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AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration

Hilbert Circle Theatre 45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis

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.

Ongoing

Let’s Give Food Drive

Brownsburg Town Hall 61 N Green St, Brownsburg

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 […]

Free

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 […]

$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

Athenaeum Christkindlmarkt

The Athenaeum 401 E Michigan St, Indianapolis

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

Monument Circle 1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis

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

Hendricks Live! 200 W Main St, Plainfield

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 […]

Holiday Fest

Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds & Conference Complex 1900 E Main St, Danville

Holiday Fest fills the Expo Hall with vendors, crafts, and seasonal shopping. Admission is free.

Free

Trees of Plainfield

Al and Jan Barker Sports Complex 451 Vestal Rd, 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

Hilbert Circle Theatre 45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis

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 […]