Christmas Events for Kids in Indianapolis (2026)

Christmas Events for Kids
Written by Kelsey Cecil

12 min read

The Indianapolis area has 12 Christmas events for kids we could confirm for the 2026 season, from Christmas at the Zoo in Indianapolis on November 21 to Winterlights in Indianapolis, which runs through December 26. 4 of them are free, and every listing links straight to the host. It is one stop on our guide to Christmas events for kids in Indiana, part of our guide for every state.

The short version

  • 12 kids’ Christmas events confirmed in Indianapolis for 2026, in Indianapolis
  • First: Christmas at the Zoo, Indianapolis, November 21. Runs latest: Christmas at the Zoo, Indianapolis, through January 3
  • Free: Circle of Lights, Meet a Reindeer with Silly Safaris, Meet a Reindeer with Silly Safaris and Santa at the Conservatory
  • Checked on each host’s own page; each listing links straight to it
Watercolor illustration: Rally the corgi stands on a red train seat looking out at falling snow, a lit Christmas tree and a white dove. Text: Choo choo! The train starting could be heard. Hello cute white bird!
Rally watching the snow and a lit Christmas tree, from the pages of Rally Takes the Train.

Below is every event we could confirm, grouped by city, with the date, time, cost and the small things parents ask about (sign-ups, ages, what is included). Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Indiana Christmas train rides page.

Indianapolis Christmas events for kids at a glance

Kids’ Christmas events
12 confirmed for 2026
Cities
Indianapolis
Season
November 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027
Free events
4
Kinds of events
Santa and Mrs. Claus, holiday event, Santa visit and holiday lights
Last checked

Plan your December

When each Indianapolis Christmas event for kids happens

The first is Christmas at the Zoo in Indianapolis on November 21; the last runs to December 26. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.

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Christmas events for kids in Indianapolis

12 confirmed events for kids in Indianapolis, soonest first.

Indianapolis: Christmas at the Zoo

Santa and Mrs. ClausIndianapolis Zoo · Indianapolis

Host
Indianapolis Zoo (opens in a new tab)
Where
Indianapolis Zoo, 1200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46222
When
Sat November 21, Wed December 2 and Wed December 16, 2026, 5 pm
Cost
Included in zoo admission
Ages
All ages
Sign-up
Recommended
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Christmas at the Zoo runs November 21, 2026 through January 3, 2027, with festivities starting at 5 pm each evening. The zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. The event is included in zoo admission, and families can also see tigers, penguins, sea lions and Santa's reindeer.

Santa's Magic Cottage opens at 5 pm, where kids share holiday wishes and take photos with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves. The Santa line closes one hour before the zoo closes. On Wednesday, December 2 and Wednesday, December 16, the zoo hosts sensory friendly evenings with lower sound, smell and lighting, free sensory bags at the Visitor Services Center and quiet rooms.

Parent tip: Get in the Santa line early since it closes an hour before the zoo does. Pick up a free sensory bag at Visitor Services on the sensory friendly nights.

See dates and details from Indianapolis Zoo (opens in a new tab)

Indianapolis: Winterlights

Holiday lightsNewfields · Indianapolis

Host
Newfields (opens in a new tab)
Where
Newfields, 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46208
When
Thursday, November 26, 2026 to Saturday, December 26, 2026 (select nights; see Newfields calendar for the full schedule)
Cost
From $25 for adults, kids 5 and under free
Ages
All ages; kids 5 and under free
Sign-up
Required ahead of time
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Winterlights turns the Newfields grounds into a nighttime walk through holiday lights, and the 2026 season is marked as a 10 year anniversary. Special events listed for the season include Santa and Carolers at Winterlights, Merry Movie Mondays featuring Elf, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and The Santa Clause, and a Dog Night.

Tickets start at $25 for public adults and vary with demand, plus a $2 processing fee, and kids 5 and under are free. Most guests spend about 90 minutes. Strollers and small wagons are allowed outdoors, with stroller parking outside Lilly House, and nursing rooms are available. Dates for special events are on the Newfields calendar. A Winterwonder Pass is offered on peak dates including Thanksgiving weekend and the week before Christmas, with arrival from 5 to 8 pm.

Parent tip: Buy timed tickets online. Strollers are fine outdoors but not inside Lilly House.

See dates and details from Newfields (opens in a new tab)

Indianapolis: Circle of Lights

Tree lightingFreeDowntown Indy, Inc. · Indianapolis

Host
Downtown Indy, Inc. (opens in a new tab)
Where
Monument Circle, Soldiers and Sailors Monument, 1 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204
When
Friday, November 27, 2026, 5 to 8 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Circle of Lights is Indianapolis's big holiday kickoff, and 2026 marks its 64th year. On the evening after Thanksgiving, Monument Circle fills with live music, performers, vendors, food trucks and holiday activities, and Santa is part of the celebration. The switch is flipped before 7 pm to light the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, and WTHR Channel 13 broadcasts the lighting from 6 to 7 pm.

The event is free. A fun detail for kids: the winner of the AES Indiana coloring contest gets to take the stage and flip the switch. Festivities run from 5 to 8 pm, so families with little ones can arrive early and leave after the lighting. Expect big crowds downtown, so plan parking or transit ahead of time and dress warmly for an evening outdoors on the Circle.

Parent tip: Arrive early for a view of the stage; the lighting happens before 7 pm.

See dates and details from Downtown Indy, Inc. (opens in a new tab)

Indianapolis: Have Your Photo Taken with Santa

Santa and Mrs. ClausIndiana State Museum · Indianapolis

Host
Indiana State Museum (opens in a new tab)
Where
Indiana State Museum, 650 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
When
Friday, November 27, 2026 to Thursday, December 24, 2026 (daily, Santa lunch break 1 to 2 pm; closed Christmas Day), 10 am to 5 pm
Cost
Visit included with museum admission; photo packages $11 to $21 for nonmembers
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The Indiana State Museum hosts Santa daily from November 27 through December 24, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm, with Santa taking a lunch break from 1 to 2 pm. Several Santas rotate through the season, and the Lafayette Santa is joined by Mrs. Claus on his days. Reservations are not required; visits are first come, first served.

Visiting Santa is included with museum admission. Photo packages for nonmembers run $11 for one 5 by 7 or four wallets, $16 for a 5 by 7 and two 3 by 5 prints, and $21 for the largest package, with a $5 emailed photo add on. Members pay less. Special Santa days are scattered through the schedule, including Santa breakfasts, Magical Mornings and a Snowflake Pajama Party, so check the calendar before you choose a day.

Parent tip: No reservations; skip the 1 to 2 pm Santa lunch break. Check the schedule for which Santa is visiting each day.

See dates and details from Indiana State Museum (opens in a new tab)

Indianapolis: Santa's Holiday Breakfast

Breakfast with SantaIndiana State Museum · Indianapolis

Host
Indiana State Museum (opens in a new tab)
Where
Indiana State Museum, 650 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
When
Sat November 28 (8:30 am), Sun November 29 (9 am), Sat December 5 (9 am), Sun December 6 (9 am), Sat December 12 (8:30 am), Sun December 13 (9 am) and Sun December 20 (9 am), 2026
Cost
Separate ticket; price not listed on schedule page
Sign-up
Required ahead of time
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The Indiana State Museum's 2026 Santa schedule includes Santa's Holiday Breakfast on select weekend mornings. Breakfasts in the historic L.S. Ayres Tea Room are listed for November 28, December 12 and December 20, and breakfasts in the Great Hall are listed for November 29, December 5, December 6 and December 13.

Each breakfast date is paired with that day's visiting Santa, and the Tea Room setting is a nod to the downtown L.S. Ayres department store tradition many Hoosier families remember. The schedule page does not list ticket prices or seating times, so check the museum's program listing or call 317.232.1637 before you go. After breakfast, families can stay to explore the museum. Santa visits continue in the museum for the rest of the day after each breakfast, so families can also take photos with Santa before exploring the galleries.

Parent tip: Ticket prices and exact seating times are not on the schedule page; call the museum at 317.232.1637 to book.

See dates and details from Indiana State Museum (opens in a new tab)

Indianapolis: Meet a Reindeer with Silly Safaris

Holiday eventFreeIndianapolis Public Library · Indianapolis

Host
Indianapolis Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Warren Branch Library, 9701 E 21st St, Indianapolis, IN 46229
When
Monday, November 30, 2026, 6 to 7 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Kids can meet a real reindeer, along with other animals, when Silly Safaris visits the Warren Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library. The drop in session lets families ask questions about the animals and take a picture with the critters.

The visit runs one hour on a Monday evening and is open to all ages and families. It is free and no registration is required. Silly Safaris is bringing the reindeer to several Indianapolis Public Library branches this season, including Southport, Decatur, Glendale, Michigan Road and Fort Ben, so check the library calendar if another branch is closer to home. The reindeer visit is an easy, low key outing on a school night, and photos with the animals make a fun holiday keepsake.

Parent tip: Bring a phone or camera for a picture with the reindeer. Other branches host the same visit on later dates.

See dates and details from Indianapolis Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Indianapolis: Meet a Reindeer with Silly Safaris

Holiday eventFreeIndianapolis Public Library · Indianapolis

Host
Indianapolis Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Southport Branch Library, 2630 E Stop 11 Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46227
When
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 6 to 7 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The Southport Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library is welcoming Silly Safaris for a Meet a Reindeer evening. Families can see a reindeer and other animals up close, ask the handlers questions, and take a picture with the critters.

The drop in session runs one hour on a Tuesday evening, is open to all ages, and is free with no registration. It is a quick, memorable stop for south side families and a fun way for kids to learn about the animals behind the Santa stories. Other branches across the city host the same visit on different December dates. Bring a phone or camera for photos, and arrive early in the hour for the best chance to see the animals before families leave.

Parent tip: Drop in any time during the hour; no registration needed.

See dates and details from Indianapolis Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Indianapolis: Members Event: Supper with Santa and Friends

Santa and Mrs. ClausIndiana State Museum and Historic Sites · Indianapolis

Host
Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (opens in a new tab)
Where
Indiana State Museum, Celebration Crossing, 650 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
When
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Cost
Members event: $38 adults, $20 ages 3 to 12, under 3 free (must register)
Ages
All ages
Sign-up
Required ahead of time
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Supper with Santa and Friends is a festive buffet in the Indiana State Museum's Celebration Crossing exhibit, hosted by Santa and Mrs. Claus. Kids can share their wish lists inside Santa's House and families receive a 5 x 7 keepsake photo, which is included in the price. The evening also offers playtime in Santa's Front Yard, a holiday scavenger hunt, a ride on the Snowfall Express and a snow throw to close the night.

The museum lists this as a members event, and the page invites non-members to join the museum. Tickets are $38 for ages 13 and up and $20 for ages 3 to 12. Children under 3 are free but still need to be registered. Registration is required by Nov 29.

Parent tip: This is a members event, so check or purchase museum membership first. Register by Nov 29, including children under 3.

See dates and details from Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (opens in a new tab)

Indianapolis: Magical Mornings

Story time with SantaIndiana State Museum and Historic Sites · Indianapolis

Host
Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (opens in a new tab)
Where
Indiana State Museum, Celebration Crossing, 650 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
When
Fri December 4, Fri December 11 and Fri December 18, 2026, 9 to 10 am
Cost
Included with museum admission ($23 adults, $17 youth, members free)
Ages
Families with children ages 6 and younger
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Magical Mornings open Celebration Crossing, the Indiana State Museum's holiday exhibit, an hour before the museum opens to everyone else. The quieter setting is built for families with children 6 and younger. Kids can visit with Santa, play with the elves in Santa's Front Yard, help care for the reindeer in the Reindeer Barn and ride the Snowfall Express train.

Two interactive story times run at 9:15 and 9:45 am, so there is time to fit in both the stories and a Santa visit within the hour. The program is included with regular museum admission, which is $23 for adults and $17 for youth, and free for members. Buying tickets online saves $1 per ticket. Santa's appearances are posted on the museum's Santa schedule if you want to confirm before you go.

Parent tip: Buy museum admission online to save $1 per ticket; admission includes $4 parking validation. Arrive close to 9 am to catch both story times at 9:15 and 9:45.

See dates and details from Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (opens in a new tab)

Indianapolis: Santa at the Conservatory

Santa visitFreeIndy Parks and Recreation · Indianapolis

Host
Indy Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
Where
Garfield Park Conservatory, 2505 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46203
When
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 10 am to 1 pm
Cost
Free to meet Santa
Ages
Families
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Indy Parks invites families to the Garfield Park Conservatory to meet Santa Claus and tell him what they want for Christmas during the Conservatory Crossing holiday season. The visit runs from 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday, December 5, and it is free to meet Santa.

The event is drop in with no pre registration, and Indy Parks warns that the line to see Santa can be long, so arriving early helps. There is no scavenger hunt or self guided tour during the Santa hours. If you want to see the holiday show without the Santa visit, regular admission after 1 pm is $7 per person or $15 per family of up to two adults, with children 2 and under free.

Parent tip: Expect a long line; arrive close to 10 am.

See dates and details from Indy Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)

Indianapolis: Snowflake Pajama Party

Santa visitIndiana State Museum and Historic Sites · Indianapolis

Host
Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (opens in a new tab)
Where
Indiana State Museum, Celebration Crossing, 650 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
When
Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 6 to 8:30 pm
Cost
Separate ticket required; Santa photo included
Ages
Families with little ones younger than age 6
Sign-up
Required ahead of time
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

For one evening the Indiana State Museum invites families to wear their favorite pajamas to Celebration Crossing, its holiday exhibit. The night includes a visit with Santa and a 5 x 7 photo together, a ride on the Snowfall Express train, a live animal show with Hedgehog Hannah and hot chocolate.

The museum describes it as a night for families with little ones younger than 6, which makes it a cozy pre-bedtime outing for toddlers and preschoolers. A separate event ticket is required, and the Santa photo is included in the event price. The museum's Santa schedule shows which Santa will be at the party. The party takes place inside the museum, so it is an easy winter outing even on a cold December night.

Parent tip: Buy the separate event ticket ahead; it is not included with regular admission. Kids are encouraged to come in pajamas.

See dates and details from Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (opens in a new tab)

Indianapolis: Evening Holiday Storytime

Holiday story timeIndy Parks and Recreation · Indianapolis

Host
Indy Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
Where
Garfield Park Conservatory, 2505 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46203
When
Sunday, December 20, 2026, 7 to 8 pm
Cost
Free with Conservatory Crossing admission ($7 per person or $15 per family)
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Indy Parks hosts an evening holiday storytime at the Garfield Park Conservatory, where families gather for a Christmas story during the Conservatory Crossing season. The story starts at 7 pm, and Indy Parks advises arriving by then so you do not miss it. The Conservatory stays open until 8 pm, so there is time to walk the holiday display afterward.

The storytime is free with Conservatory Crossing admission, which is $7 per person or $15 per family for up to two adults, and children 2 and under are free. There is no pre registration; pay admission at the door. Questions can go to the conservatory staff by email at the address on the listing. A cozy evening setting among the plants makes this a calm way to wind down a December weekend with young children.

Parent tip: Arrive by 7 pm for the story; the conservatory closes at 8 pm.

See dates and details from Indy Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)

Looking further afield? Our Indiana Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.

A story for the drive home

A morning with Santa or an evening of holiday stories tends to end the same way: tired kids, a long drive and one more book before bed. Our picture book follows Rally the corgi on his first train ride to see his grand-paw-rents, and every page is painted by hand. If your family is spending December missing someone, it was written for that too. For the car, print our free corgi and train coloring pages.

Rally Takes the Train book cover: a watercolor corgi peeking from a red train

A bedtime story after seeing SantaRally Takes the Train is a five-minute rhyming picture book about a corgi’s first train ride, hand-painted in real watercolor by Leslie Dunn. $16.99 on Amazon, ages 0 to 8.

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Indianapolis Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask

What Christmas events for kids are in Indianapolis in 2026?

We confirmed 12 Christmas events for kids in Indianapolis for 2026 on each host’s own page: Christmas at the Zoo in Indianapolis (November 21), Winterlights in Indianapolis (November 26), Circle of Lights in Indianapolis (November 27), Have Your Photo Taken with Santa in Indianapolis (November 27), Santa's Holiday Breakfast in Indianapolis (November 28), Meet a Reindeer with Silly Safaris in Indianapolis (November 30), Meet a Reindeer with Silly Safaris in Indianapolis (December 1), Members Event: Supper with Santa and Friends in Indianapolis (December 3), Magical Mornings in Indianapolis (December 4), Santa at the Conservatory in Indianapolis (December 5), Snowflake Pajama Party in Indianapolis (December 8) and Evening Holiday Storytime in Indianapolis (December 20). Every one is listed below with times, cost and a link to the host.

What Christmas events for kids are in Indianapolis, Indiana?

For families in and around Indianapolis, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: Christmas at the Zoo (Nightly from 5 pm, Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, included in zoo admission); Winterlights (Select nights from late November through December, from $25 for adults, kids 5 and under free); Circle of Lights (Fri, Nov 27, 5 to 8 pm, free); Have Your Photo Taken with Santa (Daily, Nov 27 to Dec 24, 10 am to 5 pm, visit included with museum admission; photo packages $11 to $21 for nonmembers); Santa's Holiday Breakfast (Select Sat and Sun mornings, Nov 28 to Dec 20, separate ticket; price not listed on schedule page); Meet a Reindeer with Silly Safaris (Mon, Nov 30, 6 to 7 pm, free); Meet a Reindeer with Silly Safaris (Tue, Dec 1, 6 to 7 pm, free); Members Event: Supper with Santa and Friends (Thu, Dec 3, 5:30 to 7:30 pm, members event: $38 adults, $20 ages 3 to 12, under 3 free (must register)); Magical Mornings (Fridays, Dec 4, 11 and 18, 9 to 10 am, included with museum admission ($23 adults, $17 youth, members free)); Santa at the Conservatory (Sat, Dec 5, 10 am to 1 pm, free to meet santa); Snowflake Pajama Party (Tue, Dec 8, 6 to 8:30 pm, separate ticket required; santa photo included); Evening Holiday Storytime (Sun, Dec 20, 7 pm, free with conservatory crossing admission ($7 per person or $15 per family)). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Indianapolis section of this page.

Are there free Christmas events for kids in Indianapolis?

Yes. 4 of the 12 events here are free: Circle of Lights in Indianapolis, Meet a Reindeer with Silly Safaris in Indianapolis, Meet a Reindeer with Silly Safaris in Indianapolis and Santa at the Conservatory in Indianapolis. Some free events still ask you to register, so check each listing.

Where can kids see Santa in Indianapolis this December?

Santa appears at Christmas at the Zoo in Indianapolis (November 21), Winterlights in Indianapolis (November 26), Circle of Lights in Indianapolis (November 27), Have Your Photo Taken with Santa in Indianapolis (November 27), Santa's Holiday Breakfast in Indianapolis (November 28), Members Event: Supper with Santa and Friends in Indianapolis (December 3), Magical Mornings in Indianapolis (December 4), Santa at the Conservatory in Indianapolis (December 5) and Snowflake Pajama Party in Indianapolis (December 8). Times and booking rules are in each event’s listing above.

Where are there Christmas story times for kids in Indianapolis?

Holiday story times on this page: Magical Mornings in Indianapolis and Evening Holiday Storytime in Indianapolis. Library story times are usually free; story times with a meal or show are ticketed.

Where can we have breakfast or a meal with Santa in Indianapolis?

Meals with Santa confirmed for 2026: Santa's Holiday Breakfast in Indianapolis (Select Sat and Sun mornings, Nov 28 to Dec 20) and Members Event: Supper with Santa and Friends in Indianapolis (Thu, Dec 3, 5:30 to 7:30 pm). These usually sell out, so book as soon as you pick a date.

Which Indianapolis Christmas events are best for toddlers?

These are aimed at babies, toddlers and preschoolers: Magical Mornings in Indianapolis (Families with children ages 6 and younger) and Snowflake Pajama Party in Indianapolis (Families with little ones younger than age 6).

Are there kids' Christmas events in Indianapolis on Christmas Eve or after Christmas?

Yes: Christmas at the Zoo in Indianapolis (through January 3), Winterlights in Indianapolis (through December 26) and Have Your Photo Taken with Santa in Indianapolis (through December 24).

How much is Christmas at the Zoo in Indianapolis?

Included in zoo admission. Christmas at the Zoo is on Sat November 21, Wed December 2 and Wed December 16, 2026, 5 pm at Indianapolis Zoo. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Winterlights in Indianapolis?

From $25 for adults, kids 5 and under free. Winterlights is on Thursday, November 26, 2026 to Saturday, December 26, 2026 (select nights; see Newfields calendar for the full schedule) at Newfields. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Circle of Lights in Indianapolis?

Free. Circle of Lights is on Friday, November 27, 2026, 5 to 8 pm at Monument Circle, Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Have Your Photo Taken with Santa in Indianapolis?

Visit included with museum admission; photo packages $11 to $21 for nonmembers. Have Your Photo Taken with Santa is on Friday, November 27, 2026 to Thursday, December 24, 2026 (daily, Santa lunch break 1 to 2 pm; closed Christmas Day), 10 am to 5 pm at Indiana State Museum. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Santa's Holiday Breakfast in Indianapolis?

Separate ticket; price not listed on schedule page. Santa's Holiday Breakfast is on Sat November 28 (8:30 am), Sun November 29 (9 am), Sat December 5 (9 am), Sun December 6 (9 am), Sat December 12 (8:30 am), Sun December 13 (9 am) and Sun December 20 (9 am), 2026 at Indiana State Museum. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Meet a Reindeer with Silly Safaris in Indianapolis?

Free. Meet a Reindeer with Silly Safaris is on Monday, November 30, 2026, 6 to 7 pm at Warren Branch Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Meet a Reindeer with Silly Safaris in Indianapolis?

Free. Meet a Reindeer with Silly Safaris is on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 6 to 7 pm at Southport Branch Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Members Event: Supper with Santa and Friends in Indianapolis?

Members event: $38 adults, $20 ages 3 to 12, under 3 free (must register). Members Event: Supper with Santa and Friends is on Thursday, December 3, 2026, 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Indiana State Museum, Celebration Crossing. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Magical Mornings in Indianapolis?

Included with museum admission ($23 adults, $17 youth, members free). Magical Mornings is on Fri December 4, Fri December 11 and Fri December 18, 2026, 9 to 10 am at Indiana State Museum, Celebration Crossing. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Santa at the Conservatory in Indianapolis?

Free to meet Santa. Santa at the Conservatory is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, 10 am to 1 pm at Garfield Park Conservatory. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Snowflake Pajama Party in Indianapolis?

Separate ticket required; Santa photo included. Snowflake Pajama Party is on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 6 to 8:30 pm at Indiana State Museum, Celebration Crossing. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Evening Holiday Storytime in Indianapolis?

Free with Conservatory Crossing admission ($7 per person or $15 per family). Evening Holiday Storytime is on Sunday, December 20, 2026, 7 to 8 pm at Garfield Park Conservatory. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Indianapolis?

Yes, but they have their own guide. Santa trains and holiday train rides are listed in our Indianapolis Christmas train rides guide, so this page sticks to story times, Santa visits and other events off the rails.

How do you confirm these events?

We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 2, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.

Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.

Kelsey Cecil
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