Great America WinterFest 2023

Great America Winterfest 2023

WinterFest brings holiday cheer to California’s Great America as the park is magically transformed into a winter wonderland and holiday festival. This amazing event features millions of lights, creating a Christmas event for the entire family.

Enjoy the tree lighting every evening and a special visit from Snoopy!

Great America WinterFest tickets

Great America Winterfest tickets can be purchased online or at the gate. For best prices, purchase online before you go to the park. Tickets online start at $32.99 and get cheaper if you are buying 4 or more tickets. Another option is the Winterfest Bring a Friend for $24.99 for Gold Pass members.

What is Great America WinterFest

With more than 30 rides and holiday attractions, such as sending letters to the North Pole, checking out Santa’s workshop and baking cookies in Mrs. Claus’ kitchen, and all the scrumptious holiday fare at numerous dining locations—WinterFest has something for guests of all ages and appetites.

Wintefest also has ice skating, holiday shows and a holiday market for gifts and souvenirs.

Great America WinterFest Dates

Winterfest is open 4 pm – 10 pm on Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Check the calendar at Great America because the Winterfest will be closed for 49er home games. Winterfest will also be open every day from December 15 – December 31, 2023 (except for December 24 & 25).

This amazing event features millions of lights, creating a Christmas event for the entire family. Select Nights through Dec 31, 2023.

Great America WinterFest Ticket Discounts

Discount tickets can be purchased online at Great America, also GoldStar and Groupon sometimes have discounted tickets. Winterfest 2023 is also free with the purchase of 2024 Gold Pass.

Great America Chaperon Policy

Guests ages 15 years old or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years old in order to be admitted to, or remain in, the park after 4:00 p.m. local time to close.  Source: CA Great America

Image credit/image courtesy of CA Great America. Updated Dec 6, 2023