“Holidays in Space” Returns to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex from December 20th-30th

The popular venue transforms for the holidays with some delightful space-themed decorations, lights and projections.

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will blast off into the festive season when its annual Holidays in Space celebration returns from Friday, December 20th – Monday, December 30th.

What’s Happening:

  • Holidays in Space is set to return to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for a shorter run than in years past, from December 20th-30th.
  • The visitor complex will be transformed into a spectacular, holiday-themed space wonderland, with vibrant decorations and the return of Starflake’s Holiday Voyage inspired by the adventure of space travel.
  • Guests will find larger-than-life holiday installations, breathtaking photo opportunities, and an expanded Rocket Tree Trail.
  • Combining the magic of the holiday season with the spirit of discovery, Holidays in Space promises unforgettable experiences that immerse visitors of all ages in the wonder of space exploration.
  • Please note that the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will be closed on December 25th, 2024.
  • Be sure to check out our coverage of last year’s event.

Highlights of Holidays in Space include:

  • Expanded Rocket Tree Trail: Each evening, visitors can marvel at the lights along the Rocket Tree Trail where themed Christmas trees line a path through the visitor complex, creating a stunning display.
  • Iconic 50-foot Tree: Illuminating the Rocket Garden and Gateway, the tree features more than 61,000 pixels of light.
  • Starflake’s Holiday Voyage: A nightly projection show on the massive exterior of Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex. Guests will embark on a breathtaking journey with Starflake as she travels through the stars, Earth, and beyond, visiting familiar places – like the Vehicle Assembly Building, the International Space Station and the James Webb Telescope – along the way.
  • Festive Photo Opportunities: Whether one of the 6-foot-tall astronaut nutcrackers or the NASA meatball-turned-holiday-ornament, the photo opportunities are sure to brighten up any social feed or become family keepsakes for years to come.

What They’re Saying:

  • Therrin Protze, chief operating officer, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex: “Holidays in Space at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers guests an out-of-this world way to celebrate the holidays. This event is designed to inspire and engage visitors of all ages as they explore the past, present, and future of space exploration in a setting that’s both festive and meaningful. Celebrate this holiday season at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and create memories that will last light-years!”
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Luke Manning
Luke is a fan of all things theme parks and self-proclaimed #1 fan of Joffrey’s Coffee, who lives in Kissimmee, FL