Last Updated On – 28th November, 2025
The holidays return with dazzling displays, family-friendly celebrations, and beloved traditions — and if you’re searching for the best Christmas Tree Lighting Austin 2025 offers, this guide highlights every major ceremony in Austin and surrounding Central Texas cities. Although official 2025 dates are still being released, these verified annual events follow consistent schedules each year, allowing you to plan early and check back for updates all season long.
Editor’s Note: Our staff works hard to bring you the latest information. However, all information mentioned in this article is subject to change. As always, please confirm before heading out.
East Austin & Surrounding Cities
Hutto Tree Lighting with Cacao & Carols
The Hutto Tree Lighting with Cacao & Carols is an annual event in Historic Downtown Hutto where families gather to witness the traditional tree lighting while sipping hot cocoa and enjoying Christmas carols.
- Cost: FREE
- When: November 29, 2025 | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Where: Main St, Hutto, TX 78634
City of Taylor Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Image credit: Taylor, Texas – Municipal Government
The City of Taylor Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting is a free annual event featuring a festive parade on Main Street followed by a tree lighting celebration in Heritage Square with live music and photos with Santa.
- Cost: FREE
- When: December 6, 2025 | 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Where: 400 N Main St, Taylor, TX 76574
Bastrop’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
The Bastrop’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is a cherished community event near Austin, Texas, that marks the start of the holiday season with the ceremonial illumination of the town’s Christmas tree.
- Cost: FREE
- When: November 28, 2025 | 6:00 pm
- Where: 1200 Willow St, Bastrop, TX 78602
North Austin & Hill Country Tree Lightings
Leander Old Town Christmas Festival
The Leander Old Town Christmas Festival is a full-day community event near Austin featuring a Rudolph Run, a Christmas Marketplace, a holiday parade, and the lighting of the town’s Christmas tree.
- Cost: FREE
- When: December 6, 2025 | 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Where: 100 N Brushy St, Leander, TX 78641
Dripping Springs Christmas Tree Lighting
The Dripping Springs Christmas Tree Lighting is a festive community event held at Veterans Memorial Park that features live performances and is typically followed by a free holiday movie showing.
- Cost: FREE
- When: November 29, 2025 | 5:30 pm
- Where: 511 E Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Cedar Park Heritage Oak Tree Lighting
Image credit: City of Cedar Park, Texas
The Cedar Park Heritage Oak Tree Lighting is an annual event at Heritage Oak Park, where the city’s largest live oak tree is illuminated with over 50,000 lights, featuring holiday activities, music, and a visit from Santa.
- Cost: FREE
- When: December 3, 2025
- Where: 1110 Heritage Park Dr, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Domain Northside Tree Lighting
The Domain Northside Tree Lighting is part of a larger festive event in North Austin’s shopping district that features the lighting of the holiday tree and family-friendly entertainment.
- Cost: FREE
- When: November 22, 2025 | 6:00 pm
- Where: 11821 Rock Rose Ave, Austin, TX 78758
South Austin & I-35 Corridor Tree Lightings
Kyle Santa’s Arrival
Image credit: The City of Kyle, TX – Local Government
Santa’s Arrival is the official holiday kickoff event in Kyle, Texas, featuring the annual city tree lighting ceremony, choir performances, and free photos with Santa.
- Cost: FREE
- When: December 1, 2-25 | 6:30 pm
- Where: 101 S Burleson St, Kyle, TX 78640
Budafest Tree Lighting
The Budafest Tree Lighting is the ceremonial kickoff event for the multi-day Budafest holiday festival, featuring a countdown led by Santa Claus, an ornament market, and live music in Downtown Buda, near Austin.
- Cost: FREE
- When: December 5, 2025 | 6:30 pm
- Where: 319 Main St, Buda, TX 78610
Zilker Holiday Tree Lighting
Image credit: City of Austin Government
The Zilker Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony marks the beginning of the holiday season in Austin by illuminating the 155-foot-tall, spiraled Christmas tree made from over three thousand lights draped from a historic moon tower in Zilker Park.
- Cost: FREE
- When: November 30, 2025 | 6:00 pm
- Where: Austin, TX 78746
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