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Christmas Lights in New Haven, IN
The top places to see Christmas lights in New Haven this season are Holiday Lights at Parkview Field (Nov 12 – Jan 2), Wild Lights at the Fort Wayne Zoo (Nov 13 – Jan 3) and Blue Jacket's Fantasy of Lights (Nov 16 – Dec 31). We've mapped 1 display in New Haven and 21 more nearby (18 home displays, 2 walk-thrus, 1 event). 15 are free. 9 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near New Haven (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in New Haven: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in New Haven?
Popular picks this season include Holiday Lights at Parkview Field (Nov 12 – Jan 2), Wild Lights at the Fort Wayne Zoo (Nov 13 – Jan 3), Blue Jacket's Fantasy of Lights (Nov 16 – Dec 31) and Night of Lights (HolidayFest) (Nov 25 – Nov 25). In all, 22 displays are mapped in and around New Haven, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in New Haven?
Free options include Wild Lights at the Fort Wayne Zoo, Night of Lights (HolidayFest), Anderson Family Display and Heidinger Display (Ardis Dr). 15 of the 22 displays near New Haven are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near New Haven?
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 New Haven?
Yes. Heidinger Display (Ardis Dr) (tune to 94.5 FM), Girardot Family Display (KrisMiss Kreations) (tune to 107.1 FM) and Kumfer Family Display. 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 Haven?
The earliest New Haven-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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