Are you ready to kick of the holidays? What better way to celebrate than with your community cheering on the magical moment when the holiday lights brighten up that beautiful tree! Here are the Holiday Tree Lighting events we found around town! We hope you get to create new and bright memories with your family!
Austin
Zilker Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 1
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.
Driskill Tree Lighting
December 6
The Driskill Tree Lighting is an annual tradition which marks the beginning of the holiday season for Austin. Held in partnership with Austin American Statesman’s Season for Caring Fund, this community event is free to the public and proceeds generated are donated to Season for Caring and used to support Austin families in receiving healthcare, education, household utilities and so much more.
Domain NorthSide Holiday Tree Light Show
Dripping Springs
Christmas on Mercer Tree Lighting
November 30th
At dusk with the Holiday Movie right after! Actual Christmas on Mercer is Saturday, December 7th!
Georgetown
Annual Lighting of the Square
November 29
Celebrate the holiday season at the annual Lighting of the Square event on the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 29. The event will be held on the east steps of the historic Williamson County Courthouse, 710 S. Main St. The festivities include entertainment from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder and Williamson County Court Judge Will Ward will flip the switch illuminating the courthouse lights and grounds, as well as the lights around the Square, about 6 p.m. Many stores will be open late. Entertainment during the event will be provided by the Uptown Carolers. The holiday lights will remain lit every evening through Jan. 1.
Lakeway
Trail of Lights
December 6
Experience the magic of one of Lakeway’s most cherished traditions, the Trail of Lights! Enjoy a festive walk through the beautifully lit trail, open each night for the holiday season.
There is no charge to park or to attend. Trail is self-guided. There are no vendors or attendants on site.