Jingle Jets Holiday Lighting Celebration
Guests can explore more than a million sparkling lights across the aircraft carrier and meet Admiral Evergreen, an interactive talking Christmas tree. Festivities include a holiday model train display beneath the Corsair aircraft, caroling by Santa's Sweethearts, and an expanded Reindeer Games playground. Visitors can also write letters to military service members or Santa, embark on a penguin scavenger hunt, and take a jet-powered virtual reality sled ride.
What to Expect
Over a million sparkling lights aboard the historic aircraft carrier.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Embarcadero
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
USS Midway Museum
Food & Drink
Holiday goodies are available for purchase at Midway’s Jet Express and Cafe 41, and adult festive beverages are sold at a Hangar Bay cash bar.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and playful
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: The page offers Midway Member and general admission adult and youth tickets, including selected-date tickets with designated entry times and Any-Day tickets. Children 3 and under are free. Midway members receive 20% off ticket prices. The optional Midway Magic Wand is $20 plus tax. – Get tickets
- Hours: 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. PST; last entry at 7:30 p.m.
- Pets: Dogs are welcomed on two special Bring Your Dog Nights, November 29 and December 5.
Tips & Advice
- Buy tickets online before you go, since Jingle Jets tickets aren't sold on-site and can't be refunded or exchanged, rain or shine.
- If you're unsure about the weather, choose the Any-Day ticket, which lets you come on any event night at any time you like.
- Midway Members get 20% off tickets, so members should watch their email for the private purchase link instead of buying general admission.
- Get a Midway Magic Wand online or on board so kids can make each Penguin Station light up during the scavenger hunt.
- Dress your dog in their holiday best for a Bring Your Dog Night on November 29 or December 5, when there's a family photo with Santa.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: Admiral Evergreen (call sign: Tinsel), a talking Christmas tree that comes to life every event night.
- Bring Your Dog Nights on Sunday, November 29 and Saturday, December 5, with a family photo with Santa, dog treats and a dog bowl giveaway (one per person with a dog).
- New Any-Day Ticket lets you come on any event night at any time you choose.
- Midway Members get 20% off tickets through a private purchase link sent by email.
- The Midway Magic Wand for the Penguin Search scavenger hunt is sold separately, online and on board.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we buy tickets at the door?
No. Tickets are sold online only, never on-site. The event goes ahead rain or shine, and tickets can't be refunded or exchanged.
What's the difference between the ticket types?
Selected-date tickets come with a set entry time on the night you choose. Any-Day tickets let you come on any event night at any time. Youth tickets are for ages 4–12, and children 3 and under are free.
What is there for kids to do?
Kids can play the expanded Reindeer Games and ride Santa's Christmas Rush virtual reality sled. They can also go on the Penguin Search scavenger hunt with a Midway Magic Wand, write letters to Santa or to service members, and watch the model trains under the Corsair.
What food and drink is available?
Holiday treats are sold at Jet Express and Cafe 41. Adults can get festive drinks at the cash bar on Hangar Bay.
How can content creators take part?
Fill in the Creator Collaboration Inquiry Form for a chance at complimentary admission for yourself and up to 4 guests. Creators can also film on any event night with a purchased ticket.
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