Things to do in December in Indianapolis

Tis the season for a calendar full of family fun. We have so many great activities going on around town, it’s almost impossible to pick just a few to showcase. Through New Year’s we’ll have themed posts coming out to tell you everything you need to know about celebrating the holidays in Indy. So make sure to visit often and follow us on Facebook to stay in the know.

For now, here are 31 things to do in December.

Christmas Nights of Lights is the brand new light show to hit Indianapolis this holiday season. Over one million lights will illuminate the Indiana State Fairgrounds as visitors drive through the synchronized light show.  Learn more about this amazing light show here.

Start planning your holiday adventures.

Unplug with Game Night at the Central Library.

Don’t miss Homeschool Tuesdays at the Indiana State Museum.

Take a night off from cooking with Family Dinner and Craft Night at Beech Grove Parks.

Enjoy a live theater performance of The Christmas Story at Beef and Boards.

Snuggle up around the Friday Night Campfire at Holliday Park.

Check out the Holcomb Observatory Season of Light Show.

Little ones will love the Princess Christmas Ball at the Whitestown Municipal Complex.

Head out to the Grinch Pajama Party at the New Palestine Library.

Don’t miss seeing The Polar Express: An IMAX 3D Experience at the Indiana State Museum.

Find a place to Volunteer with Kids.

Get creative with Kids Art Day at Nickel Plate Arts.

Enjoy an interactive theatre experience with ‘Twas the Night Before… at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site.

Marion University Theater presents A Silent Night in Harlem.

Ballet Theatre of Carmel Presents the Nutcracker at Carmel High School.

Check out Messy Mondays at the Indiana State Museum.

[Join the Elf Party at the Westfield Washington Library.

Explore Ozobots Kids Club at the Noblesville Library.

Let the little ones burn some energy at Open Gym Play Time at Indy Star Gymnastics.

Sign the kids up for STEAM After Dark: Winter Wonderland at KidsCommons.

See the Muppets Christmas Carol on the big screen at Cereal Cinema with Newfields.

Don’t miss seeing Conservatory Crossing at night.

Check out Christmas at the Zoo.

[View the Christmas Nights of Lights Show at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

It’s Christmas!

Enjoy a Sensory Friendly Performance of a Christmas Carol at the Indiana Repertory Theater.

Go Ice Skating.

Explore the Virtual Reality Open House at the Fishers Library.

Take the kids out to eat Where Kids Eat Free or Cheap.

Find an Indoor Playground to burn some energy.

Celebrate New Year’s with The Children’s Museum, Fishers YMCA, Lawrence Library, Fishers Library, Noblesville Library, Clark Pleasant Library, Franklin Library, or the Indiana State Museum.