Hometown Habitat News

Dec. 5-6 | Jingle Build-off in Wildwood and Tavares

Published by the Leesburg Daily Commercial on November 28, 2025 by Julie Garisto.

If you haven’t seen the nifty, colorful tiny houses in Habitat for Humanity of Lake and Sumter’s Jingle Build-Off, make it a point to check out the 7th annual playhouses in this year’s competition. You’ll marvel at the creativity and adorableness that go into spreading joy to kids across our area.

The event brings together local businesses, families, and the community to raise funds to provide real affordable housing resources to families across Lake and Sumter counties. Check out the playhouse event in 2023: Habitat for Humanity Lake-Sumter delights families with 5th Jingle Build-off

More than 20 custom-designed playhouses will be on display during the Winterfest celebration in Wildwood and the Candyland Christmas event in Tavares. Local businesses have teamed up with Habitat for Humanity Lake-Sumter to sponsor, design, and build one-of-a-kind playhouses, each one uniquely tailored to the needs and wishes of deserving families.

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