Winterlights at Newfields

Marvel at the magic of the holiday season at Winterlights at Newfields.

Circle of Lights

Every year the Soldiers and Sailors Monument gets strung with lights for create a holiday spectacle that must be seen.

Christmas at the Zoo

Wish a happy holiday to your furry friends at the Indianapolis Zoo. Read More

A Merry Prairie Holiday

Visit 1800s Prairietown this holiday to see the grounds glowing in festive lights. Read More

Where to See Holiday Lights in Indianapolis

The Season Shines Bright in the Circle City

Check Back Next Year for More Holiday Adventures

Brighten up your holiday season with our guide to the most dazzling holiday lights in Indianapolis. From traditional displays to modern marvels, we'll show you where to find the most enchanting and twinkling spectacles in the city. Get ready to experience the magic of the season as we take you on a journey through Indy's winter wonderland of lights.

We'll see you in 2025 for even more holiday cheer!

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Circle of Lights

November 29, 2024 - January 11, 2025

Downtown Indy Inc.'s Circle of Lights® presented by IBEW 481 is Indy's most time-honored holiday tradition. This year, the 60th annual Circle of Lights Tree Lighting event will take place on Monument Circle on November 24, as well as a special made-for-TV event seen exclusively on WTHR Channel 13. Then, the lights will be visible all throughout the holiday season in the heart of downtown Indy.

Visit Circle of Lights

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Christmas at the Zoo

November 23, 2024 - January 6, 2025

An impressive light display will transform the Indianapolis Zoo into a winter wonderland this holiday season. In 2015, Christmas at the Zoo ranked in the top five in the nation for zoo light displays by USA Today. And although it may be winter, visitors can still expect to see some of the zoo's hardier animals (i.e. seals, walruses, and tigers) out enjoying the holiday temperatures.

Visit Christmas at the Zoo

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Winterlights at Newfields

November 23, 2024 - January 5, 2025

At Winterlights at Newfields, over one million holiday lights glow across the campus at Newfields. Lights dance beneath your feet and twinkle overhead, reaching to the very tips of 100-year-old trees, enveloping guests below. New wandering paths take guests on a journey through the woods on the Twinkling Trail. Dazzling baubles hang from trees and a larger-than-life illuminated ornament doubles as a photo op.

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Christmas Nights of Lights

November 8, 2024 - December 31, 2024

In this holiday event, families will be able to drive through a 2-mile car ride in the midst of over a million LED lights. The lights will imitate figures such as trees, snowflakes, candy canes, and tunnels of lights. The lights will also be synchronized to sounds of the holiday season which will play in your own personal vehicle.

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Festival of Trees

November 15, 2024 - January 4, 2025

Featuring dozens of new themes, a sleigh ride opportunity, a festive competition, and of course 50 decorated trees. Visitors are welcome to take part in scavenger hunts, and enjoy holiday-themed songs.

Visit Festival of Trees at the Indiana Historical Society

Merry Prairie

A Merry Prairie Holiday at Conner Prairie

November 29, 2024 - January 5, 2025

Conner Prairie is the perfect local destination for family holiday fun! Guests can marvel at the famous Reynolds Farm Equipment Christmas Lights, sock-skate at Frosty's Skating Rink, and visit North Pole Village for a selfie with Santa. The event will feature local entertainers and musicians, and serve special holiday treats and beverages. There will also be educational pieces in Prairietown to celebrate history and the holidays.

Visit A Merry Prairie Holiday