Costa Mesa – October 02, 2026 -- Winter Fest OC returns to the OC Fair and Event Center on November 27, running through January 3, 2027, with a brand-new holiday light trail and expanded attractions for its 12th year.
The light trail adds seven themed walk-through experiences
Guests entering the all-new holiday light trail pass through the Peppermint Tunnel, Singing Forest and Aurora Snowfall Walk before reaching the Light Field, Grand Cove and Evergreen Tunnel. The Grand Cove features large trees lit in red and green, a plaza with ornaments, a real pine forest and a starfield backdrop. The light trail is included in general admission during normal operating hours.
A new 20,000-square-foot Bounce Land debuts this season
The new Bounce Land Pass add-on grants unlimited access to bouncing, climbing, obstacle courses and sliding, plus entry to Polar Putt Putt, a nine-hole mini golf course. Other paid add-ons include unlimited sessions on what organizers call Southern California's largest outdoor ice rink, and a Snowflake Summit Fast Pass for express access to the nine-lane ice tubing slide.
VIP igloos seat up to 10 people around a private fire pit
Fireside Private Igloos come with seating for up to 10 guests, a private fire pit and bar, and a menu featuring craft cocktails and s'mores. A separate VIP Lounge with a dedicated bar is reserved for Platinum Pass holders.
Early bird pricing runs through November 10
All admission passes are now "Flex,