Austin Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Austin and surrounding areas
Austin comes alive for the Christmas season with events across Zilker Park, South Congress and downtown, where Holiday lights and live music set a celebratory tone. The Austin Trail of Lights, Mozart's Lake Austin Festival of Lights and the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar offer festive events, holiday markets and Santa visits for families. Enjoy seasonal performances, outdoor lights displays and community activities that blend Austin’s creative energy with traditional holiday charm.
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Christmas Markets
29 eventsHistoric downtown Christmas celebration with parade and tree lighting
Christmas Lights
19 eventsMile-long drive-through light display with animated scenes.
Christmas Shows
10 eventsHoliday circus spectacle with live music and aerial feats.
Christmas Activities
30 eventsChristmas concert by Grammy-winning gospel legend CeCe Winans.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Santa's Ranch
(New Braunfels)
Mile-long drive-through light display with animated scenes.
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Mozart's 2025 Lake Austin Festival of Lights
Millions of lights synchronized to music with aerial LED stunts.
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Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
(Cedar Park)
Holiday circus spectacle with live music and aerial feats.
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Christmas on the Chisholm Trail
(Belton)
Historic downtown Christmas celebration with parade and tree lighting
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Sights & Sounds of Christmas Festival
(San Marcos)
Over 100,000 lights on the iconic Christmas tree.
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Downtown Austin Holiday Sing-Along & Stroll
Annual Holiday Sing-Along and Capitol tree lighting
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Latest News & Updates
Stay informed about holiday events and activities in Austin
- Christmas Drive-in Movie Double Feature Published: Wed, Nov 19, 2025
- Mary Moody Northen Theatre Presents A Merry Mary Christmas Cabaret Published: Tue, Nov 18, 2025
Austin Christmas Events Map
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Austin Christmas FAQ
The Trail of Lights at Zilker Park and the Zilker Holiday Tree lighting are among the largest and most popular annual events in Austin.
Austin is known for its Trail of Lights, the Zilker Holiday Tree, and festive neighborhood displays that bring the community together each year.
Neighborhoods like 37th Street and Tarrytown are especially popular for their creative and festive Christmas light displays.
You'll find Christmas markets and local makers at events like the Downtown Holiday Stroll and the Bavarian marketplace at Mozart’s Festival of Lights.
Free activities include viewing the Zilker Holiday Tree, exploring neighborhood light displays, and attending free market pop-ups around the city.
Families enjoy the Trail of Lights, the Zilker Holiday Tree, and markets with kid-friendly crafts, photo ops, and entertainment.