Looking for holiday things to do in Austin? Head to any of the fun Christmas light experiences around town below!
Updated December 2023
SANTA'S RANCH
Drive through over a mile of country roads and take in over 2.5 million lights, and animated Christmas displays, and enjoy homemade hot chocolate, kettle corn, and more!
Dates: November 11/3 to December 31st
Location: 9561 I-35 N, New Braunfels
Price: Starting at $35
MOZART'S COFFEE ROASTERS
This lakefront coffee shop decks its expansive patio with thousands of lights that twinkle in time to festive holiday music! You can also experience the light show by boat with Austin Rental Boats!
Dates: November 11/9 - 1/6
Location: Mozart’s, Austin
Price: Starting at $30
WALKWAY OF LIGHTS
The Walkway of Lights displays 2 million lights in Lakeside Park and over 350+ lighted sculptures!
Dates: November 17th to December 31st
Location: MF Chamber of Commerce, Marble Falls
Price: Free admission
NORTHSIDE HOLIDAY DISPLAY
Stop by the NORTHSIDE Holiday Tree and enjoy a beautiful Holiday Tree Light Show every hour on the hour!
Dates: November 19th to December 25th
Location: The Lawn, Austin
Price: Free admission
PEPPERMINT PARKWAY
Experience a drive-thru holiday spectacular with a mile of holiday displays, millions of lights, dancing characters, and a plaza with food, rides, activities, and more!
Dates: November 24th to December 30th
Location: Circuit of the Americas, Austin
Price: Starting at $40
LIGHTS SPECTACULAR
With over 2 million Christmas lights, this display is so big, that NASA reported seeing it from space! Walk the historic downtown, and enjoy local food, beer, wine, and festivities in a family fun atmosphere!
Dates: November 24th to January 7th
Location: Johnson City Courthouse, Johnson City
Price: Free admission
RIVER OF LIGHTS
Take in the River of Lights, numerous lighted displays in a variety of seasonal themes lining Bastrop's scenic June Hill Pape River Walk!
Dates: November 25th to January 2nd
Location: Fisherman’s Park, Bastrop
Price: Free admission
LIGHT UP THE LAKE
photo courtesy of Light up the Lake
The event will feature giant balloons hovering over Bright Lake, an amazing light show, live music, holiday displays, holiday food and refreshments, crafts, family activities, a Yule log, and more!
Dates: December 1st and 2nd
Location: Old Settlers Park, Round Rock
Price: Free admission
TRAIL OF LIGHTS
One of Lakeway's most cherished traditions is the Trail of Lights! Walk through thousands of twinkling and festive lights!
Dates: December 1st to January 1st
Location: Lakeway Activity Center, Lake Travis
Price: Free admission
HOLIDAY TRAIL OF LIGHTS
Walking trail through approximately 8 acres of lighted exhibits where most nights feature live entertainment, a yule log, complimentary marshmallows, and hot chocolate! Santa Claus flies in most nights from the North Pole and will be in his house to greet everyone!
Dates: December 2nd to the 26th
Location: Emily Ann Theater, Wimberly
Price: Free admission (donations accepted)
AUSTIN TRAIL OF LIGHTS
Walk through more than 2 million lights illuminating the park, 90 lighted holiday trees, and more than 70 other holiday displays and lighted tunnels!
Dates: December 8th to the 23rd
Location: Zilker Park, Austin
Price: $20 - $80
37TH STREET LIGHTS
Experience the unique lights and walk it as many of the coolest things can only be seen by walking off the street a bit! Make sure to stop by the stuffed animal petting zoo while you're there!
Dates: December 8th to January 1st
Location: Guadalupe and 37th streets, Austin
Price: Free admission (donations accepted)
