Victorville Winter Festival & Tree Lighting
Visitors can experience a festive day featuring snow play, sledding, ice gliding, and kid's activities at City Hall. The event also includes carriage rides, ice skating, music, visits with Santa, and local food, craft, and gift vendors. Guests can enjoy hot chocolate and cookies as the community gathers for the official tree lighting.
What to Expect
Features snow play, sledding, carriage rides, and visits with Santa.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Organizer
City of Victorville
Food & Drink
Food vendors will be on site, along with hot chocolate and cookies.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and family-friendly
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free admission. Sledding or ice gliding costs $3 per person; a combined sledding and ice-gliding package costs $5 per person. Pre-registration is required for sledding and ice gliding.
- Hours: Winter Festival: 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.; Tree Lighting Ceremony: 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. The page also lists the event overall as 12:00 PM to 09:00 PM.
Tips & Advice
- Pre-register before planning to sled or ice glide, since both activities require registration and have per-person fees.
- Budget $3 per person for sledding or ice gliding, or $5 per person for the combined package.
- Plan around the split schedule: Winter Festival activities run noon to 4 p.m., while Tree Lighting Ceremony festivities are 5 to 8 p.m.
- Dress warmly for snow play and evening festivities, and wear comfortable shoes for moving among activities and vendors.
- Bring payment for food, craft, and gift vendors; the Tree Lighting Ceremony itself is free to attend.
Special Events & Promotions
- Sledding and ice gliding need pre-registration and have a separate fee. A combined package covers both.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do during the daytime Winter Festival?
The Winter Festival has snow play, sledding, ice gliding, kids' activities and a range of vendors.
Do I need to sign up ahead for sledding or ice gliding?
Yes. You have to pre-register for sledding and ice gliding, and each has its own fee. There's also a combined package that covers both.
What food and drink is there?
The evening has hot chocolate and cookies, along with food vendors.
What happens at the Tree Lighting Ceremony?
It has music, carriage rides, ice skating, snow play, visits with Santa, food and gift vendors, and the official tree lighting.
Can I do some holiday shopping?
Yes. Craft and gift vendors set up alongside the food vendors.
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