EmilyAnn Trail of Lights
EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens • Wimberley, TX
📅 Dates
November 28 - December 26, 2026
Hours: Fri-Sat 6 PM - 10 PM; other nights 6 PM - 9 PM (open until 10 PM December 20-23)
💰 Cost
Free admission. Donations accepted (suggested $20 per family).
All ages
🎯 Best For
Families with children
♿ Accessibility
Handicap parking is available on-site with a government-issued permit, and a lighted concrete walkway connects the Wimberley High School parking lot to the grounds.
🅿️ Parking
Parking in the EmilyAnn lot is very limited. Almost all Trail of Lights parking is at Wimberley High School and Danforth Middle School, with a lighted concrete walkway from the high school to the grounds.
Tip: Guests with a handicap permit or who need a closer drop-off can enter the EmilyAnn driveway, where a volunteer will direct them.
🐕 Pets
Pets are not allowed on the EmilyAnn grounds. Service animals are permitted.
🍽️ Food & Drink
Concessions sell hot dogs, chili-cheese hot dogs, Frito pie, s'mores, bottled water and hot cocoa. Marshmallows and hot chocolate by the yule log are free on most nights.
Stroll through about eight acres of lighted exhibits made by local businesses, organizations and families at the EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens in Wimberley. Most evenings bring live stage entertainment, free hot chocolate and marshmallows by the yule log, and visits with Santa at his house. Concession stands sell dinner and treats, and the entrance store has light-up accessories and toys.
🌟 What You'll Experience
- Walking trail through about eight acres of lighted exhibits
- Displays made by local businesses, organizations and families
- Santa visits and live entertainment on most nights
- Free hot chocolate and marshmallows by the yule log on most nights
- Train rides on scheduled nights, weather permitting
- Opening night (November 28): Santa's arrival, a hilltop tree lighting and "A Wimberley Christmas Carol"
💡 Pro Tips
- Park at Wimberley High School or Danforth Middle School and follow the lighted walkway over
- Bring cash for the train: card payments for train tickets must be made at the front store tent
- Pick a dry night if you want a train ride, because the train can't run in any rain
- For a train ride, come on a Friday or Saturday night or between December 15 and 23, when it runs every night
- December 24 and 25 are walking trail only: the lights are on but there are no other services
❓ Frequently Asked Questions ❓
❓ What happens if it rains?
The trail usually stays open with the lights on in the rain. It closes if conditions get dangerous or heavy rain is forecast. Concessions, Santa and entertainment may be limited in light rain, and the train does not run in any rain.
❓ Do they take cards?
Cash works everywhere, including the train, concessions and the store. Cards are accepted at concessions and the store. For train tickets or donations by card, go to the front store tent.