# Peppermint Parkway & Holiday Plaza at Circuit of the Americas > Event for families in the Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 20 – Dec 29 · 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM - Where: Circuit of the Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Austin, TX 78617 - Ages: All ages (drive-through light tour in personal vehicle followed by pedestrian holiday plaza with carnival rides) - Price: $45 per personal vehicle (covers all passengers for the 1-mile drive-through light tour and admission to Peppermint Plaza; ride wristbands sold separately). - Organizer: Circuit of the Americas (COTA) - Official page: https://peppermintparkway.com - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/peppermint-parkway-and-holiday-plaza-at-circuit-of-the-americas--listing-97caf629cb70f46320594be9 ## About Peppermint Parkway transforms the world-class Formula 1 racetrack at Circuit of the Americas into a dazzling winter wonderland. Families begin with an immersive one-mile drive-through light track featuring millions of synchronized holiday lights, dancing elves, towering gingerbread men, and festive music broadcast straight to vehicle radios. After the cruise, vehicles park at Peppermint Plaza, an open-air village where families can ride the giant illuminated Ferris wheel overlooking the track, board the Peppermint Express train, race on the COTA Karting track, ride amusement coasters, and meet Pepper and Mint, the holiday mascots. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Peppermint Plaza features wide, flat concrete and asphalt walkways that are fully ADA accessible and ideal for strollers and wagons. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Indoor permanent restrooms with multiple baby changing stations are located within the Main Grandstand building, offering heated, comfortable spots to nurse or care for little ones. • Age Suitability: The drive-through portion is beloved by newborns, toddlers, and elderly family members who can enjoy the lights from the warmth of the car. 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