Whether you’re walking or driving, looking for public displays or DIY homes synchronized to music, we have you covered. Check out these free and paid opportunities to get out and enjoy the festivities this holiday season.

Drive-Thru Live Nativity at The ConneXion

From 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 9 & 10 and 16 & 17 you can experience a drive-thru live nativity in Kokomo! Then enjoy hot chocolate and cookies and a special visit from Santa Claus to wrap up a magical evening.

Located at 700 E. Southway Blvd. in Kokomo

Highland Park City of Lights

Experience Highland Park in Kokomo with more than 50 light displays — open nightly at dusk through Dec. 31. Santa will be there from 6 to 10 p.m. every night from Nov. 24 to Dec. 24 to greet visitors. Proceeds benefit the Kokomo Family YMCA and the Kokomo Y’s Men.

Where: 900 W. Defenbaugh St., Kokomo
Cost: Free (Donations welcome)

Christmas at The Seiberling

Each year, the Saturday following Thanksgiving, The Seiberling transforms into a Christmas wonderland for the public to enjoy throughout December.

Guests can enjoy six sponsored free nights, a candlelight tour, a visit with Santa in his workshop and paid evenings that benefit The Howard County Historical Society.

Where: 1200 W. Sycamore St., Kokomo, IN
Cost: Paid evenings are $10 for adults, $5 for students and ages 5 and under are free.

Greentown Fairgrounds

Walk through the Pioneer Village at the Howard County 4-H Fairgrounds and enjoy thousands of lights, vote for your favorite Christmas display and stop in the Round Barn to see the Christmas Village and enjoy hot chocolate! Santa will be there Thursday through Sunday nights at the Round Barn from 5:45-9 p.m. now through Dec. 10.

When: Open at 6 p.m. Dec. 1 to 3 and Dec. 7 to 10, the display is then open every night from Dec. 14 to 23.
Where: 610 E. Payton St., Greentown, IN
Cost: Free (Donations welcome)

Grissom Lights in the Airpark

Take a short drive north of Kokomo to see the Lights in the Airpark display at the Grissom Air Museum, including multiple lighted displays near the aircraft.

When: Gates open at 4:30 and close at 9 p.m. Open Nov. 24 through Dec. 31, 2023. Closed Dec. 24 and 25
Where: 1000 W. Hoosier Blvd., Peru, IN
Cost: $9 for adults, $8 for children ages 6 to 11 and free for children ages 5 and younger.

TPA Park Festival of Lights - Frankfort

Head to Frankfort’s TPA Park for a magical display of over one million Christmas lights including several animated displays. Stop by and visit Santa and enjoy driving through this free Holiday spectacle! There will also be kettle corn available for purchase (weather permitting) and make sure to stop by the TPA Park Concession Stand to get soup or hot chocolate from Big Country BBQ!

When: Beginning at 6:30 p.m. now through Jan. 2
Where: 1 Adrian Marks Dr., Frankfort
Cost: Free - Donations welcomed to benefit the Frankfort Parks Department.

Marion Walkway of Lights

More than 2 miles and 2.5 million lights illuminate the annual Walkway of Lights in Marion! Santa is there from 7 to 9 p.m. every Friday except Dec. 9 — and instead he will be there Dec. 10.

When: From 6 to 10 p.m. now through the end of December.
Where: 1 Matter Park Circle, Marion

Beginning at Ballard Field, then downtown, then up River Drive, and culminating into a winter wonderland surrounding the Gardens of Matter Park.
Cost: $5 per vehicle The toll booth is located under the bridge on Matter Park Road as you enter Matter Park.

Willis Christmas Light Display

The 2023 Willis Christmas Light Show has begun - located at a home in Russiaville, it runs nightly from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Songs and narration will change throughout the season, so stop by multiple times to see them all!

When: Nightly from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: The best way to view the show is from Western Intermediate's side parking lot, 2600 S. 600 W., Russiaville
Cost: Free

Courthouse Square

Experience downtown Kokomo light up for Christmas and visit Santa Claus during the old-fashioned Christmas Parade! The tree lighting begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 and then you can hear the joy of the holidays with Christmas carolers, train rides, real-life reindeer and more. Find your spot on the parade route before it begins at 6:30!

When: Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2.

Indiana State Fairgrounds Christmas Nights of Lights

Get your tickets now to the Christmas Nights of Lights at the Indiana State Fairgrounds! Enjoy the largest drive-thru light show in Indianapolis synchronized to music through your radio.

Click here to purchase your tickets and guarantee your spot.

When: Nightly now through Dec. 31
Where: Enter Christmas Nights of Lights at Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1698 E. 42nd St., Indianapolis (Gate 12).
Cost: $30 per carload (1-8 people)

Winterlights at Newfields

Wander through the twinkling lights at Newfields for a classic Christmas light show set to music from the Indianapolis Symphonic Orchestra. Enjoy the history of the railway line and the Lilly house and finish the evening off with a brew from Sun King, hot chocolate, popcorn, cookies or s’mores from Girl Scouts at Garden Terrace.

Click here for tickets.

When: 5 to 9 p.m. daily through Jan. 7, 2023
Where: 4000 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis
Cost: Varies by night

Logansport Christmas in the Park

Don’t miss out on this free light show from now until Jan. 2 in Logansport!

Add breakfast with Santa to your calendar on Dec. 9 at the McHale Complex and enter your team of four in the gingerbread house competition on Dec. 20!

When: Dusk to dawn, now through Jan. 2 - Monday and Tuesday are walk-through only and Wednesday through Sunday are drive-through only.
Where: 3319 E. High St., Logansport
Cost: The light show is free, but breakfast with Santa and the gingerbread house competition are paid events, click here for more information.

McClurg Family’s Christmas Light Show

Turn your car radio to 88.3 FM and enjoy a light show to music at the home of the McClurgs family! From now until the end of the year on Thursday, Friday and Saturday you can experience a magical show at this special display!

Enjoy a 38-minute Christmas-themed show (including Pentatonix, Sia, Transiberian Orchestra, Simple Plan, Gwen Stefani, King & Country and Lindsay Sterling) from now until Christmas night.

And then from Dec. 26 to the 31, there will be a post-Christmas show including Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift, “Hamilton” melodies and more.

Where: 801 Ridge Rd., Kokomo
When: Thursday 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m.
Cost: Free

Venture out into the community and enjoy one of the simplest joys of Christmas with your friends and family.

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