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 14 places to see them!
Updated December 2024
PEPPERMINT PARKWAY
Drive-through light trail featuring over six million lights and festive characters at COTA!
Price: $40 per vehicle
Date: November 22nd through December 29th
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: December 1st to January 1st
Zilker Park | Directions
MOZARTS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Synchronized light show to music, warm drinks + baked goods, and scenic views of the lake!
Price: $5 Admission
Date: November 29th to January 4th
West Austin | Directions
MUELLER TOWER LIGHTING
Annual tower lighting in Mueller Lake Park with refreshments and entertainment!
Price: Free
Date: December 3rd from 5:30pm to 7pm
Mueller | Directions
DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY STROLL
Congress Avenue transforms into a festive street party with twinkling lights, local vendors and live music!
Price: Free
Date: December 7th from 3pm 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 through the 23rd
Zilker Park | Directions
37TH STREET LIGHTS
Enjoy this beautiful neighborhood light display from sunset to 10pm daily!
Price: Free
Date: December 13th through January 1st
37th Street | Directions
DOMAIN HOLIDAY TREE LIGHT SHOW
Stop by the NORTHSIDE holiday tree every hour on the hour for a festive holiday display!
Price: Free
Date: November 24th through December 25th
Domain | Directions
Photo courtesy of Santa's Ranch
SANTA’S RANCH
A drive-through light park in New Braunfels with elaborate displays + holiday cheer!
Price: $40 per vehicle
Date: November 1st through December 31st
New Braunfels | Directions
LONGHORN LIGHTS
Marvel at 24 heritage oak trees illuminated with synchronized burnt orange and white lights on UT Austin’s Guadalupe Street!
Price: Free
Date: November 19th through January 1st
UT Campus | Directions
LUMINATIONS
Family-friendly, serene light installation along the garden trails at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center!
Price: $18
Date: November 22nd through January 5th
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: $39 per vehicle online, $55 at the gate
Date: Now through January 5th
Round Rock | Directions
COMMUNITY FIRST VILLAGE OF LIGHTS
See 250,000 Christmas lights choreographed to holiday music with a holiday market!
Price: Free
Date: December 6th & 7th, 13th & 14th from 5:30 to 9 PM
Travis Country Expo Center | Directions
MAYWALD CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
A community-driven residential light display synced to music in Southwest Austin!
Price: Donations required upon entry
Date: November 28th through December 27th
Cedar Valley | Directions
