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2025

Holidays in Space

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This December, the holidays take off at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex with Holidays in Space, a spectacular celebration that combines festive cheer with the wonder of space exploration. Do not miss the all-new drone show, which embarks on a journey beyond our orbit and through NASA’s greatest programs. Be among the first to see the new drone show at Kennedy Under the Stars, which returns with a festive theme for two nights. A soon-to-be-announced Holiday Dining Package makes meals with the family a breeze, and the popular KSC Elite Tour now has more dates than ever.

Additional details will be added here in the upcoming weeks. Be sure to keep an eye out for an exciting announcement about a brand-new live character show and interactive family breakfast with these favorite characters.

Explore all Holidays in Space has to offer this year.

 

Must-See Experience

New Drone Show Spectacular!

See the sky sparkle. Our “Starflake” takes to the sky in an all-new drone show, paired with an original symphonic score.
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2025 Holidays in Space

Kennedy Under the Stars

Holiday Edition

Kennedy Under the Stars returns for two nights just in time to kick off Holidays in Space. Join us on Friday, December 19 or Saturday, December 20 for a festive, after-hours experience at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

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Enhance Your Visit

Looking for a extended, behind-the-gates tour? Or to train like an astronaut? Explore all the enhanced experiences this holiday season.

Holidays in Space Premium Drone Show Viewing

  • Per Person$55
December 26 - 30, 2025

Don't miss your chance to see the all-new Holidays in Space drone show from a unique vantage point on the rooftop of Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex®.

10% savings for Annual Passholders
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Important Information:

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM at Space Bowl Bistro. Please check in no later than 6:40 PM nightly inside Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex

 

10% savings for Annual Passholders

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Holiday Dining Package

  • In addition to admission$39.99
Not available to be purchased on-site.

Make planning your day a little easier with the Holiday Dining Package!
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Important Information:

  • This dining package is available for visits within these dates:
    • December 15 – 19, 2025
    • December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026
  • Packages must be purchased in advance of your visit. Purchase your packages no later than the day before your visit by 7:00 PM ET.
  • Present your Holiday Dining Package ticket and pick up your tabbed wristband inside the Astronaut Training Experience® lobby, located next to the Milky Way ice cream shop.
  • Below are what each tab on your wristband can be used for:
    • Tab #1 – Meal (Orbit Cafe or Moon Rock Cafe)
    • Tab #2 & #3 – Snacks or Space Dots (at either IMAX Snax or Orbit Cafe)
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VIP Preferred Parking

  • Per Vehicle$30
Parking Made Easy

Skip the line to park at the main entrance with VIP Preferred Parking. With a limited number of spots, arriving and leaving is now easier than ever.

Available for select dates in December 2025.
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KSC Elite VIP Tour

  • $175
    (Ages All)
Experience all the visitor complex has to offer with a knowledgeable space expert as your guide. Explore our attractions and go behind the gates for an exclusive, up-close look at the past, present, and future of America’s premier spaceport.
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Astronaut Training Experience Plus Limited Admission

  • $217
Get the full Astronaut Training Experience program, plus included admission to explore the visitor complex for the rest of your day.

Admission to the visitor complex is included with this purchase for the date of your ATX program.
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Astronaut Training Experience PLUS (ATX+)

This premium ticket package combines the full, immersive 4-5 hour Astronaut Training Experience (ATX) with same-day admission to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

First, you’ll become a member of the next generation of space explorers. You and your team will train for a mission to Mars, practicing docking skills, navigating challenging terrain, and experiencing the sensation of a spacewalk in a microgravity environment using exciting, immersive simulation technology. Upon completion of your training, your ticket grants you full access to explore all exhibits and attractions at the main visitor complex for the remainder of the day.

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KSC Explore Tour

  • Adult$25
    (Ages 12+)
  • Child$19
    (Ages 3-11)
With a space expert as your guide, tour America’s multi-user spaceport and make stops along the way for iconic photographic views.
Reserve Tour

Go beyond the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour, included with admission, with this Explore Tour, stopping to capture photo opportunities and view icons of NASA spaceflight operations. Tour availability and routes may be altered at any time with or without any notice due to operational requirements. Safety protocols require an alternate tour bus route during days leading up to a launch from Launch Complex 39A.

Please note that this tour sells out fast. We recommend you purchase your tour in advance of your visit. 

Learn more about the KSC Explore Tour here.

 

Dining During Holidays in Space

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Holiday Dining Package

Make planning your day a little easier with the Holiday Dining Package! Learn more about what our Holiday Dining Package includes.

Holiday Dining Package
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Chat With An Astronaut

During this experience, the Astronaut of the Day sits down in a casual, small setting to answer your most pressing questions. Enjoy a sampling of food and beverages while having a group conversation about what it is really like to live and work in space. 

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BBQ Station

BBQ Station

The BBQ Station buffet is a special addition to Holidays in Space. Enjoy some of your BBQ favorites December 15, 2025, through January 4, 2026.

Fraggle Rock: A Space-y Adventure icon design featuring Red, Gobo and Uncle Travelling Matt
Arriving December 22

Fraggle Rock: A Space-y Adventure

New to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is Fraggle Rock: A Space-y Adventure, an all-new, original live stage show starring Jim Henson’s Emmy® Award-winning Fraggles! This exciting musical adventure will bring Gobo, Red and Uncle Travelling Matt face-to-face with NASA’s real-life space explorers. 

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