Here in Southern California, we don’t get a lot of snow at Christmas time. Actually, we don’t get any snow ever. So you can see why I’m SO excited about the return of Winter Fest at the OC Fair and Event Center! It’s SoCal’s Ultimate Winter experience and a holiday must-do for everyone! We had the opportunity to go last year and it was so much fun! This year, Winter Fest will open on Friday, December 16 and go through January 1! There is so much to see and do and you’ll find yourself smiling a lot, among all of the merriment you’ll find there. My daughter hasn’t stopped talking about the snow at Winter Fest since last year! Here’s a little preview of what you can expect to find at Winter Fest:
Did you see they have real snow? I’m super excited for it again, as well as a lot of the other activities they’re going to have! I just love ice skating outdoors and also ice tubing, especially in the warm Southern California Winter weather! We are so fortunate to be able to have the best of both worlds: a warm Winter and (faux) snow! Winter Fest admission tickets start at just $10 and are a great value. Here are some of the winter attractions and entertainment you’ll find inside Winter Fest this year:
- Largest Light Display in the OC Stroll Through the Celebration of Lights
- Ceremony with Snowfall
- Nightly Christmas Tree Lighting
- Photos with Santa
- Unlimited Ice Tubing Down Snowflake Summit
- Snow Play with Real Snow Blown in Daily
- Storytime with Mrs. Claus
- Outdoor Ice Skating *additional cost
- Games
- Santa’s Petting Zoo
- Bounce Houses
- Train Exhibits
- Craft Making in Santa’s Workshop
- World’s Largest Rocking Horse
- Little Elves Play Area (Ages 3 and Under)
- Cartoon Character Live Shows with Meet & Greets
- Santa Takes Flight Snowboard Simulator
- Nightly Fireworks
I highly suggest purchasing your tickets advance and online, so you’ll get the best price possible. To purchase tickets, go here. I forgot to mention how many yummy treats I tried last year! Just look at these giant cookies! Mmmm! Are you planning a visit to Winter Fest this year? I hope so! I’m also giving away a family 4-pack of tickets to this year’s Winter Fest that one of my lucky readers is going to win! All you have to do to enter is follow the directions on the Rafflecopter below! Good luck everyone! Happy Holidays!
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