There's just something about the Trail✨ The lights, memories & traditions that bring us back year after year. Austin's favorite holiday tradition returns for its 62nd year, and we can't wait to make more memories with you. Tickets are on sale now!

Tickets to the Austin Trail of Lights presented by @HEB are ON SALE! ✨ Grab yours and get ready for 14 magical nights in Zilker Park. 🎄 bit.ly/3xezk3C

Early bird won’t last forever! Lock in your spot for the 2026 Trail of Lights Fun Run presented by Raising Cane's 🎄🏃‍♀️ Saturday, December 5 | Zilker Park 🎟️ bit.ly/4Aj82cS

Help us bring the magic of the Trail to more Austinites. Since 2013, STARS at the Trail has welcomed 20,000+ children, families, seniors and veterans from more than 100 local nonprofit organizations. Are you an Austin-area nonprofit? 🎄 Apply today: bit.ly/2lov3du

Calling All Performers! We're looking for local musicians, choirs, dancers, theater groups, and solo artists to take the stage this holiday season! ✨ Perform on the @HEB Community Stage December 10–23. Apply today: bit.ly/3rStFSF

🎄🏃REGISTRATION IS OPEN! The Austin Trail of Lights Fun Run is back, presented by @raisingcanes. Lace up and get ready to kick off the holiday season on Dec. 5th✨ 🎟️ austintrailoflights.org/2026…

🏃✨ It’s almost that time of year! Registration opens soon for the Trail of Lights Fun Run presented by @raisingcanes. Want to be the first to know when registration opens? Make sure you’re on our email list! 👀

We may have packed up the lights, but the views never get old 🎡 A big thank you to Stonegate Pharmacy for sponsoring the Ferris Wheel this year and helping create iconic views and countless rides for families. 'Til next year✨ 📷 Sara Diggins

Who remembers capturing the Trail of Lights on film cameras? 🎞️ 📸 ✨ A lot has changed in our city, but the Trail of Lights continues to shine as Austin’s longest-running holiday tradition - all thanks to you! Thank you for 61 wonderful years, and cheers to many more!

Slow and steady wins the race! 🐢✨ 🐇 There's so much to see and do at the Trail of Lights. Make sure to stop and enjoy all the fun displays along the trail like the Tortoise and the Hare presented by Central Transportation Systems.

Nothing says Happy Holidays like a family photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Stop by the North Pole tonight to get your free photos thanks to @dellchildrens and @AscensionSeton. 🎅❤️🤶📸

Heads up! Zilker Tree (Polo Field) Parking is officially SOLD OUT for Tuesday, December 23. 🚗 If you’re coming out tonight, we recommend grabbing a pre-paid parking pass at Austin High or using a rideshare. Austin High parking is available here: tol2025.ticketbud.com/tuesda…

LAST CALL! 🚨🗣️ Tonight, Dec 23, is your last chance to visit the Trail of Lights powered by @HEB for the 2025 season. Bring the whole family out for a night of fun at Zilker Park before we wrap up another wonderful year. ✨🎄 See y’all tonight! 7 PM - 10 PM

Cheers to another wonderful season at the Trail of Lights! If you’re visiting us tonight, make sure to grab some refreshing Coke Minis at Zilker Square thanks to @CocaColaSWB.

We hope you’ve all had a wonderful time at the Trail of Lights powered by @HEB. If you haven’t yet, this is your reminder that tonight and tomorrow, Dec 23, are the last nights to visit us! Don’t miss out on Austin’s biggest holiday tradition. Get tickets: austintrailoflights.org/cale…

Every year, thousands of Trail goers make their way through the iconic starry night tunnel at the Trail of Lights thanks to @TitosVodka. 🤩⭐🌃 You can’t miss it! Snap a pic and make sure to tag us. ❤️

Heads up! Zilker Tree (Polo Field) Parking is officially SOLD OUT for Sunday, Dec 21! 🚗 If you’re coming out tonight, we recommend grabbing a pre-paid parking pass at Austin High or using a rideshare. Austin High parking is available here: tol2025.ticketbud.com/sunday…

Step inside the ultimate VIP experience at the Trail of Lights: The Platinum Program presented by @NorthernTrust. Get yours: austintrailoflights.org/cale… and make the most of your visit to the Trail of Lights!

Did someone say S’MORES?? 👀🍫🔥 This year, we’ve got tons of s’mores stations throughout the Trail thanks to the @ATXConventions. Get your s’mores kit and roast marshmallows for a sweet treat. 😋

Take a stroll through the dazzling lights of the @kwri Holiday House. 🤩🎁✨ See y'all at Zilker Park tonight through Dec 23!