Winter Garden Weekend: Free Mennello Museum & Hamlin Petalpalooza

Your Thursday Planner—what to do Sep 12–14 and what to book now for next week.

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Isaac Valentine
September 11, 2025

Your Weekend Planner + Early‑Bird Picks

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Winter Garden • Horizon West • Hamlin — Handpicked events for Sep 12–14, plus what to book now for September.

🏃 UNCF 5K Run/Walk for Education
📅 Saturday, September 13 • 8:00 AM-11:00 AM
📍 Blue Jacket Park, Orlando (2501 General Rees Ave.)
👟 Lace up your sneakers for a cause—this family-friendly walk/run raises funds for scholarships for local students.

🛍 Rock, Mineral, Gem, Jewelry & Fossil Show
📅 Saturday & Sunday, September 13-14 • 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (Sunday until 4:00 PM)
📍 Florida Army National Guard Armory, Orlando (2809 S. Fern Creek Ave.)
🔍 Explore vendors with gemstones, fossils, jewelry, kids' activity corner, demonstrations and more.

🛍 Hamlin Petalpalooza
📅 Saturday, September 13 • 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
📍 Home State Brewing Co., Winter Garden
🌸 Enjoy fresh flowers & plants, live music, free crafts & face painting for kids. Floral vendors plus a fun local-community vibe.

🎖️ Exhibit — World War II and West Orange County
📅 Saturday, September 12, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
📍 City Hall, 300 W. Plant Street, Winter Garden
🎖️ Free exhibition honoring local West Orange County contributions during WWII.

🛍 Free Family Funday at the Mennello Museum
📅 Sunday, September 14 • 12:00 PM-4:00 PM
📍 Mennello Museum of American Art, 900 E. Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803
🎨 Free admission + art project workshops, tours, etc. Great for kids to be creative.

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Plan Ahead — September

🎭 Art Exhibition: “¡Viva El Arte!”
📍Art in Public Places Gallery, City Hall, 300 W. Plant Street | 📅 Sat, Sep 19 (and ongoing)
Colorful 2-D and 3-D works by Central Florida Hispanic artists. Free admission.

🛍 Kids + Family / Fall Cookie Decorating Kids Event
📅 Tuesday, September 16 • Afternoon / Evening
📍 Uno Pizzeria & Grill (3167 Daniels Rd, Winter Garden)
🍪 Bring in Autumn with a fun event for the kids – decorate (and eat) cookies in fall colors! Plus pizza & food. Free to decorate

🍺 Oktoberfest at Hamlin Town Center
📍 Horizon West | 📅 Sept 20–21
Beer tents, German eats, and family-friendly games.

🏃 Winter Garden 5K Run for Charity
📍 Historic Downtown | 📅 Sat, Sep 27 | 7:30 AM
Run/walk through scenic downtown — proceeds benefit local schools.

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