![]() ![]() And there are a few food trucks nearby if you want to eat before you start the official trail. Standing under the Zilker Tree seems to induce spontaneous spinning, especially in children, so make sure to step in under the lights. And groups stop and pose for photos all along the way, so be extra aware of photo lines and in the tunnels. There are five light tunnels along the trail, and several purposeful photo-op spots, like a lighted frame or a Texas flag. Cowboy Santa and Rudolph the jackalope?Īnd while there are plenty of lights, they mostly seem to serve as a backdrop in the trees. I do not know why Maddie’s Tex-Mex created a jackalope with a light-up red nose, wearing a Christmas wreath, and ridden by a cowboy with a serape and a bag of toys, but I am here for it. More were 3-D figures, and some were really clever. Many, many of them were Disney/cartoon related. But instead, there are several scenes along the path, each sponsored by this or that company. Overall, I was expecting more lights and fewer…dioramas? I had thought the focus would be on the Christmas lights. I ended up parking at Park Hills Baptist Church for $10 and walking almost a mile into Zilker Park. And even if you park farther away, be prepared to pay at least something. The weeknight I went was free, as are most weeknights (though it is closed on Mondays.) And even on the weekends, it’s only $5, or $7 if you take a shuttle. Kidventure summer camp has been a source of fun and adventure for kids for 25 years.The good news is that it’s not expensive, in and of itself. ![]() Head over to for more information, including a helpful driving tour map.Ĭategories Austin, General Tags austin summer camps, austin texas, christmas lights in austin, family life, things to do in austin Face coverings and social distancing are required to go see the light displays outside in the Johnson City square off Main Street. ![]() Just a short drive from Austin, this Hill Country razzle-dazzle lives on for its 31st season from Nov. The best part is that the light show is free! Special holiday goodies from Mozart’s bakery will also be available. Mozart’s acclaimed coffee and hot chocolate can be purchased at the coffee house and kiosks outdoors. The light show will be placed on Mozart’s lakeside deck. Visitors to Mozart’s annual Christmas light extravaganza will see thousands of dazzling lights that have been sculpted into giant iconic objects which evoke Austin’s culture and the Christmas season. If you fancy a giant cup of hot chocolate, thousands of orchestrated lights, and singing your favorite holiday songs with fellow Austinites, then Mozarts is your venue. Go to for more information and to purchase tickets.ĩ201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Austin, TX 78617 Vehicle ticket prices vary according to night, time and tier. During your tour you can tune your car radio to programed holiday music and sing until your heart’s content. This year, instead of strolling among the installations, you’ll drive through. November 28-January 3rd, over 2 million reasons to head to Zilker Park will shine along its paths and roadways. Just seeing the giant tree being strung with lights from Mopac gives you a warm happy feeling because you know the trail is coming. The Austin Trail of Lights has become a city tradition. Pick one or see them all this season but each is a great opportunity for your family to get into the spirit of things…. Not to worry, there is nothing quite like the sparkle and glitter of holiday lights to brighten and ‘illuminate’ your spirit! So, we’ve highlighted our top five Holiday Light venues in and around Austin. It seems we could all use a bit more holiday spirit this year than in year’s past. ![]()
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