If you’re anything like us, you love a good holiday light display! And Owensboro is home to TONS of creative, grandiose and sparkly Christmas light exhibits that make for wonderful family outings.
From gigantic Christmas trees strewn in multi-colored lights to a house that would give Clark Griswold a run for his money, here’s a list of some of the best places to see Christmas Lights in Owensboro.
—Owensboro Christmas Lights at Stonegate
Hop in the car and head to the Stonegate neighborhood to see one of the most decorated houses in the state of Kentucky! While the biggest display is located at 4567 Indian Creek Loop, you’ll find dozens of other houses showing their holiday spirit throughout the neighborhood as well. The cost to see these lights is free, but they do take donations at the entrance. You can get out of the car and walk through the display or simply drive through it. These lights can be viewed through December 26.
—Christmas at Panther Creek
With more than 700,000 lights and 50 displays, Christmas at Panther Creek is the gift the keeps on giving year after year. You and your family can drive through this 1.15-mile long holiday display that keeps you awe-inspired at every turn. The cost is only $5 per vehicle and the drive-thru lighted tour is open from 6-9 p.m. each night through January 2.
—Legion Park
One of Owensboro’s longest-running holiday lights displays, Holiday in the Park gives you the chance to walk around and stretch your legs while admiring the dozens of beautiful displays located around Legion Park. This is a great place for family photos, and you can even bring your pets to this one! There is no cost to see these lights, and you can visit the park nightly through January 2.
—Dancing Lights
Downtown Owensboro’s Dancing Lights jive to a different holiday classic every 15 minutes. You’ll also get to see our beautiful Christmas Tree all decked out, a new Bourbon Barrel Tree decorated for the holidays, and our amazing downtown bridge lit up for Christmas. You can see these lights in Smothers Park at no cost through December 31.
—Griffith Avenue
This street goes all out for the holidays, and you will be amazed at the beautiful decorations on display. From lighted “curtains” that hang across front porches to wreath-adorned windows, you could spend all night driving through this area during the Christmas season. Be sure to check out all the side streets as well!