Winter Fest OC Returns with a Winter Wonderland in Costa Mesa
Southern Californiaās largest Winter Festival returns to the OC Fair & Event Center with a magical winter wonderland featuring all-new attractions, live entertainment, holiday shopping, festive food and more. Don’t miss the magic this year!
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Winter Fest OC: A Winter Wonderland in SoCal
From November 24 through January 7, Costa Mesa will host Winter Fest OC, the biggest winter event in Southern California, with 32 days and nights of winter-themed fun for families, including attractions, live music, and fun!
The OC Fair & Event Center is transformed into an enchanted winter paradise with gigantic seasonal decorations, more than a million lights, and countless opportunities for creating memories. Snow and ice activities include riding down the thrilling Snowflake Summit 150-foot-long ice tubing slide, and a new real snow play area with snow refreshed daily!Ā
New for 2023 is Arctic Ice Trail, a skating experience under the stars, the Holiday Market featuring small local businesses and talented local artisans, and the Winter Wishes Meet and Greet photo opportunity with Santa or the Snow Princess.
Families will also enjoy the return of last year’s new attraction “North Pole Journey,” an immersive walk-through experience. Guests are guided to the North Pole Village on an important mission to meet Santa Claus and save the holidays. Enjoy dazzling lights, music, unique photo opportunities, and a wide range of live entertainment and interactive activities throughout this 45-minute guided experience included in the cost of general admission.Ā
More holiday favorites from past Winter Fest OC events will also return, including LED mini golf, winter-themed bounce houses, carnival thrills, the arts and crafts area, and seasonal food and drinks.
Guests can enjoy a variety of live entertainment at Winter Fest OC’s Holiday House Stage. The holiday magic includes live music, community acts, interactive kid activities, and more. Daily entertainment includes meet-and-greets with favorite Winter Fest OC characters such as Yowie the Yeti, Pep the Penguin and Snowdrop the Polar Bear. The kids won’t want to miss the popular nightly parade, tree lighting and live stage show with snow flurries.Ā
Ring in the New Year at Winter OC Fest
What better way to celebrate the New Year than at this winter spectacular? Join in the double the fun with two incredible celebrations. At 6pm, groove to the sounds of Tribute by Twist on Taylor, and later, at the stroke of midnight, let 24k Bruno Mars Tribute dazzle you into 2024. It’s a night of music, dancing, joy, and even fireworks!
Winter Fest OC: Tickets & Pricing
Tickets start at $29.99 for children 3 – 12 years old and $34.99 for adults. You can also save money by purchasing a season pass to experience the spirit of the holiday season again and again!
The “North Pole Journey” immersive walk-through experience, stage and strolling entertainment, nightly Holiday celebration, as well as special photo opportunities throughout Winter Fest OC, are all included with general admission tickets. Certain additional attractions call for a ticket or reservation. All pricing details are available at WinterFestOC.com.
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