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2 events,The Brownsburg Field of Honor returns to the Town Hall Green with 500 full-size American flags flying together in a moving tribute to service and country. The display runs from late October through Veterans Day, and the community opening ceremony is Saturday, November 8 at 10 a.m. It’s a quiet, powerful thing to walk through, […]
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The Brownsburg Field of Honor returns to the Town Hall Green with 500 full-size American flags flying together in a moving tribute to service and country. The display runs from late October through Veterans Day, and the community opening ceremony is Saturday, November 8 at 10 a.m. It’s a quiet, powerful thing to walk through, […]
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3 events,Brownsburg collects non-perishable food from early November through the first week of December. Drop-off bins are at Town Hall plus four other town buildings, open weekdays 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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4 events,Five days and roughly 375 vendors, this is the biggest holiday shopping show in the state. Twelve dollars in advance, fourteen at the door. Wear comfortable shoes.
$12 – $14
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Vendors fill the fairgrounds with handmade goods, holiday decor, and gifts. It’s a solid one-stop stop for Christmas shopping without leaving the county.
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Build a fresh evergreen wreath with park staff. Thirty-five dollars covers everything, and you take the wreath home.
$35
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The holiday edition of Ladies Night Out on the square. Shops stay open late the week before Thanksgiving, which is a good head start on the list.
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4 events,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 […]
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Make handmade holiday ornaments at McCloud. Fifteen dollars, two hours, supplies provided.
$15
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Pull into Lincolnwood Park, tune the radio, and watch Elf from the car. Free, first come first served on parking spots.
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4 events,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
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The Avon UMC Holiday Craft Fair is a long-running local shopping stop right before the holidays. Free to get in, with handmade goods, baked items, and vendors filling the church. Come early if you want first pick.
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6 events,The Soldiers and Sailors Monument becomes the world’s largest Christmas tree the night after Thanksgiving. It’s free, it’s downtown, and it’s the official start of the holiday season in Indianapolis.
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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.
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Black Friday night the Pacers host the 76ers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in an NBA Cup group game, 7:30 tip. If you’d rather skip the shopping, this is a solid alternative. Downtown is lit up for the holidays by then, which makes the whole trip better. |
8 events,Brownsburg’s shops and restaurants mark Small Business Saturday the weekend after Thanksgiving. Watch the town’s channels for which businesses are running specials.
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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
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.
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Small Business Saturday around the courthouse square. The shops go all in on this one, and the square is worth the trip on its own.
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Hendricks Live! opens its holiday season the Saturday after Thanksgiving with a full Christmas variety show. Think carols, dancers, and the kind of staging that gets everyone in the mood […] |
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Thanksgiving weekend home game at Lucas Oil, one o’clock kickoff. A decent plan for the Sunday when everyone’s still in town and nobody wants to cook again. Giants come in as the visitor. |
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8 events,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 than watching it at home. Evening shows at 7:30 with matinees at 2:30 on Dec 5 and Dec 6.
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The Avon Chamber lights up the Pavilion Center for a night of glow bingo with prizes. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door.
$35 – $40
Hendricks Civic Theatre stages the Bedford Falls classic at Hendricks Live! Tickets are through the venue box office. |
12 events,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. 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.
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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 programming, a fireside s’mores spot, food trucks, and snowball fights for the kids. Sixth year running, free for all ages, 6:00 to 9:00 each night.
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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 matinees and evenings, so there’s almost always a slot that works. Brunch with Santa is a separate add-on on December 13 and 20.
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Holiday Fest fills the Expo Hall with vendors, crafts, and seasonal shopping. Admission is free.
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Hendricks Civic Theatre stages the Bedford Falls classic at Hendricks Live! Tickets are through the venue box office. |
15 events,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 Arbuckle Acres Park, and it’s free to drive through.
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The December session of the evergreen wreath workshop at McCloud Nature Park. Thirty-five dollars, wreath included.
$35
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.
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Avon lights its tree at Blue Heron Park with horse-drawn carriage rides, music, and hot chocolate. Free to attend.
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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.
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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
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11 events,The closing Sunday matinee of Hendricks Civic Theatre’s holiday production at Hendricks Live! Tickets are through the venue box office. |
