Black Friday is Nov. 27. Small Business Saturday in downtown Winter Garden runs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 28, and holiday markets follow at Hamlin and downtown.
Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Event details come from the City of Winter Garden calendar and Hamlin’s events page; parking from the city’s farmers market page. We list store hours only as each store or center publishes them, and we do not list prices or deals.
Black Friday is Friday, Nov. 27. In Horizon West, most shopping is in Hamlin, the town center on New Independence Parkway and Hamlin Groves Trail. The organized event of the weekend is Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28 in historic downtown Winter Garden, about seven miles north, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Holiday markets follow in early December, led by Winter Garden’s Holiday Night Market and Christmas at Hamlin, both on Saturday, Dec. 5.
What this means for you
- Saturday, Nov. 28: Small Business Saturday, downtown Winter Garden, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 5: Holiday Night Market downtown (4 to 8 p.m.) or Christmas at Hamlin (5 to 9 p.m.).
- Trash: Orange County’s Friday routes are picked up Saturday, Nov. 28, in Thanksgiving week.
- City of Winter Garden events: 407-656-4111.
Store hours
Hamlin’s shops and the big-box stores set their own Black Friday hours, and none had posted 2026 hours when we checked. Check each store’s own website or app the week of Thanksgiving. Hamlin’s center office is at 14422 Shoreside Way, Suite 130, 407-352-5858, according to Hamlin.
Small Business Saturday: Nov. 28
The City of Winter Garden’s Downtown Small Business Saturday Celebration and Sidewalk Sale runs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. across historic downtown, with a sidewalk sale, live music, holiday photo spots, shopping and dining, the city calendar says. The Winter Garden Farmers Market is open the same morning, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 104 S. Lakeview Ave.; see our farmers markets guide.
In Horizon West, Hamlin’s own shops and restaurants are the local choice for shopping small on the same day.
Holiday markets
| Market | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Craft Affair | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 | Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden |
| Homegrown Market at Hamlin | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 15, Dec. 6 and Dec. 20 | Next to Home State Brewing Co., 16016 New Independence Parkway |
| Holiday Night Market | 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 | Downtown fountain and pavilion, 104 S. Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden |
| Christmas at Hamlin | 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 | Lake District green space, 14111 Shoreside Way |
| Winter Garden Farmers Market | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday in December | 104 S. Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden |
- The Holiday Night Market has gifts, treats, trolley rides and visits with Santa and is free to attend, the city says.
- Christmas at Hamlin lists holiday booths and giveaways alongside its tree lighting at 6 p.m. Hamlin’s page mixes past and future listings, so confirm the date with Hamlin closer to the day.
- The Homegrown Market runs on the first and third Sundays; the first-Sunday market adds Cars and Coffee.
The lights, Santa visits and other December events are on our holiday lights and Christmas events page.
Parking and traffic
- Downtown Winter Garden: parking is free. The city lists a three-level garage at 160 S. Boyd St., next to the farmers market pavilion, a 117-space lot at 37 N. Boyd St. and marked spaces on West Plant Street.
- Hamlin: for green-space events, Hamlin directs visitors to the first floor of the Cinépolis parking garage or street parking.
- Roads: Orange County had not announced holiday traffic changes for Horizon West when we checked. Live conditions are on FL511, and current road work is on our road construction page.
Trash and gift boxes
In Thanksgiving week, Orange County picks up Friday routes on Saturday, Nov. 28, its holiday collection page says. Flatten cardboard and gift boxes for the blue-lid recycling cart; glittery or metallic wrapping and cards with musical chips do not go in it, the county says. More is on our trash and recycling guide.
What this means for you
- Shop downtown Winter Garden on Saturday, Nov. 28, and pair it with the morning farmers market.
- For Black Friday store hours, check each store directly the week of Thanksgiving.
- Save Saturday, Dec. 5, for a holiday market: downtown in the late afternoon or Hamlin in the evening.
Frequently asked questions
When is Black Friday 2026?
Friday, Nov. 27, the day after Thanksgiving. Small Business Saturday is Nov. 28.
Is there a Small Business Saturday event near Horizon West?
Yes. The City of Winter Garden holds a Small Business Saturday Celebration and Sidewalk Sale in historic downtown from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, with live music and holiday photo spots.
Where are the holiday markets near Horizon West?
Winter Garden’s Holiday Night Market runs 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at 104 S. Lakeview Ave., and Christmas at Hamlin the same evening has holiday booths. The Winter Garden Farmers Market is open every Saturday in December.
Where do I park for shopping in downtown Winter Garden?
Parking is free. The city lists a three-level garage at 160 S. Boyd St., a lot at 37 N. Boyd St. and marked spaces on West Plant Street.
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