Waco Wonderland will take place Dec. 1-3 at Heritage Square in downtown Waco, located at 300 Austin Ave. The event is presented by the City of Waco, the Waco Downtown Public Improvement District, City Center Waco and community partners.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1

5 P.M. to 10 P.M.- Gates Open (Food Trucks, Ferris Wheel, Santa, Holiday Train, Mistletoe Market, Entertainment & More)
6 P.M. to 9 P.M.- Meet Santa’s Reindeer
7 P.M. - Tree Lighting Ceremony and Fireworks Show

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2

10 A.M. - Downtown Parade
10 A.M to 10 P.M.- Gates Open (Food Trucks, Ferris Wheel, Santa, Holiday Train, Mistletoe Market, Entertainment & More)
11 A.M. to 3 P.M. - Grouchy Santa Experience
3 P.M. to 10 P.M. - Snow Tube Hill Open

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3

Noon to 6 P.M.- Gates Open (Food Trucks, Ferris Wheel, Santa, Holiday Train, Mistletoe Market, Entertainment & More)
Noon to 6 P.M. - Snow Tube Hill Open
2 P.M. to 5 P.M. - Petting Zoo

 

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AND FIREWORKS
7 PM - 7:30 PM - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1

This community-wide celebration includes a special lighting of the tree with our city leaders, holiday music and a dazzling fireworks show over downtown Waco. Gates open at 5 p.m.

FERRIS WHEEL, SNOW TUBE HILL, TRAIN RIDES
AND PETTING ZOO

Admission to Waco Wonderland is free. Wristbands to ride the attractions can be purchased for $10 and include unlimited rides on the Ferris wheel, snow tube hill and train. Wristbands valid on day of purchase only. *Note: The snow tube hill will operate on Saturday and Sunday only (operating hours TBA).

All riders ages 1 and older are required to have a wristband in order to ride the attractions.

  • Wonder Wheel - Get a bird's eye view from 68-feet in the air on our Ferris wheel. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. ***Children 48 inches and under must be accompanied by an adult to ride.***

  • Snow Tube Hill - Grab a tube (provided) and blast down this three-lane snow hill made of real ice and snow! Open Saturday and Sunday only. Saturday hours are 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday hours are noon to 6 p.m. ***One rider, per tube. Must be at least 42 inches to ride.***

  • Kiddie Snow Tube Hill - A one-lane snow tube hill made of real ice and snow, available to kids 42 inches and under. Snow tube provided. Open Saturday and Sunday only. Saturday hours are 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday hours are noon to 6 p.m. ***One rider, per tube. Riders must be able to sit solo in a tube in order to ride.***

  • Train Rides - Hop aboard this trackless train! Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

  • Free Petting Zoo - Camels, donkeys and more! Open Sunday only, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT STAGE

Friday, December 1
5:00 p.m. - Carver Middle School Jazz Band
5:45 p.m. - Steel Drum Ensemble (Waco ISD)
6:15 p.m. - Joy’s School of Dance
7:00 p.m. - Tree Lighting Ceremony and Fireworks Show
7:30 p.m. - Waco High Jazz Katz
8:30 p.m. - FootPrintz Dance Company
9:30 p.m. - Central Texas Choral Society

Saturday, December 2
1:00 p.m. - Revolution Dance Center
2:00 p.m. - Character Performance by Enchanted Kingdom Parties and Events
3:00 p.m. - Waco Ukulele Orchestra
4:00 p.m. - Expressions Dance Studio
5:00 p.m. - Central Texas Homeschool Theater Club
5:45 p.m. - Not So Jazz Band - Jazz Band (Meridian ISD)
7:00 p.m. - Tim Mauzey
8:30 p.m. - Destined 2 Worship

Sunday, December 3
2:00 p.m. - Abbi Garcia
3:00 p.m. - Hilda Lamas
4:00 p.m. - Maranatha Worship Band
5:00 p.m. - Destined 2 Worship