December Bucket List 2025 - Greater Austin Moms

As the holiday season unfolds in Austin, there’s no shortage of festive events. Whether you’re looking for twinkling lights, holiday markets, or kid-centered fun, here’s a roundup of some of the best ways to make memories this winter.

  • 37th Street Lights – December 12th – December 31st. On 37th Street in Austin (start at 507 W 37th Street). Donation appreciated at @thirtyseventhstreetlights on Venmo. Parking info on Facebook page.
  • Domain Northside Holiday Light Show – November 22nd – December 25th. Light shows run every hour. Hours broken down on website.
  • Lakeway Trail of Lights – December 5th – January 1st. Free to enter 6pm – Midnight.
  • Laminations at Wildflower Center – December 5th – January 3rd. Held at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Tickets can be purchased online.
  • Trail of Lights –  December 10th – December 23rd.  Held at Zilker Park. Tickets and parking can be purchased online.
  • Lake Austin Festival of Lights – November 22nd – January 3rd. Held at Mozart’s Coffee Roasters. Tickets for light show and boat cruises can be purchased online.
  • Peppermint Parkway – November 21st – December 28th. Held at COTA race track. Now a walk through experience! Tickets and parking can be purchased online.
  • Buda Holiday Lights – December 10th – 13th, December 17th – 20th. Held at Stagecoach Park. Sensory – Friendly Night – December 17th 5pm – 7pm.
  • Maywalk Light Display – November 27th – December 27th. Held at a private residence off Circle Drive in Austin (address on website). A donation is required for entry, a portion of every donation will be donated to Make – A – Wish. After 16 years – this will be their FINAL year.

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