It’s just about that time again: time to bundle up, go outside, sip some hot chocolate (or cider) and admire some of the best Christmas lights displays and festivities the Hoosier State has to offer. Hidden away in Charlestown is what we could definitely call the hands-down best Christmas lights display in Indiana: it’s the annual Charlestown’s Christmas City, and it’s sure to put even the grouchiest of grinches into the holiday spirit.

By day, Charlestown all dolled up for the holiday season is already pretty enchanting...
Charlestown's Christmas City/Facebook
...but once the sun goes down and the lights turn on, it transforms into something else entirely.
It's an incredible display of expertly-placed holiday lights that's sure to blow away even that one person we all know who isn't a fan of Christmas décor.
Charlestown's Christmas City/Facebook
There are hundreds of thousands of brilliant, shimmering lights all over everything, and the result is an enchanting winter wonderland perfect for a family night out, a date night, or even just an evening of relaxed self-care wandering through on your own.
All season long, there are events and festivities going on at Charlestown's Christmas City.
Charlestown's Christmas City/Facebook
Come on out on November 25th for the kick-off annual lighting party, which begins at 6 p.m. Lights officially come on - and the season officially begins - at 6:30.

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Have an absolute blast with the little ones on the delightfully lit-up holiday train, where you can admire the lights and decorations while relaxing.
Charlestown's Christmas City/Facebook
Meet Santa, indulge in a wonderfully festive (and totally addictive) holiday market, and even meet the Grinch!
Different things - and sometimes repeat things, just in case you miss one - are happening every single night through the end of December.
Charlestown's Christmas City/Facebook
While you're here, be sure to visit all three gorgeous, festive, decked-out parks: City Square, Greenway Park, and Family Activities Park. Each one has all sorts of fun going on, so don't skip any!
On some nights, you'll even be able to meet some real, live reindeer!
Charlestown's Christmas City/Facebook

For all the most important info you’ll need to plan your evening(s), check out the official Charlestown’s Christmas City Facebook page, or visit the official city website for more.

Can’t get enough of the incredible winter wonderland that is Indiana? Want more Christmas lights displays in Indiana? Be sure to visit the most charming Christmas towns in Indiana, and while you’re at it, you might want to embark upon an epic winter hike in IN as well.

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