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City Temporarily Suspends Events
Out of an abundance of caution, the City of Mount Dora is temporarily suspending Special Events in the City. The suspension affects the following: Downtown areas, including all City parks, Sunset Park Downtown, alleyways and other City facilities, and the W.T. Bland Public Library. Click here for more information.
The City hosts over 30 events throughout the year, enriching the lives of residents, bringing tens of thousands of visitors to the City, and benefiting local nonprofits, small businesses, and vendors. Community favorites include Light Up Mount Dora, where the entire City is decked out in holiday decorations; Snow in the Park, which allows many local children to go sledding in Donnelly Park in the heart of downtown; and Freedom on the Waterfront, which showcases an incredible fireworks show on Lake Dora. Our Back to School Rally and African American History Festival bring the community together for family-friendly activities. Mount Dora also hosts several large festivals, such as the Arts Festival sponsored by Mount Dora Center for the Arts, and the Craft Fair sponsored by Visit Mount Dora.
From 5Ks and bicycle festivals to wine walks and pet-friendly activities, we offer something for everyone. Special events play a large role in making Mount Dora "Someplace Special."
Contact Us
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Chris Carson
Cultural and Special Events Coordinator
Email
Ph: (352) 455-3171
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Fri, Jul 3
Freedom on the Waterfront Presented by the City of Mount Dora -
Sat, Jul 4
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Sat, Jul 25
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Fri, Sep 11
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Tue, Jul 9 - Wed, Jul 1
New exhibition at the Modernism Museum-- Space Oddities: The Sequel The Modernism Museum Mount Dora is pleased to announce its new exhibition, Space Oddities: The Sequel. The exhibition opens on Tuesday, July 9th and will run until mid-2020. Space Oddities: The Sequel expands upon the Modernism Museum’s exhibition of mind-bending Post-Modern designs created by the radical 1980s design collective known as Memphis. This exhibit features hundreds of new Memphis design objects never-before displayed at the Modernism Museum. A members-only opening reception will be held on Wednesday, July 10th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM in the Modernism Museum gallery. This event is only open to 3MD Members; however, memberships will be available for purchase at the event. Individual-level Memberships start at $40 and several levels are available. Please visit modernismmuseum.org/memberships or call (352) 385-0034 for more information on becoming a 3MD Member and to find the membership level that is right for you. -
Sat, Apr 18
Mount Dora Art League Monthly Meetings (Fall 2019 and Spring 2020) Saturday, October 19, 2019 - Program: Jane Moody - “The Art of Chinese Brush Painting” Saturday, November 16, 2019 - Program: Adrienne H. Lee - Frida Kahlo: “The Two Fridas” and a Sense of Duality Saturday, December 21, 2019 - Program: Christmas Party Saturday, January 18, 2020 - Program: Carrie Knupp - “The Ancient Art of Encaustic Painting” Saturday, February 15, 2020 - Program: Mary Miller - “The Living Art of Bonsai” Saturday, March 21, 2020 - Program: Claire Fairclough - “Travels with a Palette Knife” Saturday, April 18, 2020 - Program: Bill Chelseth - “Painting on Glass”
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Thu, May 7
5th Annual Twilight 5K Race This year we are capping the event at 500 participants. This is the area’s first and only night race! Come walk or run through the historic downtown Mount Dora residential and business district. Enjoy the town after the race! This course is a certified out and back course with Lake Dora views and tree lined streets. -
Thu, May 7
Twilight 5K Presented by the Mount Dora Road Runners
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Sat, May 23
Stevie Nicks Tribute Concert Presented by the Mount Dora Library Association