Drive your own 2-person powered catamaran on a 2-hour guided tour across beautiful Lake Dora through the famous Dora Canal. Price includes up to 2 people in the boat.
30 minute Lake Front Cruise.
Take a train ride down the rabbit hole aboard this high tea adventure on the rails. This is a family friendly excursion.
The Children’s Literature Association named this “the best American children’s book of the past two hundred years,” and Joseph Robinette, working with the advice of E.B. White, created a play that captures this work in a thrilling way.
This experience puts you in the cab of the locomotive.
Calling Wannabe Pirates of all ages! Come join the “Shipwreckers” crew for a fun-filled afternoon of family adventure on the high rails! Wear your finest pirate gear and join the fun. This is a true Pirate Party!
For those who enjoy tea-time but would like a little something more adult-oriented, we cordially invite you and your friends to our Royal High Tea Special.
Each student will learn how to assembly and solder techniques to construct a succulent. No experience needed. Use of tools and materials included.
Enjoy a ride in our caboose that will hold up to 10 people. Perfect for birthday parties or private celebrations. There is no ADA Accessibility or restroom access from the caboose.
We are going Off-the-Rails with professional, stand up comedians who regularly performs at comedy clubs, theaters and corporate events. Rate PG-13. Intended for mature audiences. Comedy is great, comedy on a moving train is better!
The perfect gift for any occasion. Valid for any excursion train on the schedule.
The paranormal past and present comes to life on this 1-hour and 45-minute tour of the old hilltop city of Mount Dora Florida. Follow our dead funny and morbidly eccentric tour guides on a journey to the “other side” of Mount Dora.
Each student will create a whimsical dragonfly, with glass, beads and wire work. No experience needed, use of tools and all materials provided. Instructor Rosemarie Brown
Mount Dora Center for the Arts provides scholarships through our generous supporters to assist aspiring young artists with specialized art instruction who might otherwise be unable to receive it.
"Nothing could be finer than pizza in the diner!" Join us in the historic Silver Tureen Dining Car and ride the rails while you enjoy fabulous pizza.
9:00-11:00am
Enter The Donnelly House and spend two hours in the eerie Gothic Victorian style home, built in 1893. Once inside the haunted house you will become the ghost hunters as you search for “paranormal anomalies” and seek the ghost of Annie Donnelly.
Our most popular tour, so sign up early! Saturdays are a bustling day in downtown Winter Garden. Our award-winning Farmers Market is open from 8am to 1pm.
Matt Stone & the TEC Band are coming to ROCK the Peach State in a massive celebration of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll! Named by Graceland and the Elvis Presley Estate as one of the Top Elvis Tribute Artists on the planet, audiences will be mesmerized
Fun activities with DJ Dennis & light refreshments
with excerpts from Swan Lake
Perfect class if you are struggling with nice solder lines or want to add texture to your pieces. Students are welcome to bring in a problem project to get back on track. We will work on improving techniques. Use of tools and materials included.
Experience beautiful Lake Beauclair & Lake Carlton along with a stunning Lake Dora Sunset while you drive a 2-person powered catamaran on this 1-1/2 hour guided tour. Price includes up to 2 people in the boat.
Put on your finest prohibition-era fashions and join us for an entertaining ride on a rolling speakeasy. The most popular hangout in Coastal Georgia during prohibition was The Moonlight Lounge on The Georgia Coastal Railway.
This tour is designed for families and kids of all ages. Parents, you know your kids. Remember that they need to be able to walk around for some time or bring a stroller. If Fido is your kid, bring them!
Learn some fascinating history of Mount Dora and enjoy an off-road adventure as you glide along on the Palm Island Boardwalk & Nature Preserve on this 70-minute guided tour via a Segway Personal Transport.
Catboat Adventure Tours Gift Certificates are valid anytime subject to availability and redeemable online. The perfect gift for adventurous friends and family members! Must be 21 years of age with a valid driver's license to operate our CatBoats.
Experience the happiest hours of the day with food, drinks, and music around town. We will take you on unique stroll to restaurants and specialty shops. History and charm are included, with fun being a top priority..
We would like to extend a cordial invitation to all princes, princesses. lords and ladies of the realm (and those who would accompany them, of course) to our Princess Afternoon Tea Special aboard the historic, Silver Tureen Dining Car.
Venture anywhere in Mount Dora, FL. Try places like the iconic lighthouse, seek a quiet setting along the waterfront, Palm Island park, or grab a spot along the bustling sidewalks of the downtown shops to set up and PAINT!
The perfect gift for your friends and family this holiday season! Gift certificates never expire and may be redeemed for any event on the schedule.
Designed for the basic (with prev experience), intermediate/advanced watercolor painters. Learn color mixing, washes, and composition while painting different subjects in Watercolor. Please bring your own Watercolor supplies. Supply list in Details
The theme for this popular, timed event is held during and at the Mount Dora Plant and Garden Fair. Artwork must be submitted by 1 PM. We will award a $100 cash prize for the best Quick Draw painting at the stage in Donnelly Park.
Open to ages 6-12 with half day and full day options. Students will learn how to create art using many different mediums and techniques.
The Doctor cordially invites you to The Monster’s Masquerade and the unveiling of his newest “creations”. A unique and exclusive masquerade with monsters, music and more awaits you in the 131 year old Gothic Victorian Donnelly House of Mount Dora.
Take a train ride and help solve the mystery of the murder on the Murder Mystery Express. Put on your finest themed fashions and join us. The bar will be open featuring themed cocktails for the occasion. The current theme is 1970s disco-era.
9am-2pm. Three Fridays / May 10,17,24 Students will pick a pattern prior to class with help of instructor. Materials are purchased separately. Students will learn basic lamp construction. Instructor Rosemarie Brownrnrn
Accommodations for Mount Dora Taste of Our Town Tours
The perfect gift for any occasion!
The perfect gift for any occasion.
Drive your own 2-person powered catamaran on a 2-hour guided tour on beautiful Lake Dora and explore the Apopka-Beauclair Canal. Price includes up to 2 people in the boat.
Enjoy a guided food and wine tasting tour... seasoned with a dash of history and scenic highlights.
Ride in comfort in our air conditioned coach on the oldest, privately-owned short line railroad in the U.S. Climate controlled rail car for ultimate comfort. Walk to the open-air car. No ADA accessibility.
An old-fashioned blueberry pancake breakfast with fresh Florida Blueberries from Far Reach Ranch! Includes a bottle of water & butter. Coffee and Mimosas available for purchase at the event.
Calling all Wizards, Warlocks & Witches. all aboard our Wizarding World train ride. Dress up and join the fun on this family-friendly adventure.
Rent the Donnelly house for your own private event.
Put on your favorite super hero outfit and join some of your favorite superheroes on this family-friendly adventure aboard the Superhero Express. Best dressed super heroes win prizes!
