Dora Canal Cottage

12/25/2024

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas from the Dora Canal Cottage!

12/05/2024

Come enjoy early dinner then stay for the Candyland Christmas Festival & Parade in Downtown Tavares!

It all begins at 5:00 PM with our Christmas parade on Ruby Street and Main Street, followed by plenty of fun, activities, and holiday cheer to put you in the Christmas spirit. Enjoy live entertainment, “ice” skating, photo op spots, snow storms, living toy soldiers, stilt walkers, food vendors, and much more.

🎅 Don’t forget the highlight of the evening: visits from Santa! Santa will arrive by seaplane at 7:00 PM!

12/05/2024

🎅❄️✨Snowflakes By the Lake! ✨❄️🎅

Join us Friday, December 6th, at the Ferran Park Bandshell for a magical evening! From 6-9 PM, visit Santa and experience SNOW in the park! ❄️🌟 Bring your cameras and snap some unforgettable photos! 📸

🎉 Don’t forget to swing by Downtown for First Friday and enjoy all the festivities! 🛍️🎶

It’s a night full of holiday cheer you won’t want to miss! 🎄🎅

12/03/2024

12/03/2024

12/03/2024

Join the First Friday Grinchmas Celebration in Eustis this Friday, December 8, from 6 PM to 9 PM!

🎄 Where: Downtown Eustis
✨ What to Expect:

A Grinch-themed Christmas extravaganza

Live music to get you in the holiday spirit

Local food and shopping from unique vendors

Fun family activities and crafts

Photo opportunities with the Grinch himself!

It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season—don’t miss out!

12/03/2024

Fuel up for $10 on weekdays from 11-3pm!

12/03/2024

Don’t miss this event this weekend! Want to make a festive weekend of it?!? Book your stay at the Dora Canal Cottage or Dora Canal Inn and enjoy all of Tavares and Mt Dora’s holiday festivities! 🎄🎅🏻❤️💚

11/29/2024

🎄Join us for our Candyland Christmas - Downtown Tavares on December 7th!

It all begins at 5:00 PM with our Christmas parade on Ruby Street and Main Street, followed by plenty of fun, activities, and holiday cheer to put you in the Christmas spirit. Enjoy live entertainment, “ice” skating, photo op spots, snow storms, living toy soldiers, stilt walkers, food vendors, and much more.

🎅 Don’t forget the highlight of the evening: visits from Santa! Santa will arrive by seaplane at 7:00 PM!

IMPORTANT NOTICE: To ensure the safety, quality, and timeliness of the parade, the following changes have been made this year:

❄️The parade will be limited to the first 175 vehicles entered, so please return your application promptly.
❄️New start time of 5:00 pm
❄️All commercial entries will be limited to a max of 2 vehicles per entry.
❄️All non-commercial entries will be limited to a max of 10 vehicles per entry.
❄️Golf cart community entries will be limited to a max of 25 carts per entry.

https://www.tavaresfl.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5000

City of Tavares Recreation Department

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving to all from the Dora Canal Cottage! 🧡🤎💛

11/22/2024

BREAKING NEWS! Tavares Christmas Celebration Saturday, Dec 7th! Parade at 5:00 PM on Ruby St and Main St. Activities until 9 PM. Santa arrives on Seaplane at 7pm. Snow storms, living toy soldiers, stilt walkers, food, music, "ice" skating and much more! Tavares Police Department Mount Dora/ Tavares / Eustis Word Of Mouth Mount Dora Eustis Tavares Umatilla Leesburg Sorrento Word of Mouth Lake County Word Of Mouth TLC - Toddlers of Lake County

11/14/2024

Whiskey Kitchen features fresh American cuisine and a full bar. We proudly prepare all of our brunch, lunch and dinner items from scratch. We're open 7 days a week until 10 pm. We open on Monday-Friday at 11am and weekends at 8am. Brunch is 8-11am.

11/11/2024

In honor of Veterans Day, The Dora Canal Cottage thanks our Veterans today and everyday. 🇺🇸

11/08/2024

Tour through the wildlife laden Dora Canal and stop at a popular lakefront restaurant where you may purchase the lunch of your choice from a full menu! * Please book 2 Adults prior to booking Toddlers

11/08/2024

Come join us for our Annual Christmas Boat Parade which is held the eve of the 1st Saturday in December, for all the details to participate click here!