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Given the coronavirus' affinity for crowded indoor spaces, the outdoors no matter how chilly will be a welcome sight this year. Throwin 1.5 million lights and iconic holiday songs, and winter has made a convincing case.

Winterlights will return in November for its fourth annual festival on the grounds of Newfields.Even amid the pandemic, it will be largely similar to years past, while introducing new majestic displays.Here are the newest attractions, classics you can't miss and how to buy tickets.

Whimsical Terrace

Expect a totally refreshed scene in front of theLilly Family Playhouse. A brickpath will lead you to a newly laid terrace where the family's pool used to be. Look closely and you'll see a ripple pattern in the stone.

You won't be able to miss the new 7-foot-tall columns that are lit from within so they'll glow on the darkest of nights. The columns sense movement and the light will morph as people walk past them, said Jonathan Wright, deputy director of horticulture and natural resources.

Karl Unnaschs "Playtime in Indy" tree made of toys will sit nearby. Watch for its bright colors to be reflected throughout the area.

Newfields is kicking off its third year of Winterlights, featuring up to 1.5 million lights in Indianapolis, Nov. 21, 2019.(Photo: Grace Hollars/IndyStar)

Northern Lights

The curtains of light formed from sun particles in the Earth's atmosphere are most visible in places north of Indiana. But Hoosiers will have theirown version at Newfields on the woodlands' edge to the west of the Lilly Playhouse.

Inspired by the colors of the aurora borealis, the lights will shift. Taking center stage in the display will be an ash tree decked out with robotic lights that make it look like it's dancing.

What the lights can achieve is impressive they have the capacity to make it look like daylight, Wright said. But don't worry; Newfields doesn't plan to melt your eyes.

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Landscape of Light

The lights on trees, swirls and orbs will dance again to the Nutcracker on the lawn infront of the Lilly House.But after the piece concludes, expect a pause and then an entirely different song. The Indianapolis-based band Huckleberry Funk has recorded its own version of"This Christmas,"the 1970 Donny Hathaway hit.

The technology has been in place to incorporate more music for years, Wright said. So "This Christmas" will be synchronized to the lightswithin a fraction of a second.

Ice Storm Walk and Ice Cave

Your dose of winter drama a walk through a tunnel of dripping light iciclesaccompanied by the soundtrack of a blizzard returns again.

Snowflake Bridge

Snowflakes, lanterns and scrollwork based on the iron gates beckon you across. The gate was built in 1909, and the bridge originally led to the town of Woodstock, which comprised a handful of homes where the art museum is today.

Entry and exit will flow one way in and one way out, and restrooms will be sanitized every 30 minutes.Masks are required of everyone over the age of two except when eating or drinking.

The Wintermarket, which is in the Deer Zink Special Events Pavilion,will be split in twofor incoming and outgoing foot traffic, Wright said. The normal treats will be available,includinghot cocoa, Sun King Brewerys Electric Reindeer beer, West Fork Whiskeys apple cider, grilled cheese, big cookies, popcorn and veggie snacks. You can also buy gifts and ornaments in the retail section.

Those who wish to enter and leave without going into the Wintermarket can do that, too.

You must buy tickets in advance.

What: Winterlights

When:Nov. 21-Jan. 3. Member preview days are Nov. 19 and 20.

Where:Newfields, 4000 Michigan Road

Tickets:On sale Tuesday for members and Oct. 27 for public.

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Contact IndyStar reporter Domenica Bongiovanni at 317-444-7339 or d.bongiovanni@indystar.com. Follow her on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter: @domenicareports.

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