Winter Wonderland Festival

Winter Wonderland Festival December 5 and 6, 2026 | 1:00 to 5:00 PM Each year, the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation transforms the campus into a magical Winter Wonderland. Families can play in real snow, visit Santa, enjoy live holiday performances, create festive crafts, shop from local artisans, and much more. This free community event brings the magic of the holiday season to the heart of Escondido, with activities and entertainment for the whole family. Event Highlights Real Snow Our popular snow play area is back! Bundle up and enjoy an afternoon of real snow with ple…