Winter Fest Returns to the OC

Winter Fest OC returns to the OC Fair & Event Center, December 21 – January 7! More than 20 wintry activities are back by popular demand including outdoor ice skating, ice tubing down Snowflake Summit, snow play area with real snow, Festival of Lights two-million-light stroll-through display, a nightly tree lighting ceremony with parade, snow flurries, fireworks and flying Santa, and much more!

Sunny California gets Winter activities such as tubing, snowboarding simulator and even a visit from the big guy: Santa. Bring the whole family because there are activities for all ages. Our favorite is ice-skating, it is just so much fun! 

When: 

• Thu, December 21, 2017 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM 
• Fri, December 22, 2017 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM 
  
• Sat, December 23, 2017 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM 
  
• Sun, December 24, 2017 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  
• Mon, December 25, 2017 thru Fri, December 29, 2017 2:00 PM 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM ​
• Sat, December 30, 2017 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM 
  
• Sun, December 31, 2017 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM 
  
• Mon, January 1, 2018 thru Fri, January 5, 2018 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM 
  
• Sat, January 6, 2018 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM 
  
• Sun, January 7, 2018 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM 
  

What:  Every admission ticket includes

• Unlimited ice tubing down Snowflake Summit’s 150-foot, 8 lane mountain of ice
• Snow Play area with real snow blown in daily – expanded this year!
• Festival of Lights two-million-light stroll-through holiday displays – 7 new lands!
• Nightly tree lighting celebration with parade of Winter Fest characters, snow flurries, fireworks and flying Santa and his Reindeer until he returns to the North Pole
• Winter Fest themed bounce houses and slides for kids
• The world’s largest walk-through ornament and rocking horse
• Craft making and games in Santa’s workshop
• Daily entertainment including live bands, magic from Jimmy H, and strolling carolers 
• Character live shows and meet and greets from popular cartoons such as Thomas the Train, Sid the Science Kid, PJ Masks, and Buddy from Dinosaur Train
• Little Elves (Toddler) play area
• Santa’s petting zoo
• Arcade games
• Snowboard Simulator

Additional attractions with a fee include:

• Ice Skating on a full outdoor rink
• Candy Cane carnival with more than 30 rides, attractions and games
• Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus in their cabin

Private, ice rink-side VIP cabanas start at only $69 per session, creating a destination for holiday office parties, birthday parties, family retreats or date nights. Each cabana will accommodate two to 10 people and can adapt to fit parties of up to 100 guests. The VIP cabanas offer exclusive menus with seasonally-inspired food, cocktails, a private ice rink entrance and private servers.
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For more information on Winter Fest visit www.WinterFestOC.com
OC Fair & Event Center on 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California 92626