Best Austin Chrismas Events 2023

MOZART'S

Mozart's

The Light Show will be on display nightly from November 9, 2023 – January 6, 2024. This immersive event also includes live performances by some of Austin's favorite local musicians, a photo booth to capture your memories, and endless rivers of hot chocolate, tea, and house-roasted coffee.

Peppermint Parkway is a magical experience at Austin's Circuit of The Americas. This year, the holiday spectacular will be transformed into a one-mile driving attraction that immerses visitors in millions of holiday lights synchronized to joyful holiday classics.

Peppermint Parkway

MIRACLE ON 5TH STREET

Miracle is a Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar that serves holiday cocktails in the most festive setting in the city. Featuring wall-to-wall Christmas decor, multiple bars, cheery social experiences, and a whole lot of Christmas spirits.

SANTAS RANCH

A sensational light show from the comfort of your car at Santa’s Ranch. One hundred displays and animations, comprising more than one million lights, fill the mile-long route. Excitement and fun for the whole family for one great price.

Santas Ranch

Zilker Holiday Tree

The Zilker Holiday Tree stands 155 feet tall and is composed of 39 streamers, each holding 81 multicolored LED bulbs, totaling 3,309 lights. A double star at the top of the tree measures 10 feet from point to point with 150 frosted bulbs. The unique spiral pattern of lights was created by City of Austin electricians. At its circumference, the tree measures 380 feet. The diameter is 120 feet. The base of the tree is made up of 19 utility poles, each 14 feet tall, arranged in a circle around the Moonlight Tower.

TRAIL OF LIGHTS

The Trail of Lights in Zilker Park (near downtown) is a beautiful, festive mile-long walk through dazzling light displays. Grab a cup of hot chocolate, and gather the whole family for a night of lights and fun.