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Be a Champion for Children This Holiday Season
"Every child deserves a champion; an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best they can possibly be."
That powerful statement from Rita Pierson, an educator from...
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Santa’s Confession
She had tears in her eyes when she insisted I tell her the truth today.
"Is Santa real? I really, really, really want to know the truth."
Her little sister is smitten with any guy with a white beard and red...
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17 Free Things to do in Indianapolis this December
The holiday season is here -- and there is no shortage of good tidings or cheer in Indy! As we perused our Online Calendar in search of free family fun for December, we were overwhelmed by the sheer volume of holiday...
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Holiday Performances in Hamilton County
From the enchanting tale of The Nutcracker to a fun-filled sing-along concert, Hamilton County has so many wonderful holiday performances to choose from this season!
A Christmas Cactus
Christmas Eve is tough for private investigator Cactus O'Riley when two fugitives burst...
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15 Ways to Kick off the Holidays in Hamilton County
While we have just turned our calendars to November, there is no denying that the holidays are just around the corner. If you are not quite feeling it yet, no worries. We are here to help. From tree lighting...
Holiday Fun
Sensory-Friendly Screening of ‘The Nutcracker’
Fathom Events is partnering with the Autism Society of America to bring alternative content to audiences with special needs, starting with the Bolshoi Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” on big screens across the U.S. for a one-night, sensory-friendly event on December...
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Hamilton Town Center’s Annual Holiday Fest
Hamilton Town Center will kick off the holiday season in style when it hosts the annual Holiday Fest Presented by St. Vincent, featuring country star Jerrod Niemann, on November 19 from 4 to 8 p.m.
Guests to this annual tradition can enjoy a magic...
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Weekend Roundup
So many fabulous holiday happenings this weekend in Hamilton County!
Festive Fridays in Carmel - Final Night!
Every Friday night through Dec. 18, join participating merchants of the Carmel Arts & Design district for an evening of food, fun and shopping!...
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Festival of Trees
Celebrate the holidays all season long in a winter wonderland at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center’s Festival of Trees, open now through Jan. 2. Last year, they had 25 elaborately themed trees; this year, they have 50!
In...
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Fun Holiday Learning
Have you ever thought about how the language you use around your child and with your child directly relates to how well they do in school? Oral language and vocabulary development are integral components and predictors of success in...
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How Camp Can Help Curb Loneliness
Leading camp expert Scott Arizala offers reasons why summer camp is just what kids might need right now, to help cure the loneliness and...
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Win an Annual Family Membership to the Monon Community Center!
Enter by Feb. 15 for the chance to win an Annual Family Membership to the Monon Community Center from Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation!
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Experience Bottleworks District
Stay, dine, play, explore. Bottleworks District, the new multi-use neighborhood that has been built into the former Coca-Cola Bottling Plant in the Mass Ave...
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Helping Your Child Cope with Stress and Change
Over the past year, many children and families have found themselves struggling to make sense of the world around them. With the COVID-19 pandemic,...