Ongoing

Winterland Holiday Light Show

Ellis Park 49 N Wayne St, Danville

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 November 20 through December 27, 6:00 to 9:00 Sunday through Thursday and 6:00 to 10:00 Friday and Saturday. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Bring cash […]

$5 – $10

Christmas at the Zoo

Indianapolis Zoo 1200 W Washington St, Indianapolis

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

Christmas on the Square

Hendricks County Courthouse Square 51 W Main St, Danville

The day after Thanksgiving, downtown Danville lights the community tree and fills the square with music, holiday characters, and a live nativity with real animals. Danville Fire serves chili, and there’s a mailbox for letters to Santa. Tree lighting with Santa is at 6:30, and the whole thing is free.

Free