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Christmas Lights in Indianapolis, IN
The top places to see Christmas lights in Indianapolis this season are Christmas Nights of Lights (Nov 6 – Dec 31), Winterlights at Newfields (Nov 21 – Jan 3) and Christmas at the Zoo (Nov 21 – Jan 3). We've mapped 7 displays in Indianapolis and 22 more nearby (8 home displays, 6 walk-thrus, 6 parades). 23 are free. 12 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Indianapolis (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Indianapolis: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Indianapolis?
Popular picks this season include Christmas Nights of Lights (Nov 6 – Dec 31), Winterlights at Newfields (Nov 21 – Jan 3), Christmas at the Zoo (Nov 21 – Jan 3) and A Merry Prairie Holiday at Conner Prairie (Nov 27 – Dec 23). In all, 29 displays are mapped in and around Indianapolis, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Indianapolis?
Free options include Winterlights at Newfields, Christmas at the Zoo, Nickel Plate Night Lights and Tree Lighting and Carmel Christkindlmarkt. 23 of the 29 displays near Indianapolis are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Indianapolis?
Yes. Christmas Nights of Lights ($40 per carload (up to 8); $60 for 9-15; $85 for 16+), Danville Winterland Holiday Light Show ($5 per car Mon-Thu, $10 weekends (2025)) and Lights with the Alpacas at Abundant Joy Farm ($25 per car by card, $20 cash (older listing)). 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 Indianapolis?
Yes. Christmas Nights of Lights (tune to 90.7 FM), A Merry Prairie Holiday at Conner Prairie and Carmel Christkindlmarkt. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Indianapolis?
The earliest Indianapolis-area displays turn on Nov 6, 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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