Blast Off into Holiday Cheer: Space-Themed Celebrations at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

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TITUSVILLE, Fla. – This holiday season, the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is offering a unique opportunity to celebrate the holidays in a way that combines the magic of the festive season with the wonders of space exploration.

Kennedy Under the Stars: Holiday Edition

On December 19 and 20, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., visitors can attend Kennedy Under the Stars: Holiday Edition, a special after-hours event that promises an unforgettable experience. The evening will include:

• Popular attractions such as Heroes & Legends and the Space Shuttle Atlantis, illuminated with dazzling holiday lights.
• A transformed Rocket Garden, featuring twinkling lights and an energetic Holiday Grooves Dance Party.
• Live entertainment by The Vocalitas and whimsical stilt-walking characters adding to the festive atmosphere.
A custom drone show lighting up the night sky with space-themed visuals.
Fun activities like a scavenger hunt and photo ops with the Mars Rover dressed as Rudolph.
Creative space-themed holiday attire encouraged (no masks or face coverings).

Tickets are $65 per person and include complimentary parking. Annual passholder discounts apply to food, beverages, and retail.

Holidays in Space celebration

From Dec. 21 to 30 (closed Christmas Day), enjoy the Holidays in Space celebration featuring:

Festive decorations throughout the complex.
A 600-drone show by Nova Sky Stories, showcasing a celestial journey with visuals of the International Space Station, NASA spacecraft, and a Santa astronaut.
Premium viewing options available for purchase on select nights.

More holiday experiences

Fraggle Rock: A Space-y Adventure arrives Dec. 22. (Kennedy Space Center)

Guests can look forward to the new Fraggle Rock: A Space-y Adventure inside the Universe Theater and an interactive family breakfast during the holiday season.

Make mealtime easy with the holiday dining package, available for presale. For $39.99, enjoy a meal from select cafes, a refillable souvenir cup, and snacks.