101 Ideas for Holiday Family Fun in Indianapolis - 2026
Santa Sightings
| Nov 29, 2026 - Dec 20, 2026 | Christmas in the Village - Santa House Selfies - With Zionsville Chamber of Commerce - Zionsville Chamber of Commerce |
| Dec 11, 2026 | Cookies with Santa - At Jimmy Nash City Park - With Visit Morgan County - 640 E Washington St, Martinsville, IN |
| Dec 13, 2026 | Breakfast with Santa - At Jimmy Nash City Park - With Visit Morgan County - 640 E Washington St, Martinsville, IN |
Light Displays
| Nov 27, 2026 | Winter Wonderland/Festival of Lights Ceremony - At Jimmy Nash City Park - With Visit Morgan County - 640 E Washington St, Martinsville, IN |
| Nov 27 - Dec 27, 2026 | 2026 Conservatory Crossing at Garfield Park Conservatory and Sunken Gardens - Garfield Park Sunken Garden |
| Nov 28 - Dec 28, 2026 | 2026 CHRISTMAS tyme lights - At Harvest Tyme - Harvest Tyme Family Farm |
| Dec 2, 2026 | Light The Night - At Dallara Experience Hub - With Speedway Parks & Recreation - Dallara Experience Hub |
| Dec 6 - 31, 2026 | The Lighted Trail - With City of Greenwood - GREENWOOD CITY CENTER |
Shopping & Craft Fairs
| Nov 7, 2026 | Monrovia Christmas Holiday Bazaar 2026 - At Monrovia Elementary School - With Visit Morgan County - Monrovia Elementary School |
| Nov 14 - 15, 2026 | 2026 Artisan Christmas Market - At Heritage Farm - 4175 N 1200 W, Flora, IN |
| Dec 5, 2026 | 2026 Cumberland Weihnachtsmarkt - 11501 E Washington St, Cumberland, IN |
| Dec 10, 2026 | Christmas in the Village - Ladies Night - With Zionsville Chamber of Commerce - Zionsville Chamber of Commerce |
| Dec 12, 2026 | 2026 Holiday Market - With Downtown Noblesville - Noblesville Main Street Inc |
Holiday Theatre
Holiday Concerts
| Nov 20, 2026 | We Three Kings: The Irish Dance Christmas Sensation - The Long Center for the Performing Arts - Long Center for the Performing Arts |
| Dec 9, 2026 | MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis - Butler Arts & Events Center - 4602 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN |
| Dec 11 - 12, 2026 | ICC Season Concerts: Angels Sing Connection - Indianapolis Children's Choir |
| Dec 12, 2026 | ICO Presents A Classical Christmas - Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra |
| Dec 13, 2026 | ICC Season Concerts: Sounds of the Season Connection - Indianapolis Children's Choir |
| Dec 13, 2026 | ICO Presents Messiah Sing-Along + Christmas Carols - Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra |
Train Fun
| Nov 21, 2026 - Jan 18, 2027 | 2026 Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure at Eiteljorg Museum - Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art |
Christmas Tree Experience
Active Holiday Fun
Kwanzaa
| Dec 27, 2026 | Kwanzaa Community Festival - At Indiana State Museum - Indiana State Museum |
New Year's
| Dec 29, 2026 | Howling in the New Year Howl Night - At Wolf Park - Wolf Park |
| Dec 31, 2026 | Family New Year's Eve (All Ages) Crossing at Indiana State Museum - Indiana State Museum |
Festivals
| Nov 27, 2026 | 2026 Christmas on the Square in Downtown Danville - Downtown Danville Partnership |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Celebration Crossing Opening Day - At Indiana State Museum - Indiana State Museum |
| Nov 28, 2026 | Martinsville Home for the Holidays Christmas Parade - With Visit Morgan County - 640 E Washington St, Martinsville, IN |
| Nov 28, 2026 | Christmas in the Village Parade & Tree Lighting - With Zionsville Chamber of Commerce - Zionsville Chamber of Commerce |
| Dec 4, 2026 | December First Friday: Deck the Downtown - With Downtown Noblesville - Noblesville Main Street Inc |
| Dec 6, 2026 | 46th Annual Luciafest - At Athenaeum Indy - Athenaeum Foundation |
Miscellaneous
| Dec 3, 2026 | Green Gift Shop Presented in partnership with Carmel Green Initiative - Carmel Clay Public Library - Main Branch - Carmel Clay Public Library |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Cereal Cinema presents: The Muppet Christmas Carol - At Newfields - Newfields |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Howliday Howl - At Wolf Park - Wolf Park |
| Dec 17, 2026 | Christmas in the Village - Christmas Crawl (21+) - With Zionsville Chamber of Commerce - Zionsville Chamber of Commerce |
| Dec 19, 2026 | Deck The Stalls - Hoosier Horse Park - With Johnson County Parks & Recreation - Hoosier Horse Park |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve (Free Admission) - At The Children's Museum of Indianapolis - The Children's Museum of Indianapolis |
Christmas Tree Farms
Do you cut your own Christmas tree? Here's our big list of farms where you can cut your own Christmas tree in Indianapolis.
Subscriptions Boxes: Gifts That Keep on Giving
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