Circuit of the Americas transformed into Winter Wonderland

This hallway of lights changes colors and patterns that resemble in intricate designs.

Marcelo Cruz and Ulysses Luna

Featuring, lights, music and rides, the Winter Wonderland event at the Circuit is now open and is a phenomenal experience for children, teenagers, and adults alike.

With countless amounts of beautiful lights, carnival rides, train rides, a petting zoo, camel rides, food trucks, a full store, and even a hot air balloon there is fun for the whole family. Or it could be a destination for a perfect date with that special someone.

After getting tickets and walking into the main entrance of the Circuit there is the skating rink centered around a bright Christmas tree of lights with classic holiday music to skate to. en to the right and left side of the skating rink are carnival rides such as a few kiddie rides for children, bumper cars, and a Ferris wheel. Past the carnival rides on the right side of the entrance is the start of the pathway of lights around the F1 racetrack with beautiful bright lights and fascinating designs. The pathway goes along half of the racetrack with a full stage and live bands performing Christmas music. Halfway through the pathway, there is a shortcut that leads to Santa’s Workshop for those little ones who want to sit on his lap and tell him what they want for Christmas.

The miniature train rode back and forth along the racetrack giving the riders a wonderful view of the lights and scenery around them. Everywhere you went, Christmas music played all around the Winter Wonderland. A group of trees outfitted with synchronized lights created an animated scene of singing Christmas trees with children dancing in front of their light soft glow.

The general admission for ages 6 and up is $16 a ticket, but there are no costs for parking. Be prepared to spend some money on high priced food and drinks with water bottles priced at $4, and barbecue sandwiches running $10.

For more information check out the official Winter Wonderland at the Circuit website.