Christmas Lights Around Austin

by tjlewisrealestate-chime-me

Every year, the whole town lights up for Christmas. From tiny houses to great big displays! Here are some of the best places to see Christmas lights around Austin, Texas.

Mozart’s Light Show

November 10, 2022 – January 6, 2023 | 3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703

Head to Mozart’s Coffee Roasters for a special holiday Light Show. This family event is perfect for kids of all ages and also includes hot cocoa drinks!

Holiday memories come alive as millions of dazzling lights on the Peppermint Parkway drive you around in a virtual parade. This one-mile driving attraction immerses you in millions of holiday lights synchronized to joyful holiday classics.

56th Zilker Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

November 27, 2022 | 2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746

The Zilker Holiday Tree is among the best-known attractions of Austin. With 39 streamers, each holding 81 multicolored, 25-watt bulbs – totaling 3,309 lights, the annual lighting of the holiday tree in Zilker Park ushers at the beginning of the Austin holiday season.

Driskill Grand Lobby Tree Lighting

December 1, 2022 | The Driskill Hotel – 604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701

It’s time for the annual Tree Lighting! This year, Driskill will be hosting a special holiday party. There will be live music and drinks, and delicious food throughout the night. It’s a great way to start off the holidays!

Christmas on Mercer

December 2-3, 2022 | 101 Old Fitzhugh Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

It’s the weekend before Christmas and time to get into the spirit. Enjoy a free movie in the park, a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, and a full-blown Christmas fun.

Light Up the Lake

December 2 & 3, 2022 | Old Settlers Park – Round Rock, TX

Enjoy holiday lights, Christmas trees and yule log at Bright Lake. Featuring spectacular giant balloons hovering over the lake, great food and refreshments, craft booths, live entertainment, family activities and more.

Downtown Holiday Stroll 2022

December 3, 2022 | Texas State Capitol – 1100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701,

Kick off the holiday season with a bang on the Downtown Holiday Stroll. This Austin tradition features live music, hot chocolate, a festive, and much more—including the downtown tree lighting.

Pfestival of Lights & Parade

December 3, 2022 | Downtown Pflugerville parade route – Railroad Avenue / Pfennig, Pflugerville, Texas 78660

Holiday fun starts with the Annual Pfestival of Lights and Parade. There will be food, performances, and a great kid’s zone behind City Hall. Enjoy a photo session with Santa followed by the tree lighting.

Austin Trail of Lights

December 8-23, 2022 | Zilker Park – 2100 Barton Springs Rd. Austin, TX 78704

Austin Trail of Lights is bigger, brighter, and better this year. Go for a drive-thru experience to see thousands of Christmas lights in a picturesque park. Drive through miles of lights making wonderful holiday memories with your family and friends.

Annual Buda Trail of Lights

December 8,9,11,16,21, 2022 | Stagecoach Park – 880 Main St, Buda, TX 78610

Experience the true spirit of holiday cheer at Historic Stagecoach Park. Every year, thousands of visitors come to see twinkling lights, festive displays, and food favorites, along with an additional visit from Santa himself!

37th Street Lights Opening Night

December 9, 2022 | 507 W 37th St, Austin, TX 78705-1315, United States

The 37th Street Homes, a passionate neighborhood keeping Austin’s oldest tradition alive, share the holiday bliss with the incredible light display across their homes.