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Holiday events at Indy Parks that the whole family will love!


With the holidays on the way, Indy Parks is spreading cheer through several free and affordable events for the whole family to enjoy. Grab the family and head out to one – of more – of these wonderful holiday events at Indy Parks!

Conservatory Crossing at Garfield Park Conservatory

Nov. 29 – Dec. 29 | Tues. – Sat. 10am – 5pm, Sun. 1 – 8pm| $6/pp & $14/family

Come enjoy our winter wonderland! See the Conservatory decked out in its holiday best with a brilliant display of poinsettias, model trains and village, and thousands of twinkling lights. There will be a scavenger hunt to go along with the train display. Learn more about Conservatory Crossing.

Winter Singalong at Riverside Park

Dec. 10 | 6:30 – 7:30pm | Free

Come out and enjoy a winter themed singalong with the Indianapolis Women’s Chorus! This event is inclusive, interactive, and fun for all! Learn more about the Winter singalong.

Christmas Party with Santa at the Garfield Park Burrello Family Center

Dec. 13 | 5 – 8pm | $5

Join us for a magical and delicious holiday celebration at The Garfield Park Burrello Family Center Party with Santa, where the spirit of Christmas comes to life through the art of cookie decorating! This family-friendly event promises a delightful mix of festive activities, sweet treats, and the most anticipated visit of the season—Santa Claus himself! Learn more about the Christmas party.

Holiday Event at Rhodius Park

Dec. 13 | 5 – 7pm | Free

Come have some fun with us as we celebrate the holiday. There will be fun arts & craft, games, cookie decoration, and pictures with Santa. There will be gift give aways for children (6-12years old), who are present at the event. Learn more about the holiday event Rhodius Park.

Skate with Santa at Perry Park

Dec. 14 | 6 – 9pm | $15

Santa Claus is comin’ to Perry! Join us as we welcome the Jolly Ol’ Elf himself! We’ve scheduled an extra-long session to accommodate all of Santa’s visitors, along with a special adaptive session for our sensory-sensitive friends. Learn more and register to skate with Santa.

It’s Kwanzaa Time! at Washington Park

Dec. 21 | 12 – 2pm | Free

Learn about Kwanzaa with a lesson through stories and song led by Portia Schola Jackson. During this event, the community will come together to celebrate the history, culture, and values of this tradition. Learn more about the Kwanzaa celebration at Washington Park.

Santa’s Workshop at Indy Island

Dec. 21 | 12 – 12:45pm, 1 – 1:45pm, and 2 – 2:45-pm | $5

Get ready for a super fun day at our Winter Jubilation! It’s like stepping into Santa’s very own workshop, all planned by our awesome elf, Jazzy Frostchester! You can paint cool ornaments and make the yummiest cookie decorations ever! Plus, guess what? Santa’s here to take super cool photos with, and we are having a huge (artificial) snowball fight! Learn more and register for Santa’s Workshop at Indy Island.

It’s Kwanzaa Time! at Frederick Douglass Park

Dec. 28 | 12 – 2pm | Free

Learn about Kwanzaa with a lesson through stories and song led by Portia Schola Jackson. During this event, the community will come together to celebrate the history, culture, and values of this tradition. Learn more about the Kwanzaa celebration at Frederick Douglass Park.

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