WEC Winter Wonderland 2026
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WEC Winter Wonderland 2026

Friday, November 27, 2026Wednesday - Sunday, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM ESTGrand Plaza and Indoor Arenas 1 & 2, World Equestrian Center - OcalaSun/Wed/Thu: $8 advance, $11 day of; Fri/Sat and Dec 20-23: $14 advance, $16 day of; children 4 and under free

WEC Winter Wonderland 2026 takes place on Friday, November 27, 2026 through Wednesday, December 23, 2026, Wednesday - Sunday, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST, at Grand Plaza and Indoor Arenas 1 & 2, World Equestrian Center - Ocala, 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, Florida. Admission: Sun/Wed/Thu: $8 advance, $11 day of; Fri/Sat and Dec 20-23: $14 advance, $16 day of; children 4 and under free. World Equestrian Center - Ocala organizes the event. It is listed as family-friendly.

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What Are the Details for This Event?

Date & Time

Friday, November 27, 2026

Through Wednesday, December 23, 2026

Wednesday - Sunday, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST

Location

Grand Plaza and Indoor Arenas 1 & 2, World Equestrian Center - Ocala

1750 NW 80th Ave
Ocala, FL 34482

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Admission

Sun/Wed/Thu: $8 advance, $11 day of; Fri/Sat and Dec 20-23: $14 advance, $16 day of; children 4 and under free

Organized By

World Equestrian Center - Ocala

Entertainment & Sports • Ocala, FL

About This Event
World Equestrian Center presents WEC Winter Wonderland from Friday, November 27 through Wednesday, December 23, 2026, at 1750 NW 80th Ave in Ocala. The Ocala holiday lights attraction runs Wednesday through Sunday from 5:00 to 9:00 PM across the Grand Plaza and Indoor Arenas 1 and 2, with more than four million lights on display. Visitors can meet Santa in Indoor Arena 2 and pose with the Grinch in a Whoville setting in Indoor Arena 1, and Friday and Saturday nights add line dancing lessons. Admission is $8 in advance or $11 day-of on Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and $14 in advance or $16 day-of on Fridays, Saturdays and December 20-23, with children 4 and under free; Breakfast with Santa, a Kids' Character Brunch and holiday movie nights are ticketed separately.

All event times are in Eastern Time (EST)

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Visit the official event website for tickets, additional details, and updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is it?

November 27 through December 23, 2026, Wednesday through Sunday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (admission required from 3:00 PM).

Where is it held?

The Grand Plaza and Indoor Arenas 1 and 2 at World Equestrian Center - Ocala, 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482.

How much does it cost?

Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: $8 advance / $11 day of. Fridays, Saturdays and December 20-23: $14 advance / $16 day of. Children 4 and under are free. Tickets are date-specific and final sale.

Is it family-friendly?

Yes. Winter Wonderland includes Santa visits, a Grinch photo opportunity, holiday entertainment and character appearances, and children 4 and under are admitted free.

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