The holiday season in Indianapolis offers numerous opportunities for families to meet Santa Claus. Here are some notable locations and events where you can visit Santa around the city:
Holiday Events:Â
A Merry Prairie Holiday at Conner Prairie
- Dates: Fridays through Sundays from November 24 through December 17, 2024; also open December 21 and 22
- Details: Includes holiday light displays, tubing, sock-ice skating, and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Beasley’s Orchard
- Dates: November 30, December 7 & 14, 2024
- Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Details: Reservations Required. A $20 reservation includes reserving your time with Santa and a high resolution digital image that will be sent to you via email within 72 hours. Photo prints are available for an additional cost.
Black Business Bazaar
- Date: December 7, 2024
- Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Details: Santa and his elves can be found in Area 1 of the Bazaar. Reservations are recommended to secure your photo time slot! Reserve your spot here.
Brownsburg Town Hall
- Dates: December 13 & 14, 2024
- Details: Photos are self taken. Stop by Eaton Hall for a jolly photo with Santa AND a lighted firetruck from the Brownsburg Fire Territory.
Carmel Santa Saturdays
- Dates: December 14 & 21, 2024
- Details: Visit with Santa and friends at Santa’s House located at, 200 South Range Line Road, the Santa House is in the Indiana Design Center parking lot.
Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
- Dates: November 29–December 24, 2024
- Details: Meet Santa in a festive setting; visits are included with museum admission. Photos are available for purchase.
Christkindlmarkt
- Date: December 6, 2024
- Details: Sankt Nikolaus and Knecht Ruprecht are coming to the Carmel Christkindlmarkt! Visit the Spielhaus between 6 and 7:30 p.m. Each child will walk away with a special print.
Fishers Night Lights
- Date: December 7, 2024
- Details: Santa and other characters will be roaming throughout the event. craft a perfect letter to Santa inside our heated activity tent using fun stationery supplies from Fishers Parks.
Garfield Park Conservatory
- Date: December 14, 2024
- Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Details: This is a free event and a chance to visit during Conservatory Crossing. No reservation needed.
Indiana State Museum
- Dates: November 29 – December 24, 2024
- Details: Pick one of four Santa’s to pose with! Check out when each Santa will be around on their website.
Indianapolis Zoo – Christmas at the Zoo
- Dates: November 18–December 30, 2024
- Hours: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (open until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays)
- Details: Experience a holiday wonderland with lights, decorations, and visits with Santa.
Reindeer Ride Express in Noblesville
- Dates: November: 16-17, 23-24, 29-30, December: 6-8, 13-15, 19-23
- Details: A 75-minute train ride with Santa through the Indianapolis suburbs, featuring holiday sing-alongs and interactions with Santa’s helpers.
SPARK Holidays on the Circle
- Dates: Every Saturday and Sunday from November 30 through December 22, 2024
- Hours: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Location: Monument Circle
- Details: Features themed musical performances, appearances from Santa Claus, and special holiday treats.
Traders Point Creamery
- Date:Â December 7, 2024
- Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Details: Advance tickets are required for all attendees. The cost is $25 per person, but children under 2 are free.
Westfield in Lights
- Dates: December 6 & 7, 2024
- Details: Tenth Street Photography will be spreading holiday cheer at Christ United Methodist Church with special photo sessions. Each session will feature two magical photo scenes with Santa. The cost is $15 per family per time slot, which can be applied toward a complimentary digital download or put toward a larger photo package.
Malls:
Clay Terrace
- Date: December 7, 2024
- Location: Village Green (in front of Dick’s Sporting Goods)
- Details: TNT Productions will be offering free Santa portraits for digital download. Or you may select to take your own photos.
Fashion Mall at Keystone
- Dates: November 14–December 24, 2024
- Location: Next to Nordstrom
- Details: Photo packages available; no reservations needed. A premium Signature Santa Experience is offered through December 13 for an additional fee.
Castleton Square Mall
- Dates: November 21–December 24, 2024
- Location: Center Court in front of Macy’s
- Details: No reservations required; photo packages available for purchase.
The Shops at Perry Crossing
- Dates: November 29–December 24, 2024
- Location: Across from Old Navy
- Details: No purchase necessary; photo packages available for purchase.
Greenwood Park Mall
- Dates: November 8–December 24, 2024
- Location: In front of Von Maur
- Details: Advanced reservations strongly encouraged, to make reservations you must pre-purchase a photo package. Walk-up visits are available as space permits.
Hamilton Town Center
- Dates: November 29–December 24, 2024
- Location:In front of Five Guys and Bella Pizzeria
- Details: Reservations encouraged, but walk-ups are welcome as availability allows.
