A Free Holiday Celebration for the Community, come join us at Christmas in Valley Center, here at Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center, North County San Diego! Friday, December 13th & Saturday, December 14th! 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 12/13 at 6:00pm and Polar Express Hayride on Saturday 12/14 at 11:00am, Christmas carols Friday evening, FREE crafts, a Polar Express ride to visit with Santa, bounce house, face painting, inflatable slide and a whole lot of holiday fun! We'll have food vendors and yummy treats! Come see "The Grinch"... visit with him, bring your camera and take family photos! The Grinch will be here at the farm both days, Friday 5pm - 8pm and Saturday 11:30am - 2:30pm! Date & Time: Friday, December 13, 2024, 4pm - 8pm >> Santa arrives by Fire Truck at 6:00pm followed by Valley Center Marching Band with the Choir. We suggest you arrive by 5:30pm to find a spot to watch Santa's big arrival! Saturday, December 14, 2024, 9am - 3pm >> Santa arrives by Polar Express Hayride at 11:00am. Location: Bates Nut Farm Activities: FREE activities for kids BOTH days include: - Kids Crafts - Face painting - Visit with Santa - Gingerbread house making - Bounce house & inflatable slide - Polar Express Tractor Hayride - Free Gift for First 1,000 kids (Friday/Saturday) FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY - Valley Center High School Marching Band at 5:30pm - Santa’s Grand Entrance by Fire Truck at 6:00pm - Christmas caroling by Valley Center students 6:30pm - Alpacas from 5:00pm-8:00pm! The GRINCH will be here at BOTH days! Friday, 12/13, 5:00pm-8:00pm and Saturday, 12/14, 11:30am-2:30pm! SATURDAY ONLY - Santa's arrival by Polar Express Tractor Hayride at 11:00am! - Free Pony rides, 10am-2pm - Free Balloon art - Petting zoo is free! - Holiday performances throughout the day! - Children's Entrepreneur Market, 10am-3pm Food vendors and holiday shopping at our Crafters Market. Finish your Christmas shopping for Arts n' Crafts at the craft market, open both Friday and Saturday Admission and parking is free. We'll see you soon for this magical event! Sponsored by: Valley Center Chamber of Commerce FREE crafts and activities for the kids, donated by local clubs, churches and organizations. NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED, COME ON DOWN! See more details below!