Santa Ana Winter Village

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Thank you for the Winter Village memories over the last three years.

Although the Winter Village will not be returning to the Santa Ana Civic Center in 2024, residents can look forward to a number of holiday events and programs offered at our recreation centers throughout the season. Stay up to date by following @santaanaparks on social media and don't miss Plaza Navideña on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Plaza Calle Cuatro.


December 2, 2023 -December 31, 2023

Orange County's Civic Center Plaza 

Ready for an un-brr-lievable celebration? The City of Santa Ana is proud to announce the third annual Santa Ana Winter Village! This month-long event includes family friendly events and activities throughout its entirety. Participants are able to enjoy ice skating, a holiday light show, food vendors, and more. Festivities will also include featured events such as a toy giveaway and breakfast with a special guest.

Special event days

  • Tree lighting ceremony

    • Saturday, December 2

    • 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

    • Celebrate the start of the holidays with us as we officially open the Winter Village  with a 30 foot tree lighting ceremony. Tree lighting scheduled to begin promptly at 5:30 pm.
    • Get into the holiday spirit with us as we host the extra special Anaheim Ducks Day with a our friends Wild Wing and the Anaheim Ducks Street Team.
  • Power of One Foundation (P.O.O.F.)'s Winter Wonderland toy giveaway at the Santa Ana Winter Village

    • Saturday, December 16

    • 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

    • Get ready for an evening of wonder as the Power of One Foundation hosts a toy giveaway right in the heart of the Winter Village, open to all Santa Ana youth and teens ages 17 and under. Tickets available for online registration on December 4 starting at noon. Space is limited and pre-registration is required for all giveaways. Register here.

 

2023 Winter Village event layout


 


 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

General admission to the Santa Ana Winter Village is free of charge.

Yes. Costs are associated with special activities, such as ice-skating, food trucks, vendor merchandise and others.

No, but it is recommended.  There are limited ice-skating tickets available per session.  Purchase tickets online ahead of time to guarantee your spot.

  • Pricing:
    • Kids (3yrs -12yrs): $5 for Santa Ana residents and $10 for non-residents
    • Adults: $10 for Santa Ana residents and $15 for non-residents
    • Skate rental included in ticket purchase.
    • Skate sizes: toddler’s 7 – men’s 15
  • Ice-skating reservations and tickets are available for purchase.
    • Reservations can be rescheduled within two hours of session start time.  If skating session is cancelled due to weather, ticket holders will receive an email notification and have the ability to reschedule.

This month-long event has varying hours to accommodate holiday schedules.  For details on hours and special activities throughout the month, make sure to visit the “Hours and Activities” tab.

Give us a call at (714) 571-4200.


Photo library

Winter Village - kid on floor
Winter Village - two kids skating
Group skating at the Winter Village
Winter Village - kid on blue seal

Thank you to our event sponsors!

Logo for Anaheim Ducks 30 year anniversary  

Power of One Foundation logo


 

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