Family events in Lake County, FL

This weekly, come-and-go art club invites kids to explore new projects, learn creative techniques, build confidence, and make friends in a relaxed and encouraging setting. Each session features a fresh activity, from painting and building to hands-on experimentation, with STEAM-inspired projects included. It is open to all ages and experience levels, and every participant takes home something they are proud of. The cost is $10 per child. Step Up for Students scholarships are accepted, and self-pay families are welcome. Hosted at Happy Hippie Customs.

Fresh Market at Ferran is an outdoor community marketplace set in Ferran Park in downtown Eustis, with Lake Eustis as a scenic backdrop. Explore local vendors offering food, sweet treats, handmade goods, and products from small businesses. It is a relaxed way to discover new favorites, meet the people behind the booths, and spend time with family along the waterfront. Vendor lineups and activities may change from week to week.

Disney favorites take over the bingo cards at Froggers Grill & Bar Mt. Dora with a sing-along twist. Mark your card as memorable songs from beloved animated adventures play, and see if your picks line up for a storybook bingo. Bring friends, grab a table, and get ready for a lively night of Disney Music Bingo.

Downtown Leesburg’s Cool Cars Under the Stars brings car and truck enthusiasts together at Great Chicago Fire Brewery for a showcase of standout vehicles, live entertainment, and laid-back hospitality. Explore rows of classics, customs, modern muscle, trucks, and imports while enjoying Chicago style food and pizza, craft brews, domestic favorites, a full bar, sweet tea, and soda. The atmosphere is family friendly with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and beverages are welcome as you stroll among the displays. There is no entry fee, and participants can compete for awards that often include a Best of Show plaque along with recognitions for classic cars, trucks, custom builds, modern muscle, imports, and the occasional playful wildcard. Ample parking is available for those bringing their rides.

Explore some of the most talked-about natural mysteries as environmental engineer and science communicator Dr. Tracy Fanara guides a hands-on talk that replaces speculation with demonstrations and data. From unusual cloud formations to curious shark behavior and odd hurricane paths, she examines real-world puzzles using live experiments and clear, evidence-based reasoning. Participants take part in testing ideas that span from the ocean floor to space, turning curiosity into experiments and transforming mysteries into measurable science. Dr. Fanara is an environmental engineer, research scientist, storm chaser, and television host with BS, ME, and PhD degrees from the University of Florida’s College of Environmental Engineering. Known for an unconventional investigative style, her experience ranges from rescuing alligators, tagging sharks, and mapping the seafloor to designing water systems around the world, developing water treatment technology for Earth and space, and building community science tools to collect environmental data. She has earned international recognition for expertise in hydrology and harmful algal blooms during Florida’s water crises. She now serves as a scientist at the nation’s Environmental Intelligence Agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, where she works to understand Earth systems and deliver information that protects lives and livelihoods in a changing world. Outside the lab, she co-produces the STEM comic book Seekers of Science and runs the STEM summer program Mission: Tampa Bay. Her media credits include Science Channel’s Mythbusters and What On Earth?, National Geographic’s SharkFest, Weather Channel’s Weird Earth, FOX Weather, CBS, Marvel’s Unstoppable Wasp, and Xylem YSI’s Mission Water, Water Hero. She shares her career journey and passion for science and the environment with students across the country.

NorAust brings its first fall agility show to The Grand Oaks Resort with judges Dawn Falk-Glaser and Victoria MacVicar. The competition area is covered to provide shelter from sun and rain, and parking is available nearby. This event is open to the public, offering opportunities to learn about agility and watch a full slate of performances. On-site dining is available at The Bistro, which serves lunch, dinner, and daily specials with patio seating. The resort is near The Villages, Lady Lake, and Leesburg, and the surrounding area includes hotels, B&Bs, and places for camping or RV parking.

A high-energy bingo night set to rock and roll brings a groovy vibe with free-to-play rounds and plenty of prizes to win. Handmade ice cream is available, including options made with alcohol. Expect upbeat music and a playful atmosphere from start to finish.

Each Sunday, Downtown Clermont buzzes with a farmers market featuring fresh produce, handmade goods, and a variety of local vendors. Visitors sip coffee as they wander a park-like setting, take in the hometown atmosphere, and find plenty of ways to support area growers and makers. It is a welcoming spot for families and friends, and many make this lively market part of their weekly routine.

Local Tomatoes LLC joins the new Leesburg Farmers Market inside Lake Square Mall in Leesburg. Explore an indoor marketplace featuring fresh fruits, vegetables, seasonal produce, and farm-fresh eggs from Local Tomatoes, alongside a diverse mix of vendors, makers, and small businesses from the Leesburg community. The market highlights fresh food, local vendors, and the spirit of shopping small to support local businesses.

Piglets Pantry’s annual costume contest and pet parade returns to Sunset Park in Mount Dora for its seventeenth year, celebrating adorable pups, standout costumes, and shared memories. Participants can dress themselves and their dogs, stroll in the parade while judges evaluate costumes, compete for prizes, and enjoy treats. A balloon arch by VLS Events offers a photo-ready backdrop. Categories include Cutest, Spookiest, Funniest, Most Creative, and Best Family Group. Registration is $10 per pet with cash or $12 per pet by card, and cash is preferred. Local rescues will be on site and proceeds will support them.

A community-centered afternoon features a free praise concert along with family-friendly games, delicious food, and seasonal fun among the pumpkins. The event offers a relaxed fall atmosphere where families can celebrate together and share time in the pumpkin patch.

At Gators Dockside Eustis, Disney Music Bingo delivers a lively sing along filled with beloved favorites and timeless classics. Expect a fun crowd atmosphere with tunes your whole table will recognize. Bring friends, grab a table, and settle in for an upbeat night of Disney songs paired with bingo.

Reba’s Round Up offers a ranch-style Halloween gathering with gentle spooky vibes, hands-on creativity, and plenty of festive cheer. Pony rides are available for every age, there will be Halloween-themed arts and crafts for kids, and a relaxed story time with lighthearted seasonal stories. Costumes are encouraged to keep the celebration playful, and time around Reba and her ranch animals is part of the day. Admission is $15.99 per child, and guests of all ages are welcome.

Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A Golden Groves in Mt. Dora supports local Lake County students and families. Orders placed through the Chick-fil-A App with code CARECLOSET will benefit The Care Closet. Children can get creative with a free Halloween craft while supplies last. Enjoy a meal while contributing to a local cause.

This family-friendly activity at Chick-fil-A Four Corners features hands-on waffle making, giving little chefs the chance to create their own designs. Free for kids 12 and under.