Christmas at Hamlin: A Festival of Holiday Traditions!

By Horizon West Happenings

1 November, 2025

Get ready for a magical evening! Christmas at Hamlin promises a delightful blend of holiday traditions and festive fun for all!

Sat. Dec. 6th, 2025 • 5pm to 9pm

Lighting of the Tree • 6pm

Hamlin Town Center – 14111 Shoreside Way, Winter Garden

The magic begins with a wide array of engaging activities and entertainment for the whole family. The annual Lighting of the Tree will take place at 6pm, kicking off a brand-new annual holiday tradition in our hometown. Thousands of twinkling lights will illuminate our magnificent 25-foot Christmas tree transforming the night into pure holiday enchantment.

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Holiday Activities For All To Enjoy

Photos with Santa: Create lasting memories with a visit to the jolly man himself! Capture the perfect holiday photo to treasure for years to come.

Holiday Crafts: Unleash your inner artist! Create personalized and fun holiday crafts, including magical reindeer food to sprinkle on Christmas Eve.

Cookie Decorating: Get ready for a sweet, creative adventure! Decorate delicious holiday cookies and enjoy a tasty treat you helped create.

Letters to Santa: Make your Christmas wishes come true! Write your letter to Santa and send it directly to the North Pole.

And so much more! From festive giveaways to heartwarming activities, there’s something special for everyone at the Festival of Traditions! Pick up your stocking at the Horizon West Happenings tent and let the festivities begin!

Get ready for a dazzling display of local talent!

Experience the magic of the season brought to life on stage! A night of unforgettable entertainment awaits!

5:10–5:35 PM — Winter Garden Music Academy
5:45–6:00 PM — Horizon West Theater Co.
6:00 PM — Tree Lighting (with caroling by HWTC)
6:30–6:45 PM — Cranium Academy (Annie Jr.)
6:55–7:15 PM — Horizon High School Choir
7:25–8:10 PM — Francesca Tarantino
8:20–8:40 PM — Horizon High School Marching Band

The Lighting of the Tree & Caroling will take place at 6pm

Christmas at Hamlin is Possible Due to the Support of Our Amazing Community Partners

Food and Drink to Delight:

Prepare your taste buds for a holiday feast! Christmas at Hamlin: A Festival of Traditions isn’t just about twinkling lights and festive cheer; it’s a culinary adventure! Whether you crave traditional sweets or crave a taste of something new and exciting, our diverse selection promises an experience that will tantalize your senses and delight your palate! In the spirit of Gemütlichkeit, Home State Brewing Co. will be serving Brews & Glühwein, a German holiday staple.

Supporting Local Kids This Christmas 🎁

We’re honored to partner with Eight Waves during this year’s event to help make the season a little brighter for local children. Eight Waves is currently sponsoring 85 kids for Christmas, and every toy collected will go directly to them. Because the organization also serves more than 300 additional students, any extra toys will continue to bless families in need—nothing will sit on a shelf, and every single donation will find a home.

If you’d like to contribute, simply bring a new, unwrapped toy to the event.