Things to do in Horizon West
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Venardos Circus at Hamlin: 2026 dates and showtimes
Venardos Circus brings its new show, Alice, to Hamlin for 23 shows from Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, to Dec. 13. Showtimes, tickets, parking and what to know.
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Things to do
Things to do in Horizon West this month: October 2026
October in Horizon West: Pet Fest at Hamlin Oct. 17, trunk-or-treats and a golf cart parade Oct. 23-24, Truck or Treat Oct. 28 and Flavor Fest Nov. 14.
Farmers markets
Horizon West farmers markets
Homegrown Market at Hamlin runs first and third Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Winter Garden's market, every Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., takes SNAP/EBT.
Trails
Parks and trails in Horizon West
Horizon West's Orange County parks: the 215-acre regional park, Summerlake, Taborfield, a dog park at Summerport and new Watermark Park. Parks: 407-836-6200.
Fourth of July
Horizon West Fourth of July fireworks 2026
The nearest big public July 4 fireworks to Horizon West are Winter Garden's Party in the Park over Lake Apopka, 9:15 p.m., free. 2027 details are not out.
Halloween
Trick-or-treat hours in Horizon West 2026
Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31. Orange County sets no trick-or-treat hours for Horizon West; sunset is 6:42 p.m. Nearby Halloween events and safety tips.
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day in Horizon West 2027: events and date ideas
Valentine's Day 2027 is a Sunday. The For the Love of Chocolate 5K runs that morning at Southern Hill Farms; last year's events and date ideas near Horizon West.
Spring break
Spring break in Horizon West 2027: OCPS dates and things to do
OCPS spring break 2027 is March 15-19, with March 12 also off. Camps, the Lucky Charm 5K, parks, the new library and what was on last year.
Mother's Day
Mother's Day in Horizon West 2027: brunch, events, gift markets
Mother's Day 2027 is Sunday, May 9. The Mother's Day 5K starts at 7:30 a.m.; brunch spots, the Saturday farmers market and last year's events.
Labor Day
Labor Day in Horizon West 2027: what is open, trash, things to do
Labor Day 2027 is Monday, Sept. 6. Orange County trash runs as normal; OCPS was closed on Labor Day 2026. Trails, parks and last year's closures.
Christmas
Horizon West Christmas parade and tree lighting 2026
Light Up Winter Garden tree lighting is Friday, Dec. 4; the Winter Garden Christmas Parade is 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Both free. Hamlin lists its own tree lighting.
Fall festivals
Fall festivals and pumpkin patches near Horizon West 2026
Southern Hill Farms' fall festival on Schofield Road runs Thursdays to Sundays through Nov. 22, with a corn maze and pumpkins. Plus Pet Fest and Halloween events.
Halloween
Halloween events in Horizon West 2026
Halloween 2026 in Horizon West: a trick-or-treat market crawl Oct. 16, trunk-or-treats Oct. 23 and 24, a golf cart parade Oct. 24 and Truck or Treat Oct. 28.
Christmas
Holiday lights and Christmas events in Horizon West 2026
Winter Garden's holiday light show runs 10 nights from Dec. 5, Southern Hill Farms' Christmas Festival opens Dec. 5, and Santa visits Hamlin and downtown.
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve in Horizon West 2026: fireworks rules, closures
New Year's Eve is Thursday, Dec. 31. Florida allows consumer fireworks on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. What is open, trash on New Year's Day and events as announced.
Dogs
Dog-friendly Horizon West: parks, patios, trails and leash rules
Dog-friendly Horizon West: the Summerport dog park, parks that allow leashed pets, Home State Brewing's patio, the West Orange Trail and Orange County's leash rules.
Kids
Kids' activities in Horizon West: playgrounds, library, indoor play
Kids' activities in Horizon West: inclusive playgrounds, the new Horizon West Branch library, splash pads, indoor play and rainy-day picks.
Trails
Horizon West walking and biking trails: routes, parking, rules
Horizon West trails: the 22-mile West Orange Trail and its trailheads, Horizon West Regional Park's trails, Tibet-Butler Preserve's hiking paths and the e-bike rules.
Hamlin
Hamlin: a guide to Horizon West's town center
Hamlin, Horizon West's town center: restaurants, Cinépolis, the Lake District green space and its events, parking, the new library and how to get there.
Free
Free things to do in Horizon West
Free things to do in Horizon West: county parks and playgrounds, the new library, the West Orange Trail, Friday music in Winter Garden and free festivals.
Pet Fest
Horizon West Pet Fest at Hamlin: date, schedule and contests
Horizon West Pet Fest is free, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, on the green at Hamlin, with pet contests, adoptions, a Pet Parade and a Kids Zone.
Flavor Fest
Flavor Fest Horizon West: date, tickets and restaurant lineup
Flavor Fest: A Taste of Horizon West is 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Hamlin. Tickets are $45 through Oct. 31 and cost a little more at the gate.
Horizon West Fest
Horizon West Fest: date, admission, Kids Zone and parking
Horizon West Fest is held each March at Hamlin; the 2027 date is not out yet. In 2026 it was March 7, with $5 admission and a $10 Kids Zone wristband.
History
Horizon West history and landmarks
Horizon West grew from citrus groves lost in the 1983 freeze. Orange County adopted its village plan June 5, 1995. Nearby National Register sites and museums.
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Things to do
Things to do in Horizon West this weekend, Oct. 16 to 18
Horizon West this weekend: Pet Fest at Hamlin Saturday, a trick-or-treat market crawl Friday, the Homegrown Market Sunday and Winter Garden's light show.
Library
Horizon West library opens Saturday at 10 a.m.
The Horizon West Branch library opens at 10 a.m. Saturday at 4657 Hamlin Groves Trail, with all-day events, 45,000 books and a garden StoryWalk.