Holiday Trip Ideas

• A 60-year-old sparkling Indy tradition, with 4,784 lights adorning the Soldiers & Sailors Monument.
• Throughout the season, kids love the toy soldiers, giant candy canes, and Santa’s mailbox.

• Feel all the holiday cheer when you see live, in-person performances at some Indy's most popular venues. 
• Experience the traditional AES Yuletide Celebration performance, or jazz it up with special guests at The Cabaret and the Butler Arts Center.

Make your hot cocoa, pile in the car or bundle up for a walk, and enjoy these top holiday light displays in Indianapolis.

• Choreographed lightshow that invites you to walk through the garden trails as you sip your favorite hot beverage.
• From the “whimsy trees” to the lawn, it will be impossible to not marvel at thousands of holiday lights during your date night or family outing. 

• Celebrate the season with the inagural holiday event at the historic Athenaeum.
• Treat yourself to cheesy raclettes, gluhwein, and plenty of platzchen to go around. 
• Enjoy live music and distinctly German holiday traditions. 

• Let the kids experience the magic of winter while staying toasty indoors.
• Includes an indoor a snow castle, ice fishing, your favorite Jolly Days characters, and more.

• See seven chugging trains on 1,200 feet of track wind from Indy to famous western locations.
• A truly unique display of bark, leaves, twigs, and more. 

• Admire 75 decorated trees trimmed for the holidays. 
• Gather for Twilight Tuesdays for a late-night experience.
• Stop in the Cole Porter Room for a holiday singalong.

• Visit your favorite creatures as the zoo transforms into a winter wonderland of twinkling lights
• Keep warm with hot chocolate and other “Cups of Cheer”  
• Explore award-winning indoor exhibits from the Dolphin Dome to the Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center

• Hop on the new Snowfall Express for a magical journey.

• Visit the home of Santa for plenty of holiday cheer.

• Early risers may join Santa and his helpers for a winter wonderland breakfast.

• Journey to 1800s Prairietown for a ton of family fun. 
• Explore the North Pole Village for a midway and games.
• Sample warm holiday treats and beverages.