{"id":445039,"date":"2025-12-13T20:20:44","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T20:20:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/445039\/"},"modified":"2025-12-13T20:20:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T20:20:44","slug":"free-winter-wonderland-event-planned-in-se-san-diegos-festival-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/445039\/","title":{"rendered":"Free &#8216;Winter Wonderland&#8217; event planned in SE San Diego&#8217;s Festival Park"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/timesofsandiego.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/San-Diego-May-snow-11.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/San-Diego-May-snow-11.jpg\" alt=\"snow on pine tree\" class=\"wp-image-54481\"  \/><\/a>Snow sticks to pine needles in the Laguna Mountains. (FILE photo by Chris Stone\/Times of San Diego)<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0A \u201cWinter Wonderland\u201d will take over Festival Park in Market Creek Plaza Saturday, giving Southeast San Diegans a chance to play in snow and celebrate the season.<\/p>\n<p>The event, hosted by the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation, is free, family-friendly and will feature live entertainment representing multiple cultures in the community.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWinter Wonderland creates a space where neighbors can gather, connect and enjoy the holidays together,\u201d said Selena Ellis-Vizcarra, the Jacobs Center\u2019s chief operating officer. \u201cWe love reuniting with familiar faces, meeting new people and experiencing holiday joy with our community. Please join us for an afternoon of great music and free hot chocolate for everyone!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and District 4 City Councilman Henry L. Foster III are scheduled to attend and speak at the event, which runs from noon to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Scheduled entertainment includes Errrverybodi Line Dancers, Flor Hermosa, Junkyard Dance Crew, Rita Avalos, Habbibies, Danza Azteca por Quetzalhuitzilin Colibri, El Tesoro del Folklor, Alma Rose \u201cLa Cantante,\u201d All of Us Productions and more.<\/p>\n<p>Attendees can see real snow, pet animals in a petting zoo, climb a rock wall, get their face painted and visit with the San Diego Fire Department. Santa will be in attendance and people can take photos with him and a 20-foot Christmas tree.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, complimentary hot chocolate will be served while supplies last and raffles and giveaways will be held throughout the event.<\/p>\n<p>Participating restaurants at Market Creek Plaza, including Asia Wok, will be offering a 15% off discount for event guests.<\/p>\n<p>Festival Park at Market Creek Plaza is located at 336 Euclid Ave.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013City News Service<\/p>\n<p>READ NEXT\n\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Snow sticks to pine needles in the Laguna Mountains. 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