Illustration of Santa reading a storybook to children sitting on cushions beside a decorated tree (Winter Wonderland)
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Winter Wonderland

Visitors can wander through a festive holiday village filled with twinkling lights, real pine trees, and charming cottages. Guests can take photos with Santa, decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, and visit the hot chocolate shop. Entertainment includes continuous live performances on stage, bounce houses, pony rides, a giant slide, and rides aboard the Holiday Express Train.

All ages

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Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Admission is free. Visitors are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item or unwrapped toy to benefit local charities, including the Pinellas Sheriff’s Police Athletic League of Lealman.

Neighborhood

Downtown Clearwater

Food & Drink

A hot chocolate shop is available inside the village.

Location

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and family-friendly

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Bring a non-perishable food item or an unwrapped toy, because Winter Wonderland doubles as a charity drive for local children and families in need.
  • Budget for small fees on select attractions, because admission to the village is free but some attractions cost extra.
  • Leave time for cookie decorating with Mrs. Claus and photos with Santa, then stop by the hot chocolate shop.
  • Catch the entertainment stage between rides, since live entertainment runs continuously throughout the village.

Links & Contact

Run by Clearwater Community Volunteers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Winter Wonderland for?

Families and kids of all ages. The Clearwater Community Volunteers have run it since 1993, and it doubles as a charity drive for local children in need.

What is there to do?

You can stroll through the holiday cottages, real pine trees and lights. There's a live entertainment stage, plus pony rides, bounce houses, a giant slide and the Holiday Express Train.

Can kids see Santa?

Yes. Kids can have their photo taken with Santa and decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus.

Is there food or drink?

There's a hot chocolate shop, and kids can decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus.

Should I bring anything?

Bring a non-perishable food item or an unwrapped toy. Donations go to local charities, including the Pinellas Sheriff's Police Athletic League of Lealman.

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