Thank you for joining us at the Austin Trail of Lights to celebrate 60 incredible years of holiday magic in Zilker Park! Your presence helped make this milestone year truly unforgettable. From the twinkling lights to the festive cheer, we’re so grateful to share this special tradition with our wonderful community.

Hosted by the Trail of Lights Foundation, the annual event in Zilker Park celebrates the unique spirit and people that make Austin the place we love to call home. The Austin Trail of Lights will be celebrating 60 years December 2024.

Experience the magic of the holidays in stunning Zilker Park! Check out the calendar below and select your preferred date to secure your tickets. Premium access and parking options are available every night from December 10th to 23rd. To purchase tickets, click on the date of your choice on the calendar above.

Oct 28, 2024 · Celebrating it's 60th anniversary in 2024, this iconic Austin event transforms Zilker Park into a winter wonderland as it's lit up by more than 2 million lights, 90 lighted holiday trees and more than 70 other holiday displays and lighted tunnels.

Dec 10, 2024 · Starting as a small community gathering around a yule log in 1965, the Austin Trail of Lights now features more than two million lights illuminating the park, 90 lighted holiday trees, and more than 70 other holiday displays and lighted tunnels.

Dec 16, 2023 · With over two million lights illuminating the park, the Trail of Lights is a truly magical sight. Stroll along the winding paths and take in the dazzling displays, from towering trees dripping with lights to whimsical scenes from your favorite holiday stories.

Dec 8, 2023 · The fence on the north side of the park, closest to Lady Bird Lake, is already assembled when setup starts — it is left behind by Austin City Limits Music Festival officials for the Trail of...

Sep 28, 2023 · Trail of Lights returns to Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road, Dec. 8-23, marking its 59th year. The annual event includes 2 million lights, 96 lighted trees and more than 70 other holiday...

Oct 1, 2024 · The two-week-long celebration now features 2 million lights strung in Zilker Park, 90 lighted holiday trees, and more than 70 other holiday displays and lighted tunnels.

Whether you’re taking your family, out-of-towners or going with friends, a visit to the Austin Trail of Lights at Zilker Park is a beloved Central Texas holiday tradition. The spectacle of more than 2 million lights, glowing Christmas trees and other holiday scenes that illuminate the park is open from Dec. 10-23, nightly from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.