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College Place outlines Winterfest ‘Santa Station’ with firefighters, music and market

City of College Place Youth Advisory Commission · November 20, 2025

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Summary

Miss Garcia told the Youth Advisory Commission that Winterfest will transform the College Place Fire Station into a ‘Santa Station’ with elves, Santa, live music (Calico Bones), artisan vendors, face painters, a gingerbread competition and giveaways for children.

College Place — At the Nov. 19 meeting the Youth Advisory Commission heard a report from Miss Garcia on Winterfest plans, including transforming the College Place Fire Station into a ‘Santa Station’ with elves, Santa and special characters; live music by Calico Bones; a holiday market with handcrafted vendors; food trucks and snack vendors; face painting and balloon artists; gift wrapping stations and a gingerbread competition judged by household entries.

Miss Garcia said the College Place Firefighters Association and a local real estate team will hand out prizes so every child attending can go home with a present. The event will include family-friendly activities such as crafts, games and a market with candies and specialty drinks. She encouraged commissioners to help spread the word and to sign up for event roles.

Miss Garcia also described the gingerbread competition and said it would be judged by household entries this year; she reported 13 sign-ups so far. She invited commissioners and residents to attend, help advertise and participate in event activities.