Are you the type of person who believes all the holiday fare needs to wait until after Thanksgiving? Or, are you the type of person that puts up your lights and trees the same weekend you take down your Halloween decorations?
I could really go either way in the debate, so no judgment from me. Thanksgiving deserves a time to shine during the holiday season, but also, what’s wrong with spreading holiday joy a little earlier than expected?
Gratitude can be shared in many ways this Thanksgiving, and our website has so many ways to celebrate Thanksgiving with relatives near and far.
But ready or not, Christmas is coming to town soon! It’s never too early to consider your holiday plans. Many holiday favorites like the Sullivan Express Holiday Train Ride, Christmas Nights of Lights, and Breakfast with Santa will be very busy this year, so get those tickets early and #PlayIndy!
7 Things to Do This Weekend
Glimmer Lights | Holiday Train Ride at Piney Acres Christmas Tree Farm
Beginning Friday, November 8, 2024, a new Central Indiana holiday attraction rolls into the fir-scented fields of Piney Acres Christmas Tree Farm! Young and old alike will love Glimmer Lights, with hints of beloved classics, featuring a magical 20-minute train ride to the North Pole. Board the Piney Acres Express with a cup of signature hot cocoa and a freshly made holiday cookie and travel into a glimmering wonderland of twinkle light displays on the 73-acre Christmas tree farm. It’s sure to become a beloved family tradition. Santa will be taking visitors in his cabin during scheduled times so check the calendar before booking your train tickets if you want to visit the man in red.
Christmas Nights of Lights Drive Thru Light Show at the Fairgrounds
Over one million lights will illuminate the Indiana State Fairgrounds as visitors drive through the synchronized light show starting this Friday, November 8, for the 2024 holiday season. Just as it was last year, tickets must be purchased in advance, online. Christmas Nights of Lights will take place rain, shine, and snow. This drive-through holiday light show is a little different from other drive-through shows in our area in that it offers a synchronized experience with all of the lights as a part of a musical mix plays over your car radio.
Cereal Cinema | Anastasia
Indy Film Fest’s Cereal Cinema is a special movie event that happens on specific Saturdays throughout the year. This Saturday, November 9, the film is at the Basile Theatre at the Athenaeum. Your ticket, this weekend includes a cereal option and the family-friendly movie, Anastasia. |
Tot-time
Krannert Family Center has a free drop-in toddler time for children ages 1 to 5 years that happens every Tuesday and Friday from 10 am to noon.
Because there is no instructor and it is a free-play environment, tot-time requires parental supervision. Children are encouraged to play on the tumbling mats, foam shapes, and other equipment provided.
Live Music | Family-Friendly
All ages are welcome to the Books & Brews Mothership every Saturday evening. The back room is family-friendly so grab a snack, a drink, and enjoy live music or karaoke every weekend. Board games are available for everyone, from the small room just behind the stage. Take one to your table to entertain while you enjoy the sounds from the stage.
Indianapolis Colts vs Buffalo Bills
This Sunday, November 10, the Indianapolis Colts will Salute to Service. This is an effort to honor, empower, and connect our nation’s service members, veterans, and their families. It is grounded in deep partnerships with nonprofits and organizations that support the military community and the United States across the world. Fans at the game will receive white camo beanies and enjoy the halftime entertainment of the military enlistment ceremony.
Check out Touchdown Town before the game for live performances, Colts Cheerleaders, Colts Pregame show, FREE exclusive Touchdown Town koozies, and Colts interactive zone for kids of all ages to put their football skills to the test.
DINOvember Drop In
It’s Dinovember, and the Greenwood Public Library is celebrating DINOSAURS with fun, drop-in dino-related activities! Visitors can cast a vote for their favorite dinosaur, find hidden dinos in a scavenger hunt, play dino-themed games, and more! Drop in, and dig into dino-sized fun in the Kids Department through Saturday, November 9. |
