Christmas Nights of Lights returns to the Indiana State Fairgrounds

Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Christmas Nights of Lights returns to the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center, bringing one of the most popular holiday traditions in Indianapolis back for another season. The drive-thru light show will run from November 7 through December 31, featuring more than a million LED lights synchronized to classic holiday music.

“This event continues to be a favorite for families across Indiana,” says LeRoy Lewis III, Director of Community & Media Engagement. “We’re excited to add new elements this year that make the show even more memorable.”

Event Highlights

New: Three giant RGB Christmas trees with thousands of color-changing lights create a dazzling new centerpiece
The 180-foot-long Cosmic Wall of Lights
Life-sized Nativity and Candyland scenes
A patriotic giant American Flag display

Giving Back

This year’s Christmas Nights of Lights will also support several community organizations through special discounted codes. From November 7-22, a portion of the proceeds will go back to:

Mozel Sanders Foundation: MOZEL25
Riley Hospital for Children: RILEY25
WRTV Toy Drive: WRTV25
Salvation Army: SALARMY25
Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation: MDFF25
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition: NOCC25
Special Olympics: OLYMPICS25
Shepherd Community Center: SHEPHERD25
Boys and Girls Clubs of Indianapolis: BGCI25
Gleaners Food Bank: GLEANERS25
Second Helpings: SECHELP25
The Parks Alliance: PARKALL25
Ascension: ASCENSION25
Mirror Indy: MIRROR25
A Kid Again: AKIDAGAIN25

Event Details

Dates: November 7 – December 31
Hours: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (extended hours on weekends)
Location: Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1698 E. 42nd St., Indianapolis, IN 46205 (enter through Gate 3 on 42nd Street)

Ticket Information (Online reservations are required and can be modified up to five days in advance.)

$38 per car (up to 8 passengers)
$58.50 for 9–15 passengers
$84 for 16+ passengers

Safety Measures:

Attendees must remain in their vehicles and turn off headlights upon entering the show.
Portable toilets are available at the entrance and exit.
Pets are welcome as long as they remain inside the vehicle.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.ChristmasNightsofLights.com.