Best 2021 Holiday Light Displays To See In Austin

Austin TX

19 November, 2021

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The holidays may look different this year because of COVID-19, but one thing that hasn't changed is how we celebrate the season with twinkling lights. The Austin area will offer several events where locals can enjoy an array of light displays that will get you into the holiday spirit. Here's a list of some of the best holiday light displays in the Austin Metro for Christmas 2021. Do you know about more holiday light displays happening across the Austin area? Send your news tip to [email protected]. Live in Austin? Click here to subscribe to our free breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox and mobile devices. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and download our free mobile app on Android or iPhone. 57th annual Trail of Lights in Austin View this post on Instagram A post shared by Austin Trail of Lights (@atxlights) This iconic holiday staple returns for its 57th year and second year as a drive-thru event to light up Zilker Park with over two million lights. Stay warm in your car and cruise through light displays of every shape and size. Open nightly from Nov. 27 through Dec. 31 (except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day), with a few fun theme nights. General admission vehicle passes are on sale for $30-$40. For more on tickets, visit Austin Trail of Lights' website. Peppermint Parkway View this post on Instagram A post shared by Peppermint Parkway (@peppermintparkway) This drive-thru holiday event was launched last year as a way to celebrate safely during the coronavirus pandemic. Music and millions of holiday lights are featured on the mile-long route. The event will run from Nov. 26 to Dec. 26. Tickets start at $35. For more information, visit Peppermint Parkway's website. Mozart's Coffee Christmas Lights Show View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mozart's Coffee Roasters (@mozartscoffee) This year's show is bigger, better and "brighter" than ever! Mozart's Coffee Christmas Lights Show will be up from Nov. 11 through Jan. 6 at its 3825 Lake Austin location. Mozart's is bringing back the reserved table option created for pandemic safety reasons in 2020, along with a general admission "standing room only" option. GA tickets are free; reserved tables start at $20. Reservations will be available from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The shows run through Jan. 6. Get more info on that here. Holiday Tree Lighting at The Arboretum View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Arboretum (@arboretumtx) The annual tree lighting celebration is back at The Arboretum, 10000 Research Boulevard, in Austin. This year's ceremony will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 20. The event will have two snow slides and a snow play area for all the kids and big kids to play in. Stick around to the end to help Santa and Mrs.Claus light their 2o2o Christmas tree. Hill Country Holiday Village View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hill Country Galleria (@hillcountrygalleria) Walk underneath glittering lights and other festive decorations and visit the booths of local artisan vendors at the transformed Hill Country Galleria. The Light Up The Plaza event will kickoff from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 27 and will include holiday performances, face painting and the Holiday Market. The event will be free. Catch a performance from a local ensemble and don't miss the tree lighting and celebration of Santa's arrival at 6 p.m. Nov. 24. The village runs through Dec. 24. Holiday Window Walk View this post on Instagram A post shared by 2ND Street District (@2ndstdistrict) Take in the festive downtown window displays of 2nd Street boutiques designed by students from St. Edward's University at the Holiday Window Walk. Cast your vote for the best window display and help a student win $8,000 worth of scholarships. The walk runs from Nov. 26 to Jan. 1. For more information, visit the on the December in the District Facebook page. Deck the Halls at The Driskill View this post on Instagram A post shared by Matt Landry (@imattlandry) A 16-foot "Texas Christmas" tree is the centerpiece in the historic lobby of the Brazos Street hotel. The tree will be there from Dec. 1 to Jan. 1. Information on more holiday events at the Driskill are available online. Downtown Holiday Stroll in Austin View this post on Instagram A post shared by Downtown Austin Alliance (@downtownaustin) This year's Holiday Stroll in Austin will take place on Saturday, Dec. 4. The event will feature a traditional sing-along and downtown tree lighting from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Check back on the Downtown Austin Alliance website for more information as it becomes available. 37th Street LightsNeighbors and supporters of this tradition unite every year to string multi-colored lights and bold decorations from almost every tree, roof and fence on this residential strip of 37th Street. Walk through this two decade local tradition starting at Guadalupe and 37th streets. Opening night festivities are Dec. 10 and the displays will stay up until Jan. 1. You can stay updated on the event on the 37th Street Lights Facebook page, which includes information on how to donate to keep the lights up and on. The Yule Ball at Diagon Alley AustinDiagon Alley Austin will transform, once again, for the holidays bringing the Wizarding World back to south Austin. This year's theme will be the Yule Ball. New light shows will start in the beginning of December. For more updates, visit the Diagon Alley Austin Halloween House's Facebook page. Looking for more eateries, shops or fun things to do in the Austin Metro? Check out our Austin Local's Guide.