Austin Trail of Lights

Starting off strong with one of the city’s most popular events is the Trail of Lights. Usually, Austinites get to take a stroll through Zilker Park to see all of the lights, but this time around it will be a drive-thru event. You can purchase tickets online.

When: Grand opening is Sunday, Nov. 29

For select dates between Nov. 28, 2020, and Jan. 3, 2021, you can purchase the following passes:

General admission passes: $25-$35 per vehicle (depending on entry time and date) with designated access each hour starting at 7 p.m.
Dash passes: $60 per vehicle, and presented by Northern Trust, this premium pass allows for 5:45 p.m. early access, prior to general admission at 7 p.m. Dash pass guests will also receive a box of holiday cookies and bottled water and the new ATX Lights Savings Card which offers card holders discounts at select restaurants and retailers.
Premiere night passes: A limited number of passes for the Trail of Lights Foundation’s official 2020 fundraiser and first look opportunity are now available for Nov. 28. At $95 per vehicle, this pass includes: access on an evening with highly limited attendance, a box of holiday cookies and bottled water, a commemorative Austin Trail of Lights ornament, and the new ATX Lights Savings Card.
Passes will not be sold on site, so you’ll have to purchase these ahead of time.

RELATED: Austin City Council votes to make Trail of Lights 2020 a drive-thru event

On Sept. 17, Austin city leaders voted to pass a city ordinance that allowed the annual Trail of Lights event to turn into a drive-thru event this year.

According to the ordinance, about 1,300 cars per night can be safely accommodated in a drive-thru model. The model will allow Barton Springs Road, FM 2244 and MoPac access roads to remain open.