NOW AN ALL-NEW WALK THROUGH EXPERIENCE
Get ready to step into a winter wonderland! Peppermint Parkway is back in November 2025 as a brand-new, reimagined walk through experience! Wander through a dazzling parkway, where millions of twinkling lights, whimsical characters, and holiday cheer surround you at every turn. Then, make your way to the festive plaza filled with delicious seasonal treats, joyful rides, lively activities, and so much more.
Best Holiday Event!
Austin Monthly
Nov - Jan
Walk Through the Parkway
Experience millions of lights, dancing characters, and so much more.
Ride Circuit Breaker
Catch all the thrills when you ride the Circuit Breaker this holiday season. Add on this experience or purchase tickets on-site.
Cruise on the F1 Track
Feel like a speed racer with this once-in-a-lifetime moment. *Add-on experience
Ticket
Packages
Customize your Peppermint Parkway experience with ticket packages galore. Regardless of which package you choose, all guests are invited to explore the activities, games, and food throughout the walk through!
Prices and availability subject to change. Kids 2 & under enter Peppermint Parkway for free! Rides and mini golf are available to make your experience even brighter!
December 2025
Special Nights
Boy and Girl Scouts Night
December 5
Ring in the holiday cheer! Members of Central Texas Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts receive a special discount upon arrival, plus a booth will be available for guests to learn more about the organizations.
Del Valle Independent School District Night
December 10
Celebrate the season with your DVISD friends and family! Show a valid DVISD student or staff ID when purchasing your ticket for a discounted rate.
Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Community Night
December 14
Enjoy a positive interaction with ASL interpreters in Peppermint Plaza all evening long!
Military Monday
December 15 | Presented by Valero
On Military Monday, all retired and active military members will get a special gift courtesy of Valero (while supplies last)!
E-Recycle Night
December 16 | Presented by Dell Technologies
Donate your gently-used electronics on-site to Goodwill and get 2 kiddie ride tickets courtesy of Dell Technologies!
Santa-Paws Night
December 18 | Presented by Tito's
Bring your furry friends for a festive evening! Dogs who made the nice list are invited to join in on the holiday fun, with special treats provided at check-in, photo ops with Santa, and a dog-treat food truck.
First Responders Night
December 21
All first responder workers can show their work ID and purchase tickets on-site upon arrival for a discount.
NEW IN 2025!
Circuit Breaker
Take a ride on Circuit Breaker this holiday season. Be one of the first to experience COTALAND's brand-new tilt roller coaster at Peppermint Parkway.
Rudolph's Scavenger Hunt
Embark on a joyful holiday adventure — follow the clues, discover delightful surprises, and take home a cherished keepsake of the season.
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Gather ‘round nightly at 6PM for a magical Tree Lighting Ceremony with the Peppermint Princess and the Gingerbread Man!
Singing Christmas Trees
Get ready to be swept away by whimsical melodies and magical performances that will fill the evening with holiday cheer!
Activities
Fa-La-La in love with Peppermint Parkway! Race at COTA Karting, try out our mini golf course, enjoy amusement park rides, grab a bite, and sing holiday carols! After making unforgettable memories in Peppermint Parkway, spend the night at the COTA RV Park! Enjoy the beautiful Texas night sky at our overnight RV campground and reserve your spot today at cotacamping.com.
Peppermint Parkway
Pictures with Santa
Santa is BACK and will be in Peppermint Parkway through Dec. 23rd for photos and more!
Letters to Santa
Make your wishlist, remind Santa that you’re on the nice list, and mail your letters to the big guy!
Mistletoe Kissing Booth
Make sure to visit this mistle-totally sweet stop on your tour through the twinkling lights of Peppermint Parkway.
Christmas Village Marketplace
Get your holiday shopping done with handmade crafts and gifts from local artisans.
Peppermint Express
All aboard! Climb on for a festive ride on our very own holiday express train.
Amusement Rides
Looking for some holiday thrills? The Plaza’s amusement rides are a ho-ho-home-run.
Delectable Treats
Treat yo’ elf! Grab a bite and a warm mug of cheer from a variety of scrumptious food vendors. There’s s’more to enjoy than milk and cookies!
Dazzling Lights
Enjoy a winter wonderland of millions of twinkling lights, in displays specially designed to amp up your holiday cheer.
COTA Karting
Come and race it! Take on this mile long outdoor track in karts that reach incredible speeds!
Mini Golf
Take a break from the hustle and bustle and enjoy a festive round of mini golf on COTA's mini golf course!
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