Gamble Garden Winter Festival
Families can wander through a Faerie Village and pose for photos with Santa and his sleigh, storybook characters, and a holiday fairy on stilts. Children can participate in holiday crafts, while guests browse festive shopping displays strung with lights. Visitors can also stop by the Gnome Nom Cafe for hot chocolate and cookies, and adults receive a complimentary glass of champagne.
What to Expect
Faerie Village, crafts, and photos with Santa and a stilt fairy.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Organizer
Gamble Garden
Food & Drink
The Gnome Nom Cafe offers hot chocolate and cookies, and adults receive a complimentary glass of champagne.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Magical and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Tips & Advice
- Have your camera ready for photos with Santa and his sleigh, the storybook characters and the holiday fairy on stilts in the Faerie Village.
- If you're a Gamble Garden member, buy member tickets for 20% off. They're checked against the garden's membership list.
- Children under 12 months get in free, so you only need tickets for older kids and the adults in your group.
- Add a Winter Festival Marketplace ticket if you want more time for holiday shopping, since it covers daytime visits on both Friday and Saturday.
- Dress warmly, since Family Night is an evening in the garden with crafts, shopping and photo stops.
Special Events & Promotions
- This year's Family Night theme is "Through the Looking Glass."
- Gamble Garden members get 20% off classes and events, including Family Night.
- The Winter Festival Marketplace ticket covers daytime shopping on both Friday and Saturday and is sold separately.
- Holiday Tea sessions at community-style tables run on December 4 and 5, with separate tickets.
- The adults-only Opening Night Party on December 3 has music, hors d'oeuvres, wine and early access to Over the Garden Fence shopping.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Family Night for?
It's a holiday evening for kids and families. Children under 12 months get in free.
What is there to do?
Wander through the Faerie Village and take photos with Santa and his sleigh, storybook characters and a holiday fairy on stilts. Kids can do crafts, and there's holiday shopping under the lights.
What food and drinks are there?
The Gnome Nom Cafe serves hot chocolate and cookies. Adults get a free glass of champagne.
What's this year's theme?
This year's Family Night theme is "Through the Looking Glass."
Is there more to the Winter Festival besides Family Night?
Yes, with separate tickets. There's an adults-only Opening Night Party on December 3 and a Winter Festival Marketplace on both December 4 and 5. Holiday Tea sessions also run on both days.
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