Leesburg Special Events

07/20/2026

The countdown is officially on!

In just ONE WEEK, Early Bird Registration opens for the 3rd Annual City of Leesburg's Flapjack 5K, and you can stack up $10 in savings when registration goes live on July 27.

Save this registration link: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Leesburg/Flapjack5KPancakePalooza

💲7/27 – 8/31 Early Bird Registration $35
📅9/1 – 10/15 Registration $45
🏃10/14-11/13 “No Swag” Registration $30

Mark your calendar: July 27th
Save $10 with Early Bird pricing
Race Day: Saturday, November 14th

Don’t waffle on it! This is the lowest registration price you’ll see with full race day swag!

Keep an eye on Leesburg Special Events social media pages and your inbox for the registration link on July 27th.

Stay fluffy. Stay golden. And save room for pancakes. 🥞✨

Shout out to our partners!
Leesburg Arts Center
Real Radio 104.1
Breakfast at Tiffany's Leesburg

07/15/2026

🎉Fiesta en la Plaza is back for year 2️⃣

Join us in Downtown Leesburg to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with live music, incredible food, and great community vibes!

🗓️ Friday, September 25th
⏰ 5pm - 9pm
📍 Towne Square, Downtown Leesburg
🎟️ Free (bring the whole family!)

What’s happening:
•Live music from Latin Bridge Band & Angel of Boom 🎶
•Performance by Angelique the Dancing Queen 💃
•Local Hispanic food vendors and merchandise booths 🌮

Grab your family, friends, and dancing shoes! We’ll see you there!

If you’re interested in showcasing your business, we still have some sponsor and vendor spots open. Drop us a line at [email protected] if you’d like to join the fun.

🎉Fiesta en la Plaza is back for year 2️⃣
Join us in Downtown Leesburg to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with live music, incredible food, and great community vibes!

🗓️ Friday, September 25th
⏰ 5pm - 9pm
📍 Towne Square, Downtown Leesburg
🎟️ Free (bring the whole family!)

What’s happening:
•Live music from Latin Bridge Band & Angel of Boom 🎶
•Performance by Angelique the Dancing Queen 💃
•Local Hispanic food vendors and merchandise booths 🌮

Grab your family, friends, and dancing shoes! We’ll see you there!

If you’re interested in showcasing your business, we still have some sponsor and vendor spots open. Drop us a line at [email protected] if you’d like to join the fun.

07/14/2026

🥞 Don’t Waffle! Save $10 on the Flapjack 5K!

Early Bird registration for the 3rd Annual Flapjack 5K opens July 27th and the first stack of runners gets $10 OFF registration!

📅 Race Day: November 14th
📍 Downtown Leesburg

Whether you’re sappy, fluffy, buttery, or just flipping excited, now’s the time to mark your calendar and get ready to run, walk, and flapjack your way through Leesburg’s tastiest 5K.

Save the date! Save $10! Early registration starting July 27th. Don’t miss it! 🥞✨

Registration Link Coming Soon!

Shout out to our partners for this event!
Leesburg Arts Center
Real Radio 104.1
Breakfast at Tiffany's Leesburg

07/10/2026

📅 Mark Your Calendars!

Leesburg has an exciting lineup of community events coming up, from Fiesta en la Plaza and National Night Out to Trick or Treat, Veterans Day, Light Up Venetian Gardens, the Christmas Festival & Parade, and so much more!

Be sure to follow Leesburg Special Events for the latest event announcements, updates, and all the fun happening around our city. Leesburg Recreation Department also post a monthly lineup of events happening all across Leesburg, making it easy to see everything going on in one place.

Follow them here: https://www.facebook.com/leesburgspecialevents

We hope to see you out enjoying everything our community has to offer!

07/02/2026

🍻 Raise a glass to 250 Years of Freedom! 🇺🇸

Make a pit stop at our 4th of July Bar at City of Leesburg's Star Spangled Spectacular and keep the celebration going! Enjoy an ice-cold Yuengling or Yuengling Light, a handcrafted margarita, your favorite mixed drink, or cool off with our signature Firecracker Lemonade. 🍹💥

📍 Find the bar near the volleyball courts at Ski Beach Park. Just follow the good vibes, great music, and patriotic spirit!

While you’re here, don’t miss:
🇺🇸 Flagpole dedication at 4:30pm ( hosted by Leesburg Boat Club)
⚾️ Leesburg Lightning vs DeLand Suns at 5pm in Pat Thomas Stadium
🎡 FREE carnival rides
🎯 FREE carnival games
🎶 Live music from Groove Infusion
🍔 Delicious food vendors
🎆 One of Central Florida’s most spectacular fireworks shows!

Join us this Saturday, July 4th starting at 4pm at Ski Beach Park and celebrate America’s birthday with an unforgettable evening of family fun, great entertainment, and festive refreshments. See you there!

Bar provided by Triangle Grapplers Wrestling Club 🤼

Huge shoutout to our sponsors!
Insight Credit Union
Orlando Health

07/01/2026

🚨 Don’t miss a moment of the celebration this 4th of July! 🇺🇸🎆

Whether you’re enjoying City of Leesburg's Star Spangled Spectacular at Ski Beach Park, cheering on the Leesburg Lightning as they take on the DeLand Suns at Pat Thomas Stadium, or sticking around after the game to watch the fireworks from the ballfield, we’ve got you covered!

Florida weather can be unpredictable, and while our Independence Day celebration is rain or shine, scattered storms or schedule adjustments are always possible.

📲 Stay one step ahead by signing up for City Event text alerts!

Text LEESBURGEVENTS to 91896 to receive:
🎆 Event updates and schedule changes
⛈️ Weather delays and important notifications
⚾ Game day and fireworks information
📢 Immediate alerts delivered right to your phone

No refreshing social media. No wondering what’s happening. Just the latest information when you need it most.

We can’t wait to celebrate 250 Years of Freedom with you! 🇺🇸 See you soon!

Special thanks to our sponsors!
Insight Credit Union
Orlando Health

06/26/2026

🎸 Groove Infusion will be jamming with us on 4th of July!!!

Join us on July 4th, 2026 starting at 4pm at Ski Beach Park for an unforgettable Independence Day celebration featuring:

✨The Leesburg Boat Club Flagpole dedication led by Tim Sullivan at 4:30 to kick things off at Ski Beach Park!
🎶 Live music from Groove Infusion
🎡 FREE carnival rides & games
🌭 Delicious food & cold drinks
⚾️ Leesburg Lightning takes on DeLand Suns @ 5pm. Bring your blankets and chairs onto the ballpark after the game!
🎆 A breathtaking fireworks display over Lake Harris at 9pm

This isn’t just another Fourth of July… this is 250 years of American pride celebrated the Leesburg way.

Bring your lawn chairs, your family, and your red, white & blue spirit. Let’s make history together at City of Leesburg's Star Spangled Spectacular!

Thank you to our sponsors!
Insight Credit Union
Orlando Health