Oakdale Winter Wonderland
Hosted at the Oakdale Nature Preserve and Discovery Center, this community winter festival offers seasonal fun for all ages. Guests can visit with Santa, stop by the petting zoo, hunt for candy canes, and warm up around a bonfire with s’mores. Other activities include horse-drawn hayrides, holiday crafts with the Washington County Library, face painting, and food options for breakfast and lunch.
What to Expect
Community celebration with horse-drawn hayrides, Santa visits, and a petting zoo.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Oakdale Recreation
Food & Drink
Breakfast and lunch are available, and visitors can enjoy s’mores at the bonfire.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and community-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free admission.
- Hours: Event: 9 AM to 1 PM; horse-drawn hayrides: 10 AM to 1 PM.
- Parking: Parking at the Discovery Center is limited; plan ahead for parking on neighboring streets.
Tips & Advice
- Plan to park on the neighboring streets, because the lot at the Discovery Center is limited.
- Dress warmly for a morning outdoors, since the hayrides, petting zoo, candy cane hunt and bonfire are all part of a winter celebration.
- Come hungry, because breakfast and lunch are both served and there are s'mores at the bonfire.
- If the hayrides are a must, keep in mind they start an hour after the event opens and run until the end.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Winter Wonderland for?
It's for all ages. It's a free community celebration of winter, hosted by Oakdale Recreation with the Oakdale Area Chamber of Commerce and other sponsors.
What is there to do?
There are horse-drawn hayrides, a petting zoo, Dogs of Winter, a Candy Cane Hunt and a bonfire with s'mores. You'll also find holiday crafts with the Washington County Library, a visit with Santa and holiday face painting.
Is there food?
Yes. Breakfast and lunch are served, and there are s'mores at the bonfire.
Where should I park?
Parking at the Discovery Center is limited. Plan to park on neighboring streets.
Do the hayrides run the whole time?
The horse-drawn hayrides start an hour after the event opens and run until it ends.
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