IN List 2025: 12/1 - 12/7

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These events are all accurate at the time of posting, but be sure to call ahead or check vendor websites/socials before heading out.

Monday, December 1                

Clark Pleasant Library Events: 350 Clearwater Blvd Whiteland, IN.

• Baby & Me Playdate: 10:00am - 11:00am

White River Library Events: 1664 Library Blvd Greenwood, IN

• Sticker Mania: 4:30pm - 5:30pm

• Franklin Light Fight: 6-10pm. Opening Night. Homes in Franklin will be competing to have the best lights and decorations. Competing homes will be marked with signs in their yards and there will be maps so viewers can drive around and see all the displays.

• Christmas Acres: 6-10pm. Visit this local family who sets up more than 100,000 Christmas lights. Drive up the circle and check out their displays. Free, but they request canned goods to donate to the local food pantry. 6211 N. 500 East Franklin, IN

• Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers: 7:00pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required. 

Tuesday, December 2      

Clark Pleasant Library Events: 350 Clearwater Blvd Whiteland, IN.

• ​Preschool Storytime: 10:00am - 11:00am

• Kids Cooking: 4:00pm - 4:45pm Registration required. 

Trafalgar Library Events: 424 S Tower St Trafalgar, IN

• Tiny Tots Storytime: 10:00am - 11:00am

• Science at Play - Carboard Kingdom: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Registration required. 

White River Library Events: 1664 Library Blvd Greenwood, IN

• Tiny Tots Storytime: 10:00am - 11:00am

Franklin Library Events: 401 S State St Franklin, IN

• School-Age Circuitry - Light-Up Holiday Cards: 4:30pm - 5:15pm,

• Frank’s Open Stage: 5-8pm. Frank’s Open Stage, featuring a variety of musicians, returns to Richard’s. Richard’s Brick Oven Pizza Franklin, IN 

• Christmas Acres: 6-10pm. Visit this local family who sets up more than 100,000 Christmas lights. Drive up the circle and check out their displays. Free, but they request canned goods to donate to the local food pantry. 6211 N. 500 East Franklin, IN

• Dec-A-Trees at the Museum: 9am-3pm. Come to Johnson County Museum to see all the decorated Christmas trees. Johnson County Museum 

• Porch Pots Miss M’s: 5-7pm. Build your own porch pot, filled with fresh greenery, stems, ornaments and more. Tickets required. 

• Grinch Character Storytime & Photos: 6-8pm. Take a photo with the Grinch and enjoy story time, activities and more. Greenwood Public Library 

• Hamilton (Touring): 7:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required. 

Wednesday, December 3    

Clark Pleasant Library Events: 350 Clearwater Blvd Whiteland, IN.

• Preschool Tinkering and Art - Clear Ornaments: 10:00am - 10:30am Registration required. 

Franklin Library Events: 401 S State St Franklin, IN

• Preschool Storytime: 10:00am - 11:00am

Trafalgar Library Events: 424 S Tower St Trafalgar, IN

• Baby & Me Playdate: 10:00am - 11:00am

• DIY Glitter Ornaments: 10:00am - 11:00am Registration required. 

• Paws to Read: 6:00pm - 7:00pm Registration required.

• Christmas Acres: 6-10pm. Visit this local family who sets up more than 100,000 Christmas lights. Drive up the circle and check out their displays. Free, but they request canned goods to donate to the local food pantry. 6211 N. 500 East Franklin, IN

• Santa Experience at Toodleydoo Toys: 5:40-7:30pm. Come visit Santa in a private environment, take family photos and get a keepsake ornament. Registration required. Toodleydoo Toys Franklin, IN 

• Sip & Salt at Salty Woods: 6-8pm. Enjoy a healing salt treatment while participating in a yoga class and sipping margaritas. Tickets required. 

• Christmas Acres: 6-10pm. Visit this local family who sets up more than 100,000 Christmas lights. Drive up the circle and check out their displays. Free, but they request canned goods to donate to the local food pantry. 6211 N. 500 East Franklin, IN

• Dec-A-Trees at the Museum: 9am-3pm. Come to Johnson County Museum to see all the decorated Christmas trees. Johnson County Museum 

• Hamilton (Touring): 7:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.

• Indiana Pacers vs Denver Nuggets: 7:00pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required. 

• AEW Presents Dynamite: 7:30pm. Fishers Event Center, Fishers, IN. Tickets required. 

 Thursday, December 4           

White River Library Events: 1664 Library Blvd Greenwood, IN

• Preschool Storytime: 10:00am - 11:00am

Franklin Library Events: 401 S State St Franklin, IN

• Tiny Tots Storytime: 10:00am - 11:00am

Clark Pleasant Library Events: 350 Clearwater Blvd Whiteland, IN.

• Tiny Tots Storytime: 10:00am - 11:00am

• ​​Kids Tinkering and Art - Clear Ornaments: 4:30pm - 5:30pm Registration required. 

Trafalgar Library Events: 424 S Tower St Trafalgar, IN

• Family Storytime: 10:00am - 11:00am

• H-Club: 10:00am - 11:00am

• Sensory Snow Globes:  4:00pm - 5:00pm Registration required. 

• Christmas Acres: 6-10pm. Visit this local family who sets up more than 100,000 Christmas lights. Drive up the circle and check out their displays. Free, but they request canned goods to donate to the local food pantry. 6211 N. 500 East Franklin, IN

• Evexia Holiday Open House: 5:30-8:30pm. Get to know the staff, shop event only specials, snacks and beverages, and check out other local businesses. 

• Dec-A-Trees at the Museum: 9am-3pm. Come to Johnson County Museum to see all the decorated Christmas trees. Johnson County Museum 

• Wreath Making at Miss M’s: 5-7pm. Build your own wreath with fresh greenery. Tickets required. 

• Frosting & Flick’s at Millies: 6-8pm. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind cookie decorating experience that combines sweet treats with movie night. Decorate sugar cookies themed to the film, enjoy a drink to match the vibe and relax together while the movie plays on the big screen. The film and theme for this event is How the Grinch Stole Christmas. 

• Christian Vacation Trivia at The Sycamore: 7-9pm. Test your knowledge of Cousin Eddie, the Griswolds, and all the holiday chaos. Registration required. 

• Amy Grant, Cece Winans, & Michael W. Smith - Christmas Together: 7:00pm. Fishers Event Center, Fishers, IN. Tickets required.   

• Hamilton (Touring): 7:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required. 

• Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: 7:00pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.

• Butler Ballet Presents The Nutcracker: 7:30pm. Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.  

Friday, December 5       

Clark Pleasant Library Events: 350 Clearwater Blvd Whiteland, IN

• Hop and Bop: 10:00am - 10:45am. 

• Hop and Bop: 11:00am - 11:45am

Franklin Library Events: 401 S State St Franklin, IN

• Baby & Me Playdate: 10:00am - 11:00am

• Jumperoo: 10am-12pm. Urban Air Franklin. The park will be open for ages 5 and under only. $10.99/child (parent plays free). 

• The Holiday Stroll: 5:30-9pm. Kelsay Farms invites people to stroll through their farm for a magical holiday experience. Bring your cameras for larger-than-life decorations, relax amongst the lights and the trees, sip hot cocoa by a warm campfire, and enjoy the live Nativity. Tickets required. Whiteland, IN 

• Christmas Acres: 6-10pm. Visit this local family who sets up more than 100,000 Christmas lights. Drive up the circle and check out their displays. Free, but they request canned goods to donate to the local food pantry. 6211 N. 500 East Franklin, IN

• Dec-A-Trees at the Museum: 9am-3pm. Come to Johnson County Museum to see all the decorated Christmas trees. Johnson County Museum 

• Yuletide at Baldwin: 4:30-8pm. Experience the magic of the holiday season with Yuletide on Baldwin Holiday Lighting. The town’s iconic downtown railroad fence along Baldwin Street will come to life with lights up and down the railroad corridor and a 14-foot Christmas tree will be featured at Umbarger Plaza. Bargersville, IN

• First Fridays in Franklin: 5-8pm. More than 25 stores and restaurants in downtown Franklin will be open late for this fun shopping and dining event. There will be live music at three different spots downtown, artists, and other fun. 

• Jodi White at Mad Hatter: 7-8:30pm. Tickets required. 

• After Hours Comedy: 8:30-10pm. National touring comedians will perform a one-night-only After Hours Comedy showcase. Enjoy a full bar and food while you laugh the night away. Haven at Hickory Stick 

• Boos and Brews Walking Tour: 10-11pm. 21+ This spooky and spirited experience pairs ghostly tales with stops at some of Franklin’s best local bars and pubs. Tickets required. 

• A Christmas Carol: 7:00pm. Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required. 

• Indy Fuel vs Cincinnati Cyclones: 7:00pm. Fishers Event Center, Fishers, IN. Tickets required.

• AES Indiana - Yuletide Celebration: 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required. 

• Butler Ballet Presents The Nutcracker: 8:00pm. Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.

Saturday, December 6 

• The Holiday Stroll: 5:30-9pm. Kelsay Farms invites people to stroll through their farm for a magical holiday experience. Bring your cameras for larger-than-life decorations, relax amongst the lights and the trees, sip hot cocoa by a warm campfire, and enjoy the live Nativity. Tickets required. Whiteland, IN 

• Christmas Acres: 6-10pm. Visit this local family who sets up more than 100,000 Christmas lights. Drive up the circle and check out their displays. Free, but they request canned goods to donate to the local food pantry. 6211 N. 500 East Franklin, IN

• Breakfast with Santa - Compass Park: 8am-12pm. Join Santa and his helpers for a breakfast buffet and bring your camera for photo opportunities. Tickets required. Children one and under are free. Compass Park Community & Event Center 

• Pancakes with Santa: 9am-2pm. Kids of all ages are invited to come for a delicious breakfast buffet. Juice, milk and coffee will be available as well.There will be fun Christmas crafts for the kids, music and, of course, an appearance from Old Saint Nick! Tickets required. Sycamore at Mallow Run 

• Franklin Holiday Lighting and Winter Market: 11am-8pm. Enjoy festive activities all day. 

• Santa Photos at The Museum: 1:30-4:30pm. Santa will be at the museum for free pictures. Kids can enjoy a craft activity and view the Dec-a-Trees while waiting. Johnson County Museum 

• Meet Mr. & Mrs. Claus at The Greenwood Library: 2-4pm. Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy a kids activity and refreshments. 

• Mad Hatter Presents - Ocean’s Rat Pack: 7-9pm. Tickets required. 

• Hamilton (Touring): 2:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required. 

• Butler Ballet Presents The Nutcracker: 2:00pm. Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.

• A Christmas Carol: 2:00pm & 7:00pm. Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.

• CareSource Invitational - Indiana vs Louisville: 2:00pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.

• AES Indiana - Yuletide Celebration: 2:00pm & 7:00pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required. 

• Indy Fuel vs Cincinnati Cyclones: 7:00pm. Fishers Event Center, Fishers, IN. Tickets required. 

• Hamilton (Touring): 8:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.

• Butler Ballet Presents The Nutcracker: 8:00pm. Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.  

• 2025 Discover Big Ten Football Championship Game: 8:00pm. Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required. 

Sunday, December 7  

• The Holiday Stroll: 5:30-9pm. Kelsay Farms invites people to stroll through their farm for a magical holiday experience. Bring your cameras for larger-than-life decorations, relax amongst the lights and the trees, sip hot cocoa by a warm campfire, and enjoy the live Nativity. Tickets required. Whiteland, IN 

• Christmas Acres: 6-10pm. Visit this local family who sets up more than 100,000 Christmas lights. Drive up the circle and check out their displays. Free, but they request canned goods to donate to the local food pantry. 6211 N. 500 East Franklin, IN

• Butler Ballet Presents The Nutcracker: 12:00pm. Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.

• Hamilton (Touring): 1:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.

• AES Indiana - Yuletide Celebration: 2:00pm & 7:00pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.

• A Christmas Carol: 2:00pm. Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.

• Butler Ballet Presents The Nutcracker: 5:00pm. Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.

• Hamilton (Touring): 7:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.

• Whiteland Winter Market: 11am-3pm. Shop from local businesses and vendors at the Whiteland Winter Holiday Market. Chompz Food Truck and Tom’s Traveling Coffee Truck will be there with food and drinks for purchase. Nire Event Center, 740 E. Main St. Whiteland, IN

• Santa Parade in Whiteland: 1-2pm. See Santa and other lighted parade floats in Whiteland. 

• Opening Night for The Lighted Trail: 5:30-11pm. Free lighted trail at the Greenwood Amphitheater.