Holiday Events

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Holidays Winter

Thursday November 5

Nov 511 a.m.–2 p.m.

uPaint a Story

uPaint Pottery Studio $18 per painter

Nov 511 a.m.

uPaint a Story – Toddler/Preschool Story Time

uPaint Pottery Studio $18 per painter

Classes & Crafts Story Time & Library Preschoolers Holidays

Friday November 6

Nov 66 p.m.–10 p.m.

Christmas Nights of Lights

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

Classes & Crafts Community Events Preschoolers Halloween Holidays

Saturday November 7

Nov 76 p.m.–8 p.m.

Monon Station Pop Up: Fall Festival

Monon Community Center $20 per child; adults free

Also happening November 7

Through Dec 316 p.m.–10 p.m.

Christmas Nights of Lights

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

Sunday November 8

Also happening November 8

Through Dec 316 p.m.–10 p.m.

Christmas Nights of Lights

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

Monday November 9

Nov 91 p.m.

Home School Art Day

uPaint Pottery Studio $16 per artist

Classes & Crafts Preschoolers Holidays Winter

Nov 91 p.m.–3 p.m.

Home School Clay Day

uPaint Pottery Studio $16 per artist

Also happening November 9

Through Dec 316 p.m.–10 p.m.

Christmas Nights of Lights

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

Tuesday November 10

Also happening November 10

Through Dec 316 p.m.–10 p.m.

Christmas Nights of Lights

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

Wednesday November 11

Nov 1110 a.m.–7 p.m.

Christmas Gift & Hobby Show

Indiana State Fairgrounds $14 at the door; $12 online (plus $1 fee) through Nov. 10; ages 12 and under free; seniors 65+ $10 at the door; parking $10

Also happening November 11

Through Dec 316 p.m.–10 p.m.

Christmas Nights of Lights

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

Thursday November 12

Nov 1210 a.m.–7 p.m.

Christmas Gift & Hobby Show

Indiana State Fairgrounds $14 at the door; $12 online (plus $1 fee) through Nov. 10; ages 12 and under free; seniors 65+ $10 at the door; parking $10

Classes & Crafts Nature & Outdoors Holidays

Nov 126:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Ceramic Christmas Ornaments at Indianapolis World Sports Park

Indianapolis World Sports Park

Also happening November 12

Through Dec 316 p.m.–10 p.m.

Christmas Nights of Lights

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

Friday November 13

Nov 1310 a.m.–8 p.m.

Christmas Gift & Hobby Show

Indiana State Fairgrounds $14 at the door; $12 online (plus $1 fee) through Nov. 10; ages 12 and under free; seniors 65+ $10 at the door; parking $10

Also happening November 13

Through Dec 316 p.m.–10 p.m.

Christmas Nights of Lights

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

Saturday November 14

Nov 149 a.m.–3 p.m.

St. Luke’s Holiday Bazaar

St. Luke's United Methodist Church

Nov 149 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 $35 per wreath

Nov 1410 a.m.–8 p.m.

Christmas Gift & Hobby Show

Indiana State Fairgrounds $14 at the door; $12 online (plus $1 fee) through Nov. 10; ages 12 and under free; seniors 65+ $10 at the door; parking $10

Community Events Festivals & Markets Holidays Summer

Nov 1410 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Christmas in Pendleton

Town of Pendleton

Nov 1410 a.m.–5 p.m.

Heritage Farm Artisan Christmas Market

Heritage Farm $6 per person ($25 maximum per family); kids 3 and under free

Community Events Festivals & Markets Holidays

Nov 142 p.m.

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol

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

Theater & Shows Holidays

Nov 142 p.m.–7:45 p.m.

Reindeer Express

Nickel Plate Express Standard seats sold in pairs ($95 in November, $115 in December) or groups of 4 ($180/$230); lap children 2 and under free

Nov 142 p.m.–4:05 p.m.

Sensory Friendly Performance of A Christmas Carol at Indiana Repertory Theatre

Indiana Repertory Theatre Tickets start at $27

Theater & Shows Holidays

Also happening November 14

Through Dec 316 p.m.–10 p.m.

Christmas Nights of Lights

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

Sunday November 15

Nov 1510 a.m.–5 p.m.

Christmas Gift & Hobby Show

Indiana State Fairgrounds $14 at the door; $12 online (plus $1 fee) through Nov. 10; ages 12 and under free; seniors 65+ $10 at the door; parking $10

Community Events Festivals & Markets Holidays

Nov 1511 a.m.–4 p.m.

Heritage Farm Artisan Christmas Market

Heritage Farm $6 per person ($25 maximum per family); kids 3 and under free

Nov 152 p.m.–5:15 p.m.

Reindeer Express

Nickel Plate Express Standard seats sold in pairs ($95 in November, $115 in December) or groups of 4 ($180/$230); lap children 2 and under free

Also happening November 15

Through Dec 316 p.m.–10 p.m.

Christmas Nights of Lights

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

Monday November 16

Also happening November 16

Through Dec 316 p.m.–10 p.m.

Christmas Nights of Lights

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

Tuesday November 17

Nov 17noon–3 p.m.

Handprint Ornament Making

uPaint Westfield $19 per handprint

Nov 17noon–3 p.m.

Handprint Ornament Making

uPaint Pottery Studio $19 per handprint

Also happening November 17

Through Dec 316 p.m.–10 p.m.

Christmas Nights of Lights

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

Wednesday November 18

Also happening November 18

Through Dec 316 p.m.–10 p.m.

Christmas Nights of Lights

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

Thursday November 19

Nov 196 p.m.–10 p.m.

Junior League Holiday Mart

Indiana State Fairgrounds General admission $15 presale, $20 at the door; Shoppers Eve (Nov. 19) $50 presale, $65 at the door; parking $10

Also happening November 19

Through Dec 316 p.m.–10 p.m.

Christmas Nights of Lights

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

Friday November 20

Nov 2010 a.m.–7 p.m.

Junior League Holiday Mart

Indiana State Fairgrounds General admission $15 presale, $20 at the door; Shoppers Eve (Nov. 19) $50 presale, $65 at the door; parking $10

Nov 205 p.m.–7 p.m.

Ornament Workshop at McCloud Nature Park

McCloud Nature Park $15

Movies Nature & Outdoors Halloween Holidays Summer

Nov 207 p.m.–9 p.m.

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

Brownsburg’s Movies in the Park

Lincolnwood Park

Also happening November 20

Through Dec 316 p.m.–10 p.m.

Christmas Nights of Lights

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

Festivals & Markets Nature & Outdoors Holidays

Saturday November 21

Nov 21

Holidays in Carmel Kick-off

Carter Green

Nov 2110 a.m.–5 p.m.

Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure at the Eiteljorg Museum

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

Nov 2110 a.m.–5 p.m.

Junior League Holiday Mart

Indiana State Fairgrounds General admission $15 presale, $20 at the door; Shoppers Eve (Nov. 19) $50 presale, $65 at the door; parking $10

Nov 2110 a.m.–5 p.m.

WinterFaire

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Included with museum admission

Nov 21noon–9 p.m.

Carmel Christkindlmarkt

Carter Green

Nov 212 p.m.–9 p.m.

Carmel Holiday Trolley

Carmel Arts and Design District

Nov 212 p.m.–7:45 p.m.

Reindeer Express

Nickel Plate Express Standard seats sold in pairs ($95 in November, $115 in December) or groups of 4 ($180/$230); lap children 2 and under free

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; parking $10

Also happening November 21

Through Dec 316 p.m.–10 p.m.

Christmas Nights of Lights

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

Sunday November 22

Nov 22noon–8 p.m.

Carmel Christkindlmarkt

Carter Green

Nov 22noon–5 p.m.

Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure at the Eiteljorg Museum

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

Nov 22noon–5:45 p.m.

Reindeer Express

Nickel Plate Express Standard seats sold in pairs ($95 in November, $115 in December) or groups of 4 ($180/$230); lap children 2 and under free

Nov 225 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; parking $10

Also happening November 22

Through Dec 316 p.m.–10 p.m.

Christmas Nights of Lights

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

Monday November 23

Nov 23 – Dec 13All day

Santa’s Mailbox at Brownsburg Town Hall

Brownsburg Town Hall

Classes & Crafts Nature & Outdoors Halloween Holidays

Nov 2310 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Design n' Dash: Corn-Tastic Creations

Design n’ Dash Crafts at Bundy Lodge

Bundy Lodge

Nov 2310 a.m.–5 p.m.

Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure at the Eiteljorg Museum

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

Nov 235 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; parking $10

Also happening November 23

Through Dec 316 p.m.–10 p.m.

Christmas Nights of Lights

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

Tuesday November 24

Nov 2410 a.m.–5 p.m.

Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure at the Eiteljorg Museum

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

Nov 245 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; parking $10

Also happening November 24

Through Dec 316 p.m.–10 p.m.

Christmas Nights of Lights

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

Through Dec 13All day

Santa’s Mailbox at Brownsburg Town Hall

Brownsburg Town Hall

Wednesday November 25

Nov 2510 a.m.–5 p.m.

Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure at the Eiteljorg Museum

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

Nov 25noon–9 p.m.

Carmel Christkindlmarkt

Carter Green

Nov 255 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; parking $10

Also happening November 25

Through Dec 13All day

Santa’s Mailbox at Brownsburg Town Hall

Brownsburg Town Hall

Through Dec 316 p.m.–10 p.m.

Christmas Nights of Lights

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

Thursday November 26

Also happening November 26

Through Dec 316 p.m.–10 p.m.

Christmas Nights of Lights

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

Through Dec 13All day

Santa’s Mailbox at Brownsburg Town Hall

Brownsburg Town Hall