Free
Admission
Bring the entire family to the North Pole Village at Snow Fest. It is a Hollywood-style movie set themed as a Main Street at Santa’s North Pole – all lit up with holiday lights. Snow-Fest captures all the holiday spirit and places it at one event. You will also enjoy an outdoor market featuring holiday arts & crafts, food, treats, and beverages including hot chocolate and cider.
Free
Parking
Mr. Patrick Evans
Local TV personality
Experience the magic of Snowfest under the charismatic guidance of Mr. Patrick Evans, a beloved local TV personality. With his engaging presence and boundless energy, Mr. Evans will lead us through the day's events, adding an extra layer of excitement to the festivities. Don't miss the chance to be part of this memorable celebration on December 9, 2023.
10 Tons of REAL SNOW
Let your children's winter fantasies come true in our snowy playground! With a whopping 10 tons of real snow, imported from the North Pole, Kids can build snowmen, make snow angels, and indulge in frosty adventures. Join us and watch the joy on their faces as they frolic in this snowy paradise.
Sponsored by:
Elf Workshop
S.C.R.A.P. Gallery helping the future young crafters and artists to explore their imagination by decorating gingerbread people as ornaments. Dive into a world of colors, textures, and festive magic, and create keepsakes from recycled and donated décor supplies that will warm your heart for years to come. Join us for a crafting adventure like no other.
At 5:00 pm, join the Mayor and City Council members for the annual lighting of the Cathedral City Holiday Tree in front of City Hall. Santa Claus will arrive for photos and to allow children to give them their holiday wishes. Stay to listen to local entertainment, including Cathedral City High School Choir and Band, take a selfie in front of the North Pole Village, listen to the holiday DJ music, and wander through Town Square Park which will be transformed into a winter wonderland.
Sponsored by:
- FREE Movie -
7 pm showings
Free Tickets are available at the box office starting at 9:30 am
(3 Free Tickets per adult)
Schedule
1 PM thru 8 PM SNOW FEST OPEN
- NEW - Snow Day Fun
- Train Rides
- Elf Workshop by S.C.R.A.P. Gallery (close 7:30)
- NEW – Children Winter Games w/prizes
- Dog Holiday Costume Contest
- Gingerbread Cookie Decorating Demo
2 PM 3 PM 4 PM**
- Puppet show at the Jeffrey Kramer Theater
- Show presented by Cathedral City High School Drama Students
2:30 PM 3:30 PM 4:30 PM
- CC Evening Rotary Club LIBRARY
- Story Time featuring the Cathedral City
- Readers: Police and Fire Department officers
- Gift books to kid audience
- Story Time featuring the Cathedral City
4:30 PM
- Mr. & Mrs. Claus's arrival.
5:00 PM
- Welcome
- Cathedral City Mayor and City Council
- Tree Lighting