Holiday Lights Challenge 2026
Expiration: Jan 2nd 2027
Included Venues
See locations on an interactive map.
Wednesday, November 25, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day
Thursdays & Fridays, November 27-December 18, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Experience the magic of the gardens aglow during the $1-Night Light Display! The eve before Thanksgiving, kick off the holiday season with a stroll through the Botanical Conservatory, where indoor gardens glisten and glow with festive greenery, vibrant poinsettias and illuminated photo ops. During this special four-week display, enjoy multiple visits with family and friends, treat yourself at Café Flora and find unique gifts in the Conservatory Shop. Garden admission is just $1.
Gaze at the colorful lights that make the Broadway corridor merry and bright for the holidays. Starting on Friday, November 20 with the lighting of the giant Christmas tree, Broadway avenue stays lit all season long.
Step back in time and experience the magic of the season through the Embassy Theatre’s charming holiday window displays, featuring nostalgic decorations and timeless Christmas cheer.
Experience the wonder of Fantasy of Lights in Franke Park!
Drive through over 200 enchanting light displays and be captivated by a section of synchronized lights to holiday music. Download the official Fantasy of Lights app for seamless ticket purchases and real-time wait-time updates. Don’t miss the enchanting Christmas Village, where you can enjoy a complimentary cup of hot chocolate, write letters to Santa, shop with local vendors, and have lots of photo taking opportunities!
Ticket Prices:
$20 per car | $40 for vans | $80 for buses or trolleys
Bonus: To experience triple the holiday lights fun, get your Fort Wayne Light Fest tickets for discounted admission to Fantasy of Lights, Wild Lights at the Fort Wayne Zoo, and Parkview Field Holiday Lights here.
The color shifting lights offer visitors a bright look on the castle-like building.
November 27 - January 2, Holiday Promenade at the Pitch transforms Ruoff Mortgage Stadium into a dazzling winter wonderland! Stroll through festive light displays, snap holiday photos, and discover seasonal surprises. Skate on a synthetic ice rink, dance on an interactive dance floor, roast s’mores by cozy fire pits, and visit with Santa Claus. Get your tickets here.
Kicking off with a lighting celebration on November 12th, enjoy this FREE annual walk-through holiday showcase at Riverside Gardens Park, featuring fabulous larger-than-life holiday light displays celebrating the community.
Capture the magic of the season at Jefferson Pointe — visit the beautiful holiday tree and snap a festive family photo! November 10th-December 31st.
Join New Haven’s annual Holiday Homecoming on November 21, 5–8 pm, to kick off the holiday season! The city lights up downtown with Christmas lights and a tree. Enjoy free prize giveaways from local businesses, hot chocolate, and a chance to share your wish list with Santa.
Enjoy a walk-through experience with over 1.5 million lights choreographed to holiday music and much more! Schedule & Ticket Information at TinCaps.com/Lights.
Bonus: To experience triple the holiday lights fun, get your Fort Wayne Light Fest tickets for discounted admission to Fantasy of Lights, Wild Lights at the Fort Wayne Zoo, and Parkview Field Holiday Lights here.
A spectacular seasonal reimagination of Science Central's iconic illuminated smokestacks. Viewable nightly from the parking lot and nearby North Clinton Street, the landmark's smokestacks are adorned in whimsy, creating a dazzling new tradition for the Fort Wayne skyline.
Head inside November 25 - January 31 for Winter WonderLab, a seasonal experience is included with general admission designed to bring a little extra winter magic to your visit.
The beloved family tradition is even brighter this year with over 300,000 new lights and other special additions!
Celebrate the holiday season and come visit Wild Lights at the Fort Wayne Zoo! After stopping at Santa's Cottage to meet Santa himself, journey into the Zoo to stroll among a dazzling display of over one million lights, attend a dance party and nightly tree-lighting hosted by Santa’s elves, toast s’mores, ride the Evergreen Express, decorate sugar cookies with festive favorites, and spot some winter-loving animals!
Wild Lights is open to guests on select nights, 5:30-9:00 p.m., from November 13, 2026 to January 3, 2027.
Go to fwzoo.com to learn more and buy tickets.
Bonus: To experience triple the holiday lights fun, get your Fort Wayne Light Fest tickets for discounted admission to Fantasy of Lights, Wild Lights at the Fort Wayne Zoo, and Parkview Field Holiday Lights here.