Every year, businesses and homes in Festival Country don their best decorations and create captivating holiday light displays for all to enjoy. Jump in the car and check out these lights. All are free unless otherwise noted.
Bargersville
Head to Tecumseh Way inside Bargersville's Somerset neighborhood for a dazzling holiday light show . Tune your radio to 88.1 FM, turn off your car lights and park in the middle of the court for the best viewing experience. This year’s show features a special Taylor Swift sequence and a variety of other themes each night. This display runs from 6 to 11 p.m. Dec. 3 through 31.
Lauder Holiday House at 4121 Lauder Road in Bargersville (located in the Morningside neighborhood) has a light display from 6 to 10 p.m. Dec. 10 through 29. Tune in to 98.9 FM on your radio to hear music that corresponds with the light show.
Franklin
You can't have the Christmas season without a stroll through downtown Franklin. For the month of December, the courthouse square is illuminated in twinkling lights. It feels like stepping into a Hallmark movie.
Visit Martin Place (located off North Main Street) in downtown Franklin to see large historic homes that are known for their festive decorations.
Drive to 6211 N. 500 East in Franklin to experience Christmas Acres. There are more than 100,000 lights on display at this five-acre property that visitors can drive through and enjoy from 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 27 through Dec. 31. Admission is free, but they're collecting non-perishable food items for the local food pantry that can be dropped off at the end of the front sidewalk.
See a life-sized lighted Nativity scene on the front lawn of Otterbein Senior Life, located at 1070 W. Jefferson St.
Visit 943 Redwood Dr. in Franklin to enjoy Miclette’s Rockin’ Light Show and take selfies with Elfie the Elf. Tune your car radio to 99.1 FM for synchronized music, or enjoy the sound system if you’re walking by. This display is lit from Nov. 29 through Dec. 31. The hours are 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Greenwood
Stroll through the Greenwood Amphitheater Lighted Trail at 100 Surina Way from December 8 to 31 to see thousands of twinkling lights. The lights are on from dusk to dawn.
See the Mr. Green and Whoville light display on Reed Court in Greenwood's Clearbrook Lakes neighborhood. There is also a mailbox for kids to drop letters to Mr. Grinch (and have the chance to receive a reply). The display will be lit from Dec. 8 to 22.
New Whiteland
New Whiteland's MegaTree is a 50-foot illuminated light show experience located at Tracy Road and Ashland Ave. This huge LED tree is free to view.
Whiteland
The Holiday Stroll at Kelsay Farms is a favorite tradition every year because of its impressive Christmas light displays, visits with Santa, hot chocolate, photo opportunities and more. Experience the magic with the whole family. Tickets are required and can be purchased at the gate or in advance via their website. Open dates are Nov. 29 through Dec. 23 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Other
Visit Christmas at the Farm at 7591 W. 600 South in Morgantown to enjoy a drive-thru light show from 6 to 10 p.m. Dec. 14 to Jan. 1. Admission is free, but they are collecting non-perishable food items for Johnson County Senior Services.
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