My husband and I live in Indiana and we like to take a weekend near the holidays to go somewhere where there are special holiday activities. Last year we went to Holiday in the Village at Spring Mill State Park, and it was fun. This year we are thinking of going to downtown Indy, but we haven%26#39;t decided for sure.
While looking for ideas, I came across a list of ';Holiday Happenings'; on visitindiana.com, so I am posting it here for others who may be interested in a special holiday activity. If you know of other holiday activities, please post them as well. We are still looking for more ideas.
November 17 - December 31
Christmas City Walkway of Lights - (Marion): Holiday light display featuring more than 2.5 million lights.
November 23 - December 8
Festival of Gingerbread - (Fort Wayne): More than 100 handcrafted gingerbread houses made by children and culinary artists, gingerbread cookies, and more.
November 23
Circle of Lights - (Indianapolis): Forty-fifth annual holiday kickoff and lighting of Monument Circle feature 52 garland strands and 4,784 lights.
November 23 - 25, November 30 - December 2
Nights Before Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes - (Madison): Candlelight tour of private and public homes decorated for the holiday season.
November 23 - December 23
Christmas in Brown County - (Nashville): Fine arts and crafts, carriage rides, strolling carolers, warm village hospitality, and Santa Claus.
November 30 - December 2
Jasper O%26#39;Tannenbaum Days - (Jasper): Talented artisans demonstrate skills in more than 20 stores.
December 1
Gingerbread Christmas - (Plainfield): This juried craft show has all handmade items with more than 80 booths.
December 1
Over the River Christmas Celebration - (Vevay): Annual holiday celebration in a 19th century rivertown
December 1
Holiday Festival - (Winona Lake): Enjoy holiday festivities while shopping for unique handcrafted gifts.
December 1 - 31
Covered Bridge Art Association Christmas Show - (Rockville): Enjoy artwork, jewelry, baskets, pottery, and photography by more than 30 Parke County artists.
December 7 - 9
Purdue Christmas Show - (West Lafayette): Secular and sacred music performed by 250-300 students from different ensembles. A holiday tradition for the entire family!
December 7 - 8
Enchanted Luminaria Walk - (Muncie): Enjoy carriage rides through Minnetrista%26#39;s gardens lit by hundreds of luminaries, music, shopping, hot cider and hot cocoa.
December 15 - 17
Christmas in Santa Claus Festival of Lights - (Santa Claus): This two-day festival includes a breakfast with Santa, Christmas parade, craft shows, and a spectacular 14-mile festival of lights tour.
Holiday Happenings in Indiana
Apparently those dates above are wrong for the Enchanted Luminaria Walk at Muncie. I called Minnetrista for some information, and the person said the event is scheduled for November 30 - December 1.
So...it%26#39;s probably a good idea to check out the info on the schedule above before making plans!
Holiday Happenings in Indiana
Me again!
For special holiday events at Indiana state parks and reservoirs, see:
in.gov/dnr/parklake/interpretiveservices/,pd…
Thank you so much SomeOne123! It%26#39;s so nice to see so many great options! If I find anything, I%26#39;ll try to post some too!
You came up with so many great ideas, it%26#39;s going to be hard to choose!
I checked a few of my favorite websites and found some other ideas too.
I%26#39;m getting excited for the holidays now!
From www.amishcountry.org:
Winterfest
Get in the holiday spirit with a ';homespun holidays'; craft show, ice sculpting, chili cook-off, a light parade, entertainment, tree lighting and caroling.
Location: Downtown Elkhart
Date: Saturday, December 01, 2007
Admission: Free
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Winterlude
Location: Bristol Opera House
210 E. Vistula Street (S.R. 120)
Date: December 7, 8, 9, 2007
Hours: 8:00PM - 10:00PM
Admission: $10 adults, $8 students/seniors
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From www.roamrandolph.org:
Holiday Gift Gallery Shopping
November 17 - December 21, 2007
A chance to purchase the perfect gift from local artists, artisans, and fine craftsmen.
Arts Depot
Union City, Indiana
765-964-7227
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ME%26#39;s Zoo Annual Light Display
Starting November 22, 2007 (Thanksgiving)
%26amp; every Friday, Saturday, %26amp; Sunday
December 15 - December 24, 2007 (every night)
5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Thousands of lights, animated characters, petting zoo, and camel encounters with Omar. Many of the other zoo residents will also be available for special visits. Don%26#39;t forget to visit with the season%26#39;s special guest, Santa! Hot chocolate, cider and coffee will be available. The gift shop will also be open. ME%26#39;s Zoo
12441 West 300 South
Parker City
765-468-8559
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';A Community Christmas';
November 23 - December 31, 2007
Celebrate the holiday season by driving through beautiful Harter Park.
Lighted parade and kick-off event on opening night.
Spectacular Light Display every night From 6 PM - 10 PM
Special holiday gift shop on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings with food, gifts, and time to spend with Santa.
FREE event. Donations appreciated.
Union City, Indiana
765-964-6080
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';Christmas on the Square';
November 30, 2007
5 PM - 8 PM
Winchester%26#39;s Historic Shopping %26amp; Dining District will sparkle with all the holiday decorations including our charming luminaries. The air will be filled with the festive sounds of bands and choirs while you browse through uptown shops and special craft and food booths. Don%26#39;t miss out on a carriage ride, the children%26#39;s corner with fun activities, and a visit with Santa!
Historic Winchester Square
765-584-4585
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Historic Farmland%26#39;s Own Holiday Evening Christmas Walk
December 4, 2007
5 PM - 9 PM
Historic Farmland, USA
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Ghyslain%26#39;s Christmas Dinner
Classic French Cuisine
December 15, 2007
Ghyslain Chocolatier
Union City, Indiana
765-964-7905
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Randolph County Historical Museum Open House
December 17, 2007
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
416 South Meridian Street
Winchester
765-584-1334
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From www.visitputnam.org:
Nov. 24
“Cold Spring by Candlelight”, Holiday House Tours and Shopping on Main St., Cold Spring. Extremely popular event so purchase tickets early. Expect homes and sites featured on the National Historic Register, holiday caroling, discounts at local stores and restaurants, holiday music and visits with St. Nick.
Advance tickets $20 adults, $18 seniors, $12 children under 12.
For more information 845-278-PARC ext 287 or www.PutnamARC.org.
Nov. 24
Holiday Tree and Menorah Lighting,
Route 6N, Mahopac.
4:30pm.
845-628-5553 or www.mahopacchamber.com.
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Dec. 1
Holiday Ornament Workshop, Southeast Museum,
67 Main St, Brewster.
4pm. $5, reservations required.
845-279-7500 or www.southeastmuseum.org.
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Dec. 1
Holiday Lighting Festival, Southeast Museum,
67 Main St, Brewster.
5:00pm. Admission free.
845-279-7500 or www.southeastmuseum.org.
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Dec. 1
Putnam Chorale Community Messiah Sing,
United Methodist Church,
81 Main Street, Brewster. 8:00pm. $10.
845-279-7265 or www.putnamchorale.org.
Dec. 1 %26amp; 2
Holiday Boutique, Putnam Valley Historical Society,
301 Peekskill Hollow Rd, Putnam Valley.
10am-4pm. 845-528-1024
Dec. 9
Putnam Chorale Holiday Concert,
Gilead Presbyterian Church, Church St, Carmel.
3:00pm. Admission charged.
845-279-7265 or www.putnamchorale.org.
Dec. 15, 16 %26amp; 17
Traditional Candlelight Tours, Boscobel Restoration,
1601 Route 9D, Garrison. 5-8pm.
For more information 845-265-3638 Ext. 115 or www.boscobel.org.
Dec. 15 – 31
Daytime Holiday Tours, Boscobel Restoration,
1601 Route 9D, Garrison.
10am-3:15pm. (Except Tuesdays and Christmas Day).
For more information, 845-265-3638 Ext 115 or www.boscobel.org.
Dec. 28
Pre-New Years Party for Families, Southeast Museum,
67 Main St, Brewster.
1:30pm. Admission free.
845-279-7500 or www.southeastmuseum.org.
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From www.visitrichmond.org:
All Aboard! The Polar Express
Whitewater Valley Railroad, 455 Market St., Connersville
Depart Fri. %26amp; Sat. 5:30 p.m. %26amp; 7:45 p.m.; Depart Sun. 5:30 p.m.
765-825-2054
www.whitewatervalleyrr.org or www.polarexpressride.com
November 23, 24, 25, 2007
November 30, December 1, 2, 2007
December 7, 8, 9, 2007
December 14, 15, 16, 2007
Check website for possible other dates.
$26/adult, $16/child ages 2-12.
Read along with the story as the train makes its magical 90 minute round trip journey to the North Pole.
Meet Santa, enjoy caroling, hot cocoa, a treat %26amp; a special gift for each child.
KIDS ARE ENCOURAGE TO WEAR THEIR PAJAMAS!
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Christmas Train Fantasy Land by the Richmond Area Railroad Society
Charlie%26#39;s Coffee Bar, 416 N. 10th St., Richmond
11-23/12-15 - 2-8 p.m.; 12-16/12-31-Noon- 8 p.m. Closed Mondays %26amp; Christmas Day
765-962-1219
November 23 - December 31, 2007
Free.
Everyone will delight in watching approximately 20 trains of different gauges running through Christmas villages %26amp; small cities.
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Christmas Festival at the Wayne County Historical Museum
Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A. St., Richmond
Mon.-Fri. - 9-4 p.m; Sat.-Sun. 1-4 p.m.
765-962-5756
www.waynecountyhistoricalmuseum.com
November 23-December 2, 2007
$5/adults; $1.50/students.
The festival will feature a silent auction of many decorated Table Top Trees.
Music performances, candelight tours of the museum village.
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Old-Fashioned Christmas Festival in Historic Richmond Depot District
Historic Depot District, Fort Wayne Avenue, Richmond
5-9 p.m.
765-
www.historicrichmond.org
November 27 through December 18, 2007 - Every Tuesday Evening
Free.
Huge new Winter Wonderland mural, children%26#39;s train rides offered on the 3rd floor of Richmond Furniture Gallery, luminary walk, horse-drawn carriage rides - Santa %26amp; Mrs. Clause will be reading Christmas stories, plus you can have your picture taken too.
Enjoy the arts %26amp; crafts marketplace, view the giant Christmas tree %26amp; enjoy the strolling carolers.
Animated window displays.
Live bands playing Christmas music at the Richmond Furniture Gallery.
Enjoy a tour of the current renovation of the Pennsylvanis Railroad Depot %26amp; the 1880%26#39;s horse drawn fire hose house #1.
Antique stores will be open extended hours.
Free refreshments throughout the district.
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Hagerstown Hometown Christmas
Main Street, Hagerstown
Friday evening %26amp; all day Saturday
765-489-4401
November 30-December 1, 2007
Free.
Come enjoy the season with carriage rides, luminaries, Santa Claus, holiday music programs %26amp; merchants open houses.
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Gingerbread House Decorating Contest - 3rd Annual
Nettle Creek Cultural Center, 98 E. Main St., Hagerstown
Fri., Sat., Sun. 1-7 p.m.
765-489-4005
November 30, Dec. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 2007
Please register by phone, mail or dropping by the Cultural Center.
If you enjoy having fun creating, please join our Gingerbread House decoring contest.
Recreate your business or your home or anything your imagination desires.
Last year we had a church, a school %26amp; an illustrated nursery rhyme, just to name a few.
It should be made of gingerbread %26amp; mostly edible decorations.
So let your imagination fly with gingerbread, sugar plums %26amp; gumdrops.
The Gingerbread Houses are to be dropped off Wed. Nov. 28th between 9-noon.
Visitors will be invited to vote for their favorite house. Votes will be a penny-a-vote with the proceeds going to the Nettle Creek Cultural Center.
Votes will be tallied on December 9th at 7 p.m. with the winner being announced in the local press.
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Celebration of Lights
Glen Miller Park, E. Main St., Richmond
6-10 p.m.
765-983-7275
December 1, 2007
Free.
Inclement weather date: Dec. 2, 2007.
Bring the family %26amp; enjoy over 3,000 luminaries, horse-drawn wagon rides around the lake, Christmas carols, a surprise visit from a white bearded man in a red suit, %26amp; a special spirit of the season in the air.
Let%26#39;s ring in the season with style!
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Christmas Dining at the Farmhouse
Huddleston Farmhouse Museum, 838 W. Natl. Rd., Cambridge City
5:45 p.m.
765-478-3172
www.historiclandmarks.org
December 1, 2007
December 8, 2007
$40/non-members.
Delight in the holiday season with a hearth cooked dinner %26amp; surrounded by period decorations.
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Christmas at the Gaar House Mansion Museum
Gaar House Mansion Museum, 2593 Pleasant View Rd., Richmond
Tours at 1-2 %26amp; 3 p.m.
765-966-1262
December 2, 2007
December 9, 2007
December 16, 2007
$6/adults; $2/children 18 %26amp; under.
Enjoy touring this fabulous facility.
Refreshments will be served.
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Old-Fashioned Christmas Festival in Historic Richmond Depot District
Historic Depot District, Fort Wayne Avenue, Richmond
5-9 p.m.
765-
www.historicrichmond.org
December 4, 2007
Free.
Huge new Winter Wonderland mural, children%26#39;s train rides, luminary walk, horse-drawn carriage rides - Sant %26amp; his elves, Craft bazaar %26amp; much more!
Great food available.
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Uptown Holiday Parade
East Main St., Richmond
7 p.m.
765-962-8151
www.uptownrichmond.com
December 7, 2007
Free.
Lights, Lights %26amp; more Lights! Enjoy the floats, bands, classic cars %26amp; Santa!
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Christmas in Centerville
Downtown Area, Centerville
4-9 p.m.
765-855-2241
www.centervillein.com
December 8, 2007
Free.
Bring the family %26amp; celebrate the holiday season.
There will be a display of Christmas toys from the 1860%26#39;s, carriage rides, a lighted parade, home tours, carolers, musicians, crafts, %26amp; Santa.
A soup supper will be available.
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Richmond Academy Winter Pageant
Richmond Academy, 1900 West Main Street, Richmond
6:30 p.m.
765-962-7677
www.richmondacademy.org
December 13, 2007
Free.
Pageant production, refreshments served.
Come Join the fun.
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Uptown Ice Festival
East Main St., Richmond
5-9 p.m.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-9 p.m.-Sat.
765-962-8151
www.uptownrichmond.com
December 14-15, 2007
Bring the family %26amp; enjoy the lighted ice sculptures.
See some of the most original celebrated holiday symbols sculpted in ice.
Oops!!
I was wondering why none of the towns on the Putnam County website looked familiar! That%26#39;s Putnam County, PA! For Putnam County, Indiana go to http://www.coveredbridgecountry.com/.
Some of these things are still going on, so I wanted to bump this up again.
Have a wonderful Holiday Season!
Lily
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