Best Christmas Markets

Newfields Christmas Lights 2026

Dates checked 4 Nov 2026

Newfields turns the gardens around the Indianapolis Museum of Art into an outdoor walk of holiday lights, with the decorated Lilly House mansion, s'mores and a winter market; 2026 is its tenth year. Guests spend about 90 minutes on the accessible path.

DatesNovember 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027
Open DaysOpen days within these dates not yet published
HoursEvent nights 5 pm to 10 pm
Entry is by tickets for a set arrival time; the open nights are on the ticket calendar.
TicketsTicket needed. Advance tickets required, from $25 for adults, prices vary by date; children 5 and under free; $2 processing fee per ticket (2026)
Timed tickets: you book an arrival time.
TypeBotanical garden lights
WhereThe Garden at Newfields, the Indianapolis Museum of Art's grounds, 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46208
ParkingFree parking from the Michigan Road entrance; reserved priority parking from the 38th Street entrance is $20 per car.

Checked on Newfields, November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.

Where Is Newfields Christmas Lights?

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Questions About Newfields Christmas Lights

When is Newfields Christmas Lights open in 2026?

November 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Open days within these dates not yet published. Hours: Event nights 5 pm to 10 pm.

How much are tickets for Newfields Christmas Lights?

Ticket needed. Advance tickets required, from $25 for adults, prices vary by date; children 5 and under free; $2 processing fee per ticket (2026). Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.

Is Newfields Christmas Lights a drive-through?

No: it is a light trail in a garden that you see on foot.

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