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!

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 12/12 at 6:00pm and Polar Express Hayride on Saturday 12/13 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... plus Free crafts, 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!

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!

Activities:

Valley Center Marching Band begins at 5:30pm followed by Santa's Grand Entrance arriving by Fire Truck at 6:00pm!

Afterwards Santa will light our holiday lights tree!

Next head over to listen to Christmas Carols from Valley Center students choir! We suggest arriving by 5:15pm to find a spot to watch the Valley Center Marching Band and Santa's big arrival! Free hayrides and visits with Santa are from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.