- Plan your ideal experience at this year’s Austin Trail of Lights.
General Admission
General Admission ranges from $0 - $8 depending on the night and includes access to the Trail of Lights, free photos with Santa and more! General Admission is free Dec 10-11 & 13-17.
Children 11 and under are always free to enter with a ticketed adult.
ZIP Passes
ZIP passes, presented by Perry Homes are $20-$25 and are a favorite of families and small groups, especially on busier nights at the Trail. Children 5 and under receive free ZIP access with a ticketed ZIP adult.
- 6:00pm Early Access + Exclusive Entrance
- ZIP guests also receive access to the ZIP Lounge Area in Candy Cane Lane near the beginning of the Trail. At the Lounge you will find complimentary holiday cookies, cocoa, comfortable seating, heated washrooms, a bar, and ideal proximity to the first group of food trucks.
Platinum Passes
Platinum Passes are $95. Discover a VIP experience with our Platinum program, presented by Northern Trust.
- Valet parking for one vehicle
- 6:00pm early access
- Golf cart shuttle access to Trailhead
- Access to a private, heated Platinum Lounge with comfortable seating and exclusive bar
- One drink ticket
- One ride ticket for expedited entry to the Ferris wheel or carousel per Platinum Pass
Children 5 and under receive free Platinum access with a ticketed Platinum adult.
Parking Passes
A limited number of parking passes are available every night and must be purchased online in advance.
Parking passes are $25-$35. Get one before they're gone!
Shuttle Passes
The Shuttle will operate from Toney Burger Center on Dec. 12, 18-23.
Shuttle Passes are $10 and include your General Admission entry fee.
Night Lights Preview Party
Austin Trail of Lights annual "Night Lights" Preview Party is an exclusive evening kicking off the Austin Trail of Lights season in style on December 4, 2026.
Enjoy Austin's favorite holiday event with a little extra sparkle and support the Trail of Lights Foundation while you're at it!
Fun Run
Presented by Raising Cane's, kick off the holidays the Austin way on December 5.
Run, jog or stroll through the Trail of Lights then stick around for the ultimate after party. Fun Run registration includes:
- Commemorative long sleeve Fun Run t-shirt
- Race Bib
- Complimentary beer or cocoa
- Free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus
