Main event · Seated show
Circus
Live family show under the Big Top — aerials, juggling, and holiday wonder.
- December 17–27, 2026
- See showtimes below
- Ticketed per person
Enchanted Holiday Experience
Enchanted Holiday Circus
December 17–27
Charlotte County Fairgrounds
Port Charlotte, Florida
Plus free Santa’s Village and the drive-through Trail of Lights.
One fairground · three experiences
Three ways to enjoy the magic
The Holiday Circus is the main event. Add the drive-through Trail of Lights, and linger in free Santa’s Village — or do all three in one night.
Drive-through · Per car
Trail of Lights
Stay in your car and cruise a glowing trail of holiday lights.
- $20 per car + ticket fee
- Dec 4–6 & Dec 11–27
- Circus not included
FREE for everyone
Santa’s Village
S’mores, vendors, games, and Christmas cheer — free to enter.
- No ticket required to enter
- Activities inside are paid
- Open with Trail & Circus nights
Ticketed · Big Top · Main event
Enchanted Holiday Circus
Aerial artistry, juggling, acrobatics, and holiday wonder under a glowing Big Top — a live family show for all ages. December 17–27 at Charlotte County Fairgrounds.
Circus Showtimes
December 17–27, 2026 · Charlotte County Fairgrounds
Tickets & Pricing
General Admission, VIP, and Kids Go Free — pick your show date at checkout.
On sale now
Circus tickets are on sale. Buy Circus Tickets opens secure checkout for your show date.
Opening night Thursday, December 17 at 6:30 PM: adults $10, kids ages 3–12 $6. Opening-night VIP is sold out; VIP is still available for the other dates. December 17 tickets → The free-child ticket is not included on December 17. Other dates stay $20 and $12.
Circus GA
$20 adult
- Kids Go Free: 1 free child age 3–12 with paying adult (GA only)
- Additional child 3–12: $12
- Under 2: free lap seat
VIP
VIP
Dec 17 opening night: sold out.
$35
- VIP ticket for the circus show under the Big Top
Drive-through — circus not included
Trail of Lights
Stay in your car and cruise past sparkling holiday light displays at Charlotte County Fairgrounds — a cozy add-on to your circus night, or a night of its own.
This is not the circus. One $20 car pass (+ ticket fee), good any time that night. The Holiday Circus is a separate seated show under the Big Top.
FREE for everyone
Santa’s Village
S’mores by the fire, games, a petting zoo, food vendors, Christmas merchandise, a foam snow party, and much more. FREE ENTRY — activities inside are paid. No ticket required to enter. Parking is free. Circus Big Top still needs its own admission.
FREE ENTRY
Santa’s Village Hours
- Dec 4, 5 & 6 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Dec 11–16 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Dec 17–27 (circus show days) 3:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Open Dec 4–6 and Dec 11–27, 2026. Days with no circus shows: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Circus show days (Dec 17–27): opens at 3:30 PM, until 10:00 PM.
Ready for Christmas magic under the Big Top?
Plan your night
Make the most of one evening at the fairgrounds — or pick the experiences that fit your family.
Suggested evening
- Drive the Trail of Lights — arrive in your car, cruise the displays ($20 per car + ticket fee).
- Stroll Santa’s Village — free entry for s’mores, vendors, and holiday cheer.
- Then the show — take your seats under the Big Top for the Enchanted Holiday Circus.
Dates
Circus Dec 17–27
Trail of Lights Dec 4–6 & Dec 11–27 · Santa’s Village throughout — Charlotte County Fairgrounds, Port Charlotte, Florida.
Venue
Charlotte County Fairgrounds
2333 El Jobean Rd
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Parking
Free
Free parking at Charlotte County Fairgrounds.
Trail hours
6–9 PM
Most nights 6:00–9:00 PM · Fridays & Saturdays until 10:00 PM.
This year’s attractions: Enchanted Holiday Circus (ticketed per person, Dec 17–27), Trail of Lights (drive-through, $20 per car + ticket fee — one pass good any time that night), and Santa’s Village (FREE ENTRY; activities inside are paid). Two separate ticketed experiences — the drive-through does not include the circus.
Frequently Asked
Are tickets on sale yet?
Yes — tickets are on sale. Use Buy Circus Tickets to choose your show and checkout, or email enchantedholidaycircus@gmail.com.
Does the drive-through include the circus?
No. Trail of Lights is a separate drive-through experience ($20 per car + ticket fee — one pass, good any time that night) — you stay in your car. The Holiday Circus is a seated show under the Big Top, ticketed per person, with its own showtimes Dec 17–27. Buy each experience separately if you want both.
What’s included this year?
Enchanted Holiday Circus under the Big Top (ticketed per person, Dec 17–27), Trail of Lights drive-through ($20 per car + ticket fee — one pass good any time that night; Dec 4–6 & Dec 11–27), and Santa’s Village (FREE ENTRY) with s’mores, games, a petting zoo, food vendors, Christmas merchandise, a foam snow party, and more. Village activities inside are paid.
Is Santa’s Village free?
Yes — Santa’s Village is FREE ENTRY for everyone. No ticket required to enter. Activities inside (s’mores, games, petting zoo, foam snow party, food vendors, shopping) are paid.
How much is the Trail of Lights?
$20 per car + ticket fee — one car pass, good any time that night. Dates: December 4–6 and December 11–27, 2026 at Charlotte County Fairgrounds. Hours: 6:00–9:00 PM nightly; Fridays and Saturdays 6:00–10:00 PM. Buy Trail of Lights Pass.
What are the ticket prices?
Opening night, Thursday December 17 at 6:30 PM: adults $10, kids ages 3–12 $6. Opening-night VIP is sold out; VIP is still available for the other dates. The free-child ticket is not included that night. Other dates: General Admission $20 adult (includes 1 free child age 3–12 with a paying adult, GA only). Additional child 3–12: $12. VIP: $35. Under 2: free lap seat.
When are the circus showtimes?
December 17–27, 2026. Most shows 6:30 PM; Sat Dec 19 & 26 at 3:30 PM & 6:30 PM; Sun Dec 20 at 3:30 PM & 6:30 PM; Sun Dec 27 at 3:00 PM only. No show Dec 24. Trail of Lights: Dec 4–6 & Dec 11–27, 6:00–9:00 PM (Fri & Sat until 10:00 PM); one $20 car pass (+ ticket fee) good any time that night. Santa’s Village: Dec 4–6 & Dec 11–27, 6:00–10:00 PM (opens 3:30 PM on circus show days). Parking is free.
Where is the event?
Charlotte County Fairgrounds, 2333 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte, FL 33948. The full Enchanted Holiday Experience runs December 4–27, 2026 (Trail & Village from Dec 4; Circus Dec 17–27).
How can I contact you?
Make This Christmas Unforgettable
December 17–27
Charlotte County Fairgrounds · Port Charlotte, FL