The City of Henderson will transform into a fun-filled Winter Wonderland for the holidays. From December 6-9, in the Water Street District in downtown Henderson, the City will host its annual WinterFest Celebration featuring festive activities and entertainment that the whole family can enjoy.

Admission for the WinterFest activities and entertainment are free and open to the public, with the exception of the Da Vinci Experience Exhibit, which requires paid admission.

Events will take place at the Henderson Convention Center and Henderson Events Plaza & Amphitheater, which are both located at 200 S. Water Street.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 “" Henderson Convention Center

9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Da Vinci Experience Exhibit featuring 60 working replicas of Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions and 11 of his most famous paintings will be on display. *Requires Paid Admission

7 p.m. Henderson Symphony Orchestra and 300 local high school students present the “Sounds of the Season” concert.  

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 “" Henderson Events Plaza & Amphitheater

10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Da Vinci Experience Exhibit featuring 60 working replicas of Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions and 11 of his most famous paintings will be on display. *Requires Paid Admission

5:30 p.m.  Henderson International School Choir performs holiday classics. 

6 p.m. Mayor James B. Gibson will kick off the WinterFest Celebration with the official tree lighting ceremony.

6:15 p.m. Kevin Janison from Channel 3 and the Commemorative Beautification Commission will recognize the winners of the Holiday House Decorating Contest with a special awards ceremony.

6:30 - 9 p.m. Children of all ages can visit with Santa Claus and enjoy holiday entertainment and ice skating, which will be available free of charge, including use of skates.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 “" Henderson Events Plaza & Amphitheater

10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Da Vinci Experience Exhibit featuring 60 working replicas of Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions and 11 of his most famous paintings will be on display. *Requires Paid Admission

10 a.m. The whole family will love the wonderful excitement of the first annual Children’s Winterfest Parade on Water Street in downtown Henderson. In conjunction with the city’s support of the Toys for Tots program, the U.S. Marine Corps will be the parade’s Grand Marshal and join hundreds of floats decorated in the theme of “Toys on Parade.”

11 a.m. “" 7 p.m. Children of all ages can visit with Santa Claus and enjoy other WinterFest festivities including a spectacular craft show, pony rides, face painting, snow play & CANstruction displays, including a food drive.

6 p.m. Cheer on local children as they perform “A Christmas Carol”.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 “" Henderson Events Plaza & Amphitheater

9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Da Vinci Experience Exhibit featuring 60 working replicas of Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions and 11 of his most famous paintings will be on display. *Requires Paid Admission

1 - 4 p.m. Families can enjoy a spectacular craft show, pony rides, face painting, ice skating, snow play & CANstruction displays, including a food drive. Don’t forget to tell Santa Claus your Christmas Wish List!

4 p.m. Cheer on local children as they perform “A Christmas Carol”.

The WinterFest schedule of events is subject to change. For a complete listing of events and additional information, please call (702) 267-2171.