The top places to see Christmas lights in Bloomington this season are Monroe County Fairgrounds Drive-Thru Light Show, Owen Valley High School Light Show and Festival of Lights at Jimmy Nash Park. We've mapped 48 displays in Bloomington and 18 more nearby (58 home displays, 5 events, 2 drive-thrus). 64 are free. 9 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
🎄 Many of the Bloomington-area displays here come from the community map kept by the Monroe County Holiday Lights group. Thank you! Join their Facebook group for updates, new displays and weather closures. Monroe County Holiday Lights on Facebook
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Christmas lights in Bloomington: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Bloomington?
Popular picks this season include Monroe County Fairgrounds Drive-Thru Light Show, Owen Valley High School Light Show, Festival of Lights at Jimmy Nash Park and Canopy of Lights at the Monroe County Courthouse. In all, 66 displays are mapped in and around Bloomington, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Bloomington?
Free options include Owen Valley High School Light Show, Festival of Lights at Jimmy Nash Park, Canopy of Lights at the Monroe County Courthouse and Van Buren Township Fire Department Holiday Display. 64 of the 66 displays near Bloomington are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Bloomington?
Yes. Monroe County Fairgrounds Drive-Thru Light Show and Festival of Lights at Jimmy Nash Park (Free). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Bloomington?
Yes. Owen Valley High School Light Show, N Jewel Ln Light Show and E Keri Marie Ln Light Show. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
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Professional Christmas light installers in Bloomington hang, maintain and take down your lights, or install permanent lights you control from your phone. Tell us about your house and get free quotes.
