Fill your holi-days and nights with the best downtown Indy has to offer this magical season. From traditional favorites to new seasonal surprises, there’s plenty to celebrate in the heart of Indianapolis. What are you waiting for? It’s time to eat, sing, and skate your way through the holidays as you venture to the Circle of Lights.® Use this Guide to plan your next Winter Wanderland adventure!
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to step inside a glittering snow globe, then Christmas at the Zoo is the place to be. Guests will have the opportunity to take a personal journey to the North Pole with Santa’s Magic Cottage!
The Snowfall Express 18-passenger train takes visitors on a journey through a snowy forest filled with music, movement and wonder, where charming woodland characters come to life within the whimsical wintertime scenes. Bring the whole family and make cherished memories as you hop aboard the Snowfall Express for an enchanting train ride!
Head over to Victory Field for a pancake breakfast, photo opportunity with Rowdie dressed as Santa Claus, face painting, crafts, and even a spirited evening of cheer with great bourbon.
The Indiana State Fairgrounds once again hosts Christmas Nights of Lights, Indy’s largest drive thru light show synchronized to music broadcasting through your car radio!
Fill your holi-days and nights with the best Downtown Indy has to offer this magical season.From traditional favorites to new seasonal surprises, there’s plenty to celebrate in the heart ofIndianapolis. Eat, sing, and skate your way through the holidays as you venture to the Circle of Lights!
Enjoy live entertainment and holiday celebrations from around the globe, including Krampusnacht, Sankt Nikolaus Fest, Hanukkah, Las Posadas, and Kwanzaa! It’s a feast for your senses.
The ISO is offering two performances featuring an American Sign Language Interpreter and audio descriptions. The celebration starts in the theatre lobby with festive decorations, hot chocolate, Christmas cookies, and unique photo ops.
With a paid ticket to Festival of Trees, guests can also enjoy additional programming and performances, with special holiday treats offered at the Stardust Terrace Café by Jonathan Byrd’s.
Indiana’s greatest holiday tradition returns this December! The celebration starts in the theatre lobby with festive decorations, hot chocolate, Christmas cookies, melodies from the Wurlitzer organ and unique photo ops.
A Christmas Carol shines a light on the power of kindness and love in this uplifting tale of one man’s journey to redemption. As the weather turns cold, warm your heart with story and song at the IRT.
This beloved annual holiday tradition is a breathtaking model train display featuring nine G-scale trains traveling through spectacular landscapes and past famous landmarks of Indianapolis and the American West.
Locals know it. Visitors quickly catch on. From visionary public art, live theatre, shops that are one-of-a kind, chef-inspired food and drink restaurants, to historic neighborhoods and architecture, this is a place unlike any other.
At the Indiana State Museum’s Celebration Crossing, you’ll discover an epic train ride on the Snowfall Express, a holiday buffet inside the L.S. Ayres Tea Room, a visit with Santa, and winter wonderland activities.
The Indiana State Fairgrounds once again hosts Christmas Nights of Lights, Indy’s largest drive thru light show synchronized to music broadcasting through your car radio!
This holiday extravaganza features a winter wonderland of more than 80 trees representing individuals, families and companies from around Indiana. Don’t miss special programs and enhanced dining and shopping options, too.
Banish your bah humbugs! A Christmas Carol shines a light on the power of kindness and love in this uplifting tale of one man’s journey to redemption. As the weather turns cold, warm your heart with story and song at the IRT.
This beloved annual holiday tradition is a breathtaking model train display featuring eight G-scale trains traveling through spectacular landscapes and past famous landmarks of Indianapolis and the American West.
Explore a magical indoor world featuring a festive, carnival-like atmosphere, fun-filled games, loveable critters, and hands-on activities. Play, laugh, and make lifelong memories together in this one-of-a-kind indoor winter experience.
This winter, a captivating tradition continues as the Elevance Health Rink transforms into a mesmerizing ice-skating wonderland right in the heart of downtown Indianapolis.
A light sprinkling of snow and the glow of twinkling lights will fill the sky, creating a magical nighttime experience that has become one of Central Indiana’s most beloved holiday traditions.
Holiday explorers, shoppers, and foodies will be able to enjoy Circle of Lights as the Soldiers and Sailors Monument will be festively lit all season long! Discover the magic that Downtown Indy has to offer!
Locals know it. Visitors quickly catch on. From visionary public art, live theatre, shops that are one-of-a-kind, chef-inspired food and drink restaurants, to historic neighborhoods and architecture, this is a place unlike any other.
Twinkling lights, a dazzling bandshell, and a fairy-tale scene! Step inside the enchanted Rathskeller Biergarten and experience an authentic German winter market, traditional food, live entertainment, and holiday celebrations from around the globe.
At the Indiana State Museum’s Celebration Crossing, you’ll discover an epic train ride on the Snowfall Express, a holiday buffet inside the L.S. Ayres Tea Room, a visit with Santa, and winter wonderland activities.
Indiana’s greatest holiday tradition returns this December! The celebration starts in the theatre lobby with festive decorations, hot chocolate, Christmas cookies, melodies from the Wurlitzer organ and unique photo ops.
There’s no place like home (plate) for the holidays! The most wonderful event of the year is finally here. Our holiday programming includes a pancake breakfast, photo opportunity with Rowdie dressed as Santa Claus, face painting, crafts, and even a spirited evening of cheer with great bourbon.
From some of the city’s most festive hotspots to fairy tale settings under the stars, Downtown Indy is full of holiday fun for you and your special someone.
There’s holiday fun to be had for all ages in Downtown Indy – including a wide range of accessible experiences. Make it a holiday they’ll treasure forever!
Santa didn’t forget about your big kids! Downtown Indy has plenty of attractions to occupy your tweens and teens this holiday season. You’re never too old for Christmas magic!
The holidays are all about spending quality time together. Explore the wonders of the season with something for everyone in the family.
Make it a holiday tradition with a festive experience that’s been around for generations. In Downtown Indy, holiday wishes do come true.
All along IndyGo’s downtown bus routes, you’ll find a winter Wanderland waiting just for you. Wherever you end up, you’ll discover a holi-yay experience!