# Holiday Wonderland at Petco Park

> Event for families in the San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Dec 4 – Dec 23 · 4:00 PM
- Where: Gallagher Square at Petco Park, 840 K Street, San Diego, CA 92101
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: From $24; pricing based on date and time selected
- Organizer: San Diego Padres
- Official page: https://www.kpbs.org/events/ongoing/holiday-wonderland
- Last checked: Mon, Nov 9

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## About

Gallagher Square at Petco Park becomes a winter wonderland with Christmas light displays, nightly snowfall and a 40-foot tree. Admission includes meeting Santa and other holiday characters, a carousel, a Christmas train, carnival games and sledding down a hill of real snow.

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