This weekend in Clermont, FL

The South Lake Osceola NWTF Banquet brings an evening focused on conservation, fellowship, and hunting heritage to the Clermont Performing Arts Center. Enjoy good food, lively raffles, and chances to obtain exclusive firearms and outdoor gear while connecting with fellow conservationists. Every ticket supports the National Wild Turkey Federation’s mission to conserve wildlife habitat, preserve hunting traditions, and ensure future generations can enjoy the outdoors. Families are welcome.

A no-drop group ride departs from Trek Clermont with a route chosen by participants, typically covering 26 to 33 miles over about two and a half hours. The terrain may include hills, flats, and sections on roadways, and the average pace is 19 mph. Riders must follow the rules of the road and participate at their own risk. Helmets are required and lights are recommended. The ride is led by Keith.

Enjoy a refreshing yoga session on the water at Lake Hiawatha Preserve, where familiar land poses feel different when practiced on the lake. The experience welcomes beginners and offers flexibility with BYOB or rental options available. Settle into a calm, buoyant flow that blends balance, breath, and gentle movement across the water.

Join a 90-minute SUP Yoga class on the water, focused on building balance, coordination, endurance, and core strength. The session includes going over SUP fundamentals on shore first, then safely launching onto your paddleboard for the yoga flow.

Volunteer opportunities centered on education and land stewardship invite community members to take part in a variety of tasks. Activities emphasize learning how to identify and remove invasive plants, discovering ways to get involved on national holidays, and contributing as caretakers of a fragile ecosystem. Pre-registration is required for all volunteer days. Volunteer requirements and registration details are available on the organizer’s website, and additional information is available by contacting the organizers.

This eight week toddler soccer program offers multiple session options tailored to young players at different stages, with groups for ages 18 months to 3 years, 2 to 4 years, and 3 to 5 years. The program fee is $135, and reservations are available. For more information or to secure a spot, contact Toddler Time at 352-425-0385.

This event at the new Petco store in Clermont features a meet-and-greet with a few of The Animal League’s adoptable dogs. Volunteers will be available to discuss adoption, volunteer opportunities, fostering, donating, and other ways to help The Animal League. If you connect with a pet from this location, The Animal League uses a best match approach to pair animals with the right homes, and the process begins with an adoption application. Cats housed at the store can be viewed during normal operating hours, but Petco staff cannot accommodate handling, so contact the adoption team to arrange a time to meet a specific cat. Donations are welcome and can be dropped off at the adoption center, the thrift store, or the wellness center.

Join an intimate, regency-themed afternoon that combines a curated High Tea with an interactive Tarot Gallery led by King Gaia. This experience is focused on the Lion’s Gate Portal and invites you to align your intentions, connect with like-minded guests, and explore guidance through conversation and intuitive tarot. Expect tea and treats, meaningful spiritual insight, and an opportunity for one guest to receive a signed copy of the speaker’s book. Optional add-ons include a private Path Revelation message and a blind date with a mystery tarot deck.

An Orlando Saber Legion meet takes place at the Crossroads Swords warehouse, offering a mix of instruction and sparring. The first portion focuses on coached techniques, followed by open bouts that run in coordination with HEMA sparring. First-timers can use available protective gear and loaner lightsabers. Participants who bring their own sabers can have them checked to ensure they are appropriate for this style of combat. Please park along the tree line across from the entrance and avoid parking directly in front of the business doors. Crossroads Swords is a HEMA school with an emphasis on German longsword and Italian rapier.

The Mighty Dragon edition brings a dragon-themed atmosphere to the lakeside course in Clermont, pairing high-energy racing with eye-catching medals. As the third stop in the Sommer Sports AdventHealth Cool Sommer Mornings Triathlon-Duathlon-5K Series, it offers a 5K run, a sprint triathlon for individuals or relay teams, a duathlon, an aquabike, and an aquathlon. New for this stop is the Double Sprint distance, available in triathlon, duathlon, and aquabike formats. This themed morning fits alongside other installments in the series, including Magical Unicorn, Patriotic Yeti, and Mysterious Kraken.

Experience a guided walk through Here On The Farm, a seven acre landscape featuring 15 experimental gardens that range from vegetables, herbs, and tea to a Monet inspired corner, shaded plantings, a food forest, an orchard, and a vineyard. The grounds also include pineapple and watermelon patches, wild blackberry brambles, a row of sugar cane, and a living bamboo fence. Farmer Banks highlights sustainability in action with a farmhouse designed for passive heating and cooling, rainwater capture, gray water filtration, a solar array, worm tea production, beehives, and a lemongrass lined driveway that helps control erosion. Expect practical insights, stories, and a bit of lighthearted humor. Local well known farmers may drop by to share new planting varieties and techniques. Families are welcome, and attendees are encouraged to bring children, a hat, and plenty of curiosity. Seasonal harvests are sampled during the tour, so an appetite is a plus.

Spend your Sunday at the Downtown Clermont Farmers Market, a popular outdoor market in the heart of downtown. It runs through City Hall Park and along 8th Street, making it a great, walkable stop for fresh local produce, handmade goods, baked treats, and other unique finds from area vendors. It’s a relaxed, family-friendly outing that’s also handy for picking up ingredients for the week or enjoying a casual morning out.

Settle in at The Friar Tuck for a relaxed Texas Hold’em session with the Paradise Bar Poker League in Central Florida. The focus is an inclusive, no pressure environment where both newcomers and seasoned players can enjoy the game and build their skills. Play is free, with no buy ins and no cash on the table. Tipping the dealer is customary, and a $10 dealer tip provides a re entry chip if another shot is needed. Participants compete for league points and venue gift cards, keeping the stakes friendly while still offering rewards. The atmosphere is teaching friendly, with an emphasis on strategy, patience, and camaraderie. Many attendees arrive early to grab a drink or some food, meet fellow players, and get ready for the cards.