THINGS TO DO //
WED 01 Holiday Sounds Delight
in the sounds of the season from school and community choirs, bands, ensembles and soloists as they perform holiday music daily in the museum’s Great Hall. Free with admission. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 10 am-12:15 pm, indianamuseum.org *ONGOING
DECEMBER 2021
It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. • Location: The Cat Theatre, 7:30-9:30 pm, carmelplayers.org
THURS 02 All About Owls Who,
who, who wants to learn all about Indiana owls? You will dissect an owl pellet, looking for teeny tiny bones to discover what the owl ate for dinner! After the sun sets, we will take a short hike through the woods to hoot for an owl, weather permitting. $10. • Location: Monon Community Center, Time: 6-7 pm, carmelclayparks.com
First Thursday Night @ The Children’s Museum On the first Thursday of every month, it's just $6 admission per person! • Location: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Time: 4-8 pm, childrensmuseum.org
THURS 02‒SUN 05 Butler
Ballet: The Nutcracker This student production of The Nutcracker includes spectacular dancing, beautiful costumes, glorious scenery and pyrotechnical flash. The brilliance of Tchaikovsky’s music is brought to life by the Butler Symphony Orchestra and the Indianapolis Children’s Choir. • Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, butlerartscenter.org
FRI 03 Pajama-Rama Put on your
cutest pair of pajamas, grab your favorite teddy bear, pack up a blanket, and enjoy a fun program for toddlers and preschoolers. • Location: Cool Creek Nature Center, Time: 7-7:45 pm, hamiltoncounty.in. gov FREE
Magical Mornings Visit Santa, ride the Snowfall Express, engage in interactive story times, and experience the new toddler area in Santa’s Front Yard. Magical Mornings feature fewer light shows, limited sounds and small crowd sizes to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for the littlest museum visitor and children with autism spectrum disorder. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 9-10 am, indianamuseum.org *SN
INDYSCHILD.COM I December 2021
Stars Line the streets of Brownsburg for the annual night-time Christmas parade! • Location: Begins at Brown Elementary School, Time: 6 pm, brownsburgparks.com
Cumberland Weihnachtsmarkt An annual event for families that celebrate the holidays and Cumberland's German heritage. Enjoy food, family entertainment, live music, visit with Santa, sip hot cocoa and cider, and see a light parade and town Christmas tree lighting. • Location: Old Town Cumberland, Time: 11 am-10 pm, town.cumberland.in.us FREE
Holiday in the Arts District Experience the wonder of the holidays in Carmel with elves and reindeer, carolers, trolley rides, a visit from Santa, special activities and more surprises. • Location: Carmel Arts & Design District, Time: 2-5 pm, holidaysincarmel.com
Kid City Christmas This event will be filled with holiday fun, including a train ride through the Amphitheater Lighted Trail, hot cocoa and popcorn, holiday movies and a holiday craft to take home to remember the magic! • Location: Kid City at Greenwood Community Center, greenwood. in.gov
FRI 03‒SAT 04 The Nutcracker
Student dancers will fill the stage with movement and color! This version of The Nutcracker follows the same overall storyline as the original, but with a uniquely different twist. • Location: Pike Performing Arts Center, Time: 3 & 7 pm, gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org
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SAT 04 Christmas Under the
FREE / free for families!
*ONGOING /a recurring event
Paws and Claus Have a furry friend that's been (mostly) good all year? Make sure they meet Santa! Good doggies deserve Christmas presents, too. Bring your phone or camera to capture the moment! • Location: Garfield Park Burrello Family Center, Time: 1-4 pm, indyparks.org FREE
*SN / special needs friendly
/ an Indy's Child favorite!
