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Light Up the Lake

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

Large, illuminated holiday-themed inflatables float over a lake at night, surrounded by colorful light displays and their reflections in the water.
A woman in a Santa hat and a man dressed as Santa Claus stand on stage holding a microphone, with a large screen behind them displaying Light Up the Park over a fireworks background.
People walking through a park illuminated by colorful holiday light displays on trees and structures at night.

SAVE THE DATE!  Fri. Dec 4th and Sat. Dec. 5th, 2026!

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, 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. 

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.

Vendor Info Coming Soon…

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.