Holiday Light Displays
Zilker Holiday Tree
This 155-foot-tall display with over 3,000 multicolored lights is the perfect photo op and way to start your holiday season!
Price: Free
Zilker Park
2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746
Dec. 1, 2024- Jan. 1, 2025
Tree turns on nightly at 6PM
For more information on this event click or visit austintexas.gov
Austin Trail of Lights
Enjoy the many features including over 70 holiday displays and over 2 million lights the trail has to offer!
Price: ENTRY IS FREE on Wed. Dec. 10-Fri. 13 and Mon. Dec. 16-Wed. 18! On other days prices vary starting at $8!
Zilker Park
2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746
Dec. 10- Dec. 23
Early Access: 6PM- 10PM, General Admission: 7PM- 10PM
For more information on this event click or visit austintrailoflights.org
Peppermint Parkway
Grab your friends and family and drive through over a mile worth of lights with a festive plaza of food, rides and more!
Price: Starting at $45
Circuit of the Americas
9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd, Austin, TX 78617
Select nights from Nov. 22- Dec. 29
6PM- 9PM
For more information on this event click or visit peppermintparkway.com
Mozart’s Annual Festival of Lights
Come enjoy an up close light show with views over the Colorado River, with refreshments and treats to keep you warm!
Price: Starting at $6
Mozart’s Coffee
3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
Dec. 6 2024- Jan. 4 2025
Time slots at 5PM and 7:30PM (show lasts about 2.5 hours)
For more information on this event click or visit mozartscoffee.com
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience
A worldwide experience hosted by Warner Bros. in Austin! Enjoy the interactive magical trail inspired by the Harry Potter Universe!
Price: Starting at $39
McKinney Roughs Nature Park
172 Colorado Cir, Cedar Creek, TX 78612
Dec. 5, 2024- Jan. 5 2025
5:45PM- 11:45PM
For more information on this event click or visit hpforbiddenforestexperience.com
Holiday Performances
The Nutcracker
Experience the endless magic this year at the 62nd annual production of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker!
Price: Starting at $20
The Long Center
701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704
Dec. 6- Dec. 23
Shows starting at 2PM or 7:30PM (show lasts about 1.5 hours)
For more information on this event click or visit balletaustin.org
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Come celebrate a holiday classic on the big screen with dialog and effects played by your Austin Symphony Orchestra!
Price: Starting at $66
The Long Center
701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704
Dec. 17
Show starting at 7:30PM
For more information on this event click or visit austinsymphony.org
Tree Farms
Elgin Christmas Tree Farm
Cut your own pine tree or choose your favorite pre-cut Fraser Fir!
Price: Entry is free, trees and wreaths start at $25
Elgin
120 Natures Way, Elgin, TX 78621
Dec. 1- Dec. 15
Weekdays: 1:00PM-5:30PM, Weekends: 9:00AM-5:30PM
For more information on this event click or visit elginchristmastreefarm.com
Papa Noël Christmas Trees
Deliver Holiday spirit right to your doorstep when shopping for a hand-picked North Carolina Christmas tree!
Price: Varies
Oakhill, South Austin
6117 W. US 290 Hwy Service Rd, Austin, TX 78749
Nov. 22- Varies on location
9:00AM- 9:00PM
For more information on this event click papanoeltrees.com
Local Shopping
Inspired Minds Holiday Bazaar
Tis the season to shop local and support local artists with a month long bazaar!
Prices Vary
Buda
121 Main St, Buda, TX 78610
Nov. 15- Dec. 23
Mon.- Fri.: 1:00 PM- 6:00 PM, Sat.: 1:00-6:00 PM
For more information on this event click inspiredminds.art
Pop Up Holiday Market
Come out and shop unique, trendy items including records, vintage clothing, jewelry and much more!
Prices Vary
North Austin
1000 E. 51st St, Austin, TX 78751
Dec. 14
10:00AM- 4:00PM
For more information on this event click do512.com
Holiday Watch Parties
Blue Starlite Drive-In Theatre
Enjoy a classic holiday film like Elf, The Nightmare Before Christmas or book a private reservation and enjoy it in the middle of downtown lights!
Price: Starting at $47
Downtown Austin
300 San Antonio St, Austin, TX 78701
Dec. 13- Dec. 27
Shows are at night, times vary
For more information on this event click bluestarliteaustin.com
Alamo’s Movie Party
Come experience some of your holiday favorites like Elf and The Polar Express during the weeks leading up to Christmas.
Price: Free
South Austin
5701 W Slaughter Ln Suite F, Austin, TX 78749
Tues. Dec. 3- Mon. Dec. 23
Times Vary
For more information on this event click Drafthouse.com
New Year Celebration
Enjoy Austin’s largest New Year’s celebration with live music, food trucks and firework displays over Lady Bird Lake.
Price: Free
Auditorium Shores
800 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704
Dec. 31
7:00PM-12:00PM
For more information on this event click AustinTexas.gov
