Holiday Lights & Christmas Events
Light displays, Santa visits, tree lightings, and holiday shows around the area.
Holiday Lights Railbike Adventure
Pedal a railbike through holiday lights at Nickel Plate Express near Noblesville.
Danville Winterland Holiday Light Show
Drive through Danville Winterland's holiday light display at Ellis Park—stay warm in your car.
2026 Carmel Christkindlmarkt Opening Ceremony
Ring in the Carmel Christkindlmarkt with live alphorn music, the Christkind, and festive tradition.
Handmade Vintage Christmas Market
Browse handmade and vintage finds at the 13th Annual Christmas Market in the Llama Barn.
Carmel Christkindlmarkt Tree Lighting Ceremony
Magical tree-lighting ceremony with special performances and holiday cheer at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt.
Santa Tours
Meet Santa at special evening tours through Carmel's holiday celebration.
Santa Tours
Wave to Santa on a traditional fire-truck tour through Carmel this holiday season.
Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before
Cirque Du Soleil's holiday spectacular blending acrobatics, artistry & yuletide magic.
Circle of Lights - Lighting Ceremony
Indianapolis's 64th annual Circle of Lights kicks off the season with a dazzling downtown lighting ceremony.
A Vintage Christmas
Holiday pop-up celebrating vintage Christmases at Harry & Izzy's Northside.
Stuckey's Santa Express
All-aboard for a magical Christmas train ride through a decorated farm at Stuckey's Santa Express.
Santa Photos at Hamilton Town Center
Annual Santa photo experience at Hamilton Town Center to create holiday memories.
Celebration Crossing - Opening Day
Kick off the holidays with Santa's grand helicopter entrance at the museum.
Victorian Ornament Workshop
Make Victorian Christmas ornaments at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site.
Indiana Ballet Conservatory: The Nutcracker
Indiana Ballet's beloved Nutcracker—magical holiday ballet for all ages.
Breakfast with Santa
Festive holiday breakfast with Santa, music, crafts & farm charm at Stuckey Farm Orchard.
Tree Lighting and Luminary Walk in Cumberland
Light the holiday tree, enjoy luminaries, meet Santa, and sing carols at this festive downtown gathering.
Santa's Holiday Breakfast in L.S. Ayres Tea Room
Festive breakfast with Santa in a historic tea room—holiday magic and memories.
Santa's Holiday Breakfast in the L.S. Ayres Tea Room
Festive buffet breakfast with Santa at Indiana State Museum's historic tea room.
Breakfast with Santa
Annual holiday tradition: breakfast and meet Santa at Conner Prairie.
Christmas Spectacular
Festive holiday dance production celebrating Christmas magic with song, dance, and seasonal spirit.
The Nutcracker
Classic ballet production of The Nutcracker with magical dancing and beloved holiday story.
Hamilton County Lighting of the Square in Noblesville
Downtown Noblesville's festive tree-lighting with Santa and holiday performances.
Sip Shop & Snaps
Holiday shopping & photos with local artisans in Sheridan.
Santa House on The Noblesville Square
Meet Santa at his holiday house on the historic Noblesville Square with extended hours.
Santa's Holiday Breakfast in the Great Hall
Festive breakfast buffet with Santa at Celebration Crossing—holiday cheer and fun.
A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play
A 1940s-style live radio broadcast brings Dickens' Christmas Carol to life with sound effects and music.
Free Movie Series: The Muppet Christmas Carol
Free screening of The Muppet Christmas Carol—a family favorite holiday film.
Purdue Christmas Show
Purdue's 93rd-annual holiday show features 300+ student performers in holiday classics and contemporary favorites.
Jim Brickman: A Christmas Celebration Live
Pianist Jim Brickman performs Christmas favorites and original songs in a family-friendly concert.
Pet Photos with Santa at Hamilton Town Center
Unique pet photos with Santa at Hamilton Town Center—your furry family joins the fun.
Butler Ballet presents Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker
Butler Ballet's beloved holiday production of The Nutcracker—dazzling live dance magic.
Center Presents: Leslie Odom, Jr: The Christmas Tour 2026
Tony Award-winner Leslie Odom, Jr. brings his Christmas Tour to Carmel.
Leslie Odom, Jr: The Christmas Tour 2026
Tony and Grammy-winning performer Leslie Odom, Jr. celebrates the holidays in concert.
Clay Class Christmas Trees
Build your own ceramic Christmas tree from clay at Kiln Creations.
A Sinatra Christmas
A Sinatra Christmas in Indianapolis—timeless holiday classics with Frank Sinatra favorites.
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS by Charles M. Schulz based on the television special presented by Indianapolis Children's Theatre
The beloved animated TV special comes to life as a stage play by Indianapolis Children's Theatre.
Santa Saturdays
Visit Santa and holiday friends at Santa's House in the Indiana Design Center parking lot.
93rd Annual Purdue Christmas Show
93-year tradition of dazzling student performances, festive music, and holiday magic from Purdue.
Christmas Wishes
Enchanting holiday dance performance celebrating Christmas magic, presented by Wishes Dance Studio.
Breakfast With Santa
Meet Santa over breakfast at MCL Restaurant—a festive holiday tradition for all ages.
World of Trees & Holiday Bazaar
Holiday bazaar paired with decorated Christmas trees, global traditions, and Santa.
Clay Terrace Santa Soiree and Tree Lighting
Meet Santa and celebrate the holidays with a free tree lighting ceremony and festive fun at Clay Terrace.
Santa’s Photoshop
Holiday photo session with Santa featuring creative backdrops and props for keepsake memories.
93rd Annual Purdue Christmas Show
93-year tradition of festive music and dazzling student performances—holiday joy.
Merry Morning with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Breakfast with Santa, crafts, games, cocoa bar, and reindeer food making at Wood Wind Golf Club.
Christmas on the Farm
18 years of holiday magic at Traders Point Creamery with animals and seasonal fun.
Breakfast with Santa
All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet with Santa—festive holiday dining for families.
LIVE - Family Christmas at the President's Home
Step back to 1888 for a festive holiday tour of President Harrison's home—a unique historical family outing.
Broad Ripple Lights Up Holiday Festival and Parade
Holiday parade, Santa visits, and Wonderland Village with themed activities for kids.
"Jingle Them Bells!" Concert with the Indiana Wind Symphony
Family Christmas concert with Indiana Wind Symphony, plus visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Jingle Them Bells
Family-friendly Christmas concert with special visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Hanukkah Rocks with Benjamin Cartel & The Mavens and friends
Family concert celebrating Hanukkah through the music of Cohen, Dylan, King & more.
White Christmas Film Screening
White Christmas Film Screening at Payne & Mencias Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
White Christmas Film Screening
Enjoy the classic holiday film White Christmas screening with musical performances by the Great American Songbook Foundation.
Jim Brickman: A Christmas Celebration Live
Holiday concert featuring piano virtuoso Jim Brickman performing Christmas favorites and heartwarming stories.
Sons Of Serendip: Christmas Beyond The Lights
AGT-finalist vocal group Sons of Serendip performs a holiday concert blending harp, piano & cello.
The Grand Ol' Christmas Show
Live holiday radio show broadcast with festive charm and family appeal.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Multi-sensory holiday concert with Mannheim Steamroller's signature electronic-orchestral sound—a 40-year family tradition.
SONS OF SERENDIP: CHRISTMAS BEYOND THE LIGHTS
AGT finalists Sons of Serendip perform Christmas music with harp, piano & cello.
A COZY Christmas
Broadway performers celebrate the season in this joyful two-act holiday show.
A Dickens Christmas
Candlelight Theatre brings Dickens classics to life in a seasonal stage adaptation.
Center Presents: Jon McLaughlin & Friends: Home for the Holidays
Hoosier singer-songwriter Jon McLaughlin performs Christmas classics and originals with friends.
Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour
Saxophonist Dave Koz performs holiday classics with special guests.
Vignette Performances of The Nutcracker by The Dance Refinery
Holiday dance magic: The Dance Refinery performs Nutcracker excerpts at the Indiana History Center.
Center Presents: Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour
Dave Koz & Friends perform fresh holiday jazz classics and hits at Palladium.
Clay Terrace Pups and Pints Holiday Edition
Pet-friendly holiday fun with Santa photos, caricatures, and festive treats at Clay Terrace.
Classical Christmas Handel's Messiah in Full
Full performance of Handel's Messiah with orchestra and chorus.
Mark O'Connor's An Appalachian Christmas
Grammy-winning fiddler Mark O'Connor brings Appalachian Christmas to Indianapolis.
Brunch with Santa
Special holiday brunch with Santa and photo ops by a festive Christmas tree.
Messiah Sing-Along
Sing along to Handel's Messiah with family—an uplifting holiday sing-along tradition.
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 Nutcracker
Indianapolis Ballet's annual Nutcracker—the beloved holiday classic with spectacular dancing and sets.
Candlelight Christmas Carols on Strings
Christmas carols performed on strings amid thousands of candles at Scottish Rite Cathedral.
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.
Emotional Support Plant Bingo: Christmas Cactus Edition 🎄🌵
Emotional Support Plant Bingo: Christmas Cactus Edition 🎄🌵 at Kiln Creations
Straight No Chaser
Straight No Chaser's Holiday Road Tour brings a cappella fun to Old National Centre.
Tuba Christmas
53rd annual celebration of tuba, euphonium & baritone horn holiday music at Visit Indy.
World Basketball Day at Elevance Health Rink
Holiday celebration with Santa, reindeer, and basketball activities at Elevance Health Rink.
Santa and Reindeer at Elevance Health Rink
Meet Santa and reindeer outside Gainbridge Fieldhouse for holiday cheer.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
Trans-Siberian Orchestra's spectacular holiday rock-opera tour returns with stunning production and beloved Christmas music.
Gingy’s Holiday Sing-Along at Le Macaron Fishers
Holiday sing-along with live music, storybook reading, games & gingerbread character at Le Macaron.
A Sinatra Christmas Matinee
A matinee showing of Frank Sinatra Christmas classics—doors open at 12:30 PM.
Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
A heartwarming holiday musical reimagining A Christmas Carol in 1930s Appalachia, perfect for families.
Track Santa on His Magical Journey Around the World 🎅🏻
Interactive online experience tracking Santa's Christmas Eve journey worldwide.
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