December Magic at Orfila: Festive Igloos, Family Fun and Holiday Events

December Weekend Events at Orfila

The entire property has transformed into a full holiday wonderland, complete with a beautifully decorated tasting room and a brand-new Igloo Village!

Saturday, Dec. 13
• DJ sets from 1–4 p.m. and 5–9 p.m.
• Santa's coming to Orfila! You can visit with Santa from 2 – 5 p.m.
• La Frida (Mexican Food) will be on property from 1–7 p.m.
• Elsa (from Frozen) and friends meet-and-greet from 3–5 p.m.
• Launching this weekend: Orfila's winter hot chocolate

Sunday, Dec. 14 – Holiday Hoedown | 12–5 p.m.
• Santa will be at Orfila from 2–5 p.m.
• Line dancing lessons with professional instructor Erin (Instagram: @erininboots)
• Country music with Greg (Instagram: @djmrf)
Saturday, Dec. 20
• Santa will be at Orfila from 12–3 p.m.
• Elsa and friends meet-and-greet from 3–5 p.m.
• DJ sets from 1–4 p.m. and 5–9 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 21
• Santa visits will be at Orfila from 2–5 p.m.
• Live music from 12–8 p.m.

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Introducing the Orfila Igloo Village
New this year, Orfila is offering guests a completely unique winter experience with our first-ever Igloo Village. Six beautifully styled, cozy private igloos are now open for reservations, giving guests a magical way to enjoy wine with friends and family during the holiday season.
Guests can book a 90-minute igloo experience in advance on OpenTable. Day-of reservations are also available through our tasting room team, based on availability.

Standard Igloos – $195
• Seats 4 to 6 guests
• Includes 3 bottles of wine for non-members
• Includes 4 bottles of wine for members
Reserve your Igloo experience here
Cigar Igloo (the Cigloo) – $195
• Seats up to 8 guests
• Features an air purifier for comfort
• Includes 3 bottles for non-members or 4 bottles for members
Reserve your Cigar Igloo experience here
Pinot’s Palace – $395
• Our largest igloo, seating up to 8 guests
• Named after our well-loved winery dog, Pinot
• Includes 6 bottles for non-members or 8 bottles for members
Reserve your Pinot's Palace experience here

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New Year's Eve at Orfila
We invite guests to join us on Wednesday, December 31, as we celebrate the coming of the New Year all day long from Noon to 9 p.m. Each hour, we’ll toast to a different time zone around the world including the UK, Brazil, Mexico, and more and end the night with New York’s official countdown at 9 p.m.

This family-friendly celebration is the perfect way to welcome 2026. Guests can enjoy photo opportunities, kid-friendly activities, sparkling cider, hot chocolate, and of course Orfila’s amazing wine as we journey through global countdowns.

Orfila Vineyards & Winery. Hours of operation: Monday - Friday | 1Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday & Sunday | 11a.m. to 8 p.m. 13455 San Pasqual Road, Escondido, CA 92025.

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