Kids' Events Oct 12-18, 2026 in Winter Garden, Horizon West, Hamlin & Windermere

That week’s kid-focused events across Winter Garden, Horizon West, Hamlin, and Windermere — exactly as sent to subscribers on Sunday, Oct 11. This is a past issue, kept for the record; for what’s on now, this week’s issue is on the homepage.

MON12

Windermere Branch Library Fall Festival and StoryWalk

10:30 AM–12:00 PM · Free

Windermere Branch Library · 530 Main St, Windermere

A fall festival at the library with a StoryWalk — stroll the outdoor path reading a children’s book page by page, plus fall activities for kids. Recommended for ages 6–12; no registration required.

TUE13

WonderWorks Homeschool Days

Tue–Fri · until 3:00 PM · $22 + tax (normally $29)

WonderWorks Orlando · 9067 International Dr, Orlando

A homeschool-rate day with 100+ interactive exhibits and an indoor ropes course. Bring homeschool ID or proof.

WED14

BenAnna Band

10:30–11:00 AM · Free · Registration required

Winter Garden Library · 805 E Plant St, Winter Garden

A high-energy, inclusion-focused musical duo for kids — a fun sing-and-dance morning for all ages.

THU15

OMA Access for All — free museum day

10:00 AM–8:00 PM · Free admission

Orlando Museum of Art · 2416 N Mills Ave, Orlando

A full free day at the art museum, with hands-on activities and family-friendly ways to explore the galleries.

Spirit Christmas at Winter Garden Village

Opens Oct 15 · through Dec 25 · Free to visit

Winter Garden Village (old Forever 21 space) · 3049 Daniels Rd, Winter Garden

Grand opening Oct 15 — the chain’s first Florida store. Decorations, a life-size train kids can steer, letter-to-Santa stations, and Santa photo ops.

FRI16

Halloween Bingo & Pizza Party

5:00–6:30 PM · $25 per guest, prepaid

American Girl Store Orlando (Florida Mall) · 8001 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando

Bingo, pizza, and Halloween fun at the American Girl store. Ages 6+; 90 minutes.

The Forgotten Halloween Story Scavenger Hunt

Oct 16–31 · Self-guided, anytime · Free

Downtown Winter Garden · Downtown Winter Garden

A 12-chapter story hunt across downtown businesses — free, go anytime during the window.

SAT17

Rocktoberfest / Monster Splash Seaplane Fly-In

11:00 AM–10:00 PM · Free admission

Wooton Park · 100 E Ruby St, Tavares

Seaplanes compete over Lake Dora — including a pumpkin-drop contest — plus live rock music, food trucks, and vendors.

Fall Festival at Black Hammock Bee Farms

10:00 AM–3:00 PM · Free admission (extras cost)

Black Hammock Bee Farms · 2385 Howard Ave, Oviedo

Free hands-on bee presentations, honey tastings, and a plant-your-own basil station.

SUN18

2026 SODO Street Fest

11:00 AM–1:00 PM · Free block party

SoDo · 2200 S Orange Ave, Orlando

A free neighborhood block party — bounce houses, a petting zoo, live music, food trucks, and family activities.

Winter Garden Halloween Experience

Oct 18–31 · Free to walk around

Historic Downtown Winter Garden · 300 W Plant St, Winter Garden

Two weeks of close-to-home Halloween: a spooky hay maze at City Hall, light displays, and themed photo spots.

Oct 12–18, 2026