Enjoy Christmas lights in Hamilton County this season. Each community shines bright with local light displays celebrating the season. See where you can view festive décor and lights in Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield and beyond during the holidays.

 

Holiday Light Displays

  1. Carmel
  2. Fishers
  3. Noblesville
  4. Westfield

Carmel

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Carmel Christkindlmarkt | Carmel

November 21 - December 24
The lights are all aglow at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt. Visit in the evening to experience the full magic of the twinkling lights. 

 

Magnificent Monon | Carmel

November - January
Enjoy an outdoor walkway of holiday lights and decorations, from Carter Green to Main Street along the Monon Greenway through the heart of the city. Hop on and off the trail to shop and dine in City Center, Midtown or the Arts & Design District.

 

Palladiscope: Towering Nutcrackers | Carmel

Late November - December 
Palladiscope is a one-of-a-kind, custom made viewing system designed to play architectural cinema. Created specifically to display on the exterior of the Palladium. Show runs every 1/2 hour starting at 6:30 p.m. with the last show beginning at 10:00 p.m.

 

Clay Terrace Santa Soiree and Tree Lighting | Carmel

December 5, 2026
A festive event from 4-6 p.m. featuring live music, carriage rides, a giant snow globe, and a magical tree lighting ceremony, perfect for families to meet Santa and enjoy holiday cheer.

Carmel Christkindlmarkt (top) (left)

Palladiscope (left) (right)

Fishers

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A Merry Prairie Holiday | Fishers

Select nights November 27–December 28, 2026
Visit the home of the local favorite Reynolds Farm Equipment Christmas Lights at Conner Prairie's holiday festival, featuring more fun for the whole family like Kringle's Carousel and the Polar Bear Plunge dry tubing hill.

 

Nickel Plate Night Lights | Fishers

Starting November 27

Celebrate the season in downtown Fishers with holiday lights around the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. This starts with the annual tree lighting and holiday kickoff celebration November 27 with festivities from 5-7 p.m. and a tree lighting at 6:30 p.m.

 

Bonus tip: You can also pack up the family and drive around to see some of the best residential holiday lights in Fishers with the help of their holiday lights map. 

People walk toward a brightly lit outdoor entrance at night, where an illuminated sign reading “Merry Prairie Holiday” arches over the path, flanked by colorful light displays shaped like festive figures among leafless trees.
A Merry Prairie Holiday

Noblesville

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Forest of Lights | Noblesville

Opens November 27

Experience the holiday season with Noblesville Parks & Recreation for the inaugural year of Forest of Lights. Stroll through an illuminated walking trail featuring festive light displays, holiday decor, and a cheerful atmosphere that the whole family can enjoy.

 

Reindeer Express | Noblesville

November 14 - December 23
The Nickel Plate Express is decked out in more than 2,000 lights, thanks to Gaylor Electric.

 

Holidays at the Hill: Holiday in Lights Parade | Noblesville

December 5, 2026
An illuminated evening holiday parade in downtown Noblesville. The event starts at 6:30 p.m.

Reindeer Express (top) (left)

Noblesville Square (left) (right)

Westfield

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Westfield in Lights | Westfield

December 5
The tree lighting ceremony at Grand Junction Plaza at 6 p.m., but you can see the tree all aglow all season long. Enjoy special festivities from 3-6 p.m. on December 5.

 

 

For more events and things to do this winter in Hamilton County, Indiana visit our events calendar or check out our holiday page. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram.