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Christmas Lights in New Carlisle, IN
The top places to see Christmas lights in New Carlisle this season are Lights of Liberty (Nov 20 – Dec 5), Holiday Lights on the Diamond (Nov 13 – Jan 2) and Holly Days at Potawatomi Zoo (Nov 28 – Dec 20). We've mapped 1 display in New Carlisle and 8 more nearby (3 parades, 2 light shows, 2 tree lightings). 4 are free. 1 is synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near New Carlisle (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in New Carlisle: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in New Carlisle?
Popular picks this season include Lights of Liberty (Nov 20 – Dec 5), Holiday Lights on the Diamond (Nov 13 – Jan 2), Holly Days at Potawatomi Zoo (Nov 28 – Dec 20) and Christmas in New Carlisle Lighted Parade (Nov 29 – Nov 29). In all, 9 displays are mapped in and around New Carlisle, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in New Carlisle?
Free options include Christmas in New Carlisle Lighted Parade, Downtown South Bend Holiday Light Parade, Downtown South Bend Tree Lighting and Santa's Arrival and Mishawaka Winterfest and Lighted Parade. 4 of the 9 displays near New Carlisle are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in New Carlisle?
Yes. Holiday Lights on the Diamond. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in New Carlisle?
The earliest New Carlisle-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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