Winter Wonderland at California Center for the Arts, Escondido

Join us for a weekend of winter magic at the Annual Winter Wonderland! We’re thrilled to bring the North Pole to the heart of Escondido for this special holiday event. This year, we’ve extended the festivities for an entire weekend, ensuring there’s plenty of time to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit. Event Highlights: Real Snow Play: Let your kids frolic in real snow, building snowmen and having snowball fights. Winter-Themed Arts and Crafts: Get creative with holiday-themed arts and crafts, making ornaments and decorations to take home. Face Painting: Transform into your favorite holiday character with festive face painting. Santa Claus Visits: Don’t miss the chance to meet Santa in person and share your holiday wishes. Delicious Food and Drinks: Warm your hands and hearts with a variety of delicious food and beverages.

Holiday Shopping: Local businesses will display their unique holiday gifts, perfect for your shopping needs. But that’s not all! In addition to these delightful activities, the Winter Wonderland event will feature student holiday recitals and enchanting storybook character performances in our Lyric Courtyard. In our Center Theater, we’ll be screening Holiday Short Films to add an extra touch of magic to your weekend. Admission is completely free and open to the public.