Cost: Adults $8.00 Advance / $10.00 At the door &Children (6-12) $6.00 Flat rate Where: Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis Phone: 317-236-6515 www.IndyInternationalFestival.org
This festival will feature exhibits from the 50 + ethnic groups represented in Central Indiana as they gather to share their rich cultural histories and traditions.
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saturday
Jolly Days Opening Day Cost: included with admission Where: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Phone: (317) 334-3322 www.childrensmuseum.org/
Start your family’s holiday tradition early this year at Jolly Days! Enjoy favorites such as the Yule Slide, Jingles the Jolly Bear, and visits with Santa starting the weekend before Thanksgiving. Explore “outdoor” fun at the Snow Castle and Ice Fishing holes. Warm up your imagination with lots of "baking" fun in the kitchen, and help Santa’s reindeer prepare for flight!
Jingle Rails Opening Day! Times: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Cost: General admission ranges from FREE to $10 Where: Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Indianapolis www.eiteljorg.org
Enter a locomotive wonderland--a network of trestles, bridges and tunnels with chugging trains and detailed replicas of national treasures, all made of natural materials like twigs, moss and nuts and wrapped up in holiday trimming. Runs through Jan. 19.
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sunday
Artisan Holiday Bazaar at the JCC Times: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Cost: prices vary Where: Jewish Community Center, Indianapolis Phone: (317) 251-9467 www.jccindy.org
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parking and mass-produced merchandise behind when you shop for this year’s holiday gifts. Instead, the JCC is presenting a unique bazaar where shoppers can find original, one-of-a-kind items while enjoying a relaxing environment, refreshments and plenty of parking.
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monday
Family Films
Times: 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM Cost: Free Where: Carmel Clay Public Library www.carmel.lib.in.us
Join us for a few short, action-packed films based on popular children’s stories. No registration is required. For children ages 2-5 & their caregivers.
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tuesday
Basics of Magic
Times: 3:00 PM Cost: Free Where: East 38th Street Library, Indianapolis Phone: 317-275-4350 www.imcpl.org
Children ages 8 and up are invited to try their hand at learning magic tricks during this fun workshop presented by Don Miller. An adult may accompany the child to help them remember the tricks they learn!
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wednesday
Storytime Express @ the Library: Food, Glorious Food Times: 10:00 AM Cost: Free Where: Carmel Clay Public Library www.carmel.lib.in.us
Join us for a book and craft – just what your family needs to kick-start a library visit. No registration is required. For children ages 2-5 & their caregivers.
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thursday
3rd Annual Fishers YMCA Wishbone 5K Times: 8:00 AM Cost: $25 per person; $75 family of 4 Where: Fishers YMCA www.indymca.org/wishbone-5k/
Celebrate the holiday and good health with the Fishers YMCA! This run is open to the public and strollers are welcome.
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friday
Santa’s Big Arrival in an Indy Car Cost: included with admission Where: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Phone: (317) 334-3322 www.childrensmuseum.org/
To the delight of excited boys and girls (and their grownups), Santa and his speedy driver will pull up to the museum the day after Thanksgiving in a real Dallara IndyCar. Santa's slick racing "sleigh" will travel through the town of Speedway with a police escort followed by 2012 Honda Civic Si Coupe Safety Cars with lights swirling, past the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on its way to the world's largest children's museum.
Circle of Lights® presented by Quality Connection and ibew 481 Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cost: Free Where: Monument Circle, Indianapolis Phone: 317-237-2222 www.indydt.com
Live entertainment begins at 6 p.m. with the televised show running from 7 – 8 p.m. The Monument lightup will occur at approximately 7:45 p.m. The Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Monument will be surrounded with 26 larger-than-life toy soldiers and sailors, along with 26 peppermint sticks. Additionally, 52 garland strands with 4,784 colored lights will be strung from the top of the Monument to its base.
happy thanksgiving!
Celebration Crossing Opens Times: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Cost: Included with admission Where: Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis Phone: 317-232-1637 www.indianamuseum.org/
Enjoy the Indianapolis Children's Choir at 11 a.m. then gather on the museum's front lawn to witness Santa and Mrs. Claus' arrival by helicopter. Once safely on the ground, they will greet the crowd and move to their home in Celebration Crossing. The day's festivities include the unveiling of the 92 County ornament tree.
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saturday
Santa's Holiday Breakfast Times: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Cost: $18.50 - $26.50 Where: Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis Phone: 317-232-1637 www.indianamuseum.org
Children will be charmed by Mrs. Claus, Raggedy Ann and other holiday characters during the breakfast before they collect their bag of goodies on their way upstairs to see Santa Claus and ride the Santa Claus Express train in the Celebration Crossing exhibit. New this year, Santa’s Playground features the Imagination Playground in addition to craft activities for the whole family. Reservations are required.
Santa Arrives at the Indianapolis Airport! Times: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Cost: Free Where: Indianapolis Airport www.indianapolisairport.com/
Families should arrive by 11am so they can witness Santa's official arrive to Indianapolis via a fire truck down the Indianapolis airport tarmac. Once in the terminal, Santa will become the centerpiece of free, familyfriendly activities in Civic Plaza.