# Christmas lights in Austin for little kids, 2026

> One Christmas light display in and around Austin has 2026 dates: 1 walk-through. One is free. For an early bedtime, the earliest evening start is 10 p.m. at Austin Trail of Lights. Each card has stroller notes where the venue gives them, the 2026 price and a link to tickets.

- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 1 listings with 2026 dates; 0 without posted dates
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## Walk-through lights and light trails

- **Austin Trail of Lights** at Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX. When: Dec 10–23, 2026. Time: 7–10pm. Price: Free Dec 10, 11 and 13–17; $8 ages 12+ Dec 12 and 18–23. Parking must be bought online ahead; shuttle passes include admission on paid nights. ZIP passes allow entry from 6pm. Official page: https://austintrailoflights.org/event-faqs/-2026-dates-time-gate-ticket-information-and-location

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- Published by Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/). Free weekly lists for kids ages 0–6, city by city.
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## FAQ

### Are there free Christmas lights in Austin?
Yes. Austin Trail of Lights is free in 2026.

### Drive-thru or walk-through: which is better with little kids?
We didn’t find a drive-thru with 2026 dates yet. Walk-throughs (one here) are better for kids who want to run around.

### What time do the Christmas lights start in Austin? We have an early bedtime.
The earliest evening starts: Austin Trail of Lights at 10 p.m. The first hour after opening is the easiest with an early bedtime.

### How do you check these Christmas lights listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page, and links to it. We list dates, times and prices only when that page shows them for 2026; anything without posted dates goes in “Dates not posted yet” instead. These were last checked Oct 19, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).