Theater, festivals, Vet Fest and more: Fun things to do this weekend in Lake County
Vet Fest 2022 will be held this weekend with its new Leesburg location. Plus, there are many Halloween events that are coming to an end, with spooky adventures for the whole family.
Here’s a look at what is happening:
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Vet Fest Lake County
The Vet Fest gala will take place Friday evening with guest speaker Boone Cutler.
On Saturday, join veterans on an 8:30 a.m. escorted ride to pay homage to all those who served the nation. Start location is the AMVETS Post 1992, 32201 AMVETS Way in Mount Dora.
Kickstands up at 10:30 a.m. Escorted rides will be provided by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office to the Memorial Wall location at Gator Harley Davidson, with live music and vendors.
Details: https://www.facebook.com/GATORHDFL
Boo Fest
The seventh annual BOO! Festival in Wooton Park and Downtown Tavares will be Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Enjoy Trunk-or-Treat, games, music, performers, food vendors and more.
Details: tavares.org
Boo Bash
Leesburg Partnership's Boo Bash will feature local businesses, civic groups and city departments set up in Downtown Leesburg's Towne Square from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
They will pass out candy and have fun activities for kids to do, plus a costume parade around Towne Square and end at the steps of Town Hall for the costume contest.
Details: LeesburgPartnership.com
Annual Downtown Clermont Harvest Festival
Celebrate fall at the annual Downtown Clermont Harvest Festival presented by Clermont Main Street on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fun is planned for the whole family. There will be 150 vendors on site.
Details: https://clermontdowntown.com/event
Nightmare on the Clermont Trails 5K
A spooktacular nighttime 5K run/walk featuring several interactive spook zones along the course on Saturday starting at 6:30 p.m. at Victory Pointe in Clermont.
Costumes are encouraged with cash and merchandise prizes being awarded to the best several categories.
Details: ClermontFl.gov
Halloween Pub Crawl and Movie Night
After taking the Kids to Boo Bash Saturday morning, have an adult night out! Halloween Pub Crawl and Movie Night in Downtown Leesburg starts at 6 p.m. and Poltergeist starts at 8:30 p.m. in Towne Square.
Details: LeesburgPartnership.com
Not-So-Scary-Halloween Weekend at Amber Brooke Farms
Enjoy fall fun at Amber Brooke Farms, 36111 N CR 44A in Eustis, on Saturday and Sunday starting at 10 a.m.
Event includes 1-acre maze, pumpkin painting, playgrounds, pumpkin patch, live music and petting zoo.
Admission is $15 per person, kids two and under are free.
Details: https://www.facebook.com/ABFEustis
Tent or Treat on the Farm
Join organizers on the farm for some family fun and candy at Sunsational Farms in Umatilla on Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m.
The fourth annual “tent or treat” will feature individuals and businesses set up, handing out candy. It’s our farm version of a trunk or treat.
The event is free. Come dressed in your costume and take your picture in front of our iconic Big Orange that is currently transformed into Big Jack.
Details: https://www.facebook.com/sunsationalfarms
Scream Scenes at the Square
Scream Scenes at the Square is a thrilling new haunted house experience within the Lake Square Mall for the 2022 Halloween season, happening each Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. through Oct. 31.
Located in the center of the mall, next to Bath and Body Works, this is a scare maze that will test the hearts of even the bravest of Halloween fans out there. Visit graveyard scenes, an abandoned manor, and even a haunted arcade room plus so much more.
Tickets are $10 per person and $5 for ages 12 and under.
Details: LakeSquareMall.com
Fall Festival and Corn Maze
Scott’s Maze Adventure is back for its 19th annual corn maze, fall festival and pumpkin patch on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This year’s theme is pirates. Get lost in the 6.5-acre corn maze, jump on the jumping pillow, slide down the 60-foot slide or play on the giant castle playground.
Details: https://www.facebook.com/ScottsMazeAdventures
Fright Nights at Far Reach Ranch
Join us for FRIGHT NIGHTS at the Far Reach Ranch every Friday and Saturday in October from 7 p.m.-midnight. There is no admission fee for this event.
Enjoy live music, axe throwing, kids spook zone and more.
Details: www.farreachranch.com/frightnights
'The Diary of Anne Frank'
Bay Street Players opens “The Diary of Anne Frank” at the State Theatre on Friday. The show runs through Nov. 13.
For more information and to reserve tickets for the student performance, contact Nina Vatter at nina@baytreetplayers.org.
Details: eustisstatetheatre.org.
Manor of Madness
It’s the last weekend for the Manor of Madness at the Melon Patch Theatre in Leesburg from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Take an immersive trip into madness as the stage is turned into a haunted house.
Details: melonpatchplayers.org.
Living Drama Theatre
The Living Drama Theatre in Eustis hosts three shows this weekend including a symphony, Elton John tribute and rock and roll oldies.
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra brings The Magic of Mendelssohn to the stage 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 with guest conductor of the Cleveland Pops, Carl Topilow.
An Elton John tribute by Dwight Icenhower covers the musicians popular songs at 7 p.m. Friday.
Solid Gold Hits, a musical trip through the years with Stevie G and Rich Wilson finds the beat with songs of the 1950s to 70s. It is onstage at 7 p.m. Oct. 29.
Details: livingdramatheatre.com.
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