AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration
The ISO’s holiday production hits its 40th anniversary this year, with performances running from early December through the 23rd. Showtimes vary by date, so check the schedule when you buy.
17 events found.
Events for December 5, 2026
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Winterland Holiday Light Show
Winterland has been lighting up Ellis Park for nearly three decades, and it’s still a drive-through, which means you can go in pajamas with the heat on. Open nightly from […]
$5 – $10
Christmas at the Zoo
The zoo lights up nightly from late November into early January. Included with zoo admission, and it’s one of the longest-running holiday traditions in the city.
Included with admission
Athenaeum Christkindlmarkt
A German-style holiday market in the Rathskeller biergarten on Mass Ave. Gluhwein, raclette, live music, and multicultural holiday nights. Free to walk in.
Free entry
SPARK Holidays on the Circle
Downtown Indy sets up seasonal activities on Monument Circle on Saturdays and Sundays from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. It’s free to wander through.
Free
It’s a Wonderful Life
A staged version of the Capra film, running four nights at Hendricks Live!. It holds up, and watching Bedford Falls come together in a room full of neighbors hits differently […]
Trees of Plainfield
The sixth year of Plainfield’s walk-through holiday tree display. Dozens of decorated trees light up the sports complex, and it’s free to walk through. Bundle up, it’s all outdoors.
Free
Trees of Plainfield (Dec 4-6)
Local businesses, clubs, and families each decorate a tree on a theme, and the whole lot gets strung into a walking trail of lights. There’s a heated tent with free […]
Free
AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration
Yuletide turns forty this year, and it’s still the Indianapolis Symphony doing a full holiday production with singers, dancers, and the tap-dancing Santas. Shows run December 4 through 23 with […]
Winter Wreath Workshop
The December session of the evergreen wreath workshop at McCloud Nature Park. Thirty-five dollars, wreath included.
$35
It’s a Wonderful Life (Hendricks Civic Theatre)
Two performances on Saturday, a 2:30 PM matinee and a 7:30 PM evening show. Hendricks Civic Theatre stages the Bedford Falls classic at Hendricks Live!, with tickets through the venue box office.
Avon Tree Lighting & Carriage Rides
Avon lights its tree at Blue Heron Park with horse-drawn carriage rides, music, and hot chocolate. Free to attend.
Free
Christmas Under the Stars
Brownsburg shuts down a stretch of Green Street for a winter market, a parade, and a tree lighting that caps the night. The market opens first and the parade rolls through later, so there’s time to eat and shop before the crowd gathers. Free, and all of it within a couple of blocks.
Free
Photos With Santa
Brownsburg Kiwanis hosts photos with Santa in Eaton Hall and the Town Hall lobby during Christmas Under the Stars. Donations go to Riley Hospital for Children.
Donations accepted
Christmas Lights Drive-Thru
The drive-thru light display opens the night of Christmas Under the Stars and runs through December 31. Lights are on nightly from 5:00 to 11:00 PM at Town Hall and […]
Free
2026 Discover Big Ten Football Championship Game
The Big Ten title game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Downtown will be packed all day, so plan around it if you’re heading in.
Discover Big Ten Football Championship Game
The Big Ten title game is back at Lucas Oil, prime time on a Saturday night in December. Downtown fills up all weekend for it, which is part of the appeal. Who’s playing won’t be settled until the week before.