Winter Wonderland 2025

Mark your calendars for the most anticipated holiday event of the season: Winter Wonderland returns to Plato Academy Clearwater on Saturday, December 6, 2025, promising an extraordinary evening that transforms an ordinary winter night into a magical experience for families.

From 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., the campus at 2045 Palmetto Street becomes a holiday destination, offering six hours of entertainment, community connection, and seasonal joy.

Picture this: children's faces lighting up as they share their holiday wishes with Mr. and Mrs. Claus in an enchanting setting designed specifically for creating those priceless photographic memories. Parents and children work side by side crafting special reindeer food, a cherished tradition that brings families closer together while building excitement for Christmas Eve.

The Kids Zone ($20 admission) delivers pure excitement with carefully curated activities that keep young guests thoroughly engaged throughout the evening.

Holiday shopping will be available as talented local artisans showcase their finest handcrafted creations. Discover unique, one-of-a-kind gifts that carry the artists' personal touch. This way you also support local craftspeople while finding those perfect presents that truly reflect thoughtfulness and quality.

The soundtrack to your perfect evening comes alive through classic seasonal melodies, seamlessly blended with contemporary holiday favorites spun by a professional DJ. The musical atmosphere elevates the entire experience.

Delicious food and refreshing beverages await throughout the venue, ensuring your family stays energized for the full celebration. No need to rush home for dinner, everything you need for a complete evening out will be right there.

Event Schedule

4:00 PM

• Festival opens
• Pinellas County Sheriff's Classic Car Display begins (4:00 PM, 8:00 PM)
• Kids Zone opens, tickets required for entry (4:00 PM, 10:00 PM)
• Craft and local vendor market opens (4:00 PM, 10:00 PM)
• Food available (4:00 PM, 10:00 PM)
• Pictures with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus in the courtyard (4:00 PM, 9:00 PM)
• Stuff-a-Bus Toy Drive begins, donate a new, unwrapped toy to receive one free beverage ticket (4:00 PM, 10:00 PM)

4:00 PM, 7:00 PM

• Dani & The Band perform live in the courtyard

6:00 PM

• Live carol performance inside Christopoulos Hall

6:30 PM

• Live Greek dancing by the Asteria Group inside Christopoulos Hall

7:30 PM

• Ugly Sweater Contest

9:00 PM

• Raffle, silent auction, and 50/50 winners announced

Attendance not required to win

Make a difference in a local child's holiday while enjoying Winter Wonderland festivities with your family!

WHEN: Saturday, December 6th, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM WHERE: Winter Wonderland at Plato Academy

Bring new, unwrapped toys for children from newborn through middle school and receive a complimentary beverage ticket to enjoy during your Winter Wonderland visit.

DONATION IDEAS:

• Baby toys and supplies
• Educational games and puzzles
• Art and craft supplies
• Sports equipment
• Books for all reading levels
• Teen gifts (gift cards, headphones, journals)

Last year, generous families like yours donated over 500 toys to children in need. Your single donation helps brighten a local child's holiday season while you create magical memories with your own family at Winter Wonderland.

Turn your evening of holiday fun into an act of kindness that costs you nothing extra. Bring a toy, get a free beverage, and know that you've made Christmas morning special for a child in your community.

Perfect opportunity to teach children about giving back while enjoying all the Winter Wonderland activities together.

Kids and families can see a real police car from the 1960s at this year’s Winter Wonderland Festival. The Sheriff’s Department is bringing a fully restored 1961 Plymouth Fury, the kind of patrol car that protected neighborhoods over 60 years ago.

The bright, shiny vehicle looks completely different from today’s police cruisers. With its big tailfins, chrome bumpers, and vintage red lights, it looks like something straight out of an old movie or TV show. Children who have only seen modern squad cars will be amazed at how different policing looked in their grandparents’ time.

Families can walk around the car, peek inside at the old radio equipment and steering wheel, and snap photos. Sheriff’s deputies will be on hand to answer questions about how the car worked and what it was like to patrol in a vehicle with no computers, GPS, or even air conditioning.

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