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Season Guide · Holiday Lights
Painted night in the Hill Country: a live oak wrapped in lights beside a limestone wall, two walkers, headlights on a lane

Central Texas Holiday Lights 2026

Drive a mile of lights in Round Rock with the music on your radio, walk eight acres in Wimberley, or see the Wildflower Center lit up after dark.

4 spots · Nov 6 – Jan 3

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  1. Nov 6 – Jan 3The Light Park – Round RockA mile of lights at 3 mph, the music on your radio, and one ticket for the whole car.
  2. Nov 28 – Dec 26EmilyAnn Trail of LightsAbout eight acres of lighted exhibits along a walking trail in Wimberley, free with a suggested donation.
  3. Nov 20 – Dec 31LuminationsAll-new light installations and projections across the Wildflower Center's gardens, with Fortlandia lit at night.

Opening soon one night or one weekend

Nov 28

GiddingsPrice at linkParade

All season runs of a week or more

Nov 6 – Jan 3

Round RockFrom $29Holiday Lights

Nov 20 – Dec 31

AustinPrice at linkHoliday Lights

Nov 28 – Dec 26

WimberleyFreeHoliday Lights

Plan by date

By night one night or one weekend

Sat Nov 28

All season runs of a week or more

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