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!
Date & Time:
- Friday, December 13, 2024, 4pm - 8pm >> Santa arrives by Fire Truck at 6:00pm followed by Valley Center Marching Band with the Choir. We suggest you arrive by 5:30pm to find a spot to watch Santa's big arrival!
- Saturday, December 14, 2024, 9am - 3pm >> Santa arrives by Polar Express Hayride at 11:00am.
Location: Bates Nut Farm
Description:
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 12/13 at 6:00pm and Polar Express Hayride on Saturday 12/14 at 11:00am, listen to Christmas carols and Valley Center Marching Band Friday evening... and both days... a free ride on the Polar Express Tractor Hayride to visit with Santa, bounce house, face painting, inflatable slide and gingerbread house making! It will be a whole lot of holiday fun! There will be Craft Vendors for holiday shopping and Food Vendors too!
Come see "The Grinch"... visit with him, bring your camera and take family photos!
The GRINCH schedule:
- Friday 12/13, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
- Saturday 12/14, 11:30am - 2:30pm
ACTIVITIES
Free activities for kids BOTH days include:
- Kids Crafts
- Visit with Santa (Friday 12/13: 6pm - 8pm & Saturday 12/14: 11am - 3pm)
- Face Painting
- Gingerbread house making
- Bounce house & inflatable slide
- Polar Express Tractor Hayride (Friday 12/13: 6pm - 8pm & Saturday 12/14: 11am - 3pm)
- Free Gift for First 1,000 kids (Friday/Saturday)
FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY (We recommend arriving by 5:30pm for Santa's arrival.)
- Valley Center High School Marching Band at 5:30pm
- Santa’s Grand Entrance by Fire Truck at 6:00pm
- Christmas caroling by Valley Center students 6:30pm
- Alpacas from 5:00pm-8:00pm!
SATURDAY ONLY
- Santa's arrival by Polar Express Tractor Hayride at 11:00am!
- Free Pony rides, 10am-2pm
- Free Balloon art
- Petting zoo is free!
- Holiday performances throughout the day!
- Children's Entrepreneur Market, 10am-3pm
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Friday, December 13
5:00pm: Ugly Sweater Contest (Bates Stage)
5:00pm-8:00pm: Meet the Grinch! (Near the Bates Stage)
5:30pm: VCHS Roaring Jaguar Marching Band begins, Director Jeff Beck
6:00pm: Santa on Fire Truck joins the band
6:30pm: Christmas Caroling with VCHS and VCMS combined Choirs, Director Laralee Beck (Bates Stage)
Saturday, December 14
9:30am-10:00am: Classical Academy High School Choir, Director Brandon Sherman (Bates Stage)
10:15am-11:00am: Lilac Elementary kids’ Holiday Sing-A-Long, Director Kathy Yarush (Bates Stage)
11:00am: Santa arrives via Polar Express hayride
11:30am-12:00pm: Spencer White (vocals/ guitar ~ @spencer_t_white_music on IG) and Kennedy Tarlton (violin) (Bates Stage)
11:30am-2:30pm: Meet the Grinch! (Near the Bates Stage)
12 noon: VCHS Dance performance, Director Robin Worley (Bates Stage)
12:30pm: Salvation Army Band (Bates Stage)
1:00-1:30pm: Paul Sage Cannon (vocals/guitar ~ www.paulsagecannon.com) (Bates Stage)
Food vendors and holiday shopping at our Crafters Market. Finish your Christmas shopping for Arts n' Crafts at the craft market, open both Friday and Saturday.
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 12/13 at 6:00pm and Polar Express Hayride on Saturday 12/14 at 11:00am, listen to Christmas carols and Valley Center Marching Band Friday evening... and both days... a free ride on the Polar Express Tractor Hayride to visit with Santa, bounce house, face painting, inflatable slide and gingerbread house making! It will be a whole lot of holiday fun! There will be Craft Vendors for holiday shopping and Food Vendors too!
Come see "The Grinch"... visit with him, bring your camera and take family photos!
The GRINCH schedule:
- Friday 12/13, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
- Saturday 12/14, 11:30am - 2:30pm
ACTIVITIES
Free activities for kids BOTH days include:
- Kids Crafts
- Visit with Santa (Friday 12/13: 6pm - 8pm & Saturday 12/14: 11am - 3pm)
- Face Painting
- Gingerbread house making
- Bounce house & inflatable slide
- Polar Express Tractor Hayride (Friday 12/13: 6pm - 8pm & Saturday 12/14: 11am - 3pm)
- Free Gift for First 1,000 kids (Friday/Saturday)
FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY (We recommend arriving by 5:30pm for Santa's arrival.)
- Valley Center High School Marching Band at 5:30pm
- Santa’s Grand Entrance by Fire Truck at 6:00pm
- Christmas caroling by Valley Center students 6:30pm
- Alpacas from 5:00pm-8:00pm!
SATURDAY ONLY
- Santa's arrival by Polar Express Tractor Hayride at 11:00am!
- Free Pony rides, 10am-2pm
- Free Balloon art
- Petting zoo is free!
- Holiday performances throughout the day!
- Children's Entrepreneur Market, 10am-3pm
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Friday, December 13
5:00pm: Ugly Sweater Contest (Bates Stage)
5:00pm-8:00pm: Meet the Grinch! (Near the Bates Stage)
5:30pm: VCHS Roaring Jaguar Marching Band begins, Director Jeff Beck
6:00pm: Santa on Fire Truck joins the band
6:30pm: Christmas Caroling with VCHS and VCMS combined Choirs, Director Laralee Beck (Bates Stage)
Saturday, December 14
9:30am-10:00am: Classical Academy High School Choir, Director Brandon Sherman (Bates Stage)
10:15am-11:00am: Lilac Elementary kids’ Holiday Sing-A-Long, Director Kathy Yarush (Bates Stage)
11:00am: Santa arrives via Polar Express hayride
11:30am-12:00pm: Spencer White (vocals/ guitar ~ @spencer_t_white_music on IG) and Kennedy Tarlton (violin) (Bates Stage)
11:30am-2:30pm: Meet the Grinch! (Near the Bates Stage)
12 noon: VCHS Dance performance, Director Robin Worley (Bates Stage)
12:30pm: Salvation Army Band (Bates Stage)
1:00-1:30pm: Paul Sage Cannon (vocals/guitar ~ www.paulsagecannon.com) (Bates Stage)
Food vendors and holiday shopping at our Crafters Market. Finish your Christmas shopping for Arts n' Crafts at the craft market, open both Friday and Saturday.
Types of Food:
- What’s Cooking: burgers, pulled pork, hot dogs, and more!
- Pizza
- Mexican Food
- Curly Potatoes
- Elote Corn
- Coffee
- Cookies
- Funnel Cakes
- Cinnamon Rolls
- Thai Food
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.
NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED, COME ON DOWN!
