Kick off the wintry season with a super sweet visit to Peppermint Parkway! This fun holiday experience is back at Circuit of the Americas from November 24 through December 30 and is both a drive-thru parkway and a festive plaza. You’ll get to experience millions of twinkling lights, the Grinch, dancing elves, and so much more holiday cheer at the mile-long, drive-through parkway. Then park your car and stroll Peppermint Plaza where you’ll find rides, a petting zoo, warm holiday drinks, cocktails and treats, and their beloved Mistletoe Kissing Booth. Tickets are on sale now and you can grab yours here. Read on for more details!
What’s Happening at Peppermint Plaza in 2023?
The Peppermint Plaza is bustling with treats and entertainment that get you out of your vehicle for a walkable wonderland. Visit Peppermint Plaza before or after your drive down Peppermint Parkway. At the Plaza, you can meet Santa, enjoy amusement park rides, grab a bite, and shop for ornaments and gifts. The beloved Mistletoe Kissing Booth returns this year, along with drinks at the Peppermint Pub, where you’ll also find cozy velvet couches and an awe-inspiring tree. The kids can sip on cocoa while adults have the option to join them with a splash of something special. Santa will be at Peppermint Plaza until Christmas Eve and accepting kids’ wish lists!
New! Check out Pepper’s Petting Zoo!
New in 2023, Pepper and Mint are bringing their favorite furry friends to COTA at Pepper’s Petting Zoo. The kids will be so excited to meet ponies, baby goats, chickens, bunnies, and ducks.
Ticket Options for Peppermint Parkway
Note: Tickets are purchased by vehicle. Every Parkway vehicle ticket INCLUDES four admission tickets to Peppermint Plaza. Additional admission tickets for Peppermint Plaza are $3 each.
The Parkway: This option gets you entrance to the Peppermint Parkway Drive-Thru experience. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased here.
The Parkway and Track Lap: Take a lap around the Circuit of The Americas track in your own vehicle. This is a leisurely lap guided by a lead car. Parkway Admission is included in this ticket, and you can purchase yours here for $70.
Tower Observation Deck: Guests looking to get the perfect vantage point to see every single light and then some can visit the COTA Candy Cane. COTA’s 251-ft tall Observation Tower offers an amazing view of the Parkway and illuminated Austin skyline as the backdrop for holiday photos. Kids under 3 are free, kids 3-10 are $5, and adults are $10. Purchase here.
To purchase tickets and to learn more about all of the amazing attractions, visit peppermintparkway.com. Also, check out Peppermint Plaza’s Theme Nights below:
- E-Recycling Night | December 14 | Safely dispose of old electronics
- Military Monday | December 18 | Honor military members
