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Best Spots to See Christmas Lights in Indianapolis Cost: Tickets are $20-$25 for adults,
For young and old alike, there’s something magical about the twinkling of Christmas lights in Indianapolis during the season. Luckily, right here in Indy, we’ve got quite a few Christmas light displays to enjoy this time of year! Here are a few of our favorites:
$13-$17 for youth 6-17, and free for 5 and under. Tickets sell out fast, so get yours today! This season, the magic returns to Newfields for the fourth year of Winterlights. November 22 through January 2, experience the wonder of over a million and a half lights glittering on one-hundredyear-old trees in the historic garden.
A Merry Prairie Holiday
Christmas Nights of Lights Location: Indiana State Fairgrounds,
1698 E 42nd St., Indianapolis *Use gate 12 on 42nd Street* Dates: Nov. 12, 2021 – Jan. 02, 2022 Hours: Dusk until 10 pm Cost: $30 carload special (up to 8
people), Reservations required at tickets.christmasnightsoflights. com/indianapolis Christmas Nights of Lights drive-thru light show is returning to Indianapolis for its third season. Prepare to be dazzled as you drive through an over 2–mile route that’s full of colorful light displays set to holiday music, a 300-foot tunnel, a 240-foot wall of lights and more merriment, all from the comfort of your own vehicle!
Magic of Lights at Ruoff Music Center
Location: Conner Prairie, 13400 Cost: Tickets are $20-$25 for adults,
$13-$17 for youth 6-17, and free for 5 and under. Magic of Lights™ is a unique and dazzling drive-through holiday lights experience to celebrate the season. Pile everyone into the car and experience Magic of Lights from the safety and comfort of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path. At every turn, the magical route is overflowing with spectacular light displays that bring your favorite holiday themes and characters to life.
Christmas at the Zoo Location: Indianapolis Zoo, 1200
West Washington St., Indianapolis Dates: Nov. 20 – Dec. 30, 2021 Hours: Sunday-Thursday: 5-9 pm;
Friday-Saturday: 5-10 pm
Location: Ruoff Music Center, 12880
Cost: Included with general
E. 146th St., Noblesville
admission to the Indianapolis Zoo.
Dates: Nov. 19, 2021 – Jan. 2, 2022 Hours: Monday-Thursday: 5:30-10
pm; Friday-Sunday: 5:30-11 pm
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Lions, tigers, polar bears – and Santa Claus! Oh my! See the animals during the day and stay as the sun goes down – watch as the
Indianapolis Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland before your eyes. This Christmas tradition, now in its 53rd year, has added even more lights to fill the Zoo with a warm glow. And the best part is it’s all included with regular admission!
The Circle of Lights Location: Monument Circle Dates: Nightly from Nov. 28 – Dec. 31. Cost: FREE
Downtown Indy is packed with holiday traditions and events, and at the center of them is the Circle of Lights – Indy’s iconic Christmas tree. Sightseers will be able to take in this brilliant spectacle throughout the holiday season, lit until Dec. 30. And don’t miss Holiday Arts on the Circle, Dec. 11 from 2-6 pm.
Winterlights at Newfields Location: Newfields, 4000 N
Michigan Rd, Indianapolis Dates: Nov. 22, 2021 – Jan. 2, 2022 Hours: 5-9 pm
Allisonville Road, Fishers Dates: Fridays-Sundays, Nov.
26-Dec. 19; and Dec. 21 & 22 Hours: 5:30-9:30 pm Cost: $22; Conner Prairie members
can purchase tickets for a discounted price of $11 Sparkling lights, breathtaking rides, and enchanting performances. They’re all part of A Merry Prairie Holiday Festival at Conner Prairie, and they’re sure to be among your cherished winter memories for years to come. Enjoy the Conner Prairie holiday family fun you already love and a host of new features you won’t want to miss.
This winter break, make plans to rest, relax and rediscover Indy with a staycation. You’ll be surprised by how many fun experiences there are hiding in plain sight that are not too far from home!
