From twinkling downtown displays to dazzling neighborhood spectacles, there truly is no place like home for the holidays! We absolutely love seeing all the holiday lights around Austin and have rounded up tons of places to see them!
Updated November 2025
PEPPERMINT PARKWAY
This year's light display returns as a NEW walk through holiday spectacular with holiday displays, millions of lights, dancing characters & the classic holiday plaza with rides, food, COTA carting & more!
Price: $8 per person
Date: November 21st to December 28th
Circuit of the Americans | Directions
ZILKER HOLIDAY TREE
Watch this moonlight tower transform into a brilliant Christmas tree with over 3,300 lights!
Price: Free
Date: November 30th to January 1st
Zilker Park | Directions
MOZART'S FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Synchronized light show to music, warm drinks and baked goods, plus scenic views of the lake!
Price: $5 admission
Date: November 22nd to January 3rd
West Austin | Directions
LONGHORN LIGHTS
Marvel as the South Mall heritage oak trees illuminate with synchronized burnt orange and white lights on UT Austin’s Guadalupe Street!
Price: Free
Date: November 18th to January 1st
UT Campus | Directions
DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY STROLL
Congress Avenue transforms into a festive street party with twinkling lights, local vendors, and live music!
Price: Free
Date: December 6th from 5pm to 8pm
Downtown | Directions
Photo courtesy of Austin Trail of Lights
TRAIL OF LIGHTS
Walk through 2 million twinkling lights on this magical 1.25-mile path in Zilker Park!
Price: Free on select nights, $8 General Admission
Date: December 10th to 23rd
Zilker Park | Directions
37TH STREET LIGHTS
Enjoy this beautiful neighborhood light display that embodies the spirit of "keep Austin weird" from sunset to 10pm daily!
Price: Free
Date: December 12th to January 1st
37th Street | Directions
COMMUNITY FIRST VILLAGE OF LIGHTS
See 250,000 Christmas lights choreographed to holiday music with a holiday market!
Price: Free
Date: December 5th & 6th and 12th & 13th from 5:30pm to 9pm
Travis Country Expo Center | Directions
Photo courtesy of Santa's Ranch
SANTA’S RANCH
A drive-through light park with 3 million lights in New Braunfels with elaborate displays and holiday cheer!
Price: $37 per vehicle
Date: November 1st through January 4th
New Braunfels | Directions
LUMINATIONS
Family-friendly, serene light installation along the garden trails at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center!
Price: $20+
Date: December 5th to January 3rd (closed Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1)
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center | Directions
Photo courtesy of The Light Park
THE LIGHT PARK
Drive-through light experience featuring millions of synchronized lights at Dell Diamond Stadium!
Price: $40 per vehicle
Date: November 7th through January 4th
Round Rock | Directions
MAYWALD CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
A community-driven residential light display synced to music in Southwest Austin!
Price: Donations required upon entry
Date: November 27th through December 27th (closed Dec. 1, 2, 8 & 9)
Cedar Valley | Directions
