Bringing Winter to the OC
What's New
Anaheim Ducks Village
Enjoy an interactive Anaheim Ducks experience with free ice hockey game.
Winter Fest After Dark
Hussong’s Cantina, the popular cantina, and restaurant during the annual OC Fair is back with DJ Manny Fresco and live band La Nueva Deligencia.
World's Largest Traveling Candy Maze
Featuring more sweets than a chocolate factory, navigate through the World’s Largest Candy Maze, filling your basket with nostalgic candy from decades ago to today’s favorites!
Touch-A-Truck Event (Jan. 4th)
Kids get to climb on, honk the horns and take pics with their favorite trucks ranging from a trash truck and tractor to fire truck and police car. More than 20 vehicles will be available. This event is included at no additional fee with your Winter Fest OC admission on Jan. 4th or season pass holders.
Expanded LondonTowne
All the best of Victorian England is brought to life in the Dickens LondonTowne where historical figures and fictional characters walk side by side. Mr. Charles Dickens can be seen in the High Street shops, where artisanal and one of a kind gifts abound. The delicious smell of Victorian fares, such as fish and chips, meat pies, rum cakes, and sticky pudding tempt patrons to linger, while the elite comes out nightly to dance and enjoy an authentic British style beer. London of old is calling… bring your imagination and partake in the festivities!
Winter Fest After Dark - Yowie's Sweet Shoppe
DJ Princess Ellie entertains and dances with kids.
Interactive Selfie Exhibits
Unique Instagram photo opportunities throughout Winter Fest OC to share your winter wonderland experience.
Nightly Tree Lighting Celebration
A brand new show featuring all the Winter Fest OC characters perform nightly with a parade aboard the Winter Fest Express Train, singing and dancing around the all-new Tree of Dreams, Fireworks and Snowfall.
Racing Pigs (Winter Fest style)
Nothing is more jolly than cheering on your favorite baby piglet as they race to the finish line wearing holiday sweaters. Get your seat early in the all-new Winter Fest Racing Pig Stadium with shows daily.
Winter Market
Presented by the OC Market Place, with more than two dozen vendors a shopping element.
Winter Fest After Dark - Hangar Stage
Enjoy some of Southern California’s favorite tribute bands such as tributes from Taylor Swift to Queen. Plus enjoy one of Southern California’s favorites, The English Beat.
Yowie's Sweet Shoppe
All new attraction includes everything sweet including Mom’s Bake Shop, Worlds Largest Candy Maze, model train exhibit, crafts for kids and dancing into the night with DJ Princess Ellie.
Frozen Pond Ice Rink
Skate under the stars on one of Southern California’s largest ice rinks with an interactive gazebo in the middle and in the middle of Winter Fest OC. This attraction is an additional fee of $15 per session or included with packages such as the Platinum or Ultimate Platinum pass. Each session is 45 minutes and must be reserved onsite at the ticket booths adjacent the Frozen Pond Ice Rink and are limited in availability.
So Cal Dickens High Tea
Cuthbert’s Tea Shoppe is the place where visitors to WinterFest OC can come and enjoy a nice pot of tea, scones, tea sandwiches and delightful desserts in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Victorian London. Make reservations for tea in advance online. Patrons do not need reservations to enjoy tea. Visit: http://cuthbertsteashoppe.com/so-cal-dickens/Â
Tree of Dreams
All-new one of a kind walk-thru 50 foot Christmas tree with animated lights. Perfect for pictures with your loved ones.
Expanded Alpine Village
EXPANDED! Alpine Village, will include a snow play and slide area that is double the size of last year! Alpine Village also features fresh snow blown in daily, inflatables, craft tent, food trucks, a toddler play area, and the festival of lights with a 100 foot animated light tunnel!
Expanded Penny's Snow Play
EXPANDED! SoCal’s largest snow play and slides with fresh snow blown in daily! Including a new area for toddlers to play in the snow.
Festival Of Lights
Stroll through a winter wonderland of light displays of more than 2 million lights and holiday music through one of the scenic venues on the fairgrounds. Plus enjoy 2 animated light tunnels perfect for a selfie with your loved ones. This attraction is included at no additional fee with your Winter Fest OC admission.
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Expanded Model Train Exhibit
EXPANDED! Train Exhibit with the World famous Del Oro Pacific Train Club featuring their model train layout that is sure to amaze the kids and adults alike
Trackless Train
EXPANDED! Ride through the Festival of Lights on one of our two trackless trains.
Santa Flies overhead through Dec 24th
For 6 Days only (Dec. 19-24) don’t miss Santa’s flight over the fairgrounds through Christmas Eve with his reindeer!
Live Entertainment and Meet and Greets
Daily entertainment for kids and adults alike featuring meet and greets. See our Stage Show Schedule for dates and times!
Back by Popular Demand
Expanded Snowflake Summit Ice Tubing Slide
Race down an expanded 9 lane, 150-foot long ice tubing slide with real ice.
*ICE TUBING HEIGHT REQUIREMENT IS 42″ WITH NO LAP SITTING AND CLOSED TOE SHOES MUST BE WORN.
Meet and Greet with Strolling Characters
Daily meet and greet with strolling characters and entertainment. Ice Princess, Mayor Frost, Toy Soldiers & so much more.
Outdoor Ice Rink
Ice Skating under the stars on SoCal’s largest ice rink next to our NEW 50 foot tall Walk Through Christmas tree in the middle of Winter Fest OC .
Nightly Fireworks
Fireworks light up the sky every night at 5:30 pm during the Christmas tree lighting celebration featuring a parade with Winter Fest OC characters and snow flurries!
Nightly Snowfall and Tree Lighting
Each night, we celebrate with a brilliant tree lighting and flurries of fresh snow to add some extra magic to your evening!
Nightly Holiday Parade
Can you feel the energy? Join in the fun and dance along with our holiday parade every night at 5:30pm!
Candy Cane Carnival
Santa’s elves have been busy building over a dozen Carnival Rides and Games on their off holiday time including a Holiday Ferris Wheel, Tilt-a-Whirl, Zipper, Carousel and many more rides and games for guests to enjoy during Winter Fest.
Worlds Largest Rocking Horse
Enjoy a once in a lifetime ride with your family or friends on the World’s largest rocking horse.
Worlds Largest Ornament
Experience walking through and taking a selfie in the World’s largest ornament at 30 feet tall!
Meet and Greet with Santa
Santa Claus is coming to Winter Fest, listening to all of the wishes of kids on his Nice List, offering a tug on his beard to naysayers, and of course, posing for pictures. (December 19th-December 24th)
Family NYE Countdown Celebration
New Year’s Eve, Winter Fest OC plans to light up the sky with fireworks and a not-to-miss 3,000 balloon drop at 6:00pm and 12:00am. No additional fee for New Years Eve Celebration, it is included in your Dec. 31 admission ticket or season pass.
Winter Bounce Houses
Jump into the holiday season in one of our many Winter Bounce Houses, sure to leave the whole family laughing!
Snowboard Simulator Presented by Snow Summit
Test your snowboarding skills on Winter Fest’s snowboard simulator. This attraction is included at no additional fee with your Winter Fest OC admission.
Face Painting
Do you have a favorite animal? Show the world with a face painting by our talented artists!
Slippery Slope Ski Lodge
(Known as the Baja Blues Restaurant during the OC Fair) is another exciting Winter Fest destination. The family-friendly eatery will capture a ski-lodge vibe with holiday themed cuisine and drinks, mountain decor, TV’s to catch your favorite bowl game. Comfortable seating is available both inside the restaurant and outside on the deck.
Holiday Candies and Treats
Satisfy your sweet tooth with all the delicious treats that Winter Fest has to offer. One bite and you’ll never want to leave.
Seasonal Foods and Holiday Cocktails
Come hungry as Winter Fest OC has a wide selection of seasonally inspired foods from grilled entrees to desserts, cocktails, craft beers and wines
Full Day of Festive Family Fun
Celebrate the Christmas season at Winter Fest with all the family. This suggested day out will help to make the most of your time and ensure you get to explore some of our amazing attractions.
Night out with Friends
Explore the Outdoor Ice Rink and enjoy cocktails in Mistletoe Lounge before enjoying the VIP Rink-Side cabana rentals that are perfect for making your visit extra special and also great for parties.
A Romantic Date
This year, bring that special someone to Winter Fest. Glide around the ice rink, enjoy beautiful views from the Giant Wheel and warm up with coffee drinks including blended favorites and the popular Winter Fest hot chocolate.
Fun with Little Ones
Ideal for the little ones, a half day at Winter Fest will be sure to ignite their imagination with all things Christmassy.
Girls Night Out
Gather your girls at Winter Fest for a festive night out. Sip on some delicious cocktails at Mistletoe Lounge and enjoy Live Entertainment.
Holiday Work Party
Come down after work for a bite to eat and some festive drinks. See Winter Fest from above on the Giant Wheel and enjoy some live music in one of our themed bars.
School Trip
Winter Fest provides the ideal location for a fun and exciting day out, that everyone will enjoy.
Winter Fest OC Map & Directions
Looking for the best way to get here, or need help navigating this year’s winter attractions and entertainment? Download our event map and get travel directions below.