Christmas Nights of Lights

About This Event

Experience Christmas Nights of Lights, Indianapolis's largest drive-thru holiday light show. This dazzling display transforms the Indiana State Fairgrounds into a winter wonderland, with over 100,000 LED lights synchronized to festive music broadcast directly to your car radio. It's a magical way to celebrate the holiday season from the comfort of your vehicle.

Features

• A massive drive-thru light show with over 100,000 LED lights, synchronized to holiday music broadcast via car radio.
• Experience Indy's largest drive-thru light show, featuring a dazzling array of festive illuminations.

Parking Information

The Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center has more than 7,000 paved spaces on 250 acres. There is an $10 facility charge per vehicle for events. Cash and credit cards are accepted. Main entrances include Gate 1 on 38th Street and Gate 2 on 42nd Street. Gate 6 on Fall Creek Parkway is CLOSED until May 2026. Shuttle service is no longer available. ADA accessible parking is available throughout the grounds. Temporary or special event ADA parking may be created. Look for signage and parking attendants for assistance. For Corteva Coliseum, ADA accessible entrance drop-off areas are available directly in front of or adjacent to the building. For Infield parking, use the tunnel covered by awnings at the southwest corner for additional accessibility or mobility device users. Parking may also be available in lots south of the fairgrounds off 38th Street.

Tip: IndyGo is the city’s public transit provider and Routes 4 and 39 directly serve the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center. Visit IndyGo.net for trip planning services. The Fairgrounds is situated by the Monon Trail and other bike/pedestrian trails. There are available parking spots dedicated to bicyclists in front of the Corteva Coliseum. During the Indiana State Fair, bike parking is located off the Monon Trail in the historic train depot area managed by Pedal & Park.

Tips for Visiting

• Purchase tickets online in advance, as cash or credit cards are not accepted at the ticket booth. This also helps manage wait times.
• Plan your visit during the week or earlier in the season (November 7-22) if you have a discount code, as exchanges for discounted tickets are limited to this period.
• Be aware of the 11 ft height restriction for the entrance tunnel; full-size buses and large RVs cannot be accommodated.
• Allow extra time for your visit, especially on weekends or closer to Christmas, as wait times can exceed an hour even with online reservations.
• Check the event's social media pages or website for any weather-related updates, as the show runs rain, shine, or snow, but extreme conditions could cause temporary closures.