Things to Do in December

THINGS TO DO //

DECEMBER 2022

THURS 01 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

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

Newfields Community Day Enjoy free admission to Newfields on the first Thursday of the month. Advance ticket is required. • Location: Newfields, Time: 11 am-8 pm, discovernewfields.org

FREE

THURS 01—SUN 04 Jurassic

World Live Tour Jurassic World comes to life against a backdrop of scenery where dinosaurs from the iconic franchise take center stage. Featuring more than 24 film-accurate, life-sized dinosaurs, with scale, speed and ferocity, operated by animatronics and performers. • Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, jurassicworldlivetour.com

FRI 02 Garfield Winter Art Market Two chances (also Dec. 17) to visit the art gallery and support local talented artists by shopping unique, hand-made items for the special people in your life. Enjoy live music as you hunt for that perfect gift. • Location: Garfield Park Arts Center, Time: 6-9 pm, gpacarts.org FREE Irvington Holiday Open House Share holiday cheer with fun, family-friendly events with local Irvington shops and restaurants. Santa, Grinch, reindeer and princess makeovers, cookie decorating, live music and much more. • Location: Irvington Historic District, 5-10 pm, facebook.com/

pages/Irvington-Historic-District

Kid City Christmas Holiday fun, including a train ride through the Amphitheater Lighted Trail to grab selfies with Santa, hot cocoa, holiday movie, popcorn, and a holiday craft to take home to remember the magic. • Location: Kid City in Greenwood, Time: 5-9 pm, greenwood.in.gov

Movies in the Plaza: Elf Come out to the Plaza with your family and friends to enjoy a free evening of entertainment on the Great Lawn. Movies will begin around dusk, so start times will vary. • Location: Grand Junction Plaza, Time: Dusk,

westfieldwelcome.com FREE

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

FRI 02—SUN 04 The Sound of

Music A theatrical production based on the real life story of the Von Trapp Family singers, one of the world's best-known concert groups in the postWorld War II era. • Location: Ivy Tech Auditorium in Noblesville, Time: 2 & 8 pm, thebelfrytheatre.com SAT 03 Christmas on the Farm Visit Santa in the big red barn and give him your Christmas list! Sing along with live holiday music, make crafts, enjoy a sleigh-hayride, and treat yourself to organic eggnog, hot chocolate, and a festive menu. • Location: Traders Point Creamery, Time: 9 am,

traderspointcreamery.com

Christmas Under the Stars Celebrate the magic of the season with fun activities for the whole family this holiday season! There will be a parade for the tree lighting, live music, Santa’s Workshop, photos with Santa, and a winter market. • Location: Brownsburg Town Hall, Time: 5 pm,

brownsburgparks.com FREE

Fortville Winterfest Enjoy a festive parade, visit with Santa, a kids’ zone, art displays, live music, food and beverage vendors, local shopping, family photo ops, and the tree lighting at 6 p.m. • Location: Downtown Fortville, Time: Noon-7 pm,

fortvilleindiana.org

Frozen Fête Enter a winter wonderland complete with a visit from Anna and Elsa of Frozen fame, raffle items, dancing, snacks, desserts and drinks, crafts, activities, photo stations, luminaries and more. • Location: Zionsville Town Hall, Time: 6-8 pm, zionsville-in.gov

Holiday in the Arts District Experience the wonder of the holidays with elves and reindeer, carolers, trolley rides, a visit from Santa, special activities and more surprises! • Location: Carmel Art & Design District, Time: 2-5 pm, carmel.

in.gov

Holidays at the Hill Enjoy yummy eats from food trucks and get your holiday shopping done with unique gifts from vendors while the kiddos enjoy the ice rink. • Location: Federal Hill Commons in Noblesville, Time: 11 am-4 pm, noblesvillemain

street.org

Victorian Christmas Celebration Enjoy carolers, a craft fair, carriage rides, performances, a petting zoo, storytellers, kids activities, historic reenactors, musical performances and Victorian characters about town at this fun Mooresville tradition. • Location: Downtown Mooresville, 9 am-4 pm, facebook.com/

VictorianChristmas

Westfield in Lights A kick off to the holiday season, featuring pictures with Santa, Frosty the Snowman, vendors, live music & performances, caricature artists and more! • Location: Downtown Westfield, Time: 3-7 pm, westfieldwelcome.com FREE

SAT 03—SUN 04 Breakfast with the Grinch Meet the Grinch and the rest of Whoville for breakfast! Parents can enjoy "Christmas Lights Mom-mosa's" and coffee (cash bar) while the kids enjoy the Grinch movie and holiday crafts to create and take home, as well as meet the Grinch and take a picture with him. • Location: Silver Centre Event Hall, Time: 9 am, thesilvercentre.com

Breakfast with Santa @ The Children’s Museum See the jolly elf himself in Jolly Days: Winter Wonderland while fueling your day with a hot breakfast and creating holiday crafts that are sure to put you in the holiday spirit. Additional dates: Dec. 11 & 17. • Location: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Time: 8-10 am,

childrensmuseum.org

SUN 04 Broad Ripple Lights Up Holiday Festival Featuring a Wonderland Village that includes holiday-themed activities for children, visits with Santa Claus, musical entertainment and more. • Location: Broad Ripple Village, Time: 3 pm, broadrippleindy.org

Nutcracker Short & Suite Enjoy excerpts from The Nutcracker, a holiday classic ballet, during this family-friendly production. • Location: Village Dance Studio, Time: 2 & 4 pm,

villagedancestudio.com

Santa’s Holiday Breakfast Enjoy a festive buffet breakfast with Santa amidst the holiday splendor of Celebration Crossing featuring holiday music, decorations and Santa’s helpers in the Great Hall. After breakfast, visit Santa in his house, explore Santa’s Front Yard and Reindeer Barn and take a ride on the new Snowfall Express. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 9-9:45 am, indianamuseum.org MON 05 Scien-Tots Little scientists and their caregivers will investigate STEM concepts, (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) through a story and hands-on exploration at learning stations in this lab-style program. Ages 2-4; registration required. • Location: Noblesville Library, Time: 9:30-10:15 am, hepl.lib.in.us FREE

TUES 06 Small Wonders: Winter Wonderland Each class introduces a new topic through hands-on activities, hikes and crafts, and provides ideas for exploring at home. Ages 3-5. $7. • Location: Holliday Park, Time: 10-11 am,

indyparks.org

Teddy Bear Concert: The Runaway Strings Musicians from the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra invite kids ages 3-6 to move along to music as they listen to the story of a quartet of string instruments who run away to search for adventures to bring home to their audience. • Location: Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, Time: 11 am-Noon, hmmpl.org FREE

WED 07 Nutcracker Preview with Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy Enjoy an in-person preview of the Nutcracker as they retell part of the story. Watch the dancers perform, then learn dance moves. Ages 3+. • Location: Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, Time: 6:30 pm, hmmpl.org FREE

Small Wonders: Wintry Play Brrr! It’s time for some cool science, icy art and snowy sensory activities. Don’t miss an interactive story time, hands-on experiments and a collaborative winter project. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 10-11 am, indianamuseum.org

THURS 08 Holly Jolly Holiday Party Celebrate the holidays with the library! Enjoy games, crafts and Santa! • Location: Fortville Community Center, Time: 6-8 pm, fvtpl.org

The Science of the Holidays Explore the many winter holidays from a scientist’s perspective! Explore soundwaves for Kwanzaa, light up the season as you learn about Diwali and Three Kings Day, set Lunar New Year off with a bang as you explore the thousands year old art of fireworks, and more. • Location: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Time: 9:30-11 am,

childrensmuseum.org

SUN, DECEMBER 04 SANTA'S HOLIDAY BREAKFAST AT INDIANA STATE MUSEUM Supper with Santa and Friends Join Santa and friends at this family-friendly buffet. Visit with Santa, play in Santa’s Front Yard, and enjoy a ride on the new Snowfall Express train to see and hear the sights and sounds of a winter wonderland. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 5:30-8 pm,

indianamuseum.org

THURS 08—SUN 11 Deck the

Halls Join the chorus while you learn about the origins of some of your favorite holiday carols. And yes, Santa will be there to greet the kiddies! • Location: Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site,

bhpsite.org

FRI 09 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

FRI 09—SUN 11 Nutcracker

Sweets For kids who might have a shorter attention span, Indiana Ballet Conservatory presents a 1-hour version of The Nutcracker. Recommended for children ages 4 and older. • Location: Toby Theatre at Newfields, indyballet.org

SAT 10 Breakfast with Santa Santa Claus is a big fan of Greenwood. Every year, the jolly gift-giver makes time for an appearance. Children 1 year and under are free. • Location: Greenwood Community Center, Time: 8:30 & 10:30 am, greenwood.

in.gov

Cereal Cinema: The Muppet Christmas Carol Combines two of the best things about Saturday mornings: cereal and a great movie! Cereal is included with tickets and coffee for tired parents is available for purchase at Coat Check Coffee. • Location: Athenaeum, Time: 10 am,

athenaeumfoundation.org

THE SWEET EXPERIENCE AT INDIANA HISTORY CENTER

Christmas Express at Brookside Receive a gift and Santa bag of treats during this drive-through only event. Space is limited, so registration is required for children ages 0-14. • Location: Brookside Park, Time: 3 pm, indyparks.org

Holiday Cabaret on Strings A fast-paced, entertaining cabaret of hand-crafted marionettes. Children and adults will delight in the hilarious antics of the Melchior Marionettes and the skill of the puppeteers and they sing along with holiday favorites. • Location: The Center for the Performing Arts, Time: 10:30-11:15 am,

thecenterpresents.org

Holly Jolly Jamboree Jingle John of Silly Safaris will present his Animals of the North Pole program, which will include several animals that like the cold weather, including a reindeer! Crafts and cookies will also be available. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for pictures throughout the program. • Location: Cool Creek Nature Center, Time: 2-4 pm,

hamiltoncounty.in.gov FREE

Jingle Bell Run The Arthritis Foundation’s original Jingle Bell Run is a fun way to get decked out and be festive, while racing to raise funds and awareness to cure America’s #1 cause of disability. • Location: Conner Prairie, jbr.org/indy

North Pole PJ Party Santa is out for the day and the elves are ready to party with all new activities! Bring your favorite stuffed friend and wear your coziest PJs. • Location: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Time: 9:30-11 am, childrensmuseum.org

Sensory-friendly Visit with Santa Santa welcomes people to visit with him and tell him their holiday wishes — but at your own pace and comfort level. Fidget toys will be available, as well as cookies to decorate and enjoy! You’re welcome to The Sweet Experience Join Clara and her friends for a morning of sweet treats, holiday crafts, a story reading, and a performance of the Nutcracker. • Location: Indiana History Center, Time: 10:30 am, indianahistory.org

SUN 11 A Classical

Christmas Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra’s favorite holiday tradition is reimagined with highlights from Handel’s Messiah and inspiring Christmas themes by JS Bach, Berlioz, Corelli and Charpentier. • Location: Indiana Landmarks, Time: 7:30 pm, icomusic.org

Indiana Wind Symphony: I’ll Be Home for Christmas Enjoy a festive evening with the Indiana Wind Symphony. Soprano soloist Jessamyn Anderson will perform I’ll Be Home for Christmas, as well as the beloved O Holy Night. • Location: The Palladium, Time: 7 pm, thecenter

presents.org

Santa & Mrs. Claus Visit the Palladium Get into the holiday spirit with this one-hour concert that’s perfect for the whole family. Enjoy a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, and see Princess Elsa (portrayed by soprano soloist Jessamyn Anderson) perform the classic Let it Go from “Frozen.” • Location: The Palladium, Time: 2 pm,

thecenterpresents.org

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve Celebrate Christmas with Trans-Siberian Orchestra's allegorical rock opera! • Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Time: 3 & 7:30 pm, gainbridgefield

house.com

MON 12 Messy Munchkins Listen to a story, then squish and smush your way into the benefits of messy play. Dress for mess! Ages 2-5. Registration required. • Location: Noblesville Library, Time: 10-11 am, hepl.lib.in.us FREE

TUES 13 Jungle Tales: Trains A holiday train-themed program! Little ones will listen to a story, do a craft and enjoy Conservatory Crossing with a scavenger hunt. Registration required. $5. Ages 2-5. • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, Time: 10-11 am, garfieldgardensconservatory.org

Snowflake Pajama Party Explore Celebration Crossing, ride the new Snowfall Express train, participate in hands-on holiday activities, and get a special photo moment with Santa – all while wearing your PJs during this night filled with wonder. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 6-8 pm,

indianamuseum.org

Winterfest Prance & Dance Join us as we move to holiday music! This is an outdoor event — dress for the weather! • Location: Mulberry Fields Park in Zionsville, Time: 4-4:30 pm, hmmpl.org FREE

WED 14 Festival of Carols A family tradition filled with a variety of holiday favorites performed by the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir and other guest artists. • Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, Time: 7:30 pm, indychoir.org

Nature Preschool Explorers: Gifts to Nature Let’s not forget our backyard wildlife and share the spirit of the season with them. For you to take home, we’ll make gifts that Hamilton County wildlife will appreciate. • Location: Cool Creek Nature Center, Time: 10:30 am, hamiltoncounty.in.gov

THURS 15 Ballet Storytime Enjoy a special ballet storytime with Ballet INitiative as they share some of The Nutcracker story and a short ballet lesson. • Location: Franklin Road Branch Library, Time: 10:30-11 am, indypl.org FREE

Holiday Concert at the Library People of all ages are invited for a chamber ensemble musical performance of favorite holiday classics. • Location: Central Library, Time: 2-3 pm, indypl.org FREE

Little Elves Bring your little one in for seasonal themed fun! Celebrate the season with crafts, games and fun activities. Ages 2 to 5. • Location: Forest Park, Time: 10-11 am, noblesvilleparks.org

FRI 16 An En Pointe Christmas This dazzling holiday performance, with 108 dancers and over 25 dance numbers, mixes classical and contemporary ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, modern and a Twelve Days of Christmas finale that will have you full of cheer. • Location: Noblesville High School, Time: 7-9:30 pm, enpointeindiana.com

Friday Night Campfire: Let It Snow Experience a fun night around the campfire and participate in a guided night hike! Roasting sticks and s'mores provided. $7; ages 2+. • Location: Holliday Park Nature Center, Time: 6:30-8 pm, indyparks.org

FRI 16—SUN 18 The Nutcracker

Join Indiana Ballet Conservatory and experience The Nutcracker, an iconic holiday classic. • Location: Murat Theatre at Old National Center, indyballet.org

Nutcracker with a Twist Follow the classic story of Clara and her Nutcracker doll, with a twist! Set to both the original Tchaikovsky score and Duke Ellington’s jazzy suite, you’ll enjoy tapping soldiers, whirling snowflakes, and the Sugar Plum Fairy along with Charleston’s, flappers, and of course, jazz! • Location: Basile Theatre at the Athenaeum,

balletinitiative.org

SAT 17 The Elves and the Shoemaker The beloved story is told in the slap-stick comedic style of the traditional British pantomime, complete with the Shoemaker and his wife, and a villainous Landlord who tries to secure the wife for himself by destroying her husband. • Location: Conner Prairie Lilly Theatre, Time: 11 am & 2 pm, connerprairie.org

Ho Ho Ho Breakfast Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for a holiday breakfast buffet. Also enjoy festive holiday music, arts, crafts and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, meet Santa's reindeer, and more. • Location: Downtown Greenfield, Time: 8, 9:30 & 11 am, greenfield-community.com

Story Castle Cinema: The Muppet Christmas Carol Enjoy a free familyfriendly movie in the Story Castle! • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 1-3 pm, wwpl.

lib.in.us FREE

Teddy Bear Toss @ Indy Fuel The fur flies for a good cause during one of the most exciting nights of the hockey season! Bring a new stuffed animal and get ready to throw it onto the ice after the Fuel scores their first goal. Every fuzzy friend will be collected and donated to the WRTV Toy Drive benefiting children around Central Indiana. • Location: Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Time: 7 pm,

indyfuelhockey.com

Winter Solstice Celebration The winter solstice marks the longest night and the shortest day of the year. Celebrate the winter solstice with solstice-inspired crafts and treats. • Location: Strawtown Koteewi Park, Time: 1-3 pm, hamiltoncounty.

in.gov FREE

SUN 18 Latkes & Lights Join Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis for the annual Chanukah takeover of Newfields! Enjoy Chanukah Menorahs and Stars of David shining in the Lilly House windows, see a light show set to Ma’otzur and sample latkes and sufganiyot. • Location: Newfields, Time: 5-11 pm, discovernewfields.org

Lilly Lake Lantern Walk Join park naturalists for a nighttime walk! This program has two parts. One involves getting creative at home and building a lantern with stuff you have around the house; the other involves getting outside for an evening walk around Lilly Lake. • Location: Eagle Creek Park, Time: 5-7 pm, indyparks.com

Santa Hustle 5K, Half Marathon & Kids Dash Thousands of Santas will hit the streets of Indianapolis! Runners and walkers alike are warmly invited to join this magical event. • Location: White River State Park, Time: 9 am, santahustle.com MON 19 Meet a Reindeer with Silly Safaris Meet a reindeer and learn about the Sami, indigenous reindeer herders from the Lapland region of Scandinavia. • Location: West Perry Branch Library, Time: 6-7 pm, indypl.org FREE

TUES 20 Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt Children ages 2-12 are invited to bring their flashlights and help find candy canes hidden around the park. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress according to the weather. $5. • Location: Pioneer Park in Mooresville, Time: 6 pm,

mooresvillepark.com

WED 21 Interactive Movie: Elf You will be given a bag of props and we will prompt you to respond to scenes on screen! Popcorn and seating will be provided, but feel free to bring your own comfy chair, pillow or blanket. • Location: Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, Time: 2-5 pm,

hmmpl.org FREE

Mr. Dan the Music Man Sing and dance with Mr. Dan! Registration is required as space is limited. • Location: Fishers Library, Time: 10 am & 1 pm,

hepl.lib.in.us FREE

THURS 22 Baby & Toddler Storytime Babies and Toddlers from birth to age two and an adult are invited for stories, songs, and other early literacy activities. • Location: Lawrence Branch Library, Time: 10:30-11 am, indypl.org FREE

SAT 24 Free Admission to The Children’s Museum Christmas Eve Talk to Santa, enjoy Jolly Days Winter Wonderland and explore the world’s largest children’s museum with free admission on Christmas Eve. • Location: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Time: 10 am-2 pm,

childrensmuseum.org FREE

MON 26 Tiny Tinkerers Make, learn, and share together! This interactive storytime encourages building, play, and early literacy skills for young children and their caregivers. • Location: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, Time: 10-10:30 am, plainfieldlibrary.net FREE TUES 27 Pajama Storytime Families with children ages 3-8 are invited for a fun storytime featuring stories, music and activities. Children can wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffie for bedtime stories! • Location: Eagle Branch Library, Time: 7-8 pm, indypl.org FREE

WED 28 Animals of the North with Silly Safaris Join Silly Safaris as they visit with some animal guests from way up north. • Location: Cool Creek Nature Center, Time: 11 am-Noon,

hamiltoncounty.in.gov FREE

Preschool Storytime Join Emily for a storytime with preschoolers (ages 3-6). Explore different themes through a combination of books, spoken stories, song and dance, felt plays, crafts, puppets and more! • Location: Haughville Branch Library, Time: 11-11:30 am, indypl.org FREE

THURS 29 Owls of Indiana Join Take Flight Wildlife Education and visit with several live owls. These owls all reside in our state, and with the right habitat, might even be in your neighborhood! • Location: Cool Creek Nature Center, Time: 11 am-Noon, hamiltoncounty.in.gov FREE

Winter Bug Hunt The bugs may not be buzzing around, but take a closer look and they can be found. Some are in the ground, others under bark, not making a sound. Bundle up as we wander, search around, and discover hibernating insects that are still in town. The hike will begin inside the nature center. • Location: Cool Creek Nature Center, Time: 10:30-11:30 am, hamiltoncounty.in.gov FREE

FRI 30 Indiana WILD! Beth Wood with Indiana WILD will be visiting and bringing some of their educational animals for our audience! She and her animals are always funny and educational! • Location: Cool Creek Nature Center, Time: 10:30-11:30 am, hamiltoncounty.in.gov FREE

SAT 31 Family Countdown to 2023 Do you have kids who want to ring in the new year but you know they won’t be able to keep those eyelids open no matter how hard they try? Bring your family and enjoy party games, have a treat, and make some noise at noon. $3; registration required. • Location: W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, Time: 11 am-12:30 pm, hendrickscountyparks.org

Family New Year’s Eve Start off the 2022 festivities with glittering tattoos, music, a dance party and more. Strike a pose at one of the photo ops, visit activity stations in the galleries, experience a science show, and make sure to ride the brand-new Snowfall Express train. End the night with a balloon drop and confetti celebration at 8 p.m. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 6-9 pm,

indianamuseum.org

SAT, DECEMBER 17 HO HO HO BREAKFAST IN DOWNTOWN GREENFIELD

A Christmas Story: The Musical Dec. 2-24. Based on the movie classic! Set in the 1940s in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana, the musical follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts: an Official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. • Location: The Tarkington,

civictheatre.org

Breakfast with Santa @ Conner Prairie Dec. 3-18. Gather as a family for a special holiday meal and visit with Santa. Santa will regale the room with lively tales of Christmas past before moving to a special stage where he can visit with each family’s youth individually. Weekends through Dec. 18. • Location: Conner Prairie, Time: 8:30 am-Noon, connerprairie.org

Christmas Nights of Lights Through Jan. 1, 2023. See over 1 million lights synchronized to traditional and newer, rocking Christmas music played through your car stereo. Pack your vehicle full of friends and family to enjoy the show and begin a new Christmas tradition. • Location: Indiana State Fairgrounds,

christmasnightsoflights.com

Festival of Trees Through Jan. 7, 2023. Featuring a winter wonderland of 50 elaborately decorated trees representing individuals, families and organizations from around Indiana. • Location: Indiana Historical Society, indianahistory.org

Magic of Lights Through Jan. 1, 2023. This family-friendly drive-through holiday lights festival features twinkling and magical light displays to celebrate our grandest holiday of the year, plus all new displays along the mile-long route. • Location: Ruoff Music Center, magicoflights.com

Reindeer Express Through Dec. 23. All aboard for a magical Christmas experience during an hour and fifteen-minute ride with Santa! See Santa’s workshop and cross over Morse Reservoir while singing Christmas carols and sipping hot chocolate. Select dates. • Location: Nickel Plate Express,

nickelplateexpress.com

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Through Dec. 24. A Christmas Carol shines a light on the power of kindness and love in this uplifting tale of one man’s journey to redemption. As the weather turns cold, warm your heart with the IRT as they joyfully reimagine and tenderly bring this annual holiday treasure to new life. • Location: Indiana Repertory Theatre, irtlive.com

Jolly Days Nov. 25-Jan. 1, 2023. Enjoy visits with Santa, “ice skate” in your socks, explore the Ice Castle and much more. • Location: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, childrens

museum.org

Christmas at the Zoo Through Dec. 30. Watch the Zoo transform at sunset, when the warm glow of twinkling lights fills the night sky. Pose with your family and friends near one of the many holiday displays, visit Santa’s Village and more. • Location: Indianapolis Zoo, indianapoliszoo.com

Jingle Rails Through Jan. 16, 2023. Get into the holiday spirit as you view nine working model trains that wind through a stunning miniature landscape. New this year: a miniature version of San Francisco! • Location: Eiteljorg Museum,

eiteljorg.org

Athenaeum Christkindlmarkt Nov. 25-Dec. 18. Drink, eat, and be merry this holiday season at the inaugural Christkindlmarkt. The traditional festival elements are just the foundation for special storytelling traditions unique to our German culture. • Location: Athenaeum Theatre,

athenaeumindy.org

A Merry Prairie Holiday Nov. 25-Dec. 22. With thousands of twinkling lights to guide your way, explore the grounds and experience a memorable winter wonderland stroll. • Location: Conner Prairie, connerprairie.org

It's a Wonderful Life Nov. 25-Dec. 23. Based on the cherished 1946 Frank Capra film. George Bailey has been looking out for everyone but himself, and a turn of bad luck nearly does him in. With some help from his guardian angel, George discovers that no one is a failure who has friends. • Location: Beef & Boards, beefandboards.com

Conservatory Crossing Nov. 25Dec. 31. Enjoy a winter wonderland! See the Conservatory decked out in its holiday best with a brilliant display of poinsettias, model trains and village, and thousands of twinkling lights. • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, garfieldgardens

conservatory.org

Celebration Crossing Nov. 25-Jan. 1, 2023. Hop on the Snowfall Express for a magical train ride! Also enjoy visits with Santa, activities in Santa’s Front Yard, the 92 County Tree, Winter Wonderland Workshops and more. Included in the price of museum admission. • Location: Indiana State Museum, indianamuseum.org

The Snow Queen Nov. 25-Jan. 1, 2023. Join Gerda as she travels through different lands to rescue her friend, Kay, from the Snow Queen. Select dates. • Location: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis,

childrensmuseum.org

Santa’s Holiday Breakfast Nov. 25-Dec. 24. Enjoy a buffet breakfast among holiday splendor! Relax with family and friends while listening to holiday music throughout your meal, plus children will receive a special holiday gift from Santa’s helpers. • Location: IndianaState Museum, indianamuseum.org Sleek: The Art of the Helmet Through Jan. 8, 2023. This exhibition explores themes such as art, engineering and storytelling, and features helmets from racing history from current drivers, and nine designed by local artists. • Location: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, imsmuseum.org

Scooby-Doo Mansion Mayhem

Through Jan. 31, 2023. Shaggy, Scooby, Fred, Daphne, and Velma have another mystery on their hands. A jewel-thieving ghost has evaded the local police force and was last seen in this very mysterious mansion. Enter the mansion and immerse yourself into a unique adventure where you can enter the world of Scooby-Doo! • Location: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, childrensmuseum.org

Carmel Winter Market Through March 25, 2023. Find the best in Indiana grown and/or produced foods for your family. Look for the bunnies on the building! Open Saturdays 9 a.m.-Noon. • Location: The Wire Factory, carmelfarmersmarket.com

Monet & Friends Alive Through May 28, 2023. The exhibition showcases the world of Impressionism across three main movements: Metropolitan, A Day in the Life and En Plein Air. The masterpieces of the Impressionists come to life with a rich, dynamic display of light, color and sound. • Location: Newfields, discovernewfields.org

Oh Look It's Magic! ADHD Advocacy Magic Show Through Sept. 1, 2023. Having ADHD can be madness! With the help of magic, Jordan Allen will tell you how he has found to navigate the madness. This is one of the first and only ADHD advocacy magic shows that aims to entertain and educate, and written and performed by an ADHD performer. • Location: Athenaeum Theatre,

athenaeumindy.org

Indy Winter Farmers Market

Through April 29, 2023. Get your farm fix in the off-season with local produce and goods during the winter months. Visitors will find items ranging from hydroponic greens to maple syrup. Open Saturdays 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Location: The Amp at 16 Tech,

indywinterfarmersmarket.org

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