ATASCADERO — Over 70 tons of snow on the Central Coast is on its way. Winter Wonderland is back for another snow driven event in Downtown Atascadero on Friday, Dec. 8, from 5 to 9 p.m.

Experience one major snow pile area and a massive snow slide built by Kiwanis Club of Atascadero, Cuesta Springs Ice Company, and Atascadero Hay & Feed. This year’s snow themed events also include Joe’s Little Train, a variety of obstacle courses, gladiator joust, bounce houses, and bungy jump from Bubble Fun 101, face painting, a special visit by the California Mid-State Fair Queen’s court, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus.

If you are looking to check off a couple of items from your holiday shopping list, this event offers shopping from our Downtown merchants to over 50 craft and food vendors. Visitors can experience musical entertainment at Historic City Hall. 

Following is the Entertainment Schedule:

5 p.m. Atascadero High School Cheer Team &

Announcements from California Mid State Fair Queens Court

5:05 p.m. Fine Arts Academy Monarch Choir & All District Elementary Choir

5:30 p.m. Motions Academy of Dance

5:55 p.m. Fine Arts Academy of Dance

6:20 p.m. Atascadero Middle School Choirs.

6:40 p.m. Atascadero High School Choirs

7:15 p.m. Atascadero High School Band

8-9 p.m. Holiday Music by Medina Light Show Design

All evening, Scooter Demonstrations by A-Town Park

To kick off the evening, Santa & Mrs. Claus will make an appearance at the snow slide area and Santa is planning to take the first sled ride along with an Elf or two. If you miss Santa & Mrs. Claus at the snow slide, you can catch them at Historic City Hall until 8 p.m. The North Pole entrance for Santa will be on the West Mall side of the building.

For a schedule of entertainment, go to visitatascadero.com/events.