All Day

63rd Annual Circle of Lights

Monument Circle 1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis

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

IHSAA Football State Championships

Lucas Oil Stadium 500 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis

Indiana’s high school football title games run back to back at Lucas Oil Stadium over two days. Tickets through the IHSAA.

Ongoing

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

Indiana Pacers vs. Philadelphia 76ers

Gainbridge Fieldhouse 125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis

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. […]