Round Rock's Light Up the Lake Event: Know Before You Go

Round Rock’s Light Up the Lake Event: Know Before You Go

December 5, 2024
2:47 pm

Light Up the Lake is the City of Round Rock’s favorite holiday festival, happening two evenings in a row on Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7 at Old Settlers Park. Admission to this event is free to the public.

IMPORTANT: Due to excessive rain, the Kenney Fort Grass Parking Lot will be closed for this year’s Light Up the Lake festival. Parking is further limited by ongoing construction on the 2023 G.O. Bond Old Settlers Park projects (see below for parking options). Please note that the bond projects currently under construction include upgrading the City’s event area for an improved parking and pedestrian experience for special events like Light Up the Lake!

Here’s what to expect:

A linear setup on the east side of Bright Lake due to ongoing 2023 G.O. bond project construction at Old Settlers Park
THIS IS A WALKING EVENT! Pathways will include sidewalks and grass terrain, which might be a little on the wet side due to recent weather– please plan accordingly.
Spectacular light shows every 15 minutes on Bright Lake (with ability to purchase an Interactive Show Bracelet along the event route)
Giant glowing balloons floating above the lake
Live music on two stages each night
Family-friendly activities, crafts, food vendors, holiday displays, and pictures with Santa
Stay warm by the yule log and enjoy the festive atmosphere

Light Up the Lake Event Map

Parking Options

Shuttle Service at Kalahari Resorts
Park at 3001 Kalahari Blvd.; shuttles will run to and from the park starting at 5 p.m.

Aten Loop Parking
Enter off East Old Settlers Boulevard and turn on Aten Loop.

Map showing Aten Loop Parking with a green Enter route and red Exit route, plus a blue dashed pedestrian path. Routes guide traffic through parking areas; streets and buildings are labeled in the background.

Harrell Parkway Parking
Enter off East Old Settlers Boulevard and turn on Harrell Parkway.

Map showing Harrell Pkwy parking. Green line is the entrance, red line is the exit, and a blue dashed line marks the pedestrian path to a blue building. Roads, parking areas, and nearby fields are also shown.

Rideshare and Accessible Parking Options

Rideshare Pickup/Dropoff
Enter from North Red Bud Lane and turn on T.C. Oatts Lane to enter the lot for rideshare pickup and dropoff.

Map showing rideshare pickup/dropoff area along E Old Settlers Blvd, with Lyft and Uber pickup point marked near baseball fields. Green and red lines indicate routes to the pickup area.

Accessible Parking
Handicap accessible parking is available for folks with disabilities placards

Map showing accessible parking areas marked with wheelchair symbols. Blue arrows indicate routes from Aten Loop and Harrell Pkwy to accessible parking locations near building clusters.

Event Schedule

Friday, December 6

6 p.m.: Vendor Markets Open
7 p.m.: Mayor Welcome at the Main Stage
(Note: Low lighting will occur throughout the park before the Mayor’s Welcome and event kick-off.)
7:15 p.m.:
- Light Up the Lake Light Show
- All Lighting Features Turn On
- All Activities Open
- Pictures with Santa Open
7:20 p.m.: Live Music on Two Stages:
- The Levites on the Main Stage
- North of Luck on Stage 2
9:30 p.m.: Event Ends

Saturday, December 7

6 p.m.: Vendor Markets Open
7 p.m.: City of Round Rock Welcome at the Main Stage
(Note: Low lighting will occur throughout the park before the City Welcome and event kick-off.)
7:15 p.m.:
- Light Up the Lake Light Show
- All Lighting Features Turn On
- All Activities Open
- Pictures with Santa Open
7:20 p.m.: Live Music on Two Stages:
- Gleaux Band on the Main Stage
- North of Luck on Stage 2
9:30 p.m.: Event Ends

Event Page