Illustration of a knitted family in hats and mittens in a snowy street with a snowman and glowing string lights (Magic of Lights Colorado Springs)

Magic of Lights Colorado Springs

Magic of Lights is a drive-through holiday lights display featuring seasonal scenes and characters animated with modern LED technology. Visitors wind through a sparkling route from the comfort and safety of their own vehicles. The event also highlights attractions such as a Holiday Village and Santa.

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When

Tickets

November-only tickets: Standard Car Any Day $18.50/vehicle online (shown with $35.99); $21.00 at the gate. Limo/Party Bus Any Day $46.50/vehicle; $60.00 at the gate. Santa Saver tickets: Standard Car Any Day $25.99/vehicle (shown with $35.99), online only; Standard Car Weekday (Mon-Thurs) $23.50/vehicle (shown with $31.99), online only. Santa Saver discount valid until November 19 and tickets can be used any time this season; November-only tickets are for November visits only, cannot be used in December, and the discount is valid until November 30. Season Pass: Standard Car Any Day, Anytime, $92.99/vehicle, with unlimited visits all season. Gate pricing is not available until Magic of Lights is open.

Hours

Sun – Thurs: 5:30pm – 9:00pm; Fri – Sat: 5:30pm – 10:00pm.

Ages

All ages

Pets

Dogs are permitted if they stay in the vehicle.

Going?

Location

Pikes Peak International Raceway · 16650 Midway Ranch Rd, Fountain, CO 80817 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and holiday light enthusiasts

Vibe

Festive and dazzling

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Buy your pass online ahead of time, because advance purchase makes getting in easier and Santa Saver tickets are only sold online.
  • Have your pass printed or ready on your phone at the gate, because staff can't look up lost or missing passes.
  • If you buy the November-only ticket, make sure you go in November, because it won't be accepted in December.
  • Get an Any Day ticket for a Friday through Sunday visit, since Weekday tickets only work Monday through Thursday.
  • Anyone riding in a pickup must sit inside the cab, since passengers aren't allowed in the truck bed during the drive.

Special Events & Promotions

  • New in 2026: a November-only ticket at the lowest price of the season, good for November visits only and not valid in December.
  • New in 2026: a Season Pass that covers unlimited visits all season for a standard car.
  • Santa Saver tickets give a limited-time online-only discount and can be used any time this season.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, dogs can come along as long as they stay in the vehicle. Pets aren't allowed in the Holiday Village.

Do I need to turn off my headlights?

Yes, switch them off while you drive through the display, or dim them if they won't turn off. Turn them back on as you leave.

Can we get out of the car?

Stay in your vehicle the whole way through, but you can take photos from inside. Nobody may ride in the back of a pickup truck.

What counts as a standard vehicle?

Any vehicle with three rows of seats or fewer counts as standard, including SUVs and minivans. Bigger vehicles need a Limo/Party Bus pass, which allows up to 15 passengers.

What's the difference between Weekday and Any Day tickets?

A Weekday ticket works Monday through Thursday only. An Any Day ticket works on any day of the week. Both are good any time after you buy them, as long as you visit within that time frame. Each pass covers one carload for one drive through.

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