Daily Highlights
Everyday Joy at Winter Wonderland
There’s much to look forward to throughout the month-long World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Wonderland! Gather with family and friends to enjoy the holiday atmosphere any day of the week, and plan a visit on the weekends to marvel at holiday entertainment. Explore over one million spectacular lights on the World Equestrian Center Grand Plaza. Take pictures worthy of any holiday card with friends and family at one of many showstopping feature displays, like a life-sized lighted carriage, 45-foot walk-through Christmas tree, and so much more.
Festive Lights | Daily 5pm-9pm
Meet Santa Everyday
Have you been good this year? Santa is taking a special break from his workshop to visit World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Wonderland. Capture the tender moment with a digital keepsake selfie photo and write a letter to Santa.
Daily 5pm-9pm | Arena 2
Holiday Sweets
Gather with your family and enjoy a holiday pie from Emma’s Patisserie or take home a festive box of themed and beautifully decorated sugar cookies from Miss Tilly’s Lollipops. Assorted holiday cookie boxes and pies make wonderful gifts for the holiday season! Pre-order online or stop by Emma’s and Miss Tilly’s.
Wonderous Hot Chocolate
Head over to Miss Tilly’s Lollipops to indulge in your favorite sip of the season: Wonderous Hot Chocolate overflowing with all your favorite toppings. Additional stations with cozy cups of cocoa available around the plaza.
Daily during operating hours
Holiday Shopping
Mix and mingle with friends and family while finding that special gift you have been searching for, or just spoil yourself! Patrons can stroll the grounds and shop from exclusive vendors and outstanding artists for boutique clothing, ceramics, jewelry, art, collectables and more. Browse WEC-branded merchandise from A Sudden Impulse on the plaza and find the best toys at the Mr. Pickles & Sailor Bear Toy Shoppe plaza pop-up.
Daily | Varied Hours
Year Round Favorites
Visitors looking to dine at World Equestrian Center - Ocala favorites during Winter Wonderland will find Viola & Dot’s Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria and Miss Tilly’s Lollipops conveniently located on the Grand Plaza, while Emma’s Patisserie, Stirrups Restaurant and the Yellow Pony Pub & Garden are within The Equestrian Hotel.
Open Daily, Hours Vary
Ugly Sweater Contest
Break out your ugliest sweater and join us at Yellow Pony on Thursdays during Winter Wonderland. Enjoy dinner, signature drinks, and live music and stay until 8pm to see who we select as the ugliest of them all to win a gift card!
Thursdays | 8pm
