Orlando Haunts—the #1 Tour Operator in Orlando, FL—invites you to uncover the city’s darkest secrets on a thrilling walking ghost tour like no other. Join our expert local guides, known as Orlando’s haunted history gurus, for a spine-tingling adventure through the city’s most haunted and historic locations. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, history lover, or looking for a wildly fun evening, our tours bring you face-to-face with the stories and spirits that still linger in the shadows. From infamous witch trials to eerie tragedies, every step you take is a journey into Orlando’s chilling past.
Our ghost tours run nightly, year-round, offering visitors a chance to experience the real hauntings and rich history that make Orlando one of America’s most haunted cities. On our Orlando Haunts: Ghouls and Ghosts Tour, you’ll walk haunted city streets after dark, hear hair-raising tales, and visit iconic locations like The Beacham, the Old Orlando Railroad Depot & Strand Hotel, and the Cheyenne Saloon. For even more haunted tales, extend your tour and explore deeper into Orlando’s ghostly hotspots. Or if you’re looking to enjoy some spirited fun, join our Orlando Haunts: Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl—where you’ll sip cocktails in haunted bars and hear ghostly tales, blending history with up to two hours of chilling fun and drinks.
Whether you’re planning a private outing, bachelorette party, or special event, our tours are perfect for groups looking for something unique and unforgettable. Orlando Haunts is USMC Disabled Combat-Veteran owned, and proudly women and minority-led, ensuring every experience is grounded in passion, purpose, and authenticity. Be sure to wear your most comfortable shoes, because the spirits aren’t the only ones who’ll be moving all night long. Get ready for real history, real hauntings, and real thrills with Orlando Haunts—where the past is never truly dead.
Hours:
Orlando Haunts: Ghouls and Ghosts Tour: 8:00PM (Mon-Sun)
Orlando Haunts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: 6:00PM, 8:00PM (Mon-Sun)
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Website: https://orlandohaunts.com/
Dreamplex Yard Sale to Benefit Local Clients – Saturday, June 28
The Central Florida Dreamplex is hosting a community yard sale on Saturday, June 28, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at its Main Gym, located at 2400 S. Hwy 27 in Clermont.
Shoppers will find a wide variety of items including office furniture, games, toys, puzzles, and much more. Whether you’re looking to furnish a space, find a new family game, or just enjoy browsing for hidden treasures, there’s something for everyone. Some items will even be available for free, while others will be reasonably priced for sale.
Proceeds from the yard sale will directly benefit the clients at the Central Florida Dreamplex, helping to support their programs and services designed for individuals with special needs and disabilities.
Everyone is welcome to attend this fun and meaningful event. Come out, shop, and support a great cause!
For more information about the Dreamplex and its mission, visit www.cfldreamplex.com.
Third Thursday @ The Museum
The History Center is open late on the third Thursday of each month with four hours of free admission.
Preserving Your History Series: Genealogy
In this segment we will be exploring your family history. Have you ever wondered where your family comes from or how you can track your lineage? Join genealogy experts from the Central Florida Genealogical Society as they help you track down your family legacy and show you ways to continue the exploration on your own! Additionally, we will have a lightbox available so you can photograph any family heirlooms.
In this session, every participant will be provided with a packet to get them started with tracking your family lineage. Each ticket ensures you will meet with an expert from the Central Florida Genealogical Society, and you are automatically entered into a raffle drawing for Genealogy Album Kit from Gaylord Archival®! Winners will be announced at the session.
This is one program in a special three-part series presented in conjunction with the Orlando Collected exhibit which celebrates the City of Orlando’s 150th anniversary.
Preserving Your History Series: Making a Time Capsule
Create time capsules that will help preserve your precious heirlooms, including photographs, jewelry, fabric, and more! Bring items that can fit within a 12” x 10” x 5” box and we will help you store them. Additionally, we will have a lightbox available so you can photograph those heirlooms before they are stored!
Every participant will be provided with a Gaylord Archival® Blue/Grey Barrier Board Flip-Top International A4 Size Document Case and a class from the History Center’s Collection Manager on how to preserve your precious family heirlooms and documents. Each ticket will enter you into a raffle drawing to win one of our prizes: a Gaylord Archival® Family Archives Kit OR a Gaylord Archival® Pioneer 300-Capacity Bonded Leather Photo Album!
This is one program in a special three-part series presented in conjunction with the Orlando Collected exhibit which celebrates the City of Orlando’s 150th anniversary.
Preserving Your History Series: Oral History
Learn the art of documenting your family’s history with oral history! This practice has long existed as a way to pass stories down generation to generation. Learn how to document these oral histories, the questions you might want to ask your family members, and more! Additionally, we will have a lightbox available so you can photograph any family heirlooms.
Every participant will be provided with a Gaylord Archival® Waterproof Stone Paper Notebook to get you started on your oral history journey! Each ticket ensures a class with the History Center’s Oral Historian and your chance to win one of our raffle drawing prizes: a Gaylord Archival® USB Drive & Memory Card Storage Kit OR a Sony Digital Voice Recorder with a Built-In USB Voice Recorder!
This is one program in a special three-part series presented in conjunction with the Orlando Collected exhibit which celebrates the City of Orlando’s 150th anniversary.
Mascotte Centennial Present Event
Mascotte’s Centennial Present Event will have food & craft vendors, live music, a rock wall, car show, a kids’ corner and other family friendly activities.
Information Session for Enrollment at Cherry Lake Prep Academy (K-8)
We’re thrilled to introduce our school to the Lake County community and share our mission of developing confident, service-driven students through high expectations, character education, and innovation. Cherry Lake Prep offers families a new educational option grounded in structure, leadership, and strong community values.
As part of our community outreach, we will be hosting two information sessions for parents:
Wednesday, June 19 – In-person
Monday, June 24 – Zoom Meeting ID: 942 2850 6507
These sessions are a great opportunity for families to meet our leadership team, ask questions, and learn more about the Cherry Lake Prep model and enrollment process.
We would be honored to collaborate with your outlet for a story, school spotlight, interview, or community feature. Our team is also available for tours, interviews, and Q&As at your convenience.
Information Session for Enrollment at Cherry Lake Prep Academy (K-8) (Copy)
We’re thrilled to introduce our school to the Lake County community and share our mission of developing confident, service-driven students through high expectations, character education, and innovation. Cherry Lake Prep offers families a new educational option grounded in structure, leadership, and strong community values.
As part of our community outreach, we will be hosting two information sessions for parents:
Wednesday, June 19 – In-person
Monday, June 24 – Zoom Meeting ID: 942 2850 6507
These sessions are a great opportunity for families to meet our leadership team, ask questions, and learn more about the Cherry Lake Prep model and enrollment process.
We would be honored to collaborate with your outlet for a story, school spotlight, interview, or community feature. Our team is also available for tours, interviews, and Q&As at your convenience.
Groveland Community Market Summer Kick-off
☀️🎉 SIZZLIN’ SUMMER KICKOFF! 🎉☀️
Get ready to soak up the sunshine and celebrate the start of summer at the Groveland Community Market! 🏖️🍉🌻
🗓 Saturday, June 21st
🕘 9 AM – 1 PM
📍 Downtown Festival Park
We’re bringing the summer vibes with:
🌞 Fun outdoor activities for the kiddos
📸 A cute sun-kissed photo op in the gazebo
🎟️ A sizzling raffle featuring goodies from our awesome vendors!
(Every vendor you shop with = another chance to win!)
🩸 Plus, the OneBlood Donation Bus will be there—if you’re able, give the gift of life this summer. ❤️
Spread the word, bring your shades 🕶️, and come hang with us in the sun! Let’s make this a summer to remember ☀️🛍️🍋🌈
See you there! 😎🌺
Speakeasy Murder
This is Orlando’s newest dinner show everyone is dying to see! It’s the roaring 1920’s so prepare for an unforgettable night! The room buzzes with gangsters, and flappers dancing The Charleston. But this isn’t just any night on the town with delicious food and specialty cocktails. When the music stops, you’ll help solve a grisly murder.
Set in the 1920’s during the Prohibition Era with a tale of lies, betrayal, great music & food, and murder!
If you are booking tickets, be sure and use this Promo Code: RAYPATEN
Tickets may be purchased at https://speakeasymurder.com/home
or call the Box Office directly at 407-319-2464 (M-F 9-5).
If you are booking tickets, be sure and use this Promo Code: RAYPATEN
Teatro Martini – 6400 Carrier Drive, Orlando, FL
Family Friendly – Rated: PG-13 (No children under age eight permitted)
DINNER SHOW or SHOW ONLY Ticket Options Available
Sweet Tea with Chief G’
Bike 5
🚴 Join us for BIKE 5 — Saturday, October 25, 2025!
5 Cities, 1 Mission: Pedaling towards Safer Mobility
Choose a 30-mile ride through Orlando, Winter Park, Maitland, Eatonville, and Casselberry — or take on the 10-mile Main Streets ride, a guided group tour through Orlando’s coolest districts.
Start from any of the five city hubs, with routes designed for all levels of riders. Self-guided or guided group rides available in various paces.
Registered riders receive:
✨ T-shirt, refreshments, giveaways & good vibes!
🛠️ Bike support
👧 Kids 7 & under ride FREE with a registered adult
✅ Bike rentals are available through Unlimited Biking, here: https://unlimitedbiking.com/events/bike-5-orlando/
✅ Personal e-bikes are allowed. Rideshare e-bikes (Lime, Veo, etc) are not allowed and will not work.
🎉Why Register for BIKE 5
BIKE 5 is a community celebration of cycling, connection and progress in Central Florida. It fuels our advocacy for safe and active mobility. We can’t wait for you to join us!
Organized by Bike/Walk Central Florida — a 501(c)(3) working since 2010 to make walking, biking, and rolling safer for everyone.
🎟️ Registration open through Oct 23.
👉 Join the celebration for safer streets! https://bikewalkcentralflorida.org/bike5
Contact Information
Organization: Bike/Walk Central Florida
Name: Anna Strasshofer
Email: bike5cities@bikewalkcf.org
Juneteenth Freedom Celebration
Summer Book Sale
Friends of Marion Baysinger Memorial Library Summer Book Sale – all proceeds support library programming and events. Thurs. June 19, 10am-7pm; Fri. June 20 and Sat. June 21 10am-3pm.
Maks Annaev Comedy Show
Don’t miss the hilarious antics of mime, Max Annaev on Friday, June 20 at 11am at the Minneola City Hall Gym. Max incorporates juggling, spinning plates, visual & physical comedy and audience participation in his laugh out loud routines that have entertained audiences around the world.
Juneteenth Community Celebration 2025
Welcome to the Juneteenth Community Celebration happening on Sat, Jun 21, 2025 at Charlie Mae Wilder Park! Join us for a fun-filled day of music, food, family-friendly activities, and more as we come together to commemorate this holiday. Don’t miss out on this special event!
JiggleMan
On Friday, June 27 at 11am enjoy the one and only JiggleMan! He has performed at countless schools, libraries and festivals in Florida and has even shined numerous times on the David Letterman Show. JiggleMan is a funny dude, and he will keep you laughing long after the show has ended. Kids and grandma’s love him!
Join us for this FREE Summer Reading event at the Minneola City Hall Gym at 800 N. US-Hwy 27, Minneola, FL. The show is geared for kids ages two through twelve, but all ages are welcome. Each week we have different performers or activities to engage, delight and entertain in the gym or at the library. Come share in the fun!
This program is FREE thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Library.
Downtown Summer Sidewalk Sale & Live Music
Welcome to the Downtown Summer Sidewalk Sale & Live Music event happening on Sat Aug 02 2025 at 300 W Plant St! Get ready to shop till you drop with amazing deals from local vendors lining the sidewalks. Enjoy the summer vibes with live music performances throughout the day. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled day of shopping, dining, and music. See you there!
Lake County Comic Convention
The Lake County Comic Convention returns for its biggest event yet in a brand-new, expanded venue! Celebrating five years of comics, anime, gaming, and pop culture, this action-packed day is set to deliver nonstop fandom excitement. Nathaniel Community Gymnasium at Hope International Church in Groveland, Florida, transforms into a hub for collectors, artists, writers, and pop culture fans. Cosplay takes center stage, exclusive merchandise fills the halls, and fan-favorite creators bring their work to life. An unforgettable experience awaits—don’t miss the chance to be part of this epic celebration!
VFW Bingo
VFW 855 W. Desoto St. Clermont Fla. 34711 DOWNSTAIRS
Bingo starts at 6:30 doors open at 5 PM all are welcome.
😊WE ROLLED BACK OUR PRICES TO 10 YEARS AGO.
Food and beverages are available. NO SMOKING
come make a friend or be one. 50/50 with 3 prizes
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
Waterfront Park – Saturday, June 21, 2025
Don’t miss our third Juneteenth event, a cultural and educational celebration of freedom. Come join us for an evening of art, music, and authentic cuisine
Scaremont-Halloween on the Trail
Waterfront Park – October 28, 2025
Get ready for a “scary” good time at Scaremont – Halloween on the Trail! The Clermont Police Department and the City of Clermont invite you to join them at Waterfront Park from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM for a night of fun. Enjoy trick or treat stations provided by participating organizations in a safe and festive environment. The night will also feature family-friendly activities, including the Creepy Clermont Costume Contest and a special showing of the beloved movie Halloweentown starting at 7 PM. Don’t miss out on this fantastic evening of Halloween delights!
Trick-Or-Treat Business / Organization Application
National Night Out
Waterfront Park – Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 5PM – 8PM
The Clermont Police Department joins other law-enforcement agencies throughout the nation in this annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safe places to be.
RED, WHITE, AND BOOM!
RED, WHITE, AND BOOM!
Waterfront Park – Friday, July 4, 2025
4th of July celebration at Waterfront Park filled with traditional Americana-type activities for all ages and ending with fireworks over Lake Minneola.
THE ENCHANTED FOREST OF TREES
Victory Pointe – Nov. 21, 2025 – Jan. 4, 2026
The Enchanted Forest of Trees opens Nov. 21 and runs through Jan. 4 for viewing. There will be over 70 trees decorated by local organizations and businesses. You can walk on the trail to view, or park at the Clermont Boat House and walk over to Victory Pointe. Be sure to check out the trees in the day and nighttime to get the full effect!
Clermont Christmas Parade
Downtown Clermont – Dec. 6, 2025
Beginning at 10 a.m.
The Clermont Christmas Parade is a beloved annual event that brings holiday cheer to Downtown Clermont. Starting at 10 a.m., the parade begins at Waterfront Park and creates a vibrant loop filled with festive floats and performances by local bands. Various community groups add their unique touch, making it a perfect opportunity for families and friends to celebrate the magic of the holiday season together.
Annual Tree Lighting and Street Party
Downtown Clermont – Dec. 5, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Join us for a magical evening at our annual Tree Lighting and Street Party Event at City Hall Park and Downtown Clermont! Enjoy live music, a DJ, and carolers, along with tasty food. Don’t miss the chance for a special photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus, courtesy of the Kiwanis Club of South Lake. Celebrate the countdown to Light Up Clermont—an unforgettable holiday tradition!
FRIDAY NIGHT SHUTTLE/BUS SERVICES ROUTES AND LOCATIONS MAP
First Friday In Downtown Clermont
Kiwanis Club of Clermont Light Up Center Lake
4CCDC club meeting
The 4 Corners Clermont Democratic Club (4CCDC) meets virtually on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 6:30 to 7:30 pm on Zoom. 4CCDC represents the residents of South Lake County fighting for equal opportunities, families and justice.
Everyone is invited to attend to hear great guest speakers, meet candidates and learn about issues that affect us all. Our next meeting is February 8, 2023. Sign up at: mobilize.us/LakeCountyDEC/event/544981
Facebook.com/4CCDC or Twitter.com/$CCDemClub.
Clermont City Council Meeting
Clermont City Council Meeting are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
The Agenda can be seen at https://clermontfl.civicclerk.com/web/home.aspx
Lunch With Clermont Mayor Murry
Join Mayor Murry on the first Tuesday of each month for lunch and City updates at rotating Clermont restaurants. Lunch is paid by each attendee.
(subject to change – check with the city of Clermont for updates)
Kiwanis Club Of Clermont Raising Money For The Kids
Minneola School House Library Hosts A Month Of Great Activities
Minneola, Fla – On Friday, June 10 at 11 am join entertainer Todd Kay for magic, juggling and laugh-out-loud antics. Todd will amaze with card tricks, circus skills, audience participation and impressive mime routines.
Join us every Friday from June 10 through July 15 for Summer Reading fun from 11 am to 12 noon at the Minneola City Hall Gym at 800 US-27, Minneola, FL. The events are geared toward kids ages 2-11, but all ages are welcome. Each week we have performers or activities to engage, delight and entertain. Come share in the fun at city hall and the library! Grab a calendar or check out our Facebook page for a schedule of events.
The Minneola Schoolhouse Library is located at 100 South Main Street. For more information email jdix@minneola.us or call the library at (352) 432-3921 Ext 380.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Further information to follow
Chick-Fil-A Christmas Spectacular Light Up the Citrus Tower
Groveland City Council Meeting
meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays’ of the month.