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Christmas Lights in Charlestown, IN
The top places to see Christmas lights in Charlestown this season are Lights Under Louisville (Nov 13 – Jan 2), Lights On Main (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Gardens Aglimmer (Nov 27 – Dec 30). We've mapped 1 display in Charlestown and 24 more nearby (6 events, 4 home displays, 4 tree lightings). 16 are free. 4 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Charlestown (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Charlestown: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Charlestown?
Popular picks this season include Lights Under Louisville (Nov 13 – Jan 2), Lights On Main (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Gardens Aglimmer (Nov 27 – Dec 30) and Bardstown Road Aglow (Dec 5 – Dec 5). In all, 25 displays are mapped in and around Charlestown, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Charlestown?
Free options include Gardens Aglimmer, Bardstown Road Aglow, Paristown Fete de Noel and Christmas Lights at Wetherby Park. 16 of the 25 displays near Charlestown are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Charlestown?
Yes. Lights Under Louisville ($42.99 per standard vehicle) and First Baptist Church Middletown Christmas Lights (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 Charlestown?
Yes. Lights Under Louisville, Bardstown Road Aglow and Musical Light Show by Hillview. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Charlestown?
The earliest Charlestown-area displays turn on Nov 13, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.
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