Christmas and the Holidays in Indy

Holiday Fun in the Indianapolis Area

It really is the most wonderful time of year, Christmas in Indianapolis is a pretty special thing. Indy knows how to do the holidays right and we’re here to show you everything that you can’t and shouldn’t miss out on. Here are our favorite things to do in Indy with Kids during the holidays!

Holiday Trains

 

Fort Wayne Santa Train

Sullivan Santa Express Train Ride

Holiday Train Rides Near Indy

Nickel Plate Express Reindeer Ride

Holiday Family Classics


Christmas Nights of Lights at the Fairgrounds

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies

Where to Find Santa Claus in Indy

Indiana State Museum: Celebration Crossing and L.S. Ayres Holiday Tea

Santa’s Arrival in Indy | Helicopter


Holiday 5ks and Fun Runs

Breakfast with Santa and Other Meals

Cut your own Christmas Tree

Watch Candy Canes being made at Martinsville Candy Cane Kitchen

Live Nativity Scenes and Plays in Indy

Ice Rink and ChristkindlMarkt

Jolly Days at The Children’s Musuem

Holiday Volunteer Opportunities for Kids and Families

Where to Make and See Gingerbread Houses in IndyFederal Hill Commons Outdoor Ice Plaza

City County Building Observation Deck at Night

Indy-Area Restaurants Open on Christmas Day
Indy Restaurants Open on Christmas DaySanta Letter Mailboxes Near IndianapolisConservatory Crossing at Garfield Park

Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s in NoblesvilleChristmas at the ZooJingle Rails at the Eiteljorg

Holiday Theatre and Shows


Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at the IRT

Where to see a Nutcracker Performance in Indianapolis

Where to see holiday movies on the big screen

Holiday Performances
Holiday Performances in Indy

Giving & Giving Back


Where to donate gently used toys

Scholastic Warehouse Sale (Fishers)

Oprah’s Favorite Things Gift Guide


Holiday Photos and Cards Same Day at Portrait Innovations


Advent Calendars for Kids

Holiday Road Trips

Chicago Toy & Game Week

Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch, Champaign, IL

20 thoughts on “Christmas and the Holidays in Indy”

  1. Pingback: Sullivan Santa Express Holiday Train Ride

  2. Pingback: These Indy Organizations Need Your Toys | Indianapolis Toy Donations

  3. Pingback: Things to do in December in Indianapolis

  4. Pingback: Places to Visit a Black Santa Claus in Indianapolis

  5. Pingback: Breakfast with Santa Indianapolis | Cookies with Santa and Other Holiday-Themed Meals

  6. Pingback: Winterlights at Newfields | Walk Through a Light Filled Winter Wonderland

  7. Pingback: Where to See Santa Claus in Indy

  8. Pingback: Reindeer Ride | Nickel Plate Express Holiday Train Ride Near Indianapolis

  9. Pingback: The Indianapolis City County Building Observation Deck is Open at Night

  10. Pingback: Santa Lands in a Helicopter in Indianapolis | Arrival of Santa Claus

  11. Pingback: Conservatory Crossing | Trains, Lights and Poinsettias at Garfield Park

  12. Pingback: Lights at the Brickyard | Drive Thru Christmas Light Display at the Track

  13. Pingback: Free Admission to Indiana History Center | Author Fair, Festival of Trees

  14. Pingback: 2020 Indiana Holiday Train Rides | Polar Express & Santa Train

  15. Pingback: Indy Santa Mailboxes | Mail a Letter to Santa in Indianapolis

  16. Pingback: Piney Acres Christmas Tree Farm | Cut Down Your Own Tree

  17. Pingback: Best Indiana Christmas Tree Farms Near Indianapolis

  18. Pingback: 2019 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies Near Indianapolis

  19. Pingback: Where to See and Make Gingerbread Houses in Indy

  20. Pingback: Live Christmas Nativity Scenes and Activities in Indianapolis

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Scroll to Top