Holiday Events in the Indianapolis Area
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Indianapolis KidsOutAndAbout Holiday Newsletter |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
The holiday season is filled with fun throughout our area for the next several weeks! Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's bring the community together in a vibrant celebration of joy and tradition. Here is your master guide to the holidays, including events, concerts, activities, Christmas tree farms, and more! From dazzling light displays to festive markets, there’s something
for everyone to enjoy. Gather with family and friends to create lasting memories and experience the spirit of the season. You'll see right below my signature a link to our HUGE list of ideas for local fun: 101 of them! Scan the list below, then bookmark the 101 list as your go-to resource for this holiday season!
Happy Holidays!
—Debra Ross, publisher |
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KidsOutAndAbout's big 2025 list of holiday events Indianapolis: Christmas concerts, lights, trees, nativities, and more. . . plus activities for Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's Eve.
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The Indianapolis area offers a delightful selection of Christmas tree farms that bring the magic of the holiday season to life. Families can enjoy the cherished tradition of selecting the perfect tree while exploring picturesque landscapes and engaging in festive activities. From charming local farms to larger operations, each location provides a unique experience, complete with hayrides, hot cocoa, and seasonal treats. Many farms also host holiday events, making it easy to create lasting memories with loved ones. Whether you’re looking for a classic fir or a unique spruce, the Christmas tree farms around Indianapolis promise to make your holiday celebrations truly special.
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Create lasting holiday memories with the whole family as Metropolitan Youth Ballet’s pre-professional company and special guest artists bring this beloved classic to life! Follow Clara and her Nutcracker Prince on an enchanted Christmas Eve adventure through the sparkling Kingdom of Snow and into the deliciously delightful Land of Sweets.
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Singing is simply the best way to spread holiday cheer, and no one can ring in the season quite like the voices of the talented Indianapolis Children’s Choir!
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Breakfast with Santa is fun (don’t get us wrong!) and riding a train to the North Pole is definitely exciting. BUT — son of a nutcracker! — do we have a memorable opportunity for YOU and YOUR FAMILY… Breakfast with Buddy the Elf at St. Paul's Indy is on Saturday, December 6 – (9-10:50 a.m. OR 11:10 a.m. - 1 p.m.). Both sessions will offer the same programming and experiences — we’re simply spreading things out to make the space more comfortable. Tickets are $10 - ages 3 and under are FREE!
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Experience our beloved holiday tradition! A light sprinkling of snow and the glow of twinkling lights will fill the sky, creating a magical nighttime experience that has become one of Central Indiana’s most beloved holiday traditions. Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo presented by Indiana Members Credit Union continues to grow. For our 57th year, we’re adding beautiful new decor and experiences, to enhance your next holiday trip to the Zoo. And the best part is it’s all included with regular admission!
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New Year's Eve is a great time to celebrate all we've done and all we will do in the coming year. However, midnight can come too late for young ones, and let's face it, sometimes the adults. Join us as we celebrate the New Year a little early with activities, a countdown to NOON and a toast to 2026. Spots fill fast!
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Climb aboard the Reindeer Express for a cozy holiday train ride through northern Hamilton County. Settle into our vintage coach cars as you enjoy Christmas carols, sip hot chocolate, and share cookies with loved ones. Along the way, meet Santa’s cheerful elves, write a letter to deliver to the North Pole, and get a special visit from Santa himself. It’s a festive experience full of wonder, laughter, and memories your family will treasure.
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Presented by Godley Family Orthodontics. Visit Santa in His House on Main Street! Saturdays & Sundays throughout December | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Bring your camera for festive selfies with Santa! Note: On Saturday, December 14th, Santa will arrive at Noon and stay until 3:00 PM. Make magical family memories all month long in downtown Zionsville!
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The Amazing Elf Adventure (AEA) is back! Join us for a holiday fun house experience where your family will embark on a festive scavenger hunt filled with cheerful activities and elf-worthy tasks to see if you have what it takes to become one of Santa’s newest helpers! Don’t miss out on this fan favorite — open for one weekend only!
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Its time to celebrate the holidays in Noblesville! Fri, Dec 5, 20254:00 PM Sun, Dec 7, 20255:00 PM First Friday (Dec 5) 4pm-8pm - Celebrate the holidays with us by shopping downtown, Lights Over Seminary, Holidays at Noblesville Creates & HCAA, and Ice Skating at Federal Hill. Holiday Market (Dec 6) 11am-4pm - Visit our outdoor holiday market at Federal Hill Commons. Holiday in Lights Parade (Dec 6) The City of Noblesville dazzles with this nighttime holiday in lights parade down Noblesville’s historic Logan Street. More Details to Come!
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KidsOutAndAbout's list of family-friendly New Year's activities in the Indianapolis area
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