MADISON – The biggest holiday celebration in North Alabama returns for its third year when the Rocket City Christmas Light Show and Winter Wonderland are back at Toyota Field.
“The Rocket City Christmas Light Show has welcomed over 45,000 cars of families to Toyota Field over the past two years,” Trash Pandas Executive Vice President and General Manager Garrett Fahrmann said. “We are looking forward to bringing Christmas cheer back in 2022 with our greatest show yet, full of fun for guests of all ages.”
Guests can drive through the enchanted North Pole-themed mile-and-a-half show that features hundreds of thousands of lights for $30 per car. The festivities are 5-9 p.m. Nov. 18 to Jan. 1, rain or shine. While driving through the light show, guests can tune in to 95.5 FM for a Christmas soundtrack to accompany the light show. Tickets are $60 for passenger vans or larger vehicles.
For a map and directions, click here. To purchase tickets, click here.
The price also includes access inside Toyota Field for the Winter Wonderland. The Winter Wonderland includes huts for hot chocolate, cookies and ornament decorating, fire pits to make s’mores, and so much more.
The Winter Wonderland is open 5-9 p.m. through Dec. 24. Children can also write letters to Santa Claus at the Winter Wonderland.
This year’s edition of the Rocket City Christmas Light Show will have several new features, including:
- A bigger and better than ever snow globe. The 15-foot-high snow globe is a perfect photo opportunity for families and fans of all ages.
- Guests will be allowed to bring their dogs into the Winter Wonderland. All dogs must be leashed, and owners need to clean up after their dogs.
- The Gravity Grille concession stand will have a selection of grilled cheese sandwiches and seasonal soups on the menu, as well as ballpark favorites.
- The Junkyard Team Store offers a special 20% discount off the entire store during Winter Wonderland hours. Other sales will be available on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
- Fans who make a purchase at The Junkyard will be able to buy a New Era Blue Trash Pandas beanie for $10 (regular price is $24.99).
- A variety of local vendors Thursdays through Sundays at the Winter Wonderland. Toyota Field is a cashless venue and accepts most major credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
- Additional fire pits, including a new wood burning fire pit, will be in place on the Bill Penney Toyota Concourse to allow more people to make and enjoy their own s’mores and have a relaxing evening by the fire.
It’s Santa!
Santa Claus will be visiting nightly Nov. 25 to Dec. 18. Throughout the Winter Wonderland, Trash Pandas mascot Sprocket will be appearing and will be joined by friends including Anna, Elsa, Belle, and Olaf from Disney’s “Frozen,” Buzz and Woody from “Toy Story,” and Poppy and Branch from “Trolls.” On select dates, there will be live music for the crowd.
Breakfast with Santa
The Trash Pandas will be hosting a breakfast with Santa at 9 a.m. Dec. 10 in the SportsMED Stadium Club. Tickets ($20 for adults and $12 for kids ages 12 and under) include breakfast as well and a visit and photo opportunity with Santa. Limited tickets are available with the proceeds benefitting the Rocket City Trash Pandas Foundation. Tickets can be purchased online at trashpandas.givesmart.com.
The more the merrier
Corporate packages and group outings can be purchased by contacting Cory Ausderau at [email protected]. For additional holiday event requests, such as holiday parties or corporate gatherings, contact Gayle Milam at [email protected] or call 256-325-1547.
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