What's On in Horizon West
Events, markets, games, library and parks programs in and around Horizon West, with times, prices and the organizer's own link.
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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.
Coming up
The full month- Now through Nov. 30 Abstract Conversations
- Oct. 16 to 18 Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms
- Fri. Oct. 16 Trick-or-Treat Market Crawl
- Fri. Oct. 16 Mike Masse: Epic Acoustic Classic Rock Concert
- Sat. Oct. 17 Horizon West Pet Fest
- Sun. Oct. 18 Cornbread's Corner Spooktacular
- Tue. Oct. 20 Halloween Flix: The Shining
- Thu. Oct. 22 Haunted Illusions starring David Caserta
- Thu. Oct. 22 Thrive Clermont Presents Teens Got Talent
- Fri. Oct. 23 Tucker Ranch park grand opening
- Fri. Oct. 23 Trunk or Treat at The Learning Experience Windermere
- Fri. Oct. 23 Trunk or Treat at Goddard Horizon West
Plan your weekend
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.
Easter
Easter in Horizon West 2027: egg hunts, sunrise service, brunch
Easter 2027 is Sunday, March 28. The Hippity Hop 5K is March 27 at Hamlin. Last year's egg hunts, Easter Bunny visits and the Hamlin sunrise service.
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.
Memorial Day
Memorial Day in Horizon West 2027: ceremonies, closures, trash
Memorial Day 2027 is Monday, May 31. Winter Garden's ceremony was 8:30 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in 2026. Orange County trash runs as normal; OCPS is closed.
Summer
Summer in Horizon West 2027: camps, pools and splash pads
OCPS lets out May 26, 2027. County summer camps, Winter Garden's two public pools, the Dr. P. Phillips splash pad and the splash pad planned for Horizon West Regional Park.
Father's Day
Father's Day in Horizon West 2027: car shows, golf and brunch
Father's Day 2027 is Sunday, June 20. Monthly car meets at Hamlin and Flamingo Crossings, golf bays at Orange County National, brunch 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.
Sports
Horizon West Friday night football 2026: schedules and scores
Horizon West's high school football: Horizon High Hawks and nearby Windermere High. Where to find schedules, tickets and scores, and how students sign up to play.
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.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving in Horizon West 2026: turkey trot, closures, trash
Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26. The Great Turkey Trot 5K is Nov. 22; Orange County trash slides a day for Thursday and Friday routes; OCPS is off Nov. 23-27.
Black Friday
Black Friday and holiday shopping in Horizon West 2026
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.
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.
Brunch
Brunch in Horizon West: where to go, hours and addresses
Brunch in Horizon West from the restaurants' own sites: Toastique and The French Cafe in Hamlin and Hash House A Go Go at Flamingo Crossings, with hours.
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.
Nightlife
Live music and nightlife in Horizon West: bars, breweries, venues
Nightlife in and near Horizon West: Hamlin's bars and brewery, The Den at Orange County National, Flamingo Crossings and downtown Winter Garden's plaza music and theater.
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.
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.
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.
Restaurants
Where to eat in Horizon West: lists by category
Every Horizon West food list in one place: wings, pizza, Mexican, breakfast and coffee, burgers, sushi, desserts, bakeries and patios, alphabetical.
Wings
Where to get wings in Horizon West: Hamlin, Lakeside Village, Seidel
Nine places with wings on the menu inside Horizon West, in Hamlin, around Lakeside Village and at The Mark on Miley Drive, with hours and phones.
Pizza
Where to get pizza in Horizon West: Hamlin, Lakeside Village, Seidel
Eleven pizza places inside Horizon West, in Hamlin, around Lakeside Village, on Reams Road, at Summerport and at The Mark, with hours and phones.
Mexican food
Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants in Horizon West
Six Mexican and Tex-Mex places inside Horizon West, in Hamlin and around Lakeside Village on Winter Garden Vineland Road, with hours and phones.
Breakfast
Breakfast and coffee in Horizon West: Hamlin and Lakeside Village
Fifteen breakfast places and coffee shops inside Horizon West, most in Hamlin and around Lakeside Village, with opening hours and phones.
Burgers
Where to get burgers in Horizon West: Hamlin, Lakeside Village
Nine places with burgers on the menu inside Horizon West, in Hamlin, around Lakeside Village and at The Mark on Miley Drive, with hours and phones.
Sushi
Sushi and Asian restaurants in Horizon West
Four sushi and Asian restaurants inside Horizon West, in Hamlin, on Reams Road, on Old Brick Road and at Summerport, with hours and phones.
Ice cream
Ice cream and desserts in Horizon West: Hamlin and The Mark
Six ice cream, cookie, Italian ice and pastry shops inside Horizon West, five in Hamlin and one at The Mark on Miley Drive, with hours and phones.
Bakeries
Bakeries in Horizon West: Hamlin and Lakeside Village
Five bakeries and bakery cafes inside Horizon West, three in Hamlin and two around Lakeside Village, with hours, phones and what each one bakes.
Patios
Patios and outdoor dining in Horizon West: Hamlin and The Mark
Six Horizon West restaurants whose own sites list a patio or outdoor seating, four in Hamlin plus The Mark and Bridgewater Crossings, with hours.
Event news
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.
Arts
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.