Best Spots to See Christmas Lights in Indianapolis

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:

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

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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: Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St., Noblesville Dates: Nov. 19, 2021 – Jan. 2, 2022 Hours: Monday-Thursday: 5:30-10 pm; Friday-Sunday: 5:30-11 pm 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 Cost: Included with general admission to the Indianapolis Zoo.

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 Cost: Tickets are $20-$25 for adults, $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

Location: Conner Prairie, 13400 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!