holiday festivals near Indianapolis
Local festivals and events to celebrate all things fall

Indianapolis is magical during the holiday season: the city lights up, festive decorations fill the streets, and the holiday spirit is contagious. This winter, embrace the holiday cheer by attending one (or many) of the holiday festivals in Indianapolis.

From holiday markets and Christmas light displays to parades and holiday-themed train rides, Indianapolis offers the perfect holiday festival for your family. Want even more holiday fun? Check out our Holiday Activities Guide. Soak in the scents of pine and gingerbread and the twinkle of holiday lights at some of our favorite holiday festivals. Discover more family-friendly holiday events listed in our calendar.

 

Upcoming Holiday Festivals Near Indianapolis:

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202415nov(nov 15)10:00 am04jan(jan 4)8:00 pmFestival of Trees10:00 am - (January 4) 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Indiana Historical Society, 450 West Ohio Street Indianapolis, IN 46202CategoryFair/Festival,Museum/Zoo EventSeasonalHoliday Festival,Holliday Fun

202416novAll Day20janJingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure at the Eiteljorg Museum(All Day)(GMT-05:00) Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204CategoryExhibit,Fair/Festival,Museum/Zoo EventSeasonalHoliday Festival,Holliday Fun

202416novAll Day05janWinterFaire(All Day)(GMT-05:00) The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 North Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208CategoryExhibit,Fair/Festival,Museum/Zoo EventSeasonalHoliday Festival,Holliday Fun

202423novAll Day24decCarmel Christkindlmarkt(All Day)(GMT-05:00) Center Green, Carmel, Indiana 46032CategoryExhibit,Fair/Festival,Free,Hamilton County,Outdoors,Shopping EventFilterFreeSeasonalHoliday Festival,Holliday Fun

202423novAll Day05janChristmas at the Zoo(All Day)(GMT-05:00) Indianapolis Zoo, 1200 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46222-0309CategoryFair/Festival,Zoo EventSeasonalHoliday Festival,Holliday Fun

202423novAll DayHolidays in Carmel Kick-off(All Day: saturday)(GMT-05:00) Carmel Main St., Carmel, IN 46032CategoryFair/Festival,Free,Hamilton County,OutdoorsFilterFreeSeasonalHoliday Festival,Holliday Fun,Meet Santa

202423nov(nov 23)5:00 pm05jan(jan 5)9:00 pmWinterlights5:00 pm - (January 5) 9:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Newfields, 4000 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46208CategoryFair/Festival,Museum/Zoo Event,OutdoorsSeasonalHoliday Festival,Holliday Fun

202429novAll Day01decAthenaeum Christkindlmarkt(All Day)(GMT-05:00) Athenaeum, 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204CategoryFair/Festival,Free,Outdoors,Shopping EventFilterFreeSeasonalHoliday Festival,Holliday Fun

202429novAll Day05janCelebration Crossing(All Day)(GMT-05:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryFair/Festival,Museum/Zoo EventSeasonalHoliday Festival,Holliday Fun

202429novAll Day29decConservatory Crossing(All Day)(GMT-05:00) Garfield Park Conservatory, 2505 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46203CategoryFair/Festival,Park EventSeasonalHoliday Festival,Holliday Fun

202429novAll Day01decA Merry Prairie Holiday(All Day)(GMT-05:00) Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN 46038CategoryFair/Festival,Museum/Zoo Event,OutdoorsSeasonalHoliday Festival,Holliday Fun

202429nov10:00 am5:00 pmCelebration Crossing Opening Day: Santa Arrives by Helicopter10:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryFair/Festival,Museum/Zoo EventSeasonalHoliday Festival,Holliday Fun,Meet Santa

202429nov11:00 am7:00 pmSuburban Indy Holiday Show11:00 am - 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Grand Park, 19000 Grand Park Blvd, Westfield, IN 46074CategoryCraft Event,Expo,Fair/Festival,Shopping EventSeasonalHoliday Festival,Holliday Fun

202429nov7:00 pm11:00 pmCircle of Lights7:00 pm - 11:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Monument Circle – Downtown Indy, 1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204CategoryCommunity Event,Fair/Festival,FreeFilterFreeSeasonalHoliday Festival,Holliday Fun

202430novAll Day01decThe Holiday Stroll(All Day)(GMT-05:00) Kelsay Farms, 6848 N 250 E., Whiteland, IN 46184CategoryFair/Festival,OutdoorsSeasonalHoliday Festival,Holliday Fun

202430nov2:00 pm8:00 pmA Lawrence Christmas2:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Lawrence Civic Plaza, 5710 Lawrence Village Pkwy, Indianapolis, IN 46216CategoryCommunity Event,Fair/Festival,Free,OutdoorsFilterFreeSeasonalHoliday Festival,Holliday Fun

202430nov5:00 pm6:30 pmChristmas in the Village - Parade Day5:00 pm - 6:30 pm(GMT-05:00) Main Street- Downtown Zionsville, S Main StZionsville, IN 46077CategoryFair/Festival,Free,ParadeFilterFreeSeasonalHoliday Festival,Holliday Fun

202405dec4:00 pm9:00 pmChristmas on the Farm4:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville, INCategoryFair/Festival,On the Farm,OutdoorsSeasonalHoliday Festival,Holliday Fun

202406decAll Day08Christmas at Stuckey Farms: Santa’s Workshop on Wheels(All Day)(GMT-05:00) Stuckey Farm Orchard and Cider Mill, 19975 Hamilton Boone Rd Sheridan, IN 46069CategoryFair/Festival,On the FarmSeasonalHoliday Festival,Holliday Fun

202406dec1:00 pmSanta’s Workshop on Wheels1:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Stuckey Farm Orchard and Cider Mill, 19975 Hamilton Boone Rd Sheridan, IN 46069CategoryFair/Festival,Preschoolers,Storytime,Toddlers,Train Event,Train RideSeasonalHoliday Festival,Holliday Fun,Meet Santa,Winter Fun

202407decAll Day08Newfoundland Dog Day(All Day)(GMT-05:00) Dull's Tree Farm & Pumpkin Patch, 1765 West Blubaugh Ave. Thorntown, IN 46071CategoryFair/Festival,OutdoorsSeasonalHoliday Festival,Holliday Fun

202407dec10:00 am6:00 pmFranklin Holiday Lighting10:00 am - 6:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Downtown Franklin, IN, Franklin, INCategoryCommunity Event,Fair/Festival,FreeFilterFreeSeasonalHoliday Festival,Holliday Fun

202407dec10:00 am4:00 pmVictorian Christmas Celebration10:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Downtown Mooresville, 4 E. Harrison Street Mooresville, IN 46158CategoryCommunity Event,Fair/Festival,Free,OutdoorsFilterFreeSeasonalHoliday Festival,Holliday Fun

202407dec12:00 pm6:00 pmCumberland Weihnachtsmarkt12:00 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Cumberland Town Hall, 11501 Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46229CategoryFair/Festival,Free,OutdoorsFilterFreeSeasonalHoliday Festival,Holliday Fun

202407dec12:00 pm4:00 pmHoliday Author Fair12:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 West Ohio St., Indianapolis, IN 46202CategoryFair/Festival,Museum/Zoo EventSeasonalHoliday Festival,Holliday Fun

202407dec12:00 pm3:00 pmMerry at Main12:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Main Street Park, 4286 S Main Street Whitestown Indiana 46075CategoryFair/Festival,FreeFilterFreeSeasonalHoliday Festival,Holliday Fun

202407dec12:00 pm7:00 pmFortville Winterfest12:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Downtown Fortville, Main Street, FortvilleCategoryCommunity Event,Fair/Festival,FreeFilterFreeSeasonalHoliday Festival,Holliday Fun,Winter Fun

202407dec2:00 pm4:00 pmHolly Jolly Jamboree2:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000-1 E 151st St Carmel IN 46033CategoryFair/Festival,Free,Hamilton CountyFilterFreeSeasonalHoliday Festival,Holliday Fun

202407dec3:00 pm6:00 pmBroad Ripple Lights Up Holiday Festival3:00 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Broad Ripple Village, 818 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46240CategoryFair/Festival,Free,Outdoors,ParadeFilterFreeSeasonalHoliday Festival,Holliday Fun

202407dec3:00 pm6:00 pmWestfield in Lights3:00 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Grand Junction Plaza, 225 S. Union St, Westfield, IN 46074CategoryFair/Festival,Free,OutdoorsFilterFreeSeasonalHoliday Festival,Holliday Fun

202408decAll Day31The Lighted Trail(All Day)(GMT-05:00) Amphitheater Park, 300 S Washington St, Greenwood, IN 46143CategoryFair/Festival,FreeFilterFreeSeasonalHoliday Festival,Holliday Fun

202414dec4:00 pm8:00 pmChristmas with Santa and the Ponies4:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Strides to SuccessCategoryCommunity Event,Fair/Festival,Fundraising Events,On the Farm,Special NeedsSeasonalChristmas Lights,Holiday Festival,Holliday Fun,Meet Santa

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