10 Best Christmas Lights in Indiana to Walk Through | Awe-Inspiring Holiday Light Displays in Indy

Even when the temperature drops below freezing, many families are looking for opportunities to be outside this holiday season. Fortunately, there are some amazing holiday light displays in Indy. We’ve got a list of the 10 Best Christmas Lights in Indiana to Walk Through. From the zoo to the farm to the Monon Trail, there are many opportunities to bring the family out to witness and walk through awe-inspiring holiday light displays. Bundle up, grab a cup of hot cocoa, and enjoy a wonderful evening among the dazzling lights throughout Indy.

Prefer to see the lights from the coziness of your car? Check out this list if you’re interested in driving past homes in Indy with the best Christmas lights.

10 Best Christmas Lights in Indiana to Walk Through

The Circle of Lights

Monument Circle, Downtown Indianapolis
Through January 10, 2025

Visit the monumental Circle of Lights in downtown Indianapolis this holiday season and see the most beautiful Christmas tree of lights. Strands of lights are hung from the top of the monument all the way down to the circle. Drive around the circle to see the magnificent show from your car or get out and walk around. A special nightly “Shining A Light” presentation will start at 6:30, 8, and 10 pm nightly to accompany the lights on Monument Circle. There are lots of other things to do downtown near Monument Circle during the holidays.

Admission: Free

Christmas at The Zoo

1200 W Washington Street, Indianapolis
Through January 5, 2025 

Immerse yourself in all that Christmas at the Zoo has to offer this holiday season. Enjoy Santa’s Magic Cottage and be transported to the North Pole, complete with Santa’s sleigh and reindeer, the lit-up Polar Pathway, and the mesmerizing Mirror Maze! Party with penguins, tigers, chimps, sand cats, brown bears, and more! Warm up with some cocoa next to a firepit or head inside to the Oceans exhibit or watch the Dolphin presentation.

Admission: Included in regular Zoo admission.

Winterlights at Newfields

4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis
Through January 5, 2025

Experience the wonder of over three million lights in this immersive outdoor experience at Newfields. Dancing lights set to music, tasty holiday treats by the firepits, and a whimsical garden terrace are just a few of the experiences available to enjoy at Winterlights at Newfields. The presentation onto the Lily House is amazing and includes some of the best Christmas lights in Indiana projected onto the house with jaw-dropping precision.

Admission: $16 & up for Youth, $25 & Up for Adults. Purchase tickets online in advance.

Magnificent Monon Trail

From Carter Green to Main Street along the Monon Greenway, Carmel

Enjoy a free, outdoor walkway of holiday lights in the heart of Carmel. You can hop on and off the trail to shop the eats and treats in City Center, Midtown, or the Arts & Design District. Through December 24th, the Carmel Christkindlmarkt will be open at Carter Green with a marvelous outdoor ice skating rink as its centerpiece. Spend a magical day walking through magnificent Monon Trail light displays and enjoying the free entertainment at the Christkindlmarkt.

Admission: Free

A Merry Prairie Holiday

13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers
Through December 22, 2024

Come celebrate the season with holiday lights, a polar bear plunge, festive rides, holiday treats, and more! The sound of carolers in the air, the joy on your child’s face, and the twinkling lights illuminating the prairie will have you coming back year after year. A Merry Prairie Holiday boasts some of the best Christmas lights in Indiana across its several acres. Purchase your tickets today!

Admission: $13 for members, $26 for non-members, and $5 for Access Pass Holders.

Holidays on the Hill

175 Logan Street, Noblesville

Back for another year, come see the many offerings at Federal Hill Commons in Noblesville. Festivities include a Walking Light Tour, a holiday market, carriage rides with Santa, and more. The outdoor ice skating rink is conveniently located next to the holiday light trail for an entire day of fun.

Admission: Free

Fishers Night Lights

3 Municipal Drive, Fishers
Through December 31, 2024

In December, downtown Fishers transforms into Fishers Night Lights, a holiday experience that you don’t want to miss. All month long, enjoy a casual walk around the Nickel Plate District to view this free, pop-up light display and winter celebration. On Saturdays throughout the month of December, Fishers Parks welcomes the public for a winter festival that will include special light displays, live music, food trucks, shopping, Santa and roaming characters, and lots of kids activities.

Admission: Free

Lighted Trail

Greenwood Amphitheater, 100 Surina Way, Greenwood
Through December 31

Come to the Greenwood Amphitheater Park to enjoy a beautiful lighted walking trail with 85 Christmas trees, 5 arches, a Candy Cane Tunnel, 3,600 lights on the bridge, 10 light poles, 18 standing figures, and other holiday displays. The event is free and is illuminated from dusk to dawn.

Admission: Free

Conservatory Crossing at Garfield Park Conservatory

Garfield Park, 2505 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis
Through December 29, 2024 

Stay cozy while enjoying the lights this holiday season! Garfield Park Conservatory presents Conservatory Crossing, a display of holiday poinsettias and lights throughout a festive train layout. Forget the cold and snow and enjoy hundreds of poinsettias, thousands of lights, and stunning plants from the rainforest.

Admission: $6 per person, $14 per family (max two adults), children 2 & under are free.

The Holiday Stroll at Kelsay Farms

6848 N County Road 250 E, Whiteland
Weekends through December 23, 2024 (nightly December 18-23)

While not a traditional light display, Kelsay Farms invites you to The Holiday Stroll for a magical holiday experience that includes plenty of sparkly lights. Plan to take lots of photos with a variety of larger-than-life vignettes designed to be beautiful, festive backdrops to your Christmas memories. Concessions and warm campfires are available to help you stay cozy while exploring the displays. You may even catch of glimpse of Santa on select nights!

Admission: $8 per person, ages 1 and under are free.

Light displays are a building block to many holiday celebrations for families. The Indianapolis area is full of wonderful walk-through displays where you can experience fresh air and holiday cheer. The Best Christmas Lights in Indiana to Walk Through can be found right here in Central Indiana. Are you looking for even more light displays? Our Christmas Light List is back and overflowing with places to visit this holiday season.

Christmas Nights of Lights is one of our favorite drive-through holiday light displays!

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