Looking for some festive Christmas lights to lift your spirits? From dazzling light displays at local events to neighborhoods transformed into winter wonderlands, we’ve put together this holiday guide featuring the best Christmas lights in Louisville.
Whether you’re driving through neighborhoods like Lake Forest or stopping by popular light shows across the city, these bright, colorful decorations are a welcome upside to winter’s early sunset.
Grab your hot cocoa and your coziest jacket. It’s time to let Louisville’s holiday lights brighten your night.
Windemere Place
Ashfield Lane
Windemere Place Neighborhood is a must-see spot for holiday lights, where nearly every house joins in to create a festive display. This no-outlet neighborhood offers plenty of holiday cheer—just stick to the right as you drive down the main street and through the cul-de-sacs to soak it all in!Toyland
6801 Melon Ct
Toyland, a festive home in southern Louisville, features icicles, Christmas trees, a nativity, and a dedicated Santa’s workshop where you can see the magic of toy-making in action. Visitors are welcome to explore the property on foot and support Home of the Innocents with a cash donation.Lake Forest Neighborhood
Lake Forest is famous for its impressive Christmas light displays. As you enter from the Old Henry exit, take the second left, and you’ll find this standout display on your right—just tune into 92.5 FM to enjoy the synchronized music with the lights.Minion House
2032 Indiana Ave, New Albany, IN 47150
A home on Indiana Avenue in New Albany has been delighting visitors for the past few years with its colorful holiday display, featuring a cheerful crew of Minions to greet kids and families.Clay Street Light Show
1249 S. Clay St.
Located across from Shelby Park, the Clay Street light show features 5,000 LED lights synchronized to music courtesy of a local DJ. Tune in to 89.9 FM and check their Facebook page for show hours.Lights on Main
November 20-January 6615 W. Main St.
Local businesses, organizations, families and individuals have decorated trees for this fundraiser event, which is free to guests. Judges will pick the best trees in several categories: “Best Branding,” “Judges’ Favorite,” “Most Unique,” “Most Festive,” and “Most Lou Spirit.” I Would Rather Be ReadingLight Up St. Matthews
Saturday Dec. 7, 3-6 p.m.1000 Browns Lane
The culmination of this event is actually the best part: trees at Brown Park will light up and stay lit every night, even after New Year’s Day. Before that, though, the event will have free cookies and hot chocolate, plus live music, ice skating, pictures with Santa, train rides, and more.Rollercoaster House
6907 Green Manor Dr
The Roller Coaster House is a holiday spectacle featuring a front-yard roller coaster where reindeer pull Santa in a sleigh—even doing a loop-de-loop! With a Ferris wheel and countless light displays, it’s a whimsical stop near other must-see holiday homes in the area.Light Up Louisville
December 7, 3-9 p.m.
Downtown Louisville
Join the fun as downtown Louisville kicks off the holiday season with a festive parade and the arrival of Santa Claus. The night wraps up with a spectacular tree lighting and fireworks show to light up the sky.Lights Under Louisville
All November & December
Mega Cavern | 9 a.m.-10 p.m. daily | $22+
Drive through 100 acres of underground tunnels adorned with over 7 million lights, animated displays, and laser shows for a one-of-a-kind holiday experience. Lights under LouisvilleDerby Lane Light Show
580 Derby Lane, Finchville, KY 40022
The Derby Lane Light Show in Finchville offers a vibrant, 30-minute display of lights synchronized to Christmas music on the radio, running nightly from 6-11 p.m. Along with whirling spotlights, you’ll find it’s always snowing on Derby Lane, making the trip well worth it!Gardens Aglimmer
Nov. 29-30, Dec. 5-8, 11, 12-15, 16, 17-23, 27-30
1435 Frankfort Ave. | Adults $12-17 | Kids $8-10
Stroll through a winter wonderland at the Waterfront Botanical Gardens, where sparkling lights bring the landscape to life with snowflakes, swans, deer, and oversized flowers. Timed entry ensures a magical experience through December, with special nights for date nights and sensory-friendly visits.Yuletide at Yew Dell Gardens
Weekends thru December 21
6220 Old LaGrange Rd., Crestwood
Meet Santa, see a model train, take photos with loved ones, enjoy a specialty menu, and, of course, see holiday lights.Lights on Heritage
726 Heritage Way, Mt. Washington
When you’re in range, tune to 90.7 FM for this light show, which syncs to music. In a recent year, the house had a show themed around the RUN-DMC song “Christmas in Hollis.”
Photo via facebook.com/lightsonheritageShaker Village Illuminated Evenings Saturday, December 7, 14 & 21, 2024 | 4-8:00 p.m.3501 Lexington Rd., HarrodsburgThe Shakers may not really be around anymore (mandatory celibacy will do that, y’know), but their former home in Kentucky still gets plenty of visitors for this seasonal event, which has a tree lighting, craft shopping, candlelight tours, music and more.OneWest Winter Wonderland Dec. 13-15 | 6-10 p.m.
Car lines start at 4501 W. Broadway
There’ll be more than 200,000 LED lights at Shawnee Park’s 3rd annual drive-through event.Blow Mold Wonderland
4610 Spring Dale Court
This house is a blow mold enthusiast’s dream, featuring an impressive collection of colorful, oversized figures that light up the yard in festive cheer.Christmas City
Opens Nov. 29 | 5 p.m.850 Main St, Charlestown, IN
There’s an animated light show, visits by Santa and the Grinch (on different nights), mini golf, train rides, activities for kids, and more.Charlestown’s Christmas City
Opens Nov. 29
Charlestown’s Greenway Park will shine with Hallmark-worthy lights, including a 55-foot tree, creating a festive atmosphere perfect for a stroll. The park’s concession stand will be open Fridays and Saturdays from Nov. 29 to Dec. 21, and live reindeer will visit on Dec. 23 from 6-10 p.m.Blue's Light Show
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