Last Updated on September 18, 2026 by Adrienne

It’s holiday light season once again, and one of the best displays in Indiana is Winterlights at Newfields in Indianapolis. My family visited last year and loved how the Newfields campus was transformed with winter wonderland with more than 1.5 million twinkling lights.

Holiday lights at Winterlights
Holiday lights at Winterlights at Newfields
Holiday light displays at Winterlights at Newfields

The highlight of the whole display is the main lawn where the lights “dance” in time to music from The Nutcracker. I loved all the brightly colored trees here.

The main lawn at Winterlights at Newfields, where lights dance in time to music from The Nutcracker
The lawn at Lily House at Winterlights
The lawn at Lily House at Winterlights
Lily House at Winterlights at Newfields

I also loved the “Ice Storm Walk” where you walk under a canopy of blue lights with icicles. It really felt like you were walking in a snowy wonderland.

The Ice Storm Walk at Winterlights at Newfields
The Ice Storm Walk at Winterlights at Newfields

Newfields really goes all out, decorating nearly all of the trees in colorful lights. It’s a sight to behold.

A decorated tree at Winterlights at Newfields
A decorated tree at Winterlights at Newfields

Winterlights runs from 5-9 p.m. through January 8 this season. You can purchase tickets to Winterlights here.

Have you been to Winterlights at Newfields yet? What other holiday lights displays should we check out in central Indiana?

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