THE “WINTER IN THE GROVE” event scheduled for Saturday at the Village Green Park has been postponed to Thursday, Dec. 12 because of a forecast of rain (File photo).

Due to rain in the forecast, the Winter in the Grove event, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7, has been postponed to Thursday, Dec. 12, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., in Village Green Park, 12732 Main Street.

Individuals who pre-purchased a snow slide wrist band and are unavailable to attend the new event date can call (714) 741-5200 during City Hall hours for reimbursement.

Activities at the event include Santa’s Garage car show by OC Drive, a holiday craft boutique with local crafters, a children’s craft area, holiday refreshments, letters to Santa, holiday-themed photo opportunities, inflatable attractions, and over 60 tons of real snow forming 12 slides.  Unlimited snow slides are $5, or donate one new, unwrapped $10 toy and receive two unlimited snow slide wrist bands, limited to the first 500 wristbands.  Food will be available for purchase from local non-profits.

The program starts with entertainment from local choirs and dance academies at 6:00 p.m.  The event culminates with Mayor Steve Jones and the Garden Grove City Council lighting the 24-foot Christmas tree, and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus.

For more information, visit ggcity.org/winterinthegrove