South Austin community members can enjoy a range of holiday events in their area throughout late November and December including light shows, wagon rides and photo opportunities with Santa Claus. This list is not comprehensive. Event details are subject to change.

Western Wonderland

Featuring a trail of lights with popular holiday characters, a holiday market and ice skating, community members can kick off the Christmas season with the park’s range of festive activities.

Zilker Tree Lighting

The 155-foot tree’s 3,909 lights will come to life right after Thanksgiving on Nov. 30. Attendees can look forward to live music, entertainment and food.

Luminations

Community members can enjoy winter lights across the center’s Central Gardens as well as immersive projections, holiday-themed cocktails and more.

Dec. 5-Jan. 3, 5:45-7:45 p.m. (entry times)Free (ages 2 and under); $13-$20 (ages 3-12); $23-$30 (ages 13 and up)Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austinwww.wildflower.org/luminationsChristmas on Mercer

The 21st annual event will include arts and crafts, business booths, photo ops and more.

Christmas Bazaar & Festival

The church will celebrate the Christmas holiday with an over 20-vendor market, food trucks, cookies, hot cocoa, a visit from Santa Claus, a bounce house and crafts.

Christmas at the Pound House

The museum will bring together the community with wagon rides, photos with Santa Claus, food vendors, games, crafts, live music, a petting zoo and unique gift vendors.

Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.$5 (9 years and younger advance tickets); $10 (10 years and older advance tickets); $6 (9 years and younger at-the-door tickets); $12 (10 years and older at-the-door tickets)The Pound House, 419-B Founders Park Road, Dripping Springswww.phfmuseum.org/christmas-at-the-pound-house-2025‘Tis the Season 2025 Holiday Market

Community members can shop for Christmas presents at the market, which will showcase over 30 vendors selling a variety of items made by local artists.

Cocoa and Cuddles with Santa

Attendees can enjoy a complimentary hot chocolate while taking pictures with baby goats and Santa Claus in The Hive’s backyard.