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. Updated 2024*

Drive-Thru Live Nativity at The ConneXion

From 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 14 & 15 and 21 & 22 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

It’s nearly impossible to miss the Seiberling Mansion dripping in lights when driving by on winter nights, but what if we told you the inside is even more impressive than the outside?

Note—Admission is FREE during evening hours in December from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays for the first three weeks of December.

This year's free admission dates are:
Dec. 13 - sponsored by Ivy Tech.
Dec. 19 - sponsored by Community First Bank.
Dec. 20 - sponsored by Howard County.

Christmas at the Seiberling Candlelight Tour- 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students 18 and under, 5 and under are free.

Visit the mansion on this special evening to admire the seasonal décor during a self-guided, low-lighting tour. House lights are extinguished or lowered to provide optimal viewing of holiday lights sponsored by Duke Energy.

The Seiberling Mansion is located at 1200 W. Sycamore St., Kokomo.

Greentown Lions Club Christmas Lights Display

Are you missing the grand displays that were once at We Care Park? Get a little bit of nostalgia at the Greentown Lions Club Christmas Light display. They have purchased several iconic We Care Park displays and lights that you are sure to recognize, decorated buildings from the 4-H Fair’s Pioneer Village and more!

The display is open from 6-9 p.m. Thursday through Sundays from Dec. 5 to Dec. 15. And daily from Dec. 19 through Dec. 25.

Greentown Lions Club Christmas Lights are at 790 N. Meridian St., Greentown.

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 Show in Russiaville

When you’re driving around Kokomo and surrounding areas checking out all of the Christmas light displays, be sure to add this one to your list! The Willis Christmas light show in Russiaville offers an experience like none other! Your family is sure to enjoy this impressive display with animated talking lightbulb characters, Disney-themed performances, fun music and more! The show lasts about 20 minutes, so park your car, crank the heat and enjoy the show! For more information and directions click here.

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

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.

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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.

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

Logansport Christmas in the Park

Walk-through only on Monday & Tuesday nights—Drive-through only on Wednesdays-Sundays.

When: November 27, 2024 through January 5, 2025.
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.

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

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