Enchanted Holiday Experience
Visitors can watch aerial artistry, juggling, and acrobatics during a live holiday circus show under a glowing Big Top. Outside in Santa's Village, guests can roast s’mores by fire pits, navigate a maze, visit a petting zoo, and enjoy a foam snow party. The grounds also offer photo opportunities, Christmas characters, and food and merchandise vendors beneath strings of golden lights.
What to Expect
Live holiday Big Top circus alongside a free festive village
Event Details
Food & Drink
Guests can roast s’mores by the fire, sip something warm, and enjoy classic fairground treats from food vendors.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children and grandparents
Vibe
Festive and magical
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Circus, opening night December 17 at 6:30 PM: adults $10 and children ages 3–12 $6; the free-child ticket is not included that night. Other dates: General Admission is $20 per adult and includes one free child ages 3–12 with a paying adult (General Admission only); additional children ages 3–12 are $12. Children under 2 are free with a lap seat. VIP is $35. Santa’s Village admission is free for everyone and no ticket is required. – Get tickets
- Hours: Santa’s Village: 6:00–10:00 PM December 4–6 and December 11–27; 3:00–10:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays with circus shows. Circus: most shows 6:30 PM; December 19 and 26 at 3:30 PM and 6:30 PM; December 20 at 3:30 PM and 6:30 PM; December 27 at 3:00 PM only.
- Parking: Free parking at Charlotte County Fairgrounds.
Tips & Advice
- Buy circus tickets through the event checkout and select your show date to secure admission to the ticketed Big Top.
- Visit Santa’s Village without a circus ticket; its admission is free, though the Big Top show requires admission.
- Use the free parking at Charlotte County Fairgrounds, then head to the village or Big Top without budgeting for parking.
- On regular show dates, each paying adult General Admission ticket includes one child ages 3–12; this offer does not apply to VIP tickets.
- For opening night on December 17, note that the 6:30 PM show has special ticket prices, but the regular free-child offer does not apply.
Special Events & Promotions
- Santa’s Village has free admission and requires no ticket.
- On dates other than opening night, General Admission includes one free child ages 3–12 with a paying adult; additional children require a ticket.
- Children under 2 enter free with a lap seat.
- Opening night has special half-off ticket prices; the free-child ticket is not included.
- The circus has VIP tickets sold separately.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can families do in Santa’s Village?
Visitors can roast s’mores, play games, visit the petting zoo, explore a maze, join the foam snow party, and browse food and Christmas merchandise vendors.
Does the circus suit children and adults?
The live circus is described as a family show for all ages, while Santa’s Village is open to everyone.
Do I need to book for Santa’s Village or the circus?
Santa’s Village is free and requires no ticket; circus admission is ticketed, and tickets are on sale.
What food and drinks are available?
Santa’s Village has s’mores by fire pits, warm drinks, fairground treats, and food vendors.
Is parking available?
Free parking is available at Charlotte County Fairgrounds.
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