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When: Open Thursday - Sunday, November 28 - January 4
Deets: Winter Fest OC, Southern California’s largest winter festival, returns to the OC Fair and Event Center on November 28 with expanded attractions, immersive experiences, and flexible ticketing options. Guests can experience the magic of the holiday season with dazzling lights, fresh snow, thrilling attractions, live entertainment, and festive activities for families, couples, and holiday lovers of all ages.
Platinum Pass - The Ultimate Winter Fest OC Experience
New for 2025, the Platinum Pass includes all attractions—even unlimited ice skating on the region’s largest outdoor rink. It’s the easiest way to unlock everything Winter Fest OC has to offer, from carnival rides and Polar Putt-Putt mini golf to VIP ice tubing, inflatables, and more.
Winter Attractions
Experience the thrills of winter with ice skating under the stars, tubing down the 150-foot Snowflake Summit ice slide, and playing in fresh snow with the expanded Snow Play zone. Snow Play now features more snow, more slides, and more interactive fun for all ages, including a new falling snow area.
Spectacular Live Entertainment
At the center of Winter Fest OC is the 40-foot-tall Holiday Tree and the Holiday House, where guests can enjoy a nightly tree lighting celebration with lights and music. New for 2025 are themed entertainment zones featuring live music, character meet-and-greets, and surprise performances throughout the season. Additional live entertainment includes strolling performers, carolers, and stage shows to celebrate the holiday season.
Festive Photo Opportunities & Santa Visits
Winter Fest OC offers countless opportunities for festive photos with a variety of dazzling light installations and immersive holiday displays. Guests can also visit with Santa through December 24.
Hint for the Average Socialite: Tickets are on sale now. Early bird pricing ends November 10.
Please note that the festival is cashless.
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