Fort Wayne Christmas Lights 2025

Discover 13 verified christmas lights in Fort Wayne and nearby areas.

Find 13 Fort Wayne Christmas lights plus nearby day-trip favoritesβ€”organized for fast planning.

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HolidayFest: Night of Lights

Fort Wayne, IN
Free

Iconic holiday light displays and community traditions.

Experience the magic of the holidays in Downtown Fort Wayne with the return of HolidayFest featuring the Night of Lights. This beloved event kicks off the festive season with the iconic lighting of Santa and His Reindeer, the Merry Christmas...

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Embassy Theatre Festival of Trees

Fort Wayne, IN
$$

Historic theatre transformed into a wonderland of decorated trees.

Step into a magical holiday wonderland at the Embassy Theatre's Festival of Trees. This beloved tradition transforms the historic venue into a dazzling display of over 60 uniquely decorated trees, each a work of art. Enjoy live festive entertainment, including...

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Parkview Field Holiday Lights

Fort Wayne, IN
$$

Ballpark transformed into a dazzling holiday light spectacle.

Experience the magic of the season at Parkview Field's Holiday Lights, a spectacular walk-through event featuring over 1.5 million lights and displays. Enjoy festive train rides, interactive holiday crafts, and delicious s'mores stations. Johnny Claus will be present nightly, and...

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Fort Wayne LightFest

Fort Wayne, IN
$$

Dual light experiences with drive-through and walk-through options.

Fort Wayne LightFest combines the beloved Blue Jacket's Fantasy of Lights with the new Wild Lights at the Fort Wayne Zoo for a spectacular holiday celebration. Drive through dazzling animated light displays, walk among a million twinkling lights at the...

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Wild Lights at the Fort Wayne Zoo

Fort Wayne, IN
$$

Nearly one million lights transform the zoo into a winter spectacle.

Step into a winter wonderland at Wild Lights at the Fort Wayne Zoo, where nearly one million lights transform the zoo into a magical holiday spectacle. Meet Santa, ride the Evergreen Express, toast s'mores, and marvel at dazzling light displays....

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Blue Jacket Fantasy of Lights

Fort Wayne, IN
$$

Largest nonprofit drive-thru light show with over 700 displays

Experience the magic of the Blue Jacket Fantasy of Lights, the largest nonprofit drive-thru light show. Journey through a 3-mile route adorned with over 700 dazzling displays, featuring more than 2 million LED lights and 186 unique scenes. Discover new...

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Holidays Sparkle in Huntington County

Huntington, IN 23 mi from Fort Wayne
$

Free holiday light displays and festive community events

Experience the magic of the holiday season in Huntington County with 'Holidays Sparkle'! This festive celebration offers a delightful array of attractions, including dazzling free holiday light displays at Sunken Gardens and the downtown Holiday Tree. Explore charming boutiques for...

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Marion Walkway of Lights

Marion, IN 44 mi from Fort Wayne
$

Two-mile display of over 2.5 million lights

Marion, Indiana, renowned as 'Christmas City, USA,' invites visitors to its world-famous Walkway of Lights. This breathtaking annual display features over two and a half million lights stretching across two miles, creating a magical holiday wonderland. Experience the dazzling illumination...

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The Lighting of Shipshewana

Shipshewana, IN 47 mi from Fort Wayne
Free

Extended parade route and festive lighting ceremony.

Join the enchanting Lighting of Shipshewana for a magical start to the holiday season. This beloved event features a vibrant light parade with an extended route, a captivating lighting ceremony, and a day filled with character meet-and-greets, live music, and...

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Goshen Holiday Light Parade

Goshen, IN 48 mi from Fort Wayne
Free

Spectacular nighttime parade with illuminated floats.

Experience the magic of the Goshen Holiday Light Parade, a dazzling nighttime spectacle where illuminated floats and entries light up Main Street. Enjoy festive comfort food specials from local eateries and food trucks, and discover unique holiday shopping opportunities. Families...

Holiday Light DisplaysParadesFamily Friendly

Elkhart County Holiday Lights

Goshen, IN 49 mi from Fort Wayne
$$

Drive-through holiday lights and festive 5K run

Experience the magic of the holiday season at the Elkhart County Holiday Lights. Drive through a spectacular display of sparkling lights and festive decorations that transform the fairgrounds into a winter wonderland. For the active enthusiast, lace up for the...

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Goshen Light Parade

Goshen, IN 50 mi from Fort Wayne
$$

Illuminated floats parade down Main Street.

Prepare for a magical evening at the Goshen Light Parade, a highlight of the November First Fridays. This dazzling event transforms Main Street into a luminous spectacle with creatively decorated floats and entries. As the nights grow longer, downtown eateries...

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Christmas Tree Festival

Lima, OH 58 mi from Fort Wayne
$$

Over 100 decorated trees and Evergreen, the Talking Tree

Immerse yourself in a cherished holiday tradition at the Allen County Museum's Christmas Tree Festival. This enchanting event showcases over 100 dazzling trees and wreaths, each uniquely decorated by local businesses and organizations. Explore the festive MacDonell House, adorned in...

Holiday Light DisplaysFamily FriendlyCommunity Celebration

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do we plan for accessibility when using mobility aids in Fort Wayne?

Confirm path surface and gradients, ask about viewing pull-outs on narrow sections, and check restroom accessibility. Consider earlier slots when paths are less congested.

How do timed-entry tickets usually work for Fort Wayne light shows?

Your ticket is tied to a 15–30 minute window. Plan to arrive 20 minutes early for scanning and wayfinding. Late arrivals are typically moved to the next slot if capacity allows.

What's the simplest two-hour lights itinerary starting from central Fort Wayne?

Do one signature display first while energy is high, take a 10-minute warm-up break with hot drinks, then end with a nearby neighborhood loop. Keep travel legs short to maximize glow time.

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