SAN ANTONIO — Guess who's coming to San Antonio on Saturday in a snazzy hot rod?
Santa and Mrs. Claus plan to show up at North Central Baptist Hospital’s 17th annual Winterfest San Antonio holiday event. And they’ll bring even more snow than last year with them to this year’s event – 40,000 pounds to be exact.
Everyone is invited to attend.
Bill Waechter, president of North Central Baptist Hospital, said he is proud the hospital can host the large-scale event for families to help kick off the holiday season with hope and happiness.
“Winterfest is especially meaningful to us at North Central Baptist Hospital where we have our Baptist Children’s Hospital,” Waechter said. “Our community looks forward to this event each year and this is our way to bring much-needed fun, smiles and cheer to families. “Many families continue to recover from loss during the pandemic over the last few years. It is our privilege to bring holiday happiness to our community again,” he said. “Kids will be excited to get to watch Santa arrive in a hot rod this year. This event delights children and adults every time,” Waechter added.
This year’s Winterfest promises all of its traditional festivities including:
- Santa and Mrs. Claus arrival in a hot-rod truck
- The Grinch will be there
- 40,000 pounds of real snow for kids to play in
- FREE photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus
- Carnival rides & family fun
- Holiday shopping from local artisans
- Performances by local singers, musicians & dancers
- Delicious food & drink for purchase from local restaurants and food trucks
Winterfest will be from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, on the grounds of North Central Baptist Hospital located at 520 Madison Oak Drive.
Tickets are just $5 and include a raffle ticket. Or for $10 you get an all-access pass (which includes a photo of Santa, all-day carnival rides, snow slide rides.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Brighton Center, a nonprofit that serves children in San Antonio with disabilities and developmental delays.
Get your tickets now at www.winterfestivalsa.com.
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