Indianapolis, IN — This year there are three major options to check out holiday lights in Indianapolis. Here is the list and details:
Lights at the Brickyard
- Nov. 27—Jan. 5, 2020
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway: 4790 West 16th Street
- Cost:
- $40 Auto Speedy Pass (1 to 14 passengers)*
- $25 Auto Standard Pass (1 to 14 passengers) (Monday—Wednesday)
- $30 Auto Standard Pass (1 to 14 passengers) (Thursday—Sunday)
- $100 15+ Passenger Speedy Pass
The two-mile course through the IMS infield and historic oval feature more than 2.5 million bright lights.
Christmas Nights of Lights
- Nov. 8—Jan. 1, 2020
- Indiana State Fairgrounds: 1202 East 38th Street
- Cost:
- $7 per person
- Free for children 3 years old and under
- $30 “Carload Special” of up to nine passengers
The inaugural family-friendly event features a 2-mile car ride through more than 1 million LED lights powered by 50,000+ computer channels.
Part of the event’s proceeds will benefit The Salvation Army, Toys for Tots and Gleaners Food Banks’ Pack the Pantries.
Christmas at the Zoo
- Nov. 23—Dec. 30
- Indianapolis Zoo: 1200 West Washington Street
- Cost:
- Prices vary depending on the day
- Ticket prices will always be higher at the gate, so purchase tickets online
- $8 parking; members park for free
The Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the country to feature a holiday lights event more than 50 years ago!
Santa’s Village is a new addition to this year’s event, featuring a visit with Santa, treat decorating with Mrs. Claus, a few of Santa’s reindeer, penguin encounter and more.
