• Christmas at the Zoo

    Indianapolis Zoo 1200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN, US

    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
  • 63rd Annual Circle of Lights

    Monument Circle 1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN, US

    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.

    Free
  • Christmas on the Square

    Hendricks County Courthouse Square 51 W Main St, Danville, IN, US

    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