Illustration of Santa greeting families at long breakfast tables with pancakes and cocoa (Tail of Lights)
Christmas Lights

Tail of Lights

Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along a lit holiday path accompanied by their dogs while enjoying festive music and lights. Guests can pose for photos with Santa Paws, enter their dressed-up pets in a costume contest, and explore pet-friendly vendors with giveaways. The gathering also offers yappy hour treats for both pets and their owners.

Sat, Dec 12, 2026 All ages

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Food & Drink

Yappy hour offers treats for pets and their owners; no other food or drink is specified.

Pets

The event welcomes furry friends and mentions pet-friendly vendors and treats for pets and owners.

Location

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Lakeline Park · 1510 Alexis Dr., Cedar Park, TX 78613 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Pet owners and their dogs

Vibe

Festive and pet-friendly

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Dress your furry friend in holiday attire to enter the costume contest and make festive photos with Santa Paws.
  • Wear comfortable shoes for a leisurely stroll along the event's lit path, which is designed for an easy walk.
  • Bring a warm layer for the evening event, since visitors spend time outdoors walking among holiday lights.
  • Set aside time to enjoy the holiday music and browse pet-friendly vendors and their giveaways.
  • Enjoy yappy hour treats for pets and owners, and plan to sample them during your visit.

Links & Contact

Run by City of Cedar Park Parks & Recreation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my dog?

Yes. Tail of Lights is built around pets, with a lit path to stroll, Santa Paws photos and treats for pets and owners.

What activities are there?

Holiday music and lights, pictures with Santa Paws, pet-friendly vendors and giveaways, yappy hour treats and a costume contest.

Should my pet dress up?

Yes. Put your furry friend in their best holiday outfit for the Santa Paws photos and the costume contest.

Are there treats for people too?

Yes. Yappy hour treats are offered for both pets and owners.

How can I take part as a vendor?

Pet-related vendors can sign up through the online vendor application.

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