The 2022 Indianapolis holiday bucket list
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When we dropped our massive list of 100 things to do in Indianapolis this past summer, we knew we had to come through for winter. And while we didn’t quite get to 100 (we definitely could have) there is still tons to see and do this season…
Enter: The 2022 Indianapolis Holiday Bucket List!
CityMoms spilled on all of their cold weather faves around the Circle City for everything from dates nights to family-friendly festivities and more. You will definitely want to make room on your calendar ASAP!
Here is our 2022 Indianapolis holiday bucket list:
Load up the sleigh for family fun…
All aboard Jingle Rails at the Eiteljorg Museum
Visit Celebration Crossing for a unique interactive experience
Enjoy a Merry Movie Night (and a free cup of hot chocolate!)
Wander back in time for a Merry Praire Holiday with Conner Prairie
Make spirits bright and find a way to donate that works for your family
Fill a thermos with cocoa and take a drive to find the best-decorated home in town
Find your local Winterfest - we love the Fortville Winterfest parade and tree lighting
Head to the City of Greenfield for breakfast with Santa
Enjoy the festivities of Christmas on the Farm at Traders Point Creamery
Drive-thru holiday lights (we love Ruoff Music Center’s “Magic of Lights” or check out the NEW Dasher’s Light Show)
Don’t miss the last chance to enjoy Jolly Days Winter Wonderland, in its final year at The Children’s Museum…
…While you’re there, take in a showing of The Snow Queen at the Lilly Theater
Hit the road with these unique Midwest holiday experiences
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Plan a holi-date night…
Snag tickets for one of these top holiday performances
Take a walk through the luminaries at Falls Park
Eat, drink, and shop your way through the Wonderland market
Visit a pop-up bar (like Tinseltown at Indy’s newest hot spot: Nevermore)
Go on a romantic carriage ride…don’t forget a cozy blanket!
Stroll through the Winterlights at Newfields
Create movie-worthy magic and #SkateTheRuins at Holliday Park
Check out the holiday line-up of movies (and bevs!) at Flix Brewhouse
Get out of the cold and into the warm glow of IHS’s Festival of Trees
Get into the festive spirit with friends…
Plan a girl’s day out at one of three Stutz Winter Markets
Share a car on the Sullivan Express for one of their adult experiences
Host a “wrap party” to wrap gifts without kids or partners sneaking a peek
“Salute to Santa” with our friends at Hotel Tango
See a Nutcracker performance, or two
Find something for everyone during the 12 Days of Christmas at The Garage
Skip the traditional gift-giving sesh and swap favorite things
Discover something new, like the NPT Night Lights
Set aside age-old Hoosier rivalries for the Purdue Christmas Show
WE LOVE…when our bestie shares her fave finds, so we’re sharing ours with you!
Find peace (on Earth?) with these…
Go for a solo drive, and while you’re out, see Veal’s Ice Tree
Treat yourself to a getaway without the jet lag to Carmel’s Christkindlmarkt
Get moving in a holiday 5k
Ensure your home and holidays are fire-safe
Top off a day of to-do’s and pick up a cup of (free!) hot chocolate in Falls Park
Take a break from the seasonal chaos with Urban Meditation
Visit some fave local spots for holiday shopping (watch out for these gifting don’ts!)
