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Austin Trail of Lights

Walk-through light display at Zilker Park, Austin, Texas

2026 dates
December 10 to 23, 2026
Open days
Nightly Dec 10-23
Hours
7pm to 10pm (ZIP and Platinum passes may enter from 6pm)
How you see it
Walk-through
Price
Free and paid options. General Admission $0 to $8 depending on the night, free Dec 10-11 and 13-17; ages 11 and under free with a ticketed adult; parking passes $25-$35; ZIP passes $20-$25
Christmas Eve and Day
Closed Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day
Accessibility
Accessible routes, ADA parking, dedicated ADA gate and entry time, accessible restrooms; no mobility devices provided for the 1 mile path
Address
2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704

What stands out

Note: Free general admission nights are Dec 10-11 and 13-17. The City of Austin page lists Dec 4 to 23 because it counts the preview party and fun run; the Trail itself opens Dec 10.

Source

Everything above comes from austintrailoflights.org, checked October 14, 2026. Also checked: austintexas.gov, austintrailoflights.org. Confirm on the official site before you go; light shows can close for weather or sell out on busy nights.

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