Local Guide
Things to Do in The Villages
Five town squares, world-class golf, hundreds of pickleball courts, lakes, trails, and live music every night. The Villages is built for active retirement and easiest by golf cart. Here’s where to start.
Town Squares
Five Town Squares
Each town square is its own entertainment district with restaurants, shops, and live music. All cart-accessible with dedicated parking.
Spanish Springs Town Square
The original town square - nightly live music, Katie Belle's, paddock restaurants, and shops in a Spanish-themed setting.
Lake Sumter Landing
Waterfront square with a working lighthouse, the Sharon Performing Arts Center, and lakefront dining.
Brownwood Paddock Square
Western-themed square with the Brownwood Hotel & Spa, country dining, and frequent live music.
Sawgrass Grove
Newest entertainment district along SR-44 - food trucks, outdoor seating, and ongoing entertainment.
Eastport Square
Beach-themed eastern expansion with waterfront dining and casual live music.
Dining
Top Restaurants
Golf
Championship & Executive Courses
Over 50 golf courses in and around The Villages - most are reachable by cart paths.
Recreation
Get Active
Pickleball
Hundreds of courts spread across rec centers - it's basically the official sport here.
Swimming Pools
Dozens of community, family, and adult pools at recreation centers everywhere.
Bike Paths
100+ miles of paved multi-use paths connecting every neighborhood and square.
Parks & Trails
Dog parks, nature trails, fitness loops - every village has its own.
Fishing
Catch-and-release ponds and Lake Sumter, plus nearby Lake Griffin State Park.
Live Entertainment
Nightly music on every square plus the Sharon Performing Arts Center calendar.
Annual Events
What’s Happening
- Veterans Day Parade - November
- Spring Wine & Food Festival
- Bikefest (nearby Leesburg) - late April
- Mardi Gras Festivities - February
- Independence Day Celebrations - July 4
- Holiday Light Displays - December
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