As we all know, COVID-19 has not been kind to small businesses, restaurants, or life in general. And as we roll into the holiday season, many may find it hard to get into the holiday spirit for a variety of reasons. Luckily, you can’t keep a festive season down, even in the midst of the […]
Trail of Lights Returns for 55th Year of Christmas Magic
A crackling bonfire and the sweet smells of candied apples, popping kettle corn, and comforting hot cocoa tease your senses at one of the greatest Austin holiday traditions of all time. Oh, yes. Trail of Lights is back.
What to Expect From Austin’s Trail of Lights in 2018
It’s that time of the year, Austin! The pies are baking, presents are being wrapped, and Trail of Lights is back in town. Well, almost. Starting Dec. 10, 2018, Zilker Park will be transformed into a twinkling winter wonderland. We’ve got all the details on this year’s Trail of Lights festivities. Read on to get […]
Insider’s Guide to Austin’s Trail of Lights, 2017 Edition
➡️ Get our 2018 guide to Trail of Lights in Austin The first time I visited Trail of Lights, I was mesmerized by the beauty of it all, especially the tunnel at the entrance. I spun around inside the Zilker Tree until I was dizzy, and fell even more in love with the Austin skyline. This […]
Trail of Lights Celebrates 50 Years of Spinning Under the Zilker Tree
For 52 years, Austinites have walked Trail of Lights as part of their holiday tradition. And for 50 years, the moon tower located off Barton Springs Road has been transformed into a glowing tree–dubbed the Zilker Tree–where visitors stand under the lights and look up while spinning around for a wonderfully disorienting effect. Five years ago, Trail […]
Don’t Miss the 51st Year of Austin’s Trail of Lights!
My holiday season doesn’t get started until Trail of Lights begins. This year, Austin’s beloved event is back for its 51st year of sparkling holiday goodness. It may be like this every year, but there seems to be an renewed energy surrounding this celebrated Austin tradition. The Trail of Lights Foundation has worked extremely hard to make the […]
Trail of Lights 2014 Now Open! Here’s Your Preview
I love the holidays. Lights hung from every tree. Kids running around in breathless anticipation. It’s an opportunity to be young again. To plug into our past and find the little joys we forget about all year long. The Trail of Lights, Austin’s long running celebration of holiday fun, is one of the best ways […]
Trail of Lights to Charge Entrance Fee in 2014
The Trail of Lights Foundation announced on Friday that they’ll be charging an entrance fee in 2014. Before you have a conniption, take a breath and consider the important facts:
What to Expect from Trail of Lights 2013
Trail of Lights is one of Austin’s most beloved holiday traditions. The event was cancelled from 2010-2011 due to city budget shortfalls, but the private sector rallied in response to the outcry from disheartened Austinites. Thanks to generous donations from major sponsors like H-E-B, KXAN, Austin-American Statesman and Seton, Trail of Lights returned last year […]
Don’t Miss the Final Weekend of Trail of Lights at Zilker Park
Click on the Play button on the podcast player above to listen to this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast. After two dark holiday seasons at Zilker Park, our Trail of Lights is back. Thanks to dedicated organizers and donors, this year’s trip to the Trail of Lights will be an all-night affair that your […]