If you’re feeling a little bit overwhelmed at the thought of shopping for your kids this holiday season, we’ve got some ideas that might help. This year, why not give the gift of an Indianapolis show or performance? Several family-friendly shows are coming to the area that would be sure to delight kids and make for a great memory.
Gift Ideas for Live Entertainment in Indianapolis:
Broadway in Indianapolis presents HAIRSPRAY
Broadway in Indianapolis presents HAIRSPRAY – the story of 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world?
Phone: (800) 793-7469
Address: Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis
Bluey’s Big Play – The Stage Show
June 11-12, 2023 at Murat Theatre in Old National Centre. When Dad feels like a little bit of a Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join all the Heelers in their first live theatre show, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before.
Phone: (317) 231-0000
Address: Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
PAW Patrol Live! Heroes Unite
PAW Patrol Live! Heroes UniteApril 1-2, 2023 at Murat Theatre in Old National Centre. Calling all good citizens! The PAW Patrol is yelping for help! Robo Dog has been dognapped and cloned, causing chaos everywhere. It’s up to the pups to catch the clones, rescue Robo Dog and show that lending a paw makes you the ultimate HERO!
Phone: (317) 231-0000
Address: Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
December 3-4, 2022 at the Murat Theatre in Old National Centre. CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE is a brilliantly whimsical family holiday spectacular! Featuring a Broadway style production, original score, twists on holiday classics plus a new set & story… this is the ultimate holiday ticket for all ages!
Phone: (317) 231-0000
Address: Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
Fairy Tales on Ice
Fairytales On Ice takes classic fairytales and spins them with upbeat modern music, theatrical storylines, special effects, and the live sport of figure skating. You’ll see champion ice skaters, cirque performers, and live singers, as they bring fairytales to life. Fairytales on Ice featuring Beauty and the Beast is Wed. March 29 at 7 pm!
Phone: (765) 642-1234
Address: 1124 Meridian Street, Anderson
Dragons & Mythical Beasts
Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new show for the whole family! From the creators of Dinosaur World Live, this interactive show brings you face to face with the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth. Discover the colossal Stone Troll, the mysterious Indrik and Japanese Baku, the Tooth Fairy (not as sweet as you’d think), an adorable Unicorn, and a majestic Griffin. You’ll spend an evening among legendary heroes… just don’t wake the Dragon! Wed. Feb. 1 – 6:30 pm.
Phone: (765) 642-1234
Address: 1124 Meridian Street, Anderson
Disney on Ice Presents: Find Your Hero
Jan 18-22, 2023 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. — Disney On Ice is back with a magical adventure for the whole family! Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy set the stage for an adventure filled with tales of heroism from your favorite Disney stories, in Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero.
Phone: (317) 917-2500
Address: 125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis
City of Greenfield’s HoHoHo Breakfast
Give the gift of experience and join Santa and Mrs. Claus in historic downtown Greenfield Dec. 17th for a holiday breakfast buffet. Three times (8, 9:30 & 11) to choose from, festive holiday music, arts, crafts and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus – this is a must-do tradition to add to your family’s December calendar! Plus, meet Santa’s reindeer outdoors before or after, step inside Penny Lane’s vintage VW photo bus for a complimentary holiday photo, shop a mini holiday market and enjoy gourmet hot cocoa and fresh roasted holiday nuts for purchase.
Phone: (317) 477-4300
Address: 10 S. State Street, Greenfield
Colts Gameday
Cheer on the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium for the last two home games of the regular season! Wear your Colts Blue to Monday Night Football on December 26 vs. Chargers and bring your super heroes to the final Marvel game on January 7/8 vs. Texans to celebrate Fan Appreciation. Tickets available at Colts.com/Tickets.
Phone: (317) 262-8600
Address: 500 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis
Carmel Symphony Orchestra
Experience the Exceptional with the CSO! Under Artistic Director Janna Hymes, upcoming performances include Serpentine Fire: The Music of Earth, Wind & Fire; Family Fun; Masterworks 3 with Harlem Quartet; The Best of John Williams; Masterworks 5 with Sterling Elliott, and Respect: Aretha Franklin.
Phone: (317) 965-5566
Address: 760 3rd Avenue SW, Suite 102, Carmel
Indiana Repertory Theatre
Give a gift that is guaranteed to garner rave reviews! From gift certificates and season packages to summer youth workshops and programs, the Indiana Repertory Theatre offers a variety of ways for families to enjoy the magic of live theatre. Onstage Now: the treasured tale of A Christmas Carol!
Phone: (317) 635-5252
Address: 140 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis
