Come join us at Christmas in Valley Center, a FREE Holiday Celebration for the Community sponsored by Valley Center Chamber of Commerce, here at Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center, North County San Diego!
Location: Bates Nut Farm
Date & Time:
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FRIDAY | December 11, 2026 | 4pm-8pm
- Valley Center Marching Band 5:45pm
- Santa's Grand Entrance arriving by Fire Truck at 6:00pm!
- Afterwards Santa will light our holiday lights tree!
- Next head over to listen to Christmas Carols from Valley Center students choir!
- Free hayrides and visits with Santa are from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
- Meet The Grinch! 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Please Note: We suggest arriving by 5:30pm to find a spot to watch the Valley Center Marching Band and Santa's big arrival!
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SATURDAY | December 12, 2026 | 9am-3pm
- Santa arrives by Polar Express Hayride at 11:00am!
- Free hayrides and visits with Santa are from 11:00am - 3:00pm.
- Plus, come and enjoy several beautiful holiday performance through out the day on the Bates Stage, 9:30am - 1:30pm! Schedule of performances will be posted closer to the event.
- Meet The Grinch! 11:30am - 2:30pm
Description:
This magical event is for all ages to enjoy, sponsored by the Valley Center Chamber of Commerce!
This magical event is for all ages to enjoy, sponsored by the Valley Center Chamber of Commerce!
Bring out the whole family to enjoy Santa arriving by Fire Truck on Friday 12/11 at 6:00pm and Polar Express Hayride on Saturday 12/12 at 11:00am!
Listen to Christmas Carols Friday evening!
Photos with Santa and The Grinch - Friday & Saturday!
Live Entertainment both days!
Free Activities For Kids Include:
• Photo opportunities with Santa and The Grinch, see times above!
• Crafts
• Gingerbread House Making
• Face painting
• Free gift for first 1,000 kids (Fri./Sat.)
• Bounce house
• Jumbo Slide
• Saturday ONLY - FREE Pony Rides
• Saturday ONLY - FREE Petting Zoo
Come hungry! Delicious food both days!
Plus, Holiday Market with local vendors!
Application to become a vendor will be available at a later date.
Admission and parking is free. We'll see you soon for this magical event!
FREE crafts and activities for the kids, donated by local clubs, churches and organizations. Thank you to everyone who has donated and to our sponsors for helping with this event!