Delicious Holiday Treats
Try one of our fun gourmet cotton candy flavors including Candy Cane, Egg Nog, Fabulous French Toast and Smoked Brisket.
Drive-Thru is Open Rain or Shine!
Lights Alive! is a mesmerizing 1-mile drive-thru musically synchronized light show followed by a Winter Wonderland Park & Play festival.
“Excellent light show! Kids loved it. Highly recommend…”
Shelby
“Lots of cool lights!!! Great Family drive thru!!”
Gilbert
Attractions at Alamo Ranch Location
Our Northwest San Antonio location in Alamo Ranch hosts our Winter Wonderland Park and Play. Admission is included in the price of the drive thru but some experiences may have addiitonal costs.
Capture the Moment
Gather your friends and family for a memorable photo with Santa.
Escape Rooms
Challenge your group in one of our 3 escape room experiences.
Ornament Crafts
Make ornament crafts in Santa's Workshop and take your treasure home to hang on your tree!
Fresh Fudge
Treat yourself to some delicious fresh fudge and take some home in a gift box for someone special.
Fun Zone
Kids and adults can have fun with seven different inflatable games, including axe throwing and soccer darts!
Get Your Shopping Done
Shop our all new Holiday Marketplace tent.
50 ft. Animated Light Show Tree
Dazzle the crowd when you program your own light show using our app on the 50 ft. tree or just relax and take in views of the entire light show.
Food & Beverages
Come hungry and enjoy a variety of menu items to choose from: Hot Cocoa, Warm Donuts, Popcorn Bar, Roasted Nuts, Hot Dogs, Chili Dogs, Corn in a Cup and Nachos.
Some attractions may only be available on certain days, subject to weather, and have additional costs.
Fun Photo Ops and Characters
Jump in our life size sleigh or snap a photo in one of our characters or many photo ops located around the Winter Wonderland and Vendor market.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are tickets per person or per vehicle?
Tickets are one time use for a single vehicle regardless of the number of occupants in the vehicle.
Can we bring our dog?
Your dog is welcome to join you in your vehicle while you drive thru the light show but for liability purposes we do not allow dogs in the Winter Wonderland area unless they are a certified service dog.
Can we stop and take photos?
No. Guests are not allowed outside of their cars within the drive-through portion of the event.
Are restrooms available?
Yes, we have restrooms in the Park and Play Wonderland as well as along the road where cars are queued up prior to entering the light show.
Is parking free at the Park and Play Wonderland?
Yes. There is a parking lot and no charge for parking.
How long is the wait to get in?
Wait times vary based on time and day. Sunday through Thursday is usually drive right in. Saturday nights have the longest wait times.
Are there free activities at the Park and Play Wonderland?
Yes! Some of the activities at the Park-and-Play Winter Wonderland that are not an additional cost include writing letters to Santa, a ton of Photo Ops, Programming your own Light Show on our 50-Foot tree and our Winter Wonderland Scavenger hunt.
What is the Maximum Vehicle Height Allowed?
The maximum height for a vehicle is 7-foot 10-inches high.
Do we have to purchase our tickets online?
For convenience and speed of check in we prefer you purchase your ticket online before you arrive. Tickets purchased online are also discounted over tickets purchased at the gate. If purchasing online is not an option for you we do have the ability for you to purchase at the gate.
Are you open when it rains?
Yes, we do not close due to rain unless it accompanies strong wind that poses a safety risk. In the event we do need to close due to weather we will post a notice on the front page of our website.
Is this event handicap accessible?
Yes! After the drive through the lights you can find handicap parking at Winter Wonderland. Drive thru the parking lot in front of Winter Wonderland and turn right to drive down to the entrance level. Winter Wonderland has ramps to access each level with a wheelchair.
Do you have food options for those with allergies?
Please review our menu and ingredient list at our food booths upon arrival. While we do our best to identify common allergens, we cannot guarantee that our products are free from cross-contamination.