Family playing Skee-Ball inside the WinterFaire exhibit.
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WinterFaire

Admission
Included with Admission
Dates
Nov. 15, 2025–Feb. 22, 2026
Presenting Sponsor
Presented by Riley Children’s Health
Explore a magical indoor world featuring a festive, carnival-like atmosphere, fun-filled games, loveable critters, and hands-on activities. Play, laugh, and make lifelong memories together in this one-of-a-kind indoor winter experience.
  • Work together to activate a "frozen" fountain
  • Test your skills in fan-favorite carnival games with a winter twist
  • Help run an artisan shop
  • Explore winter-inspired art from around the world
  • Zoom down the WinterSlide
  • Visit with Santa
  • You must be at least 37" tall to ride WinterSlide alone
  • Includes labels in English and Spanish
Become a Member

The upcoming year will be one for the record books and you can experience it all with a membership! Membership includes unlimited visits to all museum exhibits (like this one!), plus member-morning hours, discounts, and more.

Opens Nov. 15, 2025

Zoom down WinterSlide

The animals of WinterFaire have used the frozen fountain’s magical water to turn the beloved slide in the Sunburst Atrium into the icy WinterSlide! The “snow” on either side will light up as you race toward the bottom. 

How fast will you go?

  • You must be 37“ tall to ride WinterSlide alone
  • Children may ride on an adult's lap
Then pose for a family photo in a WinterFaire photo op near the Water Clock.
Children sliding down WinterSlide.
Opens Nov. 15, 2025

Visit with Santa

Santa regularly visits the WinterFaire village, collecting water from the frozen fountain to help power his sleigh and reindeer, gathering gifts from Artisan Square, and posing for photos with you! You can choose to take your own photo or have professional photos taken.

Visits with Santa times and photo options will be available early November.
Grown-up and child talking with Santa. Santa's face is hidden.

Exhibit sensory information

Get ready for your visit by reviewing the sights and sounds you'll experience in WinterFaire.
Low Light
Loud Noises
Tactile Opportunity
Movement Opportunity
Flashing/Lightning

Visit with Santa sensory information

Get ready for your visit by reviewing the sights and sounds you'll experience during your visit.
Low Light
Bright Light
Loud Noises
Flashing/Lightning
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