Options to enjoy the holiday lights in Indy this season

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.