Lake County Events This Weekend, July 29, 2026

Hey neighbor,

I rounded up this week's clearest Lake County picks to make weekend planning easier, with the best options I could find across Clermont, Leesburg, Mount Dora, Tavares, and Eustis.

If you only check one thing first, start with Mount Dora Village Market.

Inside this issue, you’ll find 3 curated picks, a hidden gem, and a few quick extras to help you make a call fast.

From your Lake County neighbor

The Clermont hills are the only real hills in all of Florida.

The South Lake Trail runs right through them — 22 miles of paved trail with actual elevation changes. Worth a morning this weekend.

Start here

One strong plan to anchor the weekend

If you only click one thing in this issue, make it the lead pick below. Everything after that is backup and browsing fuel.

Featured this week

Mount Dora Village Market

Sat, Aug 01 • 9:00 AM • Mount Dora • Free

Mount Dora opens August with its lakeside Village Market, taking over Sunset Park from 9 AM to 2 PM with more than 70 vendors offering fresh produce, artisan foods, fresh-cut flowers, plants, and handmade crafts.

Top pickFree

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Best when you want one clear plan without overthinking the weekend.

Also worth your time

Two more solid ways to round out the week

These are the next-best options if the headliner is not your speed or you want an easy second plan in your pocket.

Clermont Back to School Backpack Giveaway

Sat, Aug 01 • See organizer • Clermont • Free

A FREE Backpack Giveaway event in Clermont to help prepare kids for the upcoming school year.

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Join Us for the 2nd Annual Back to School Bash Celebration!

Sat, Aug 01 • See organizer • Leesburg • Check organizer website for pricing

The 2nd Annual Back to School Bash presented by DWH Law and Lady Ent.

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Hidden Gem of the Week

Mount Dora's Antique District

Over 60 antique and specialty shops in a walkable downtown. Even if you're not buying, it's a great browse on a Saturday morning. Best kept secret: the shops behind Renninger's on 441.

From your Lake County neighbor

A simple closing planner

Thursday: Open the issue and pick your top one or two plans.

Friday: Lead with the strongest headliner for an easy night out.

Saturday: Use family, food, or outdoor picks to shape the day.

Sunday: Keep one easy, relaxing fallback option in your pocket.

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