It's still barely even fall and Austin's number one winter tradition is powering up for its upcoming run at Zilker Park. Tickets to the 62nd Annual Austin Trail of Lights, powered by H-E-B, are available online now. The big installation will be active December 10-23.
Every year, the Trail of Lights Foundation makes sure that Austinites can visit for free. This year's free dates will be December 10-11 and 13-17, a total of seven days out of the 14-day event.
Other dates will offer special events like the annual two-mile Fun Run (December 5, with a new rolling start this year) or a limited-capacity preview party (December 4) with food, drinks, and amusement park rides. Those additional experiences keep the free days free and raise funds for trail operations, a nonprofit access program, and community entertainment.
The Trail of Lights transforms Zilker Park into a glowing winter wonderland, using more than 2 million lights. They're arranged into 70 art displays and lighted tunnels, and they adorn 96 trees. In addition to the visual spectacle, there are food vendors, bars, shopping, and other entertaining stops along the way.
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