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Winter Wonderland at Marin Art and Garden Center (Dec. 6-15)

Friday, December 6, 2024 - 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free entry. Pay for skating, workshops, theater, and some activities.

Marin Art and Garden Center | 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Ross, CA 94957

Event Details

Winter Wonderland at Marin Art and Garden Center 

Winter Wonderland returns December 6–15, 2024 with the Ross Auxiliary Winterfest December 7. Skating tickets are on sale now! Lace up your skates for a spin under falling snow and twinkling lights! $30 per person (+fees) includes skate rental and 45 minutes of skating. 

https://maringarden.org/winterwonderland

Winter Wonderland is a magical and enchanting holiday experience. Families and visitors are invited to wander the Garden and enjoy activities for children and adults of all ages.

Highlights include:

  • An outdoor skating rink with snow and music at the Livermore Pavilion under bistro lights. 
  • The Garden’s Watering Can serving snacks and hot cocoa/cider. 
  • A cozy warming hut with outdoor fireplace
  • Music events
  • Hands-on activities for kids
  • Festive art workshops
  • Cookie decorating kits from Babaloo Bakes
  • Pixie Park’s annual Holiday Bake Sale
  • Marin Open Studios Holiday Art Show in the Studio
  • Ross Valley Players production of “Blithe Spirit” at the Barn Theater
  • And more! 

The Garden will remain open to the public every day. No tickets or reservations are required to enter the property.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Free entry. Pay for skating, workshops, theater, and some activities.
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Eating & Drinking, Fairs & Festivals, Fun & Games, Holiday Shopping, In Person, Kids & Families, Lectures & Workshops, Live Music, Rainy Day Fun, Theater & Performance, Tree + Holiday Lightings
Venue: Marin Art and Garden Center
Address: 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Ross, CA 94957

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