Snowcat Ridge Snow Park in Dade City

Snowcat Ridge has a great surprise in 2023 for new guests and returning visitors: Santa's Christmas Lane! This holiday section, open through December 24, 2023, features a magical mix of holiday attractions. Visit Santa's Cozy Cabin for a meet-and-greet and photo session with Santa himself; Storytime with Mrs. Claus to hear a story with the North Pole's favorite lady; Peppermint Play Zone, a candy-themed play area; and Santa's Gift Shoppe for holiday gift buying.

A pair of magic-carpet-style lifts transport riders to the top of Snowcat Ridge's 60-foot-tall, 400-foot-long Snowy Slopes tubing hill. Riders can choose single, tandem, or 10-person tubes. Families enjoy a nightly music and light show visible throughout the snow park.

The Arctic Igloo is loads of snowy fun for kids. Photo courtesy of Snowcat Ridge

In the Arctic Igloo attraction, small guests can enjoy a child-sized bunny slope hill—families can build snowmen or snow castles out of real snow! Make sure to dress warm as this "arctic" section of the park is cold, where kids will get messy in the wet snow!

The Alpine Village features a variety of vendors offering food and beverages as well as a holiday market. Guests can roast s’mores around a campfire, enjoy the light and music show, and socialize and dine under the wintry weather. The five upgraded food court outlets, doubled seating, five new igloo shelters, and an upgraded light show with more lights and musical numbers are all new this year. New for 2023, kids can participate in a captivating scavenger hunt that challenges explorers to discover hidden gems, solve clues, and claim prizes throughout Snowcat Ridge.

Crystal Ribbon features an outdoor ice skating ribbon and beginners' oval rink, where guests can bring their own ice skates or rent them online or at the venue. Eskimo Outpost features three private, festively-decorated igloos available to rent for parties or get-togethers. Each igloo has capacity for up to 25 guests.

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This awesome winter attraction is open select days December 3, 2023-February 25, 2024 (Santa's Christmas Lane closes December 24, 2023). Advanced general admission tickets are now available and start at $24.95 when purchased in advance. General admission includes a two-hour snow tubing session and all-day access to the Arctic Igloo, Alpine Village, Santa's Christmas Lane, and Crystal Ribbon. Ice skate rental and parking is extra. Children under two are free. Unlimited snow tubing tickets are also available.

Speed down the ice slides at Gaylords Palms. Photo courtesy of the hotel

More Snow Activities in Orlando

Christmas at Gaylord Palms - Kissimmee

Christmas at Gaylord Palms Resort features an indoor snowy play area complete with the Snow Flow Mountain ice tubing slide, Snowball Build and Blast area, Naughty or Nice Escape Room, and Snow Bar for adults. Guests can enjoy more than a dozen other holiday activities throughout the resort, including ICE! featuring A Charlie Brown Christmas, a Cirque Christmas show, Elf Training Academy, and more.

Oh, What Fun! A Holiday Festival - Lake Nona

On December 9, 16, 23, Lake Nona Town Center transforms into a winter wonderland, featuring a snow slide, "snow" flurries, a FroZone with a winter princess, and an LED dance party. There will also be a North Pole village complete with characters, crafts, food trucks, reindeer games, Santa photos, and more.

Now Snowing - Celebration

Celebration's annual Now Snowing event features snowfall nightly, as well as a synthetic ice skating rink, strolling carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides, and photos with Santa. Nightly snowfall occurs hourly at 6, 7, 8 and 9pm.

Snow in the Park - Mount Dora

Mount Dora's Snow in the Park event takes place Saturday, December 9, and includes snow sledding, Santa, and more fun festive activities. Take a stroll through the lakefront town to enjoy the local shops and all the amazing holiday lights as well.

Hit the ice slides at Winterfest at Snow Mountain. Photo courtesy of the event

Winterfest at Snow Mountain - Oviedo

Snow is falling on Center Lake Park on December 9, 2023, with activities including a snow mountain, a snow pit playground, Santa bounce house, holiday train rides, photos with Santa, cookies with a cop, and more.