Christmas Wonderland at Tropical Park returns for its fourth season on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, running through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027. The 14-acre holiday event in Miami is produced by Loud And Live and features a mile of lights synchronized to music, more than 50 carnival rides and six themed holiday worlds.
New this year is the 230-foot America 250 Wheel, billed as the world’s largest portable observation wheel and built to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary. Each of its 45 gondolas honors one of the 45 U.S. presidents and shares historical facts with riders, with views from the top stretching up to 14 miles. A new Christmas Marketplace also debuts, with twinkling chalets, local artisans and vendors, hot cocoa, spiced cider, roasted nuts and visits from St. Nicholas.
Light Up the Night, a synchronized light and music show, runs every hour on the hour along Tinsel Trail, the mile-long path that connects the park’s six themed worlds. Those worlds are HoliDade, Town Square, Sweet Street, Toy Town, Arctic Delight and Santa’s Village. Other additions include Duck Discovery, a free parkwide hunt for children 12 and younger that follows 24 festive rubber ducks, and Holiday Harmonies choir nights on Dec. 1, 8 and 15.
“Miami grew up celebrating Christmas at Tropical Park, and our job is to give the next generation a version of that tradition worth passing down,” said Tony Albelo, president of Loud And Live Events.
Regular hours are 5 to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, and 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday. Gates open at 4 p.m. daily Nov. 23 to 28 and Dec. 21 to Jan. 2. The event is closed Monday, Nov. 16, Monday, Nov. 30 and Monday, Dec. 7.
Theme nights include sensory-friendly Silent Night sessions for neurodivergent guests and their families during the first two hours on Nov. 18, Dec. 2 and Dec. 9. Heroes Night on Monday, Dec. 14 offers free admission for first responders. Noche Buena, a Christmas Eve celebration, runs 4 to 11 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 24, and New Year’s at Nine on Dec. 31 features a family-friendly countdown with fireworks at 9 p.m.
Admission is $39.99 online or $45.99 at the gate for ages 13 and older, and $29.99 for children 4 to 12. Children 3 and younger are free. Admission covers unlimited rides, the America 250 Wheel, live shows and Light Up the Night, while carnival games, food, drinks, merchandise and professional photos with Santa cost extra. Parking at Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40th St., is free, and a free trolley runs from the main lots until one hour after closing. Tickets and information are available at MiamiWonderland.com.
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