Holiday lights · IN

Christmas lights & holiday events in Indiana

Indiana is home to a town literally named Santa Claus, and its snowy Midwest winters make for classic holiday road trips.

Winterlights at Newfields

Garden lights Indianapolis, IN

The grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields are filled with large light installations, illuminated gardens and festive displays. It has become one of the Midwest's most popular holiday light walks.

Visiting: Runs nightly from mid-November into early January; timed tickets are required.Official site →

Santa Claus, Indiana

Holiday village Santa Claus, IN

This southern Indiana town embraces its name year-round, and December brings parades, Santa visits and a drive-through light show. Letters to Santa can be mailed from the town's historic post office at the Santa Claus Museum & Village.

Visiting: Holiday events run mainly on the first three weekends of December, with lights through the season.

Seasons, hours, tickets and prices change every year — always check the official site before you go.

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