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Light Up the Lake

December 4 @ 6:00 pm – December 5 @ 10:00 pm

Event poster for Light Up the Lake on December 4th and 5th at Old Settlers Park, featuring musical performances by the Austin Symphonic Band and Sean Ardoin, plus photos of light displays, a family with Santa, and attendees.
A three-part collage shows illuminated ornaments floating over a lake at night, a woman and Santa Claus performing on stage, and people walking through a path lined with lit trees.

BIG & GLOWING holiday cheer is coming back to Round Rock for 2 amazing nights in December! Join us for the annual Light Up the Lake, a 2-day holiday festival at the lake and festival area in Old Settlers Park on Fri, December 4th, and Sat, December 5th.

The event will include live music on the Lakeview Stage, featuring the Austin Symphonic Band on Friday and Sean Ardoin on Saturday, SPECTACULAR giant balloons hovering over Bright Lake, amazing holiday light displays, themed areas, visits with Santa, delicious food and refreshments, crafts, family activities and more!   

THIS IS A WALKING EVENT! Pathways will include sidewalks and grass terrain – please plan accordingly. 

Apply to be a Vendor for Light Up the Lake!

Vendors will need to complete the following steps to apply:
  • Create or log into your Round Rock Parks and Recreation online account (www.roundrockrecreation.com)
  • Select Search from the top bar and under the Forms section, select Online Account Form Search.
  • Select Fill-In Form for the Light Up the Lake 2026
The words VENDOR APPLICATION in large white letters with a red outline, centered over a holiday-themed light display at night.

Interested in being a Sponsor for Light Up the Lake?

Check out the 2026 Light Up the Lake Sponsorship Packet for more info!
Green button with the white text SPONSOR PACKET overlaid on a dark, illuminated holiday light display.

Special Thank You to our Sponsors!

Red Level Sponsors

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers logo with “Raising Cane’s” in large script and “Chicken Fingers” in a yellow oval below, all set on a red oval background.

Important Notice Regarding Light Up the Lake:

Light Up the Lake is a FREE EVENT with NO TICKETS REQUIRED for entry. Please be aware that all vendor coordination and sponsorship outreach for this event is handled exclusively by the Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department team. We do not use any third-party individuals to manage these aspects. 
If you see any posts on social media, or are contacted by anyone claiming to represent Light Up the Lake or offering tickets, please disregard and report the message.
For more information, please call the  Parks and Recreation Department at 512-218-5540.