WinterFest OC 2026

About this event

Winter Fest OC turns the OC Fair & Event Center into Southern California's largest winter festival, with real snow play, the 150-foot Snowflake Summit ice tubing hill, a nightly tree lighting, Santa visits through Christmas Eve and live entertainment.

New for its 12th season, an all-new Holiday Light Trail with seven themed stops, including the Peppermint Tunnel, the Singing Forest and the glowing Grand Cove, is included with admission. Families can also add a pass to the new 20,000-square-foot Bounce Land, which comes with Polar Putt-Putt mini golf.

Unlimited ice skating on a giant outdoor rink, a Snowflake Summit Fast Pass and cozy Fireside Igloos round out the lineup for a full holiday evening in Orange County.

📅 Dates & Times

Friday, November 27, 2026, through January 3, 2027 (select dates)

Thursdays and Fridays: 5 to 10 p.m.

Saturdays: 4 to 11 p.m.

Sundays: 4 to 10 p.m.

Mondays to Wednesdays, Dec. 21 to 30: 5 to 10 p.m.

New Year's Eve: 5 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Closed Nov. 30 to Dec. 2, Dec. 6 to 9 and Dec. 14 to 16. Please check the official calendar before visiting on Jan. 3.

📍 Venue

OC Fair & Event Center

88 Fair Dr

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

👨🏻👩🏻👦🏻👦🏻 Age Requirement

All ages are welcome. Kids 2 and under are free, and ice tubing riders must be at least 42 inches tall.

🎟️ Tickets/Price

Early-bird prices through Nov. 10 (all passes are Flex):

Snow Pass: $25.99 Value Flex / $30.99 Anytime Flex

Winter Pass: $45.99 Value Flex / $50.99 Anytime Flex

Platinum Pass: $101.99 Value Flex / $111.99 Anytime Flex

Season Snow Pass: $47.99

Kids 2 and under are free. Bounce Land, ice skating, Snowflake Summit Fast Pass and Fireside Igloo add-ons are sold separately.

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🍔 Food

Seasonal food and drinks are sold onsite, and the festival is cashless. Outside food and drinks aren't allowed, except sealed water, baby food and special-diet items.

🚙 Parking

Parking at the OC Fair & Event Center is $15 per vehicle, charged each time you exit the lot.

🌐 Website Link

Winter Fest OC official website

🧭 Directions

Click on the "Google" map for directions.

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