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Today Saturday, November 14

FreeFestivals & Markets

Today9 a.m.–3 p.m.

St. Luke’s Holiday Bazaar

St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Indianapolis

Festivals & Markets Holidays

Classes & Crafts

Today9 a.m.–10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. & 1:30 p.m.–3 p.m.

Winter Wreath Workshops at McCloud Nature Park

McCloud Nature Park, North Salem $35 per wreath

Classes & Crafts Holidays

Festivals & Markets

Today10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Christmas Gift & Hobby Show

Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis $14 adults; $10 seniors 65 and older at the door; 12 and under free

Festivals & Markets Holidays

FreeCommunity Events Festivals & Markets

Today10 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Christmas in Pendleton

Town of Pendleton

Community Events Festivals & Markets Holidays

Community Events Festivals & Markets

Today10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Heritage Farm Artisan Christmas Market

Heritage Farm, Day trip $15 per vehicle

Community Events Festivals & Markets Holidays

Theater & Shows

Today2 p.m.

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol

Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis From $27 (fees included); prices vary by date and seat

Theater & Shows Holidays

Today2 p.m.–7:45 p.m.

Reindeer Express

Nickel Plate Express, Noblesville From $95 per pair of seats; lap children 2 and under free

Train Rides Holidays

Sensory-friendlyTheater & Shows

Today2 p.m.–4:05 p.m.

Sensory Friendly Performance of A Christmas Carol at Indiana Repertory Theatre

Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis Tickets start at $27

Theater & Shows Holidays

Also happening today

FreeCommunity Events

Nov 8 – Dec 24All day

Free Photos with Santa at Cabela’s Santa’s Wonderland in Noblesville

Cabela's, Noblesville

Community Events Holidays

Play & Attractions

Nov 6 – Dec 316 p.m.–10 p.m.

Christmas Nights of Lights

Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis $40 per carload (up to 8 people); $60 for 9–15; $85 for 16–35; online reservations required

Play & Attractions Holidays

Festivals & Markets Museums & Zoos

Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 2, 202710 a.m.–5 p.m.

Festival of Trees

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, Indianapolis $20 adults, $19 seniors, $5 ages 5–17; under 5 and IHS members free

Festivals & Markets Museums & Zoos Holidays

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Community Events

Nov 13–2510 a.m.–7 p.m.

Santa Photos at The Fashion Mall at Keystone

The Fashion Mall at Keystone, Indianapolis

Community Events Holidays

Community Events

Nov 13–2511 a.m.–8 p.m.

Santa Photos at Greenwood Park Mall

Greenwood Park Mall

Community Events Holidays

Tomorrow Sunday, November 15

Festivals & Markets

Tomorrow10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Christmas Gift & Hobby Show

Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis $14 adults; $10 seniors 65 and older at the door; 12 and under free

Festivals & Markets Holidays

Community Events Festivals & Markets

Tomorrow11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Heritage Farm Artisan Christmas Market

Heritage Farm, Day trip $15 per vehicle

Community Events Festivals & Markets Holidays

Tomorrow2 p.m.–5:15 p.m.

Reindeer Express

Nickel Plate Express, Noblesville From $95 per pair of seats; lap children 2 and under free

Train Rides Holidays

Tomorrow2:30 p.m.–8:45 p.m.

The Polar Express Train Ride

French Lick Scenic Railway Coach seats $45-$65 by date, plus fees; under 2 free on a lap

Train Rides Holidays

Also happening November 15

FreeCommunity Events

Nov 8 – Dec 24All day

Free Photos with Santa at Cabela’s Santa’s Wonderland in Noblesville

Cabela's, Noblesville

Community Events Holidays

Play & Attractions

Nov 6 – Dec 316 p.m.–10 p.m.

Christmas Nights of Lights

Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis $40 per carload (up to 8 people); $60 for 9–15; $85 for 16–35; online reservations required

Play & Attractions Holidays

Community Events

Nov 13–2511 a.m.–6 p.m.

Santa Photos at Greenwood Park Mall

Greenwood Park Mall

Community Events Holidays

Show 2 more ongoing events for November 15

Festivals & Markets Museums & Zoos

Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 2, 202710 a.m.–5 p.m.

Festival of Trees

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, Indianapolis $20 adults, $19 seniors, $5 ages 5–17; under 5 and IHS members free

Festivals & Markets Museums & Zoos Holidays

Community Events

Nov 13–25noon–6 p.m.

Santa Photos at The Fashion Mall at Keystone

The Fashion Mall at Keystone, Indianapolis

Community Events Holidays

Monday November 16

FreeStory Time & Library

Nov 1610:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Nutcracker Story Time with Ballet INitiative at Westfield Library

Westfield Washington Public Library

Story Time & Library Holidays

Also happening November 16

Festivals & Markets Museums & Zoos

Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 2, 202710 a.m.–5 p.m.

Festival of Trees

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, Indianapolis $20 adults, $19 seniors, $5 ages 5–17; under 5 and IHS members free

Festivals & Markets Museums & Zoos Holidays

Community Events

Nov 13–2510 a.m.–7 p.m.

Santa Photos at The Fashion Mall at Keystone

The Fashion Mall at Keystone, Indianapolis

Community Events Holidays

Play & Attractions

Nov 6 – Dec 316 p.m.–10 p.m.

Christmas Nights of Lights

Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis $40 per carload (up to 8 people); $60 for 9–15; $85 for 16–35; online reservations required

Play & Attractions Holidays

Show 2 more ongoing events for November 16

Community Events

Nov 13–2511 a.m.–7 p.m.

Santa Photos at Greenwood Park Mall

Greenwood Park Mall

Community Events Holidays

FreeCommunity Events

Nov 8 – Dec 24All day

Free Photos with Santa at Cabela’s Santa’s Wonderland in Noblesville

Cabela's, Noblesville

Community Events Holidays

Tuesday November 17

Classes & Crafts

Nov 17noon–3 p.m.

Handprint Ornament Making

uPaint Pottery Studio - Westfield $19 per handprint

Classes & Crafts Holidays

Classes & Crafts

Nov 17noon–3 p.m.

Handprint Ornament Making

uPaint Pottery Studio - Greenwood $19 per handprint

Classes & Crafts Holidays

Also happening November 17

Community Events

Nov 13–2511 a.m.–7 p.m.

Santa Photos at Greenwood Park Mall

Greenwood Park Mall

Community Events Holidays

Festivals & Markets Museums & Zoos

Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 2, 202710 a.m.–5 p.m.

Festival of Trees

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, Indianapolis $20 adults, $19 seniors, $5 ages 5–17; under 5 and IHS members free

Festivals & Markets Museums & Zoos Holidays

Community Events

Nov 13–2510 a.m.–7 p.m.

Santa Photos at The Fashion Mall at Keystone

The Fashion Mall at Keystone, Indianapolis

Community Events Holidays

Show 2 more ongoing events for November 17

FreeCommunity Events

Nov 8 – Dec 24All day

Free Photos with Santa at Cabela’s Santa’s Wonderland in Noblesville

Cabela's, Noblesville

Community Events Holidays

Play & Attractions

Nov 6 – Dec 316 p.m.–10 p.m.

Christmas Nights of Lights

Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis $40 per carload (up to 8 people); $60 for 9–15; $85 for 16–35; online reservations required

Play & Attractions Holidays

Wednesday November 18

Community Events

Nov 18, 2026 – Jan 6, 202710 a.m.–4 p.m.

‘Tis the Season Afternoon Tea at The Cake Bake Shop in Carmel

Cake Bake - Carmel $80 per adult; $60 per child 12 and under

Community Events Holidays

Theater & Shows

Nov 187 p.m.

A Motown Christmas

Payne & Mencias Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel From $44

Theater & Shows Holidays

Also happening November 18

Festivals & Markets Museums & Zoos

Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 2, 202710 a.m.–5 p.m.

Festival of Trees

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, Indianapolis $20 adults, $19 seniors, $5 ages 5–17; under 5 and IHS members free

Festivals & Markets Museums & Zoos Holidays

Community Events

Nov 13–2510 a.m.–7 p.m.

Santa Photos at The Fashion Mall at Keystone

The Fashion Mall at Keystone, Indianapolis

Community Events Holidays

FreeCommunity Events

Nov 8 – Dec 24All day

Free Photos with Santa at Cabela’s Santa’s Wonderland in Noblesville

Cabela's, Noblesville

Community Events Holidays

Show 2 more ongoing events for November 18

Play & Attractions

Nov 6 – Dec 316 p.m.–10 p.m.

Christmas Nights of Lights

Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis $40 per carload (up to 8 people); $60 for 9–15; $85 for 16–35; online reservations required

Play & Attractions Holidays

Community Events

Nov 13–2511 a.m.–7 p.m.

Santa Photos at Greenwood Park Mall

Greenwood Park Mall

Community Events Holidays

Thursday November 19

Nov 195:15 p.m.–10 p.m.

Holiday Lights Railbike Adventure

Nickel Plate Express, Noblesville $24.95 per rider; $89.95 for a four-seat railbike

Train Rides Holidays

Festivals & Markets

Nov 196 p.m.–10 p.m.

Junior League Holiday Mart

Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis $15 presale, $20 at the door; children 10 and under free

Festivals & Markets Holidays

Story Time & Library

Nov 196:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Santa Shoppe at the Brownsburg Public Library

Brownsburg Public Library $5 per gift; up to 5 gifts

Story Time & Library Holidays

Theater & Shows

Nov 197 p.m.

It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at Covenant Christian High School

Covenant Christian High School, Indianapolis $15

Theater & Shows Holidays

Theater & Shows

Nov 197 p.m.

We Three Kings: The Irish Dance Christmas Sensation

The Paramount Theatre and Ballroom, Anderson

Theater & Shows Holidays

Also happening November 19

Community Events

Nov 18, 2026 – Jan 6, 202710 a.m.–4 p.m.

‘Tis the Season Afternoon Tea at The Cake Bake Shop in Carmel

Cake Bake - Carmel $80 per adult; $60 per child 12 and under

Community Events Holidays

Community Events

Nov 13–2511 a.m.–7 p.m.

Santa Photos at Greenwood Park Mall

Greenwood Park Mall

Community Events Holidays

Community Events

Nov 13–2510 a.m.–7 p.m.

Santa Photos at The Fashion Mall at Keystone

The Fashion Mall at Keystone, Indianapolis

Community Events Holidays

Show 3 more ongoing events for November 19

Play & Attractions

Nov 6 – Dec 316 p.m.–10 p.m.

Christmas Nights of Lights

Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis $40 per carload (up to 8 people); $60 for 9–15; $85 for 16–35; online reservations required

Play & Attractions Holidays

FreeCommunity Events

Nov 8 – Dec 24All day

Free Photos with Santa at Cabela’s Santa’s Wonderland in Noblesville

Cabela's, Noblesville

Community Events Holidays

Festivals & Markets Museums & Zoos

Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 2, 202710 a.m.–5 p.m.

Festival of Trees

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, Indianapolis $20 adults, $19 seniors, $5 ages 5–17; under 5 and IHS members free

Festivals & Markets Museums & Zoos Holidays

Friday November 20

Festivals & Markets

Nov 2010 a.m.–7 p.m.

Junior League Holiday Mart

Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis $15 presale, $20 at the door; children 10 and under free

Festivals & Markets Holidays

Community Events

Nov 202 p.m.–7 p.m.

Santa Photos at Castleton Square

Castleton Square Mall, Indianapolis

Community Events Holidays

Nov 203:50 p.m.–8:35 p.m.

Sullivan Express to the North Pole

Sullivan Hardware & Garden, Indianapolis $80-$90 per train car (Traditional Sullivan Express)

Train Rides Holidays

Story Time & Library

Nov 204:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

Santa Shoppe at the Brownsburg Public Library

Brownsburg Public Library $5 per gift; up to 5 gifts

Story Time & Library Holidays

Classes & Crafts

Nov 205 p.m.–7 p.m.

Ornament Workshop at McCloud Nature Park

McCloud Nature Park, North Salem $15

Classes & Crafts Holidays

Festivals & Markets Nature & Outdoors

Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 20275 p.m.–10 p.m.

Winterlights

Newfields, Indianapolis $25 to $39 adults, $16 to $30 ages 6 to 17, 5 and under free

Festivals & Markets Nature & Outdoors Holidays

Community Events

Nov 205 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

Winterlights 10 Year Anniversary Party

Newfields, Indianapolis Winterlights pricing

Community Events Holidays

Nov 205:15 p.m.–10 p.m.

Holiday Lights Railbike Adventure

Nickel Plate Express, Noblesville $24.95 per rider; $89.95 for a four-seat railbike

Train Rides Holidays

Nature & Outdoors Play & Attractions

Nov 206 p.m.–10 p.m.

Danville Winterland Holiday Light Show

Ellis Park, Danville $5 per car Monday-Thursday; $10 per car Friday-Sunday

Nature & Outdoors Play & Attractions Holidays

FreeMovies Nature & Outdoors

Nov 207 p.m.–9 p.m.

Brownsburg's Movies in the Park: Elf (Drive-In)

Brownsburg’s Movies in the Park

Lincolnwood Park, Brownsburg

Movies Nature & Outdoors Halloween Holidays

Nov 207 p.m.–9 p.m.

Drive-In Movie: Elf at Lincolnwood Park

Lincolnwood Park, Brownsburg

Movies Holidays Summer

Theater & Shows

Nov 207 p.m.

It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at Covenant Christian High School

Covenant Christian High School, Indianapolis $15

Theater & Shows Holidays

Also happening November 20

Community Events

Nov 18, 2026 – Jan 6, 202710 a.m.–4 p.m.

‘Tis the Season Afternoon Tea at The Cake Bake Shop in Carmel

Cake Bake - Carmel $80 per adult; $60 per child 12 and under

Community Events Holidays

Play & Attractions

Nov 6 – Dec 316 p.m.–10 p.m.

Christmas Nights of Lights

Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis $40 per carload (up to 8 people); $60 for 9–15; $85 for 16–35; online reservations required

Play & Attractions Holidays

Community Events

Nov 13–2510 a.m.–7 p.m.

Santa Photos at The Fashion Mall at Keystone

The Fashion Mall at Keystone, Indianapolis

Community Events Holidays

Show 3 more ongoing events for November 20

Festivals & Markets Museums & Zoos

Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 2, 202710 a.m.–5 p.m.

Festival of Trees

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, Indianapolis $20 adults, $19 seniors, $5 ages 5–17; under 5 and IHS members free

Festivals & Markets Museums & Zoos Holidays

FreeCommunity Events

Nov 8 – Dec 24All day

Free Photos with Santa at Cabela’s Santa’s Wonderland in Noblesville

Cabela's, Noblesville

Community Events Holidays

Community Events

Nov 13–2511 a.m.–7 p.m.

Santa Photos at Greenwood Park Mall

Greenwood Park Mall

Community Events Holidays

Saturday November 21

FreeFestivals & Markets

Nov 21

Holidays in Carmel Kick-off

Carter Green, Carmel

Festivals & Markets Holidays

Story Time & Library

Nov 219:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m.

Santa Shoppe at the Brownsburg Public Library

Brownsburg Public Library $5 per gift; up to 5 gifts

Story Time & Library Holidays

Nov 219:30 a.m.

Santa’s BIG Snowball Fight

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with museum admission

Museums & Zoos Holidays

Nov 219:50 a.m.–7:35 p.m.

Sullivan Express to the North Pole

Sullivan Hardware & Garden, Indianapolis $80-$90 per train car (Traditional Sullivan Express)

Train Rides Holidays

Nov 2110 a.m.–7 p.m.

Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum’s Santa Train

Hoosier Valley Railroad, North Judson Coach $30 adults, $25 ages 3-15; Economy Coach $25/$20; 2 and under free on a lap

Train Rides Holidays

Festivals & Markets Museums & Zoos

Nov 2110 a.m.–5 p.m.

Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure at the Eiteljorg Museum

Eiteljorg Museum, Indianapolis Included with museum admission (adults $20, youth 5–17 $12, ages 4 and under free)

Festivals & Markets Museums & Zoos Holidays

Festivals & Markets

Nov 2110 a.m.–5 p.m.

Junior League Holiday Mart

Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis $15 presale, $20 at the door; children 10 and under free

Festivals & Markets Holidays

Community Events

Nov 2110 a.m.–8 p.m.

Santa Photos at Castleton Square

Castleton Square Mall, Indianapolis

Community Events Holidays

Nov 2110 a.m.–4:45 p.m.

Visit with Santa at The Children’s Museum

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with regular admission

Museums & Zoos Holidays

Festivals & Markets Museums & Zoos

Nov 2110 a.m.–5 p.m.

WinterFaire

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with regular admission

Festivals & Markets Museums & Zoos Holidays

FreeFestivals & Markets Story Time & Library

Nov 2111 a.m.–2 p.m.

Kids Holiday Market at Westfield Washington Public Library

Westfield Washington Public Library

Festivals & Markets Story Time & Library Holidays

FreeFestivals & Markets

Nov 2111:30 a.m.–noon & 6 p.m.–6:45 p.m.

Opening Ceremony and Tree Lighting at Carmel Christkindlmarkt

Carter Green, Carmel

Festivals & Markets Holidays

Sports & Active

Nov 2111:30 a.m.–9 p.m.

The Ice at Carter Green

The Ice at Carter Green, Carmel

Sports & Active Holidays

FreeFestivals & Markets

Nov 21noon–9 p.m.

Carmel Christkindlmarkt

Carter Green, Carmel

Festivals & Markets Holidays

Festivals & Markets

Nov 21noon–7:30 p.m.

Greenwood Holiday Open House and Lighted Parade in Old Town Greenwood

Old Town Greenwood

Festivals & Markets Holidays

Sports & Active

Nov 21noon–7:30 p.m.

Ice Ribbon at Grand Junction Plaza

Grand Junction Plaza, Westfield $10 per skater, includes skate rental (processing fee extra)

Sports & Active Holidays Winter

FreeTrain Rides

Nov 212 p.m.–9 p.m.

Carmel Holiday Trolley

Carmel Arts and Design District

Train Rides Holidays

Theater & Shows

Nov 212 p.m. & 7 p.m.

It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at Covenant Christian High School

Covenant Christian High School, Indianapolis $15

Theater & Shows Holidays

Nov 212 p.m.–7:45 p.m.

Reindeer Express

Nickel Plate Express, Noblesville From $95 per pair of seats; lap children 2 and under free

Train Rides Holidays

Festivals & Markets Museums & Zoos

Nov 215 p.m.

Christmas at the Zoo

Indianapolis Zoo Included with zoo admission: $28.75-$35.75 adults, $25.75-$32.75 ages 2-12 online, by date; zoo members free

Festivals & Markets Museums & Zoos Holidays

Nov 215:15 p.m.–10 p.m.

Holiday Lights Railbike Adventure

Nickel Plate Express, Noblesville $24.95 per rider; $89.95 for a four-seat railbike

Train Rides Holidays

Nature & Outdoors Play & Attractions

Nov 216 p.m.–10 p.m.

Danville Winterland Holiday Light Show

Ellis Park, Danville $5 per car Monday-Thursday; $10 per car Friday-Sunday

Nature & Outdoors Play & Attractions Holidays

Farms & Orchards Nature & Outdoors

Nov 216 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

Glimmer Lights at Piney Acres

Piney Acres Farm, Fortville Train ride $18, tractor wagon ride $15, plus fees; $3 off the 8 and 8:30 p.m. rides

Farms & Orchards Nature & Outdoors Holidays

FreeCommunity Events

Nov 216 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Metamora Christmas Tree Lighting

Gazebo Park (Metamora)

Community Events Holidays

Also happening November 21

Festivals & Markets Museums & Zoos

Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 2, 202710 a.m.–5 p.m.

Festival of Trees

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, Indianapolis $20 adults, $19 seniors, $5 ages 5–17; under 5 and IHS members free

Festivals & Markets Museums & Zoos Holidays

Community Events

Nov 13–2510 a.m.–7 p.m.

Santa Photos at The Fashion Mall at Keystone

The Fashion Mall at Keystone, Indianapolis

Community Events Holidays

Play & Attractions

Nov 6 – Dec 316 p.m.–10 p.m.

Christmas Nights of Lights

Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis $40 per carload (up to 8 people); $60 for 9–15; $85 for 16–35; online reservations required

Play & Attractions Holidays

Show 4 more ongoing events for November 21

Festivals & Markets Nature & Outdoors

Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 20275 p.m.–10 p.m.

Winterlights

Newfields, Indianapolis $25 to $39 adults, $16 to $30 ages 6 to 17, 5 and under free

Festivals & Markets Nature & Outdoors Holidays

Community Events

Nov 18, 2026 – Jan 6, 20278 a.m.–4 p.m.

‘Tis the Season Afternoon Tea at The Cake Bake Shop in Carmel

Cake Bake - Carmel $80 per adult; $60 per child 12 and under

Community Events Holidays

Community Events

Nov 13–2510 a.m.–9 p.m.

Santa Photos at Greenwood Park Mall

Greenwood Park Mall

Community Events Holidays

FreeCommunity Events

Nov 8 – Dec 24All day

Free Photos with Santa at Cabela’s Santa’s Wonderland in Noblesville

Cabela's, Noblesville

Community Events Holidays