Winter Garden news
News from Winter Garden, next door to Horizon West, newest first: city hall, schools, police and development.
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Arts and exhibitions in Horizon West: October 2026
Arts near Horizon West this fall: Haunted Illusions at the Garden Theatre Oct. 22, $5 horror films, Divas of Soul Oct. 23 and an abstract art show at SOBO.
Guides and how-tos
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.
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.
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.
Date night
Date night in Horizon West: dinner, theater, golf bays, late spots
Date night in and near Horizon West: Hamlin restaurants and a luxury cinema, the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden, The Den's golf bays and sunset outings at Lake Louisa.
Neighborhoods
Horizon West vs. Winter Garden vs. Clermont vs. Ocoee
Tax rates, high school grades, Zillow home values, Census figures and who provides police, fire and trash in Horizon West, Winter Garden, Clermont and Ocoee.