Community Events in Westlake, FL
Find community events in Westlake, FL — from the annual FourthFest celebration to holiday markets, city council meetings, and neighborhood activities.
Westlake, Florida runs an active events calendar — and for a city that was farmland less than a decade ago, the community has built a genuinely lively civic and social life. Here's a guide to the recurring events, programs, and gatherings that bring Westlake residents together throughout the year.
Annual Community Events
FourthFest — Westlake's Independence Day Celebration
FourthFest is Westlake's signature annual community celebration, held each year around Independence Day. The 2026 edition was described as the city's biggest yet, coinciding with America's 250th anniversary. FourthFest is hosted by the City of Westlake and draws residents from across the community for outdoor festivities.
The event is organized by the City of Westlake's events team. For sponsorship, food truck registration, or vendor participation, the city publishes registration details on its official website at westlakegov.com.
Annual Holiday Market
Each fall or early winter, the City of Westlake hosts an Annual Holiday Market — a community gathering featuring local vendors and seasonal activities. The event has become a Westlake tradition, growing alongside the city itself.
City Council Meetings — Open to All Residents
Westlake City Council regular meetings are held at 6:00 PM on the first Tuesday of each month at The Lodge at Westlake Adventure Park, 5490 Kingfisher Blvd. These public meetings are open to all residents and cover everything from development approvals to city budget decisions.
The Lodge — Westlake's indoor community and event space — doubles as the city's civic living room. It's where neighbors meet their elected officials, comment on development projects, and participate in local government.
View the full City Council meeting schedule and agendas →
Recreation & Ongoing Programs
Beyond one-time events, Westlake offers ongoing recreational activities through its flagship community amenity, Westlake Adventure Park (5490 Kingfisher Blvd). The park features:
- A resort-style lagoon pool with a tower water slide
- A splash pad for younger children
- An adult lap pool
- A BMX pump park
- Lighted basketball courts and bocce ball courts
- A concert pavilion and food truck court
The City of Westlake's Parks & Recreation Department organizes programming throughout the year. For schedules and registration, contact City Hall at (561) 530-5880 or email info@westlakegov.com.
See the full Parks & Recreation guide →
Coming Attractions — New Venues on the Way
Westlake's event capacity is set to grow in the next year or two. The Westlake Fieldhouse — a six-acre recreational facility planned for the Pines neighborhood — is expected to be completed in fall 2027. It will include a multi-purpose building, covered toddler play area, open sports fields, and a relocated dog park, adding new space for community programming and gatherings.
Learn more about the Westlake Fieldhouse →
How to Stay Informed About Westlake Events
The City of Westlake maintains an official events calendar and email subscription list at westlakegov.com/calendar. You can sign up to receive city announcements directly by email — a simple way to stay in the loop without checking back regularly.
Westlake Pulse tracks public meetings, city signals, and development updates as they happen. Check these pages to stay current:
- City Council Meetings — Agendas & Schedule
- What's New in Westlake — Latest Updates
- Parks & Recreation in Westlake, FL
- City of Westlake, Florida — Full Community Guide
- Living in Westlake, Florida