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With over one million twinkling lights, World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Wonderland promises to bring merriment and cheer to all. The halls of the WEC Grand Plaza will be decked with all of the traditional regalia of the season, along with larger-than-life ornaments and a Christmas tree maze, a glittering, 45-foot-tall walk-through Christmas tree, a giant polar bear and plentiful holiday décor. This family-friendly event is an opportunity to meet Santa and enjoy evening entertainment, including carolers, face painters, balloon artists, and caricaturists who rotate throughout the weekend. Many special events are planned throughout the weekends of celebration, including breakfast with Santa on the terrace at Stirrups, a Tinsel Trot 5K run and walk, holiday concerts, ugly sweater contests and much more.
Enjoy the festivities every Thursday through Sunday from 5pm-9pm leading up to Christmas Eve.
A $30 parking fee per vehicle will be in place Thursday through Sunday throughout Winter Wonderland.
November 25-27 | December 1-4
December 8-11 | December 15-18
December 22-24
Meet Santa: Daily from 5pm-9pm in Arena 2
Have you been good this year? Santa is taking a special break from the toy shop to visit World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Wonderland. Capture the tender moment with a digital keepsake selfie photo and write a letter to Santa. Parents: Please note that Santa must return to the North Pole by December 23 in order to get ready for Christmas!
Holiday Sweets: Daily through December 31
Gather with your family and enjoy a holiday pie from Emma’s Patisserie or take home a festive box of themed and beautifully decorated sugar cookies from Miss Tilly’s Lollipops. Assorted holiday cookie boxes and pies make wonderful gifts for the holiday season! Pre-order or stop by Emma’s to pick up.
Holiday Shopping: Daily (Hours Vary)
Mix and mingle with friends and family while finding that special gift you have been searching for, or just spoil yourself! Patrons can stroll the grounds and shop from exclusive vendors and outstanding artists for boutique clothing, ceramics, jewelry, art, collectables and more. Browse WEC-branded merchandise from A Sudden Impulse on the plaza and find the best toys at the Mr. Pickles & Sailor Bear Toy Shoppe plaza pop-up.
Parking Fees
Parking Per Vehicle:
$30 General Parking
$30 Accessible Parking
$50 VIP Parking (Arena 1)
$100 Bus Parking
Reserve parking in advance!
Parking fees are in place Thursday through Sunday starting at 4pm throughout Winter Wonderland. Standard parking will be located on the NE grass lot near the General Store. Accessible Parking will be available at Arena 2.
Please Note:
• Weekend shuttles available for those who require assistance.
• Personal golf carts will not be allowed on the plaza during Winter Wonderland.
• Golf cart parking is available along the west side of Arena 3.
• Tinsel Trot race participants with advanced registration in-hand are exempt
from the Winter Wonderland parking fee. Does not apply to day-of entries.