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Christmas Lights in Fort Wayne, IN
The top places to see Christmas lights in Fort Wayne this season are Blue Jacket's Fantasy of Lights (Nov 16 – Dec 31), Wild Lights at the Fort Wayne Zoo (Nov 13 – Jan 3) and Holiday Lights at Parkview Field (Nov 12 – Jan 2). We've mapped 19 displays in Fort Wayne and 3 more nearby (18 home displays, 2 walk-thrus, 1 drive-thru). 15 are free. 9 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Fort Wayne (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Fort Wayne: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Fort Wayne?
Popular picks this season include Blue Jacket's Fantasy of Lights (Nov 16 – Dec 31), Wild Lights at the Fort Wayne Zoo (Nov 13 – Jan 3), Holiday Lights at Parkview Field (Nov 12 – Jan 2) and Night of Lights (HolidayFest) (Nov 25 – Nov 25). In all, 22 displays are mapped in and around Fort Wayne, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Fort Wayne?
Free options include Wild Lights at the Fort Wayne Zoo, Night of Lights (HolidayFest), Kumfer Family Display and Smith Family Display. 15 of the 22 displays near Fort Wayne are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Fort Wayne?
Yes. Blue Jacket's Fantasy of Lights (Per car; included in Light Fest packages from $39). 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 Fort Wayne?
Yes. Lighting Up Leo (tune to 94.5 FM), Kumfer Family Display and Smith Family Display (tune to 97.7 FM). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Fort Wayne?
The earliest Fort Wayne-area displays turn on Nov 12, 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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