Christmas lights
 

Hello, we are scheduled for a Lifestyle visit starting December 4th. I was wondering if the town squares will likely have Christmas lighting by then? We are looking forward to our visit with great anticipation. Semper Fi

One of them should. If you plan on attending one of the lighting festivals get there a day early to find a parking spot.

Lights at the squares are :shrug:
Drive around the houses for the best light displays.
Fantastic setups!

If you want to see an awesome Christmas light display in the town square, then drive to Ocala, just 30 minutes north. Their town square is what The Villages should do as it is so beautiful with a billion lights in the live oaks and on the palms and an amazing Christmas tree.

Last year,
the LSL tree lighting was 11/25.
Brownwood was 12/1

The Lady Lake Chamber of commerce area is much closer than Ocala and they have a beautiful light display. I don't remember exactly where it is located but I do remember it is one or two blocks west of 441.

Here is a sneak peak of the lights.........
https://youtu.be/a5mkCQrPbqw?si=xfUspDuR9rpiqaAo

Disney also has a nice setup complete with fake snow (if your home sick, LOL).

Disney Springs free parking no admission worth the trip…

Tree lighting
 

Usually happens end of Nov in 1 or 2 squares and Dec 1 in the 3rd square , so they should be lit up by the time you come

Ocala is much more than 30 minutes. It also depends on where you will be, of course. But, figure at least an hour from your lifestyle visit, which is probably near Brownwood.

Why don’t people spell things out?

I would be more concerned with the Noise from the Interstate, and the Wet marsh soil. Do yourself a favor and use Due Diligence before you commit to that Southern Area ...I would highly recommend the Sumter Landing area

Not impressive. Except houses. Try leesburg park in 44. Very nice.

Nothing spectacular. 😪

The lighting in the squares is OK, but certainly not worth fighting the crowds to see them throw the switch. There are, however, numerous neighborhoods that put together displays that are truly amazing. Each year our neighborhood gets a group of 20 or so carts together, and we do a parade to many of these areas to take in the shows. It makes for a very pleasant evening. Also, the World Equestrian Center in Ocala has a Christmas light display that is quite stunning. There is an entrance fee for that, tho.

Take a short drive to Mt. Dora. It's a very quaint town with tons of lights and a big ol' Christmas tree down by the water.

It’s called Light Up Lady Lake, located at the Log Cabin on 27/441.

Venetian Gardens on 44 in Leesburg has a light display and Mt Dora is beautifully decorated for the holidays.

You obviously have never been there. Also, very good restaurants around the Ocala town square if you like getting out of the bubble every now and then.

Thank you everyone for the replies very much appreciated.

Mt Dora
 

If the lights are lit by then in Mount Dora you should go both the town center and the Marina by the lake , Beautiful

Completely irrelevant to the OP's question. It was a simple question about tree lighting at the squares...

I concur that the City of Ocala does an excellent job worth decorating the
Downtown Square!

We went to dinner @ Mark's, in Ocala, a few months ago. Just under 30 minutes from Morse and 44...

Ocala: Went to the World Equestrian Center this year to see the Christmas extravaganza (lights, music, food). Paid for parking, otherwise free.
Amazing place. You can smell the money. Some very upscale shopping, but mostly western-themed wear, jewelry, hats, $20000 saddles !

Along Hwy 40 east - west lots of lights.

Downtown square - amazing number of lights up in the trees.

There is another equestrian park near Ocala that advertises Christmas lighting for $ - not so much.
Will try that one this year.

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Mt Dora ! Definitely worth the trip. The guy that lights up the marina should get a Best In Show prize.

I would certainly visit all the squares. You will have plenty to do here on a lifestyle visit to keep you busy. When you move here you can visit all the other lighted sites at your leisure. I do not go for the lighting ceremony but always love the see the trees lit. Have a wonderful time.

Just 30 minutes?
I enjoy the decorations. But, being a curious person, I can't help wondering how many accidents happen as a result of distracted driving?
Happy Holidays in advance! 🎅🤶