Holiday guide 2013 by indystar

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Time: 11-19-2013 11:58 Product: INITab PubDate: 11-24-2013 Zone: Special

• SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2013

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“I have twins who are young and will probably have a better understanding of the holidays as they get older, but this year my wife and I plan to take them out to see the lights and decorations around downtown. Because of our schedule, it’s a little tough to do much around the Local holidays, but we love living downtown. We like celebrity to go to the Zoo and The Children’s Museum. Our favorite tradition is going to White River holiday State Park to play, especially because the kids traditions can get out and run around.”

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Lucas Oil Stadium. Continue your journey to the Grand Canyon, Mt. Rushmore and Old Faithful. When: Now – Jan. 19

Celebration Crossing begins with Santa’s arrival by helicopter. Ride the original L.S. Ayres Santa Claus Express train, ﬁnd your county on the 92-County Tree, and see model and remote-control helicopters. Santa’s Playground features holiday-themed science, technology, engineering and mathbased activities. When: Nov. 29 – Dec. 31

www.childrensmuseum.org or (317) 334-3322

Ride the Yule Slide, discover the Ice Castle and go ice ﬁshing during Jolly Days Winter Wonderland. When: Now – Jan. 6

Children can dine with St. Nick during Breakfast with Santa. When: Dec. 1, 7, 8 and 15 Enjoy free admission compliments of Target Free Family Night. When: Thursday, Dec. 5, 4 – 8 p.m. Whisper your last-minute requests to Santa on Christmas Eve with free admission. When: Tuesday, Dec. 24, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Five, four, three, two, one . . . Happy Noon Year. Celebrate the ﬁnal day of 2013 with Countdown to Noon. When: Tuesday, Dec. 31, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Digital technology, touch screens and immersive displays allow visitors to Destination Indiana in the Eugene and Marilyn Glick History Center to travel through time and learn about Indiana’s past. When: Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Indiana State Museum

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

Visit Lilly Theater for the interactive musical Jingle Arrgh the Way! A Christmas Pirate Adventure. When: Nov. 29 – Jan. 5

The 11th annual Holiday Author Fair features more than 75 Indiana-related authors. When: Saturday, Dec. 7, noon – 4 p.m.

www.indianamuseum.org or call 232-1637

Choose the perfect presents from more than 40 regional artists at Winter Market. When: Saturday, Dec. 7

Visit the SpaceQuest® Planetarium for holiday events such as Season of Light, a journey through the winter holidays and its varied cultural traditions. When: Now – Jan. 5

Enjoy free hands-on activities and performances during Winterfest. When: Nov. 29 – 30; Dec. 7, 14, 21 and 26 – 28

with artisan shops, holiday music and decorations. When: Friday, Nov. 29, 4 – 8 p.m. Choose the perfect Christmas tree, wreath and garland from Timeless Traditions Tree Farm and Shoppes. When: Friday, Nov. 29, 3 – 10 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 30, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

City Sidewalks presented by BMO Harris Bank www.georgiastreetindy.com

Bundle up and celebrate the holidays under a canopy of lights as local artisans display and sell original artworks, holiday wares, food and beverages. Enjoy a weekend of carolers, Santa, cookie decorating, live nativity scenes and ice skating in the Pan Am Pavilion. When: Dec. 13 – 14

Peewinkle’s Puppet Studio

www.peewinklespuppets.com or (317) 917-9454

Mozart and Ludmilla, the ritzy rodents who live in the piano, host a variety of holiday characters during Christmas at the Puppet Studio. When: Dec. 10 – 28

Celebrate the holidays with the Legacy Theater Troupe during “Hoosier Radio Hour: A 1940s Christmas.” When: Saturdays – Nov. 30, Dec. 7 and 21, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The Children’s Museum’s Yule Slide

Indianapolis Zoo

www.indianapoliszoo.com or (317) 630-2001

Watch the holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” at the IMAX Theater and place your bid during a silent auction to beneﬁt Indianapolis Downtown beautiﬁcation. When: Thursday, Dec. 5, 5 p.m. auction; 6:30 p.m. movie Info: www.indydt.com or (317) 237-2222

Decorate cookies, enjoy the sounds of the season and visit the animals during Christmas at the Zoo presented by Donatos and Teachers Credit Union. When: Nov. 29 – Dec. 30, 5 – 9 p.m.

Family Christmas at President Harrison’s home

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

www.bhpsite.org or (317) 631-1888 It’s 1888, the Harrisons are home for the holidays, and you’re invited to Family Christmas at the President’s Home. When: Saturday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Visit Santa in his workshop and decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus in her kitchen in White River Gardens. When: Nov. 29 – Dec. 23

Indiana Historical Society

The L.S. Ayres Santa Claus Express at the Indiana State Museum

All season long you can visit the living room from the modern classic “A Christmas Story” then have your photo taken next to the famous leg lamp.

Indianapolis City Market

Participate in an elegant progressive dinner and tour Delaware Street’s historic mansions during Candlelight Evening on Delaware Street. When: Friday, Dec. 27, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Bring the whole family out for An Old Fashioned Holiday Marketplace ﬁlled

For more information about Downtown or the holidays, call Indianapolis Downtown, Inc. at (317) 237-2222 or visit www.indydt.com.