Season of Trees by the Women of Hospice
November 12th - 16th, 2013
5pm - 7pm Daily in the Donnelly Park Building
Start your holiday season off right. Find that special gift. Buy a decorated tree or wreath. Donnelly Park Building. All proceeds go to patient care for Cornerstone Hospice. For Gala tickets, call 352-383-8089. Details: Women for Hospice 352-735-2933.
The Cannonball Christmas Express Steam Train
November 22nd through December 23rd, 2013
Departs the Tavares Train Station Every Friday & Saturday for 3 Trips Per Day
Santa will board the train at the North Pole to visit with kids of all ages and present each child with a gift. Add Santa's elves and you have a special evening filled with fun and inspiration for life long memories of all ages. This 50 minute trip is great family entertainment!
32nd Annual Light Up Mount Dora
Saturday, November 30th, 2013 from 5 to 9 p.m.; Light Up at 6:15 p.m.
Donnelly Park on the corner of Fifth Ave. and Donnelly St.
Join us for the lighting in Donnelly Park and downtown Mount Dora with close to 2 million sparkling lights & Santa! Call the Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce for more information (352)-383-2165.
4th Annual Lighting of the Main Street Christmas Tree in Mount Dora
Saturday, November 30th, 2013 after Light Up
Main Street Leasing event center on McDonald Street and 5th Avenue
Join us for the lighting of the 40-foot Christmas tree featuring thousands of lights flashing, dancing and blinking in time to Christmas tunes.
Join the Ladies of the Donnelly House for dinner at the Donnelly House with Mount Dora Chapter #103
Saturday, November 30th, 2013 from 4:30 pm to 7 p.m.
Historic Donnelly House
Your choice of Roast Beef or Pork, Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Roll & Desert. Reservations are required. Please call Joy at 352-483-1233 to make your reservation."
Premier Boat Tours Christmas Boat Tour
Saturday, December 1st - December 31st at sunset every day.
Departs the docks @ Lakeside Inn, Mount Dora
Hot apple cider and cookies while you enjoy natural beauty and seasonal displays along the lakefront. Reservations Required!
Rusty Anchor Christmas Lights & Tours
December 3rd - 30th, 2013
Departs dock twice nightly. Hot cider and cookies. $25 to $35 per person and Reservations are required. 352-383-3933.
Mount Dora Christmas Walk
December 6th, 2013 - 6pm to 9pm
FREE admission to a family friendly street party in Downtown Mount Dora.
Join the Men of Mount Dora Masonic Lodge at the Donnelly House for the Annual Christmas Walk
December 6th from 6-9pm
Historic Donnelly House across from the park
Tour the historic Donnelly House, hot chocolate & pictures with Santa.
Our food prices are: Homemade Chili $3, Hamburgers $3, Hot Dogs $2 and Drinks $1 Call (352)-483-1233 for more information.
54th Annual Mount Dora Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 7, 2013 - 10:00am in Streets of Downtown Mount Dora
A decades old Mount Dora tradition!
Lighted Boat Parade
Saturday, December 7, 2013 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Lakefront Mount Dora
An annual Mount Dora tradition
Christmas Tour of Homes
Saturday and Sunday, December 7th and 8th, 2013.
This is a self driving tour
to see six homes beautifully decorated for the holidays. Tickets are $15 and All proceeds go to fund scholarships for
students persuing careers in the Arts.. For more information please contact Carol at 352-357-3761
Santa PAWS for Mount Dora
Sunday, December 8th from 11am to 2pm.
Elizabeth Evans Park at the Mount Dora Village Market
Discover our Pet Friendly Town & WIN fabulous prizes and help local pet charities!
Christmas in the Park with Snow
Saturday, December 14th, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Snow, Sledding, Santa, Food, Games & Fun!
Donnelly Park
Christmas Eve Dinner and Christmas Day Buffet at the Lakeside Inn
Bring the family and enjoy a traditional meal at the Lakeside Inn.