11/23/2025
Take the kids out to see Christmas lighting ceremonies/shows for FREE! Check this out β¬οΈ
πFree Tree Lighting Ceremonies Around Austin:
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π 320 S Capital of Texas Hwy, West Lake Hills
ποΈ Nov 23
β° 4:30-6:30pm
π Tree lighting, marketplace, Santa, live choir performance, and more!
π Parking is free
π»Free RSVP online
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πLight Up The Plaza
π 12700 Hill Country Blvd, Bee Cave
ποΈ Nov 28
β° 5-8pm
π Live music, ice-skating (not free), giveaways, face painting and refreshments
π Free parking
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πAnnual Lighting of The Square
π Georgetown Square
ποΈ Nov 28
β° 5:30pm
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ποΈ Nov 29
β° 5:15pm
π Veterans Memorial Park, 511 E Mercer St, Dripping Springs
π Ponies & train rides, giant snow globe, pictures with Santa, Muppets Christmas Carol
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πDowntown Hutto Tree Lighting, Cocoa, and Carols
ποΈ Nov 29
β° 5-8pm
π Free parking
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πZilker Holiday Tree
ποΈ Nov 30
β° 6pm (music starts at 5:15pm)
π entertainment, food, live music
π Free parking near the tree on Dec 2-6, 8-9, and Dec 24 - Jan 1. All other nights are during Trail of Lights event nights and there will not be free parking.
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πHeritage Oak Tree Lighting
π Heritage Oak Park, Cedar Park
ποΈ Dec 3
β° 6:30-8:30pm
π Live music, photos with Santa, cookie decorating, holiday movies
π Free parking
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π Capitol Tree Lighting, Sing Along & Stroll
π Congress Ave, downtown btwn 10th & 11th St
ποΈ Dec 6
β° 5-8pm (tree lighting 7pm)
π Live music, vendors, caroling, photos with Santa, performances, and more. Bring donation for the food bank!
π Parking is not free. Get 50% off Uber- link on downtownaustin.com/holidaystroll
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ποΈ Dec 6
β° 5-9pm
π§ΈBring a new, unwrapped toy donation for Dell Childrenβs Holiday Village to enjoy photos with Santa
π Parking garage or valet (both are not free)
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πPfestival of Lights & Parade
π Downtown Pflugerville, 100 E. Main Street
ποΈ Dec 6
β° 6pm
π activities at 4 pm, parade at 5 pm, Santa at 6 pm to light the tree
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π Tree Lighting
π Old Town Leander, 100 N Brushy St
ποΈ Dec 6
β° 6:30pm
π Check oldtownleander.com for where to park
π After the tree is lit, stick around to watch The Grinch on the big screen and enjoy some hot chocolate