Christmas Nights of Lights returns to the Indiana State Fairgrounds

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.