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Life in Lake County
Lake County lives up to its name, with the Harris Chain of Lakes running past historic downtowns full of shops and restaurants. Rolling hills around Clermont add hiking and biking, and Orlando is an easy drive when you want it.
Towns we cover
Mount Dora · Tavares · Eustis · Leesburg · Clermont
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This week in Lake County
Our picks for the week of October 26. Updated every Monday.
TUE, OCT 27, 6:30PM
Scaremont: Halloween on the Trail
Trick-or-treat stations, a costume contest and a 7pm movie at Clermont's Waterfront Park. Free.
Kids · Families · Free
FRI, OCT 30, 6PM
Tavares BOO! Festival
Blocks of trunk-or-treating, games, a DJ and a movie in downtown Tavares. Free.
Kids · Families · Free
SAT, OCT 31, 10AM
Harvest Festival in Downtown Clermont
100+ artisan vendors, live music, food trucks and costume contests for people and pets.
Families · Adults
WEEKENDS THROUGH NOV 15
Fall Fun at Great Scott Farms
A 7-acre corn maze, tractor tours and a pumpkin patch in Mount Dora, 10am to 5pm.
Kids · Families
Save the date: 32nd Annual Mount Dora Plant & Garden Fair, Nov 7 and 8 in Donnelly Park. Free. Details →
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Around Town
What's changing in Lake County this week.
Mount Dora picks a new police chief
Dr. Michael G. Dieppa has been selected and could start in December.
Route 50 changes coming to Groveland
An FDOT realignment aims to ease downtown traffic. Crittenden Street is expected to close November 1, though the city is asking for a delay.
A new indoor farmers market in Leesburg
Lake Square Mall now hosts a Sunday market with produce, eggs and local makers.
Local favorites
Downtown Mount Dora
Antique shops, festivals and sunsets over Lake Dora.
Tavares waterfront
America's Seaplane City, with a lakeside park and boardwalk.
Citrus Tower, Clermont
A classic Florida landmark with views for miles.
Lake Louisa State Park
Trails, paddling and cabins in the Clermont hills.
Recent Central Florida editions
Nearby editions
Heading out of town? Our other editions cover what's happening down the road.
ABOUT 30 MILES NORTHWEST
The Villages and Sumter County
Town squares, golf, pickleball and live music most nights.
ABOUT 45 MILES NORTHWEST
Ocala and Marion County
Horse country, natural springs and a lively downtown square.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do in Lake County this week?
Check "This week in Lake County" on this page. We update it every Monday with picks from Mount Dora, Tavares, Eustis, Leesburg, Clermont and nearby towns.
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Mount Dora, Tavares, Eustis, Leesburg, Clermont and the rest of Lake County.
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