Central Indiana will be so illuminated this holiday season that one might be able to spot it from outer space. The traditional winter attractions are going up in November and December, and they’ll display millions of lights that will shine on trees, Christmas characters, archways and at least one enormous American flag.
Here are six attractions — some on foot and others by car — that will bring brightness and warmth. Buy your tickets in advance to claim your spot amidst the glitz.
Christmas Nights of Lights
Through Dec. 31. Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1698 E. 42nd St. Cost is $38-$84 per carload, depending on the number of passengers. Tickets: christmasnightsoflights.com
More than a million lights will be synced to music in this experience, which includes three giant Christmas trees, a Cosmic Wall of Lights, life-sized Nativity and Candyland scenes and an American flag.
Holidays at the Hill
Nov. 22-Jan. 6. Federal Hill Commons, 175 Logan St. in Noblesville. Paid admission required for some activities: noblesvilleparks.org
Lights encircle this park-turned-holiday village that includes music, treats, visits from Santa and ice skating.
Winterlights
Nov. 21 to Jan. 4. Newfields, 4000 Michigan Road. $26 and up. Tickets: discovernewfields.org/winterlights
Newfields has strung up its two million lights once again, illuminating the gardens and Lilly House, among other sites across its campus. Don’t miss the Landscape of Light, synchronized to an Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra soundtrack.
Christmas at the Zoo
Nov. 22-Jan. 4. Indianapolis Zoo, 1200 W. Washington St. Included with admission: indianapoliszoo.com/zoo-events/christmas-at-the-zoo/
Amidst the carolers and holiday themed characters, look for the glittering tunnel, lit-up trees and the king of them all — the mighty Merry and Bright Tree.
Reynolds light display
Nov. 28 and 29. Dec. 5-23. Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road in Fishers. $26 nonmembers. $15 members. Tickets: connerprairie.org
The lights are one of the attractions at A Merry Prairie Holiday, which includes a holiday projection show, sock skating rink and an exploration of holiday traditions from the 1800s in Prairietown.
The Lighted Trail
Dec. 7-31. Greenwood Amphitheater, 300 S. Washington St. in Greenwood. Free. greenwood.in.gov
From dusk till dawn, you can walk the trail to see almost 43,000 lights adorning trees, standing figures, arches, a candy cane tunnel, a bridge and more.
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