If you are a fan of Christmas lights we've mapped out 15 fascinating destinations in Kentucky and Indiana that you do not want to miss and they're within driving distance!

OWENSBORO LIGHT LOCATIONS

Christmas At Panther Creek Park
Take the family to enjoy over 700,000 lights and more than 50 displays as you drive through Panther Creek Park, 5160 Wayne Bridge Road, for the annual outdoor family-lighted holiday displays.  The lights will be on display from November 27-January 2.

Holiday In The Park At Legion Park

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Take a half-mile stroll in the park while watching dancing trees, and thousands of lights, and listening to Holiday music.  The City of Owensboro Maintenance Department takes much pride in decorating the park for the Holidays.  They also decorate Smothers Park on the riverfront.  The lights will be up through January 2.

Everyone is welcome to stop by the Neihaus home to take photos and make memories or even take a video.  Carter Hoagland would love for you to drive or stroll by and check it out.  They live at 2451 Hillbrooke Parkway in Owensboro.

Carter is a local college student who is totally into the spirit of the holiday season and loves decorating.  He goes out of his way to create magic for the community.

Christmas In Stonegate

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Talk about Christmas Tradition the Lashbrook family Christmas light display has been an Owensboro, Ky staple for over 25 years. Starting with just a few reindeer and light strands, the display has grown steadily every year in which the current display has over 300,000 lights!  Each year they take donations from the community and give those to a local charity.  This year they will donate to the Wendell Foster Center.
Sunday-Thursday 5-8:30 pm
Friday & Saturday 5-10 pm
Free admission into the neighborhood

KENTUCKY LIGHT LOCATIONS

Patti's Festival of Lights

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The Festival of Lights is going on now and will run through the second week in January for the Holiday Season and it's totally free.  The festival of lights starts every evening from 4-10 p.m.

Southern Lights

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Southern Lights is in Lexington. Enjoy an amazing drive-thru display of lights on the 3-mile adventure at Keenland Race Track. Families can even take a pony ride and take a walk through Animal Land. Lots of Race Horse Lights!

This is the world's only fully underground light display for Christmas.  There are over 850 different characters in the lights.
 Winter Woods Spectacular features millions of twinkling lights integrated into dazzling holiday displays set to music, while guests weave their way through the magical woods of historic Iroquois Park. This immersive holiday experience is like none other and is great family fun.
November 25-January 1
Twinkle at the Track is an absolute must-visit for Christmas.  You don't even have to get out of the car to view all the giant light displays.  There are over 25 different light displays and over two miles of track to cruising.
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Right outside of Bowling Green in Scottsville, Ky.  It's a two-part experience where you and the family can drive through the Christmas lights and then go meet live reindeer.  There are even costume characters including The Grinch located at 48 Locketts Dream Scottsville KY 42164.

Christmas At The Ark

Bring the family for an unforgettable evening of festive lights, live music/shows, holiday dining, gift shopping, and more at the life-size Noah’s Ark during this free Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Christmas event!

5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on select days from November 25 through December 30

INDIANA LIGHT LOCATIONS

Ritzy's Fantasy of Lights

Fantasy of Lights has been a tradition in the Tri-State for over 20 years.  It is a drive-thru display for families to enjoy.  The proceeds benefit Easter Seals.  It is located in Garvin Park in Evansville with over 60 different lighted displays.
Santa Claus Land of Lights
Drive the 1.2-mile track of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in LED in Santa Claus, Indiana.  The Santa Claus Land of Lights is the only light show in North America that tells a story in lights and storyboards. At 1.2 miles long, it is also one of the largest holiday light shows in North America.
Open December 9-December 26.
Hosted by Christmas Lake Village drive through nine miles of festive light displays!  Admission is free, but canned goods and monetary donations can be dropped off at the gate and will benefit a local food bank. Key Associates will match donations, up to $1000.Starting Saturday, December 10

Wilstem Winter Fest Light Show

Experience the Twilight Drive Thru & Light Show in your personal vehicle.  You will view our animals in a unique evening setting in the animal safari, and then view the light show at dark.

Winter Show dates of operation:  Nov. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, daily Dec. 16 through 23, and daily Dec. 26 through 31.

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