What to Do & Eat at Petco Park's Holiday Wonderland (Guide)

The cost of admission to the Holiday Market is steep, and food and drink prices inside don’t help. The silver lining: every ride, game, and entertainment offering is included free with your ticket.

What’s Included in Your Ticket (Free Activities)

• Sugarplum Slopes Snow Hill: Sled down a real-snow hill right in downtown San Diego — bring mittens and get ready for photo ops.
• Rides & Tracks: Take a spin on the grand carousel and choose between two Christmas trains running through the grounds.
• Carnival Games & Midway: Test your skills at classic midway challenges, including water gun races and balloon-tossing games.
• Santa, Reindeer & Characters: Meet live reindeer, snap photos with Santa, drop off handwritten notes at Letters to Santa, and encounter roaming holiday figures like the Grinch, ballerinas, Christmas princesses, and tin soldiers.
• Kids’ Fun & Creativity: Enjoy face painting, arts and crafts stations, and a fully lit, decorated Gallagher Square playground that stays open for kids to burn off energy.

Dazzling Sights, Music & Atmosphere

Gallagher Square transforms completely into a winter wonderland filled with immersive sights and sounds:

• The Centerpiece Tree: A beautifully decorated 40-foot Christmas tree stationed on the Tony Gwynn Terrace, serving as the ultimate backdrop.
• Lights & Snowfall: Millions of twinkling holiday lights, themed lighting displays, and magical nightly snowfall.
• Live Entertainment: Live music fills the air most nights across the grounds.
• Cozy Spots: Warm up by the outdoor fire pits scattered throughout the venue.

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Holiday Shopping: Makers & Merchandise

Want to knock out some gift shopping or grab Padres gear? The market features a wide array of local artisan stalls and retail booths.

• Gift Markets: Dedicated rows of local makers selling unique holiday gifts, artisan toys, and custom stocking stuffers.
• Padres Gear: Head to the pop-up setups featuring official Padres team store merchandise, alongside exclusive holiday-themed Padres items you can't get during the regular baseball season.

Festive Drinks & Seasonal Treats

Rides and activities are included with admission, but all food and drink are available for purchase. The market brings in a wide variety of local vendors serving up everything from quick snacks to hearty winter meals.

• Hearty & Savory Eats: Clam chowder, tomato soup with grilled cheese, pretzels with bratwurst, pizza, chicken kebabs, fresh empanadas, tamales from Holly Jolly Tamale, dumplings from Dumplin’, and savory garlic noodles.
• Sweets & Desserts: Brownies, cookies, warm cinnamon rolls, homemade fudge, mini donuts, fresh waffles, sweet crepes, flavored popcorn, and Biscoff banana pudding.
• Holiday Drinks & Cocktails: Standard hot chocolate, thick European-style hot chocolate, warm cider, seasonal holiday cocktails and mocktails, and warm mulled wine.

Please note: the food, beverage, and vendor lineups for the Holiday Market haven’t been finalized. Vendors, menu items, activities, and schedules are subject to change as the event approaches.

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Tickets   Parking

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Want the full picture before you go? Check ticket prices, see if it’s worth it, check for discounts or head back to the Holiday Market overview.