Winter Wonderland
One of the Central Coast's largest holiday events and a snow-driven evening of fun!
Atascadero’s Sunken Gardens and the entire downtown will be transformed into a magical snowy paradise! Over 70 Tons of snow will create a massive snow slide (brought to you by Kiwanis of Atascadero), and snow pile areas for the kids. This year’s snow-themed event includes bungee jumps, obstacle courses, community entertainment, Joe's Little Train, Santa & his Elves, and more.
If you are looking to check off a couple of items from your holiday shopping list, this event also offers shopping from our downtown merchants, plus over 50 craft and food vendors. The event is free to enjoy, so be sure to invite your family and friends to this evening of holiday cheer!
To kick off the evening, Santa & his elves will make an appearance at the massive snow slide area, and Santa is planning to take the first sled ride along with an Elf or two. If you miss Santa and the elves at the snow slide, you can catch them at Historic City Hall until 8 pm. The North Pole entrance for Santa will be on the West Mall side of the building.
Dec 12, 2025
5pm - 9pm
Sunken Gardens
SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Winter Wonderland would not be possible without the following sponsors:
Exclusive Sponsor: Adventist Health
Platinum Sponsors: Kiwanis of Atascadero, A-Jay Excavating, Chicago Grade Landfill, Cuesta Springs Ice Company, Atascadero Hay & Feed, Avila Traffic Safety
Gold Sponsors include American Riviera Bank, Cal Poly Mustangs, Rotary of Atascadero, Renewal by Anderson, Kirk Consulting, Mechanics Bank, Country Touch Café, WILD 106, THE GRADE, Tesla, Springhill Suites by Marriott, Hart Family Chiropractic, MGP Coatings
Snow Sponsors: First 5 California, Idler’s Home, Kenneth Heating & Air, Radiology Associates, Starna Cells, Western Janitorial, Waste Management
Bronze Sponsors: Fatte’s Pizza, Lola’s Letters, Taco Bell, and 5 Star Rain Gutters.
Special thank you to the Atascadero Police Department for bringing Santa safely to his final destination in the ’55 Chevy, Atascadero High School Cheer Team, the California Mid-State Fair Queen & her court, dancing by 805 Movement & Performance Arts, Atascadero’s Fine Arts Academy Dancers, and music by the Fine Arts Academy Monarch Choir & All District Elementary Choir, Atascadero Middle School & Atascadero High School Choirs, Joe’s Little Train and of course, Santa himself!