Winterlights at Newfields
Visitors can walk along illuminated pathways featuring nearly two million lights dancing through the trees, a colorful toy tree sculpture, and a custom shadow theater show. Inside the historic Lilly House, guests can explore decorated rooms filled with towering gift stacks, trimmed trees, and a Dickens-inspired library. The outdoor Tinsel Terrace offers s'more kits, giant cookies, warm ciders, and holiday craft brews.
Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
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Tickets
Public adult tickets start at $25; prices vary based on supply and demand. Kids five and under are free. There is a $2 processing fee per paid ticket, except Access Pass tickets. Member value pricing is available all season. Premier tickets include expedited entry, blinky lights, a non-alcoholic beverage (upgrade available), and Winterlights Glasses; no Premier price is stated. Winterwonder Pass includes the complete Winterlights experience and listed extras; no pass price is stated. Add-ons: Ticket Insurance $10 per ticket; Blinky Lights $16; Winterlights Glasses $12 (includes a complimentary non-alcoholic drink ticket).
Hours
Starts at 5 PM. Winterwonder Pass holders have a flexible arrival time between 5–8 PM. Winterlights closes 90 minutes after the last ticket time; ticket scanning closes 30 minutes after the last ticket time.
Ages
All ages (kids five and under are free)
Food & Drink
Tinsel Terrace offers s’more kits, giant chocolate chip cookies, cocoa and ciders, including spiked options, plus seasonal beer and spiced plum cider for purchase.
Parking
Free parking is available from the Michigan Road entrance; reserved priority parking is also offered. Accessible parking is available, and free shuttles run between Indiana Interchurch Center and Newfields on busy nights when guests are directed there.
Accessibility
Winterlights is an outdoor walking experience on an accessible path, standard wheelchairs are allowed inside Lilly House, and wheelchairs are available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pets
Pets are prohibited; service animals are permitted.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Download or print your tickets from the confirmation email and keep your confirmation number handy for ticket scanning.
- Use the Michigan Road entrance for free parking, or enter at 38th Street with a Reserved Priority Parking pass.
- Consider buying the $20 Reserved Priority Parking pass in advance if you want to guarantee a spot in the preferred lot.
- Expect metal-detector screening and bag searches before ticket scanning, and leave prohibited items in your car.
- Dress warmly and wear comfortable walking shoes; Winterlights is an outdoor walking experience and runs rain or shine.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children five and under enter free.
- Members get value pricing all season; their price is the best deal of the day.
- Group rates are unavailable on Peak nights.
- Santa and carolers appear on Tuesday, November 24.
- Merry Movie Mondays: The Santa Clause is on Monday, November 30.
Links & Contact
Run by Newfields
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend Winterlights?
All ages are welcome, and children five and under enter free.
Do I need to book tickets in advance?
Yes. Advance tickets are required, and ticket prices vary with demand. Members receive value pricing throughout the season.
What does a Winterlights visit include?
Walk the illuminated outdoor paths, see the displays and shadow theater, and visit the first floor of Lilly House. The average visit is about 90 minutes.
What food and drinks are available?
Tinsel Terrace offers s’more kits, cookies, cocoa, ciders and other drinks. Food and beverages are not allowed inside Lilly House.
Is the walking route accessible, and are pets allowed?
The outdoor route is accessible; wheelchairs, strollers and small wagons are permitted. Wheelchairs are available to borrow, and service animals are allowed, but other pets are prohibited.
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