Wintertime Wonderland

The Capital Region’s largest indoor Christmas event! Located in VIA Port Rotterdam.

Begin your journey gliding through a winding ice maze full of hidden treasures throughout the cave walls. At the end of your voyage, the royal Ice Princess will be awaiting your arrival to take a whimsical portrait and to greet you at the entrance of the Wintry village.

Make a pit stop at our train station and post office where you can mail out your letters to Santa! Santa’s helpers will be sure your letters are delivered to the North Pole and will be opened by Santa before Christmas Day! Be sure to include your address or email so Santa can respond!

Stroll through a magical wintry village full of snowy homes, decorative Christmas trees, and even a life-sized Gingerbread house where you can meet the Gingerbread man and many more magical friends!

Sneak a peek at Santa’s buzzing workshop where you will meet tons of jolly Elves and Mrs. Claus! Feel the magic of Christmas come to life! Have you been naughty or nice this year? You’ll find out here!

While writing letters to Santa, stop by our life-sized ornament to purchase candy apples, cotton candy, lollipops, refreshments and baked goods out of this life-sized ornament.

During your journey through Wintertime Wonderland, get your photo taken with Santa and many more magical friends!

Help us stop you-know-Who from stealing Christmas with his real-life pal Max!

Make-Your-Own Sand Art and ride on our historical Coney Island Carousel and Christmas Train before you take a stroll down Candy Cane Alley among a fantastic holiday light display.

End your journey at our Vendor Market with all sorts of local vendors to find unique gifts for everyone on your list!