Garfield Park Conservatory Christmas Display | Conservatory Crossing 2025

Every year, we visit Garfield Park to see the Sunken Gardens and the Garfield Park Conservatory during various stages of bloom. This venue hosts several of our favorite programs, including the Garfield Park Conservatory Christmas and holiday display, Conservatory Crossing. Conservatory Crossing at Garfield Park on the south side of Indianapolis is a beautiful seasonal show of twinkling white Christmas lights, pink, red, and white poinsettias, and train layouts.

Garfield Park Conservatory Christmas Display with Trains, Flowers, and Sparkling Lights

The Conservatory is full of festive decorations and florals during the holidays. It might look like a winter wonderland, but you can leave the cold outside for this indoor adventure. See beautiful poinsettias, watch the model trains run through a miniature village blanketed in snow, and enjoy displays of twinkle lights throughout the building.

Don’t forget to pick up your scavenger hunt list before entering the exhibition! Although the trains and flowers will likely be enough to keep your kids mesmerized throughout your visit, kids who love a mental challenge will happily take on this additional activity. Hunt through the village displays and train layouts to spot every item on the list.

The exhibit opens on November 28 and will close on December 28, 2025, and is open Tuesday through Sunday. Please note the Garfield Park Conservatory Christmas display will be closed from December 22-25 for the holidays.

Admission to Conservatory Crossing at Garfield Park Conservatory is $6 per person, or $14 per family (2 adults max), and children 2 and under are free. Tickets are only sold at the door, so there’s no need to worry about purchasing ahead of time. They accept cash or credit cards, but no digital payments like Apple Pay.

Conservatory Crossing Hours

Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm-8:00 pm

CLOSED December 22-25

Special Programs at the Conservatory

Enhance your visit to Conservatory Crossing by joining a special event hosted by Indy Parks and Recreation!

Train Tales

December 9 & 10, 10-11 am

For a fee of $6 per child, preschoolers aged 2-6 can participate in themed activities centered around the train display at Train Tales. You can expect stories, crafts, and more at this program held on December 9 and 10 from 10:00 am-11:00 am. Registration is limited and required.

Santa at the Conservatory

December 13, 10 am-1 pm

On December 13, the whole family is invited for an opportunity to see Santa at Conservatory Crossing for free. The Garfield Park Conservatory Christmas display will offer free admission during this time, but you should expect to wait in line, as this is a popular event. Stop by from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. After 1 pm, regular admission will be charged.

Evening Storytime at Conservatory Crossing

December 20, 7 pm

On Saturday, December 20, the whole family is invited for an evening Christmas story time. This special story time will be from 7 to 7:30pm with the Conservatory Crossing staying open until 8 pm, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy the holiday displays at night!  Regular admission will be charged for the event.

Explore More at Garfield Park

The Conservatory is yours to explore year-round! Though closed on Mondays and government holidays, this is otherwise a lovely place to spend a morning or afternoon. On cold, dreary days in winter, the tropical atmosphere indoors is an especially welcome change of scenery. Have fun spotting rainforest plants from around the world, accompanied by the sound of the indoor waterfall in the background.

On nice days, head outdoors to the Sunken Garden for gorgeous formal landscaping, cheerful fountains, and paved walking paths.

You’ll also discover Blake’s Garden outdoors, east of the conservatory. This oasis is specifically designed as a children’s garden, with plants and displays to engage all the senses. Curious minds can get lost in the learning opportunities provided in the garden, named for a young man who deeply loved Garfield Park before losing his battle with cancer in 2017.

Find more of the best things to do with kids for Christmas in Indy on our list!

Here’s where you can meet Santa this Christmas.