmas Walk
- Dec. 4, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Downtown Mount Dora
Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1624932242706637/
Christmas Parade
- Dec. 5, 10 a.m.
- Downtown Mount Dora
Details: www.mountdora.gov/1461/Holiday-Events
Lighted Boat Parade
- Dec. 5, 6:30 p.m.
- Grantham Pointe and surrounding waterfront
Details: www.mountdora.gov/1461/Holiday-Events
Christmas at the Market
- Dec. 5-6
- Renninger’s Mount Dora Flea Market
Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1411315020883809/
Tavares
Tavares Christmas Celebration and Parade
- Dec. 5, at 5 p.m.
- Downtown Tavares
- Live music, ice skating, snow, a movie in the park and food vendors. Santa will arrive by seaplane at Wooton Park at 7 p.m.