For those eager to see some of the best holiday light displays in the area — and for those willing to drive a little further — here’s a list of some of the biggest and best annual displays.
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Here’s our quick list to get you started on the hunt for great light displays:
Owensboro/Daviess County
Holiday in the Park, Legion Park
Dates: Nov. 24-Jan. 2
Type: Walk-thru
Cost: Free
Dancing Lights, Smothers Park
Dates: Nov. 17-Dec. 31
Type: Walk-thru/drive-thru
Cost: Free
Christmas Lights at Stonegate, (Main display at 4567 Indian Creek Loop, others throughout neighborhood)
Dates: Nov. 25-Dec. 26
Type: Walk-thru/drive-thru
Cost: Free
Christmas at Panther Creek, Panther Creek Park
Dates: Nov. 24-Jan. 2
Type: Drive-thru
Cost: $5 per car
Calhoun
Christmas at the Creek, Myer Creek Park
Dates: Dec. 4-Jan. 6
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Louisville
Lights Under Louisville, Mega Cavern
Dates: Nov. 10-Jan. 1
Type: Drive-thru
Cost: Prices vary
Lexington
Southern Lights Holiday Festival, Kentucky Horse Park
Dates: Nov. 24-Dec. 31 (closed Christmas Day)
Type: Drive-thru
Cost: $35 per car
Grand Rivers
Patti’s Festival of Lights, 1793 J H O’Bryan Ave
Dates: Nov. 4-Jan. 31
Type: Walk-thru
Cost: Free
Hawesville
Holiday Hoopla, Vastwood Park
Dates: Nov. 26-Jan. 3
Type: Drive-thru
Cost: Free
Elizabethtown
Christmas in the Park, Freeman Lake Park
Dates: Nov. 22-Jan. 1
Type: Drive-thru
Cost: Free
Evansville
Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights, Garvin Park
Dates: Nov. 23-Jan. 1
Type: Drive-thru
Cost: Prices vary
Santa Claus
Santa Claus Land of Lights, 78 North Holiday Boulevard
Dates: Nov. 24-Dec.10 on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays; Dec. 15-23 open nightly
Type: Drive-thru
Cost: Varies
