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.
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