Picture this: You and your family are hanging out at home. It’s cold outside, the kids are restless. You want to get out of the house and do something but maybe you want to stay in your comfy clothes and you don’t want to spend money, because you’ve completed all of your holiday shopping. Sound familiar? We get it. There are more places popping up each year that provide free entertainment you can enjoy from your car. All you have to do is tune your radio to the right station! Go pop some popcorn, grab your coats, and check out our round-up of places to see holiday lights in Indianapolis for free.
Powers Christmas Lights
Where: 6893 N 1000 E, Sheridan, IN 46069
When: Sunday through Thursday 6:00-10:00 pm, Friday & Saturday 6:00-11:00 pm, all night on Christmas Eve
About: Tune your radio to 89.5 FM and enjoy this family-run residential Christmas light show! Check out the Powers Christmas Lights Facebook page for more information and make sure you read their suggested rules on how to enjoy their lights from your car.
Harrington Family Light Show
Where: 15418 Dunrobin Drive, Noblesville, IN 46062
When: 6:30-9:30 pm every night
About: This is the third year for the Harrington Family Light Show, located in Noblesville. Tune your radio to 100.1 for over an hour of unique light displays. According to their Facebook page, they are located on a street with great traffic flow so there should be no parking issues.
Lights on Hawthorne
Where: 963 Hawthorne Drive, Carmel, IN 46033
When: 6:00 – 9:00 pm each night
About: Lights on Hawthorne, located in Carmel, is an approximately 20 minute synchronized light show. According to Facebook, it was originally designed in 2020 by a furloughed lighting designer from the concert production industry. This year the show hops the street! Tune in to 100.1 when here. The show runs from 6:00 to 9:00 pm each night.
Circle of Lights
Where: 1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204
When: Every night until January 11, 2025
About: If you live in Indianapolis, visiting the Circle of Lights at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Monument Circle in downtown is a must. According to their website, “Monument Circle will bask in holiday glory with the continuation of ‘Shining A Light,’ a multi-million dollar update of lighting, staging, audio and video technology that transforms the Circle into a life-size snow globe, enhancing Circle of Lights like never before.”
Jimmy Nash City Park
Where: 360 North Home Avenue, Martinsville, IN 46151
When: Every night from 6:00-10:00 pm, running until January 1st, 2024
About: For those that don’t mind the drive, the 2024 Festival of Lights – located in Jimmy Nash City Park – can be enjoyed from the warmth of your car. According to the website, “Visitors are welcome to drive through the park to view the display or park and walk around if the weather’s nice. There is even a sleigh near the Family Pavilion that you are welcome to use for photos!”
Lights On Greenspire
Where: 4824 Greenspire Drive, Carmel, IN 46033
When: Daily during the holidays, after dark
About: Lights On Greenspire set their 20,000 lights to 90.7 – my family and I have watched this display for the past few years and love it!
Brownsburg Town Hall
Where: 61 N Green St, Brownsburg, IN 46112
When: Daily during the holidays, after dark
About: We love a good synchronized light display and you can catch one at the Brownsburg Town Hall during the holidays, starting December 7th. Park your car, tune your radio to 88.5, and get in the holiday spirit!
Viking Meadows
Where: 15564 Misty Viking Road, Westfield, IN 46074
When: Every night from 6:00-10:00 pm
About: Another great local holiday light show to check out is in the Viking Meadows neighborhood in Westfield. Their light show begins every thirty minutes and lasts for 15 minutes.
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Great post!
Hi! We are the owners at 963 Hawthorne Dr., Carmel. The light show runs 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. each night. The comments on our address posting abive were different. Thanks!
My apologies for that error! Thank you for pointing it out for us.