Illustration of a family walking past houses covered in colourful lights with a sleigh on a rooftop (Christmas in the Park)
Christmas Lights

Christmas in the Park

Visitors drive through Freeman Lake Park along an illuminated roadway lined with holiday lights. The route guides vehicles past more than 100 festive displays that transform the park into a winter wonderland.

Nov 25, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 All ages Free admission; open to the public.

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

6:00pm to 11:00pm EST nightly.

Accessibility

Visitors experience the event as a drive-through from their vehicles.

Location

See it and nearby events on the map
Freeman Lake Park · 220 Blue Heron Way, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and holiday light fans

Vibe

Festive and magical

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Follow Blue Heron Way off West Dixie Avenue to reach the event entrance.
  • Use 220 Blue Heron Way, Elizabethtown, as your GPS destination.
  • Plan on viewing the displays from your vehicle, since the event is a drive-through route.
  • Allow time to travel the illuminated roadway and take in more than 100 displays.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Free admission; open to the public.

Links & Contact

Run by City of Elizabethtown

Website / Tickets Contact

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Christmas in the Park suited to?

It is open to the public and described as a holiday tradition for families.

What will visitors see along the drive-through route?

An illuminated roadway leads past more than 100 holiday displays at Freeman Lake Park.

Do visitors need to book or buy tickets ahead?

No booking is mentioned; the drive-through display is free and open to the public.

Where is the entrance to the display?

Enter through Blue Heron Way, off West Dixie Avenue.

Can people still apply to add a display?

No. The 2026 participating-display application deadline has passed, and applications are no longer accepted.

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