Horizon West resident Jeremy Kent calls himself a “local home haunter.” He’s created a professional grade, walk-through maze of horrors inside his garage. With around 400 sq ft of space, Jeremy has created a dark and twisted maze with more than 10 scenes filled with smells, sounds, textured floors, props, animatronics and even real, live scare actors!

Jeremy started conception work last December for this project, which he creates, funds, and builds all on his own. But it’s not his first! Jeremy’s first haunted house was created when he was just 15 and living in Ohio. His lifelong long of Halloween has taken him on a journey from that first house to big Halloween parties to home haunts. He’s shared his Summerlake home haunt with the community for three years now!

Jeremy says The Reaping attraction is his favorite and darkest yet! It comes complete with an elaborate backstory:

“A depression era farm lies gutted on the outskirts of the small, tormented town of Winter Garden where over the last 7 years, it has been plagued by the utmost gruesome horrors. This year, the demonic pages from the “Naturom Demonto” come to life to tell the tale of Sebastian & Anita Corcoran and how the inheritance of his late grandfather’s cottage, lead to the most heinous harvest this town has ever seen!”

And that’s just the start of it! Read the full story and learn more about the attraction on The Reaping Souls website. You can also visit The Reaping on Facebook or Instagram.

ADDRESS: 7914 Winter Wren St. in the Summerlake community, off Summerlake Park Blvd. Entry is via the back alley.

WHEN: 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 31 (including Monday, Oct 31)

Horizon West Golf Cart Club’s Second Annual Halloween Parade

In 2021, residents Jack Oakes and David Spinabella helped unite golf cart enthusiasts in Horizon West by creating Horizon West Golf Cart Club. Among their group activities was a Halloween parade where residents dressed up, decorated their carts and toured through several neighborhoods, putting on a fun show for their neighbors and friends.

Back for 2022, the group was even bigger with nearly 50 carts participating on October 21st! Carts adorned with elaborate decorations and LED lights cruised the streets of Watermark, Innovation at Panther Lake, Summerlake and Overlook while tossing out tons of candy and thrilling spectators along the way. Jack Skellington and Sally even made a special appearance!

Halloween Parties & Events

Windermere Plaza Family Halloween Event | Friday, Oct 28 5 – 7 p.m.

 

Everyone is invited to join the locally owned businesses of Windermere Plaza as they start off the Halloween Weekend with a free family fun event. They will have awesome activities for the kids and kids-at-heart including glow-in-the-dark eye glass making, face painting and a pet costume contest!

ADDRESS: Windermere Plaza, 13211 Reams Road

WHEN: Friday, Oct 28 5 – 7 p.m.

Heroes & Villains Halloween Party for SWFL Hurricane Relief at Playa Pizza | Friday, Oct 28 7 p.m. – 2 a.m.

 

The Emo Party and Playa Pizza present an awesome evening of costumes, music, food, and support for our family and friends in Southwest Florida. Live music by If I’m Lucky and Mammoth & Chicken! There will be a raffle fundraiser with tons of prizes, drink and food specials and more.

Buy tickets to donate on Playa Pizza’s website.

ADDRESS: 13211 Reams Road, Suite 108

WHEN: Friday, Oct 28 7 p.m. – 2 a.m.

 

Home State Brewing Co. Presents Beyond the Grave | Saturday, Oct 29 7 p.m.

 

Home State Brewing Co. is hosting their first annual Halloween Affair Saturday, October 29^th. This is a ticketed event for adults ages 21 and up. Enter the spooky lounge to enjoy craft Brews, special food menu, a dance party with DJ Eno, Haunting photo ops, and Costume Contest! Tickets will be $40 beforehand and $45 on the day of or at the door (plus tax).

Get all the party details and tickets on Home State Brewing Co. website.

ADDRESS: 16016 New Independence Pkwy #100, Winter Garden, FL 34787

WHEN: Saturday, Oct 29 7 p.m.

Neighborhoods Amp Up the Decorating

Horizon Westers are really getting into the spirit of decorating for the holidays. Halloween seems to be a fan-favorite with many detailed displays popping up this year. We’ve seen everything from inflatables to hand-made masterpieces! Here are some to look for as you travel through the villages of Horizon West.