Holiday & Seasonal
Seasonal and holiday family fun
Lil Ghouls Spooky Season Bingo
Little ghouls, witches, and dinosaurs play Halloween bingo with games and candy at Kiln Creations.
Homecoming Celebration
150th-anniversary celebration at the historic Hamilton County Sheriff's Residence and Jail Museum.
Headless Horseman Festival
A beloved fall festival celebrating the legend of Sleepy Hollow with activities for the whole family.
Conner Prairie Headless Horseman Festival
Spooky Headless Horseman Festival at Conner Prairie with Halloween fun for all ages.
Howl-O-Ween Party - Yappy Hour at the Dog Park
Halloween party at the dog park with costumes, trick-or-treating, and pet fun.
Haunted Jail
Spooky Halloween experience inside the historic Hamilton County Sheriff's Residence and Jail.
Night at the Boo Bash
Fred the Mastodon hosts a family Halloween party at the museum—dress up and celebrate together.
Kids' Night Out: Spooky Season
Paint ghosts and pumpkins in this spooky evening pottery event for kids.
Build your own Clay Ghostie!
Sculpt and hand-build your own clay ghost at this Saturday pottery workshop.
Diwali
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with family at Carmel's annual Diwali festival.
Jack-o-Lantern Craft
Create your own jack-o-lantern at McCloud for Halloween fun.
Little Haunt on the Prairie
Family-friendly spooky Halloween fun at Cool Creek Park with age-appropriate activities.
Family Game Night - Witching Hour
Monthly family game night with potion-making, face painting, costume contest & spooky fun.
Fall Hallows Market
Autumn craft vendors and seasonal fun at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park's Fall Hallows Market.
Halloween Vendor Fair
Halloween-themed vendor fair at Greenwood Happy Haunts.
Terror in Transylvania
A spooky mystery adventure aboard the vintage Nickel Plate Express—Halloween fun on the rails.
Clay Terrace Boo 'n Brew
14th annual Halloween festival with family fun, games, and treats at Clay Terrace mall.
5th Annual CityWay Fall Fest
Autumn festival with pumpkin carving, campfire, and spooky movie—perfect fall family fun.
Halloween at Forest Park
Festive Halloween celebration at Forest Park brings the community together.
Trick or Treating in the Plaza
Free community trick-or-treating with 40+ booths handing out candy and treats in Westfield.
Historic Irvington Halloween Festival
Week-long Halloween festival with organ music, costume contests, movies, and spooky fun for all ages.
Howl-o-ween Dog Egg Hunt
A howling good time: kids and pups hunt eggs in a Halloween twist.
2026 Community Trunk or Treat
FREE community trunk-or-treat event on October 24th for kids across five towns.
Globalween
Indoor trick-or-treat with spooky folklore activities and crafts from around the world.
Halloween Night Hike
Spooky evening nature walk perfect for Halloween at McCloud Nature Park.
Trick-or-Treating
Halloween trick-or-treating fun throughout Greenwood.
Día de Muertos Celebration
Full-day Día de Muertos celebration with live performances, food, and cultural traditions.
Noblesville Creates Celebrates Day of the Dead
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with crafts and cultural traditions at Noblesville Creates.
Trick or Treat on the Rails
Halloween-themed train ride with trick-or-treating aboard the Nickel Plate Express.
Home School Clay Day
Learn clay techniques and make holiday ornaments—a hands-on workshop at uPaint Studio.
Christmas Gift & Hobby Show
Indiana's largest holiday shopping event with 300+ vendors selling gifts, décor, and artisan goods.
2026 Festival Of Trees
Festive decorated trees on display at the Indiana History Center — a seasonal family tradition.
Winter Wreath Workshops
Make your own winter wreath at McCloud Nature Park's festive crafts workshop.
Shaun Cassidy - UNWRAPPED - Songs & Stories For The Holidays
Shaun Cassidy performs holiday songs and stories for the whole family.
A Motown Christmas
World-class vocal group performs Motown hits and holiday classics in Indianapolis.
Ornament Workshop
Craft custom holiday ornaments at McCloud Nature Park's seasonal workshop.
Carmel Holiday Trolley
Ride a festive trolley while shopping local boutiques and galleries in Carmel's Arts & Design District.
Santa Tours
Wave to Santa on a traditional fire-truck tour through Carmel this holiday season.
Celebration Crossing - Opening Day
Kick off the holidays with Santa's grand helicopter entrance at the museum.
The Nutcracker
Classic ballet production of The Nutcracker with magical dancing and beloved holiday story.
Christmas Spectacular
Festive holiday dance production celebrating Christmas magic with song, dance, and seasonal spirit.
Santa's Holiday Breakfast in L.S. Ayres Tea Room
Festive breakfast with Santa in a historic tea room—holiday magic and memories.
Breakfast with Santa
Annual holiday tradition: breakfast and meet Santa at Conner Prairie.
Santa's Holiday Breakfast in the Great Hall
Festive breakfast buffet with Santa at Celebration Crossing—holiday cheer and fun.
Free Movie Series: The Muppet Christmas Carol
Free screening of The Muppet Christmas Carol—a family favorite holiday film.
Holiday Sounds
Seasonal concert featuring local school and community choirs at Celebration Crossing.
It’s a Wonderful Life
Classic holiday play "It's a Wonderful Life" comes to the stage.
Leslie Odom, Jr: The Christmas Tour 2026
Tony and Grammy-winning performer Leslie Odom, Jr. celebrates the holidays in concert.
The Big Broadway Sing-Along - Holiday Edition
Interactive Broadway sing-along celebration with music, laughter, and holiday cheer.
93rd Annual Purdue Christmas Show
93-year tradition of dazzling student performances, festive music, and holiday magic from Purdue.
Santa’s Photoshop
Holiday photo session with Santa featuring creative backdrops and props for keepsake memories.
Santa Saturdays
Visit Santa and holiday friends at Santa's House in the Indiana Design Center parking lot.
World of Trees & Holiday Bazaar
Holiday bazaar paired with decorated Christmas trees, global traditions, and Santa.
Breakfast With Santa
Meet Santa over breakfast at MCL Restaurant—a festive holiday tradition for all ages.
Westfield in Lights
Holiday kickoff with performances, vendors, hot chocolate, and seasonal cheer at Grand Junction Plaza.
93rd Annual Purdue Christmas Show
93-year tradition of festive music and dazzling student performances—holiday joy.
Jingle Them Bells
Family-friendly Christmas concert with special visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
"Jingle Them Bells!" Concert with the Indiana Wind Symphony
Family Christmas concert with Indiana Wind Symphony, plus visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Broad Ripple Lights Up Holiday Festival and Parade
Holiday parade, Santa visits, and Wonderland Village with themed activities for kids.
Indianapolis Municipal Band Holiday Concert
Indianapolis Municipal Band performs seasonal favorites in a free community concert.
Snowflake Pajama Party
Cozy pajama party with winter festivities at Celebration Crossing.
Jim Brickman: A Christmas Celebration Live
Holiday concert featuring piano virtuoso Jim Brickman performing Christmas favorites and heartwarming stories.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Multi-sensory holiday concert with Mannheim Steamroller's signature electronic-orchestral sound—a 40-year family tradition.
Holidays in Harmony with Girl Named Tom
The Voice Season 21 champions Girl Named Tom perform original holiday harmonies and seasonal classics.
Jon McLaughlin & Friends: Home for the Holidays
Local singer-songwriter Jon McLaughlin performs original Christmas songs and holiday classics—now in its fourth season.
Home for the Holidays
Hendricks Symphony performs holiday masterpieces and John Williams' iconic film scores in a nostalgic celebration.
The Indianapolis Children's Choir Presents: Angels Sing
Award-winning children's choir performs cherished holiday music.
Classical Christmas Handel's Messiah in Full
Full performance of Handel's Messiah with orchestra and chorus.
Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour
Saxophonist Dave Koz performs holiday classics with special guests.
The Indianapolis Children's Choir Presents: Sounds of the Season
Award-winning children's choir performs cherished holiday music.
Messiah Sing-Along
Sing along to Handel's Messiah with family—an uplifting holiday sing-along tradition.
HOLIDAY POPS: Traditions, nostalgia and joy
Symphony orchestra celebrates the season with holiday pops—choral masterworks, sleigh-ride charm, and festive orchestral magic.
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Classic holiday ballet tradition at Old National Centre—perfect for families seeking festive theater.
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
Classic holiday ballet—discover the magic of Nutcracker on stage.
Free Movie Series: It’s a Wonderful Life
Free screening of the classic holiday film It's a Wonderful Life.
The Nativity
Family-friendly neo-classic ballet retelling of the first Christmas at Basile Westfield Playhouse.
Straight No Chaser - Making Spirits Bright Tour
A cappella group performs holiday favorites on their festive tour.
Festival of Carols
Join the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir for a beloved holiday singing tradition.
Peanut Butter & Jam: Melchior Marionettes
Fast-paced puppet cabaret with handcrafted marionettes—delightful holiday entertainment.
Circle City Orchestra's Holiday Concert
Circle City Orchestra brings festive holiday music to families in Indianapolis.