Even when the temperature drops below freezing, many families are looking for opportunities to be outside this Christmas season. Bundle up, grab a cup of hot cocoa, and enjoy the beautiful holiday displays around Indianapolis. Check out this other list if you’re interested in driving around and looking at homes with the best Christmas lights.
Walk Through Christmas Light Displays
A Merry Prairie Holiday
13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers
Friday- Sunday November 26-December 19, 5:30-9:30 pm
Come celebrate the season with holiday lights, a polar bear plunge, festive rides, holiday treats, and more! Step into Prairie Town to visit Christmas Eve traditions of the 1800’s. Check out our article with everything you need to know for your visit to the Prairie at Christmas.
Admission: $11 Members/ $22 Non Members
The Circle of Lights
Monument Circle, Downtown Indianapolis
November 26- December 31
The Circle of Lights annual lighting will be a televised event this year, but you can still visit the Circle of Lights through the holiday season. 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 so many things to do at Monument Circle during the holidays.
Free
Tropical Holiday at the Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park, 2505 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 am-5 pm, & Sunday 1-5 pm
Take a visit to the tropics this holiday season as the Garfield Park Conservatory presents a display of holiday poinsettias and lights throughout the colorful collection of tropical flora. Forget the cold and snow and enjoy hundreds of poinsettias, thousands of lights and stunning plants from the rainforest. Advanced ticket purchase requested. This display runs until January 2.
Admission: $4 per person, $10 per family (max two adults), children 2 & under are free.
Christmas at The Zoo
1200 W Washington Street, Indianapolis
November 21- December 30, 2021 , 5-9 pm (Open until 10 pm on Friday and Saturday, Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day)
Immerse yourself in all that the Zoo has to offer this holiday season. Enjoy the Tunnel of Lights, Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen, Santa’s barn, and thousands of holiday lights.
Admission: $21.75 and up, depending on day of the week. Children under 2 are free.
Newfields Winterlights
4000 Michigan Road Indianapolis 4620
November 21, 2021-January 3, 2022
Timed Tickets are required, and entry times will vary. Experience the wonder of over a million lights, in this immersive outdoor experience at Newfields. Dancing lights set to music, tasty holiday treats, and a whimsical terrace are just a few of the experiences available to enjoy.
Admission: $13 and up, depending on age and membership status.
Lighted Trail
Greenwood Amphitheater, 100 Surina Way, Greenwood
December 5-31, 2021 from Dusk to Dawn
Come to the Greenwood Amphitheater to enjoy a beautiful walking trail illuminated with Christmas trees, and other holiday displays.
Admission: This display is free.
Log Run Lights
9209 Log Run Drive S, Indianapolis
December 5-Janaury 1, 2021.
This is a single residence display in the Clermont area, and it does not disappoint. Park your car, and walk through this impressive immersive display, which also happens to be a great photo spot! Log Run is also a drive through Christmas lights location. This runs daily starting at 6 pm and continues through January 1.
Admission: This display is free.
Hamilton County Walk Through Christmas Lights
Holidays at the Hill
175 Logan Street, Noblesville
November 20, 2021- January 9, 2022
Back for another year, come see the many offerings at Federal Hill Commons, including a Walking Light Tour, holiday market and more. The outdoor ice skating rink is conveniently located next to the holiday light trail for an entire evening of fun.
Admission: This display is free.
Fishers Winter Wonderland
3 Municipal Drive, Fishers
December 5-31, 2021
Downtown Fishers transforms into a holiday experience that you don’t want to miss. Enjoy a casual walk around the Nickel Plate District to view this free, pop-up light display.
Admission: This display is free.
Magnificent Monon
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.
Admission: This display is free.
Light displays are a building block to many holiday celebrations for families. The Indianapolis area is full of wonderful walk thru displays for fresh air and holiday cheer. Are you looking for even more light displays? Our Christmas Light List is back and overflowing with places to visit this holiday season.
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