Local Events 
in Winter Garden Florida

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Here is a list of our yearlong events in
Winter Garden for 2022

Recurring Events

Winter Garden plays host to a multitude of events each week. Whether it is lively music you are after, or a trip down memory lane in your favorite antique muscle car we have what you are looking for. Take the vegetables from the farmer's hands right to your table, or talk shop with a real car buff. Come enjoy yourself at these free events. Winter Garden, FL 34787 events

Fridays on the Plaza Concert Series 2023
When: Every Friday
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Where: Centennial Park Gazebo, 56 W. Plant Street

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Farmers Market 2023
When: Every Saturday
Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Where: City Pavilion, 104 S. Lakeview Ave.
Historic Downtown Winter Garden
www.wintergardenfarmersmarket.com

Open for business

Cruz-n-Car Show
SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Time: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: Downtown Winter Garden on Plant Street

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Special Events

January

Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Parade & Live Concert
When: Monday, January 16, 2023 
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Downtown Pavilion, 104 S. Lakeview Avenue 
Commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a community celebration! The event includes a parade, a lineup of live music performances, family friendly activities, displays, and food vendors.
This signature City event kicks off at 10:00 am with a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Parade along Plant Street. 
To participate in the parade, preregistration is required due to limited space. To submit registration online, click here. To print form and return to Winter Garden Parks & Recreation Department, click here. Parade entry applications must be received no later than Tuesday, January 10, 2023, and will not be accepted after that date. All applicants will receive an email notification stating whether they are approved or not approved. All entries are eligible for the Parade Spirit Award.
For those wanting to watch the parade, bring a lawn chair or blanket and head to your favorite viewing spot along Plant Street (from Woodland St. to Central Ave.). 
Immediately following the parade at about 10:30 am, the celebration continues with a lineup of top-notch music performances at the Downtown Pavilion. The Gerry Williams Band, Craig Thompson Project, and Selwyn Birchwood will be taking the stage throughout the day with the event concluding at 4:00 pm.
For more information, please contact Winter Garden Parks and Recreation Department: 
(407) 656-4155, recinfo@cwgdn.com, 310 North Dillard Street.

February

Winter Garden Heritage & Music Festival
Celebrating the City's 120th Anniversary
Saturday, February 11, 2023
11:00am-10:00pm
Historic Downtown on Plant Street

Established in 1903, the City of Winter Garden commemorates its heritage with a special 120th anniversary extravaganza. Festivities include six stages of entertainment, strolling performers, and much more! 
This Winter Garden Heritage & Music Festival is a FREE event for all ages and is brought to you by the City of Winter Garden along with the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation and other generous partners.
Live Music & Entertainment, 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Simultaneous and continuous performances will be held at various outdoor stages throughout historic downtown stretching from Central Avenue to Dillard Street. The entertainment kicks off at 11:00 am and continues nonstop through 10:00 pm. 
For Full List of Activities for this Event Click Here...

March

Shop, Dine & Stroll 2023
When: Saturday, March 25
All Day
Where: Historic Downtown Winter Garden on Plant Street
Outdoor Shopping & Dining Experience with LIVE MUSIC in picturesque Historic Downtown

Winter Garden in celebration of the annual National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day!

Live Music
Music will fill the air as you Shop, Dine & Stroll when a special live music performance by Breezeway Trio takes center stage from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Grab a nearby swing, bench or outdoor table, or bring your own chair for a front row seat. Don't get too comfortable because the band's jazz tunes will have you on your feet dancing!
-Breezeway Trio Live Music Performance, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
-Centennial Plaza Gazebo, Historic Downtown
Shop, Dine & Stroll will be held rain or shine. Operating hours, sales, and special offers vary per merchant. Participation is at the discretion of the individual retail establishments.
For more information...

Evening at the Pops 2023
When: Saturday, March 25, 2023
Where: Newton Park, Winter Garden
Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy an outdoor concert under the stars performed by the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra. Newton Park at the shore of Lake Apopka provides a stunning backdrop for this outdoor concert. This is a ticketed event.
An Instrument Petting Zoo for children will kick off the event at 4:30 pm.
Space Coast Symphony will perform starting at 6:00 pm
The event will be held at Newton Park, 31 W. Garden Avenue, in Winter Garden.
Ticket Prices:
General Admission: $10 per person (online and at the door)
Children 8 and under are Free
VIP: $75 per person (includes reserved seating, dinner, drinks and live entertainment by HAPCO Music Foundation at adjacent Tanner Hall). Available through online purchase only.
For more information and to order tickets...

April

May

Winter Garden Memorial Day Community Ceremony 2023
When: Monday, May 29
Time: 8:15am-9:30am
Where: Veterans Memorial Park
420 S. Park Ave.
Winter Garden, FL 34787
The community is invited to a Roll Call of Veterans, placement of wreaths, and patriotic songs to honor and remember our local veterans who gave their lives during times of war or while serving in the United States armed forces. Please come by to pay homage to those that made the ultimate sacrifice.

June

Winter Garden Farmers Market 15th Birthday Celebration
When: Saturday, June 3, 2023
Time: 8:00am-1:00pm (Birthday Activities: 9:00am-12:00pm)
Where: Downtown Pavilion, 104 Lakeview Avenue
Winter Garden, FL 34787
The Winter Garden Farmers Market is celebrating its 15th birthday, and you are invited to its party!
Visit on Saturday, June 3, for the following FREE birthday-related activities (9:00 am - 12:00 pm):
Face Painting
Kids Craft Session (Art Table/Tent at Parking Garage Plaza, 160 S. Boyd St.)
Giant Lawn Games – Fun for the whole family! (Lawn adjacent to Pavilion)
Live Music
Tote Bag Giveaway – A commemorative Winter Garden 120th Anniversary Total Bag will be given away to the first 120 guests to the Information Booth at Pavilion entrance (while supplies last).

July

Red, White & Blue Americana Events 2023
Downtown Winter Garden turns Red, White, and Blue from Memorial Day through Independence Day, The patriotic decorations pay tribute to America’s holidays while adding nostalgia to the charm of historic downtown.
Enjoy the décor while you shop, dine, and stroll. Also, a great backdrop for capturing holiday memories in photos!
Download Flyer

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19th Annual All American Kids Parade & Breakfast
When: July 4, 2023
Where: Winter Garden Masonic Lodge, 230 W. Bay St.
Time: 8:00am-10:30am
Pancake Breakfast: 8:00-9:45
Parade: Line up at 9:45am/Kick Off at 10:00am
The All American Kids Parade is a popular tradition that all ages enjoy! Don you red, white, and blue and parade through historic downtown by foot, bike, scooter, wagon, etc. Wave to family and friends as you stroll by! Or, grab a favorite curbside viewing spot and cheer on the parade as it goes by. Either way, come downtown to be a part of this great 19-year-old tradition that brings the community together to celebrate America’s birthday.
Breakfast
Before the Parade, bring the family to a Pancake Breakfast, 8:00 – 9:45 am, at the Masonic Lodge. Kids eat free and breakfast is available for adults to purchase. There is also entertainment and fun activities for the kids!
Decorate
A variety of complimentary patriotic decorations is available just outside the Lodge to decorate bikes, scooters, wagons, and even your walking shoes, courtesy of the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation.
Parade
Line up at the Masonic Lodge at 9:45 am. The Parade kicks off promptly at 10:00 am and loops around downtown’s West Plant Street. The parades lasts about 30 minutes.
Everyone is welcome to join the parade of red, white, and blue -- on bike, scooter, or foot Spectators are welcome to line the street to get a good viewing spot to cheer on the parade participants. Bring your own chair to watch in comfort.
Winter Garden Masonic Lodge No. 165 hosts this event, in collaboration with the City of Winter Garden.

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Party in the Park/Fireworks Display
When: July 4, 2023
Where: Newton Park on Lake Apopka, 29 W. Garden Avenue
Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm
Fireworks Display: 9:15pm
The City of Winter Garden presents Party in the Park, one of the best firework shows in Central Florida!
Party in the Park is a FREE event for the community to celebrate America’s birthday. The SPECTACULAR fireworks display is over Lake Apopka and preshow entertainment includes live music, family activities, and more for all ages.
Festivities begin at 6:00 pm. and the Fireworks Show starts at 9:15 pm.
Bring a chair or blanket and pack a picnic (no alcohol is permitted) for a fun night under the stars and colorful sky.
FESTIVITIES
Live Music by Ranahan/Fireworks Show/Games/Crafts/Food & Merchandise Vendors and More!
LIVE MUSIC
Ranahan will perform live as part of the preshow activities. The popular band performs country and Caribbean style party music.
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
The sky will burst with colors at 9:15 pm as the amazing display of fireworks lights up the night sky with breathtaking reflections on Lake Apopka.
PARKING
Parking is available at several locations on North Dillard Street.
No personal fireworks or alcohol are permitted.

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Parking available at Health Central Park and Dillard Street Elementary.  Firework display at 9:15pm. In case of a potential rainout please call the rainout hotline number at 407-877-5432.

August

September

October

WINTER GARDEN HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE:
October 21 – October 31, 2022
Historic Downtown Winter Garden

Halloween is celebrated for 11 days – not just one -- in Winter Garden! The City’s Halloween Experience provides family-friendly festivities in Downtown Winter Garden, including seven nights of an outdoor animated Halloween Light Show on City Hall; a hay maze; fall- and spooky-themed photo locations, decorations and light displays throughout downtown; a Spooky Caboose; a Halloween Celebration at the fall-themed Farmers Market; a Downtown Harvest Sidewalk Sale & Stroll; and more! Costumes are welcome any day!

AVAILABLE ALL-DAY, EVERY DAY
•Hay Maze at City Hall
•Fall-Themed Photo Stations
•Seasonal Decorations & Light Displays
•Unique Stores & Restaurants to Shop, Dine & Stroll surrounded by historic charm and holiday ambiance
•Expanded Outdoor Patios to dine amidst the Halloween Experience while enjoying the weather

SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL EVENTS
All events and activities are FREE, unless noted otherwise.

HALLOWEEN LIGHT SHOW
A Halloween animated light show synchronized to music projected onto the front façade of City Hall.

October 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 31 | 7:00 – 9:00 pm

City Hall, 300 W. Plant Street

HARVEST SIDEWALK SALE & STROLL
Shop the outdoor sidewalk sale surrounded by the spooky and fall-themed Halloween Experience ambiance. Stores will feature special sales, promotions, and seasonal merchandise. It is a great time to purchase for the new season while getting a head start on holiday shopping. The unique shops of downtown feature apparel, jewelry, home décor and greenery, cycling/running/sporting equipment and accessories, gourmet foods, health and beauty products, pet supplies, furniture, and much more. In addition, a number of downtown restaurants will feature seasonal menus and promotions to enjoy while dining at the outdoor patios surrounded by Halloween nirvana.

Saturday, October 22 | Daylong
Historic Downtown

HALLOWEEN MOVIE SERIES AT THE GARDEN THEATRE
Saturday, October 29 - Hotel Transylvania, 3:00 pm
Saturday, October 29 - Psycho, 7:30 pm
Sunday, October 30, Hocus Pocus, 2:00 pm

Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant Street
Purchase tickets at www.gardentheatre.org/movies.

HALLOWEEN AT WINTER GARDEN FARMERS MARKET
Come out to the market for some Halloween fun at the fall festively decorated Farmers Market. There will be a special Halloween craft to make and take home at the KidZone tent (located next to the Parking Garage on Tremaine Street) as well as live music, and family-friendly games on the lawn.

Pumpkin, pumpkins, and more pumpkins -- of all shapes and sizes – can also be found at the Farmers Market. Get your gourds, fresh fall harvest produce, seasonal décor, and lots of treats to make your Halloween and fall holidays special.

Every Saturday | 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Saturday, October 29 | Halloween at the Market
Downtown Pavilion, 104. S. Lakeview Ave

SPOOKY CABOOSE AT THE HISTORY CENTER
Enter the Spooky Caboose – if you dare -- stationed outside the Winter Garden History Center. The spooky-decorated caboose has fun frights for all ages. Free to enter. Donations appreciated.

Monday, October 31 | 3:00 – 8:00 pm
Winter Garden History, Education, and Visitors’ Center, 21 E. Plant Street

STREET PERFORMANCES & SURPRISES
A variety of outdoor street performers will delight audiences as they stroll, shop, and dine. You just never know what pop-up surprises await!

October 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 31 | Evenings

CREATE A HAUNTED HOUSE FAMILY EVENT AT SOBO ART GALLERY
You will be amazed as you work together to transfer a prepared cereal box on a base into an awesome “Haunted House.” All materials and step-by-step guidance are provided. This popular family event fills up quickly! Click here to register.. Questions, call 407-347-7996.

Saturday, October 22 | 4:00 - 5:30 pm
$30 per house for 1 adult with 1 child
SOBO Art Gallery, 127 S. Boyd Street

DAILY SPECIAL EVENT SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21
Halloween Light Show on City Hall, 7:00-9:00 pm
Street Performances & Surprises, Evening

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22
Harvest Sidewalk Sale & Stroll Downtown, Daylong
Fall themed Winter Garden Farmers Market, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Create a Haunted House Family Event, SOBO Art Gallery, 4:00-5:30 pm. $30 fee for 1 adult/1 child.
Register at www.wgart.org/kids.
Halloween Light Show on City Hall, 7:00-9:00 pm
Street Performances & Surprises, Evening

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23
Halloween Light Show on City Hall, 7:00-9:00 pm
Street Performances & Surprises, Evening

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28
Halloween Light Show on City Hall, 7:00-9:00 pm
Street Performances & Surprises, Evening

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29
Halloween at the Market – holiday kids craft and special programming at the fall-themed Winter Garden Farmers Market, 8:00 am-1:00 pm
Halloween Light Show on City Hall, 7:00-9:00 pm
Street Performances & Surprises, Evening
Halloween Movie Series at the Garden Theatre, Hotel Transylvania, (2012, PG) 3:00 pm
Purchase tickets at www.gardentheatre.org/movies
Halloween Movie Series at the Garden Theatre, Psycho, (1960, R) 7:30 pm
Purchase tickets at www.gardentheatre.org/movies

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30
Halloween Light Show on City Hall, 7:00-9:00 pm
Street Performances & Surprises, Evening
Halloween Movie Series at the Garden Theatre, Hocus Pocus, (1993, PG) 2:00 pm
Purchase tickets at www.gardentheatre.org/movies

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31
Spooky Caboose at the History Center, 3:00-8:00 pm
Halloween Light Show on City Hall, 7:00-9:00 pm
Street Performances & Surprises, Evening
Halloween Experience is hosted by the City of Winter Garden to provide a fun way to celebrate the holiday while providing opportunities to support local businesses.

FREE PARKING – ALWAYS!
Convenient parking is always free throughout Downtown Winter Garden, including at the City’s three-level parking garage (160 S. Boyd St.) and the new 117-space parking lot (37 N. Boyd St.).

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING FALL & WINTER EVENTS:

•HARVEST SIDEWALK SALE & STROLL | Saturday, October 22
•HEALTH & HARVEST FESTIVAL | Saturday, November 12
•SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY SIDEWALK SALE | Saturday, November 26
•HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE STROLL | Thursday, December 8
•TIS THE SEASON | 38 days of Merry in Winter Garden | December 2-January 8
•MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMUNITY CELEBRATION | Monday, January 16

November

Small Business Saturday Sidewalk Sale
When: Saturday, November 26. 2022
Kick off the holiday shopping season at the annual Downtown Winter Garden Small Business Saturday Sidewalk Sale. The mom-and-pop shops in historic downtown make this a must stop to observe the national holiday. Stroll and shop the outdoor sale racks in the festive-decorated historic district. Be sure to pop inside for additional promotions and special savings.

December

Tis the Season Schedule 2022
When: December 22-January 8, 2022
Downtown Winter Garden transforms into a winter wonderland for 38 days of Tis the Season! Click HERE to learn more about all the free downtown holiday happenings and the seasonal resident programs to make merry memories!

Light Up Winter Garden
When: Friday, December 2, 2022
Time: 6:00-9:00pm (Lighting at 6:15pm)
Location: City Hall, 300 W. Plant Street (Lighting) and throughout Historic Downtown
Join us to welcome the holiday season with this annual event to kick off our 38 days of Tis the Season. The lighting will take place at 6:15 pm at City Hall followed by various activities for all to enjoy. Sponsored by Duke Energy and the City of Winter Garden.

Winter Garden Christmas Parade
When: Saturday, December 3, 2022
Time: 10:00am
Where: South Dillard Street & Plant Street, Historic Downtown
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and head to your favorite spot for this annual event. A long-standing Winter Garden holiday tradition will delight spectators and bring in holiday cheer! Don't forget to look for the Big Guy himself at the end of the parade!

Holiday Boutique Stroll
When: Thursday, December 8, 2022
Time: 5:00-8:00pm
Where: Historic Downtown Winter Garden
Holiday shopping at its finest with a stroll of the boutiques of Downtown Winter Garden to find unique presents while enjoying light refreshments, raffles, outdoor/indoor specials and promotions at participating boutiques. While perusing the outdoor racks and strolling through festive downtown, you will find colorful sights and sounds with enchanting decorations and light displays and holiday music in the air – reminisce of a Hallmark holiday movie!
The festively decorated stores and downtown area truly make it a perfect evening for gift buying.

De-light-Ful Decorations Contest 2022
Judging: Tuesday, December 13 and Wednesday, December 14 at 5:30pm.
Drag out the lights, hang up the garland, put up the glowing Santa and enter your home to win! Festive presentations of outdoor decorations could win up to $100! Winning displays will be posted on the City’s website. For more information about this event, click HERE.

Winter Garden Fire Rescue Annual SANTA RUN 2022
"Santa Claus is Coming to Town!"
The Winter Garden Fire Rescue annual “SANTA RUN” brings Santa and his sleigh through neighborhoods within city limits! This moving parade takes place on select nights as Santa -- along with elves of firefighters, police, and City staff-- spread holiday music, treats, and good cheer along the way.
Santa will be in the following areas from 5:45 − 9:00 pm on the following dates:
• Monday, December 12 − North West Winter Garden
• Tuesday, December 13 − North East Winter Garden
• Wednesday, December 14 − South Winter Garden: CR 545 Corridor (West Side)
• Thursday, December 15 − South Winter Garden: CR 545 Corridor (East Side)
• Friday, December 16 − South Winter Garden: CR 535 / Daniel’s Road Corridor
• Saturday, December 17 − South Winter Garden: Beulah / Windermere Road Corridor
An alternate date is scheduled for December 19 if weather interrupts one of Santa’s visits.
For for information click HERE.

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