The holidays are here, and Wakefield Winter Wonderland is back, lighting up the Christmas spirit.
Here at Winter Wonderland, located at Wakefield Court in Santa Clarita, families come together to explore all things Christmas before the day arrives.
Winter Wonderland opens every year on the first day of December, and before then, they prepare to showcase their festive lights.
You are free to choose how to experience these sights, from walking around to driving by.
For some, it’s their first time visiting, but for others, it’s become a tradition.
“It is a tradition. We live down the street, and coming here every year is a tradition after the family,” said Handric Encarnacion, attendee.
For families who are part of the reason this takes place, giving to the community means something.
“So happy that the community likes to come out and see the decorations,” said Bill Mehlem, a Wonderland homeowner who decorates his home every year.
“Now that I see people come up and get like that holiday cheer and they’re smiling, and they’re having a good time, and just seeing all the lights, it’s magical.”
“You know, people thank me and thank my family for doing all this, and it’s really great to have that,” said Mehlem.
Wakefield Winter Wonderland continues to strive to be the most magical place in Santa Clarita for making memories, expressing joy, and having family fun.
“I love being out every night that this is going on, and just wishing people a Merry Christmas,” said Mehlem.
“It’s one of those things, you know, never thought you would be a part of or do, but once you’re there it’s like, yeah, I’m never leaving it.”
