Jasper:
Nov 3—Dec 30—Festival of Trees. Eight weeks of music, lights and fun.
Entertainment every weekend until Dec. 18th.
Designer trees in the banquet room. Other trees throughout the museum.
Brand-new collection of Santas will be displayed for the 2011 season.
Dec 3 & 4—O’Tannenbaum
Days Entertainment both days, Santa on a golf cart, gingerbread cookies and
stringing popcorn or beads.
French Lick and West Baden:
Fridays and Saturdays (November 25 - December 17) ● 7pm - 7:30pm
Grab
a cookie and grab a seat near Mrs. Claus as she reads classic holiday stories
in the French Lick Springs Hotel Mezzanine.
Photos with Santa Claus
Saturdays (November 26 - December 17) ● 2pm - 5pm
Every
child dreams of meeting Santa in person. Bring the kids to Santa’s Village (2nd
level of the French Lick Resort Events Center) and remember the moment for
years to come with a keepsake photo.
Classic Dickens Carolers
Saturdays (November 26 - December 17) ● 2pm - 5pm
Hear
all Christmas favorites sung by a professional Victorian caroling group.
Dressed in period costumes, these a cappella songsters will transport guests to
Christmas in another time.
Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Sundays (November 27 - December 18) ● 8am - 11am
What
says the holidays more than breakfast with Santa? The young and young-at-heart
will enjoy this holiday tradition offered every Sunday in the Grand Colonnade
Family Restaurant.
Holiday Choirs
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, December 2 through December 18
(except 12/16)
Listen
to the sounds of the season every weekend at West Baden Springs Hotel. Area
choirs will perform to set the holiday mood.
Lawrence County:
Dec. 2-3 - Christmas in the Pioneer
Village, Spring Mill State Park, Mitchell, 5-9 pm. Stroll the candlelit
village, shop for Christmas gifts at the Mercantile, and meet Father Christmas.
$5 gate fee. Details 812-849-3534.
Dec. 3 - Bedford Christmas Parade
and Festival of Lights, downtown Bedford square, 6 pm parade starts. Horse
& buggy rides, chili supper, live music concert, illuminating the downtown
lights, "Christmas Lights the Heart" parade. Free admission. www.bedfordchristmasparade.com
Dec. 8-10 - Evening With Santa &
Holiday Bazaar, Otis Park, Bedford, 5:30-9 pm. Take a sleigh ride to the top of
the hill and visit with Mr & Mrs Claus, storytelling, shopping bazaar with
baked goods, arts & crafts, Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Usborne Books, Avon,
Tastefully Simple, Boyd's Bears,Twisted Pens, Mary Kay, Scentsy Candles,
wreaths, ornaments, & more. Free admission. Details 812-275-5692.
Dec. 9-11, 16-18 - "A Christmas
Carol", Little Theatre of Bedford, 8 pm ( 2 pm on the 18th). Come follow
Ebenezer Scrooge as he meets the ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and
Future. Tickets $12/adult; $9/students. www.ltb.org
Crawford County:
Holiday Gift Show to
be held on Saturday, December 10, 2011, from 9am-4pm at the Crawford County 4H
Community Park
Orange County:
December 8, 2011
All day
Orleans Christmas on the Square – Orleans Congress
Square
Twinkling
lights, Santa’s workshop, storytelling, children’s crafts, live nativity,
musical entertainment, food and so much more!
812-865-9930
December 23rd – 25th,
2011
Tropical Christmas – Big Splash Adventure Indoor Water
Park & Resort
Celebrate
Christmas with the entire family! Story time, holiday contests and activities
throughout the Resort!
1-877-936-3866
December 25, 2011
Christmas Celebration – French Lick Resort
At French
Lick Resort, experience a sparkling Holiday Wonderland, take in the sounds of
the season, create memories to last a lifetime and indulge in special Christmas
Day feasts available through a variety of venues.
1-888-936-9360
December 26th – 31st,
2011
3rd Annual Vacation with Santa Claus – Big
Splash Adventure Indoor Water Park & Resort
Join Santa
Claus as he relaxes on his post-Christmas vacation in one of our largest
suites! Santa will be flying down the water slides instead of around the world
in one night!
1-877-936-3866
December 31, 2011
Splash into New Year’s – Big Splash Adventure Indoor
Water Park & Resort
Ring in the
New Year at either of our two celebrations intended for families of all
ages. Food, prizes and entertainment as
one year ends and another begins. Call
to make your reservation today!
1-877-936-3866
December 31, 2011
New Year’s Eve Celebration – French Lick Resort
Whether
seeking a luxurious, festive party or something just for the kids, New Year’s
Eve activities at French Lick Resort will help you ring in the New Year.
1-866-936-9360
Spencer County
The Santa Claus Land of Lights: Family Christmas Light
Adventure begins Thanksgiving night. The display will be open Thanksgiving
night through the Sunday after Thanksgiving and then nightly from December 2
through 23 and again on December 26 through January 1.
Every Friday during Christmas Celebration -- Christmas
Dinner with Santa: Enjoy a traditional family-style Christmas dinner with Santa
in the Celebration Room at Santa’s Lodge on December 2, 9, and 16. Doors open
at 5:30 CST with festivities starting at 6:00 pm. Dinner will be at 6:30. After
dinner, families will have time to get their picture taken with Santa and
visit. Reservations are required by calling (812) 937-1902.
Every Saturday & Sunday during Christmas Celebration --
Santa Claus Arts & Craft Show: Shop for special handmade items and all
sorts of crafts on Saturdays, December 3, 10, and 17, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
CST and Sundays, December 4, 11, and 18, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Santa
Claus American Legion and Santa Claus Community Center.
Every Saturday -- Chestnuts roasting on an open fire:
Experience and learn about the tradition of roasting chestnuts at Santa’s Candy
Castle on Saturdays, December 3, 10, and 17, from 6:00 – 8:00. Enjoy a
delicious cup of gourmet hot chocolate while you visit.
Miss America’s Christmas Hometown Pageant: Pageant begins at
6:00 at Heritage Hills High School in Lincoln City. See the crowning of Miss
Santa Claus, Indiana.
Saturday, December 10:
Rudolph’s Holiday Hustle 5K Run/Walk: Gather your favorite
Christmas gear for a fun 5K Run/Walk in America’s Christmas Hometown.
Pancake Breakfast with Santa: Scrumptious pancakes, eggs,
bacon, sausage links, and more await you at the Santa Claus United Methodist
Church from 7:00 to 10:00 am CST. Get your photo with Santa, too! Breakfast is
$5 for adults and $3 for children ages 10 and under.
Santa Claus Christmas Parade: See if you can spot Santa in
the annual Santa Claus Christmas Parade as it strolls through the magical town
of Santa Claus at 1:00 pm CST.
Buffalo and Mistletoe: Ever wonder how the pioneers
celebrated Christmas in the 19th century? Bring the family to learn
at Buffalo Run Farm, Grill & Gifts on Saturday, December 10, from 11:00 am
to 4:00 pm CST.
Holiday Wine Tasting at Christmas Lake Golf Course: Enjoy
tastes from local wineries from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 pm CST on Saturday, December
10. Admission is $10 per person and participants must be at least 21 years of
age.
Also…
Christmas Lake Village Festival of Lights: Drive through 9
miles of themed residential light displays in Santa Claus, Indiana, on
Saturdays, December 10 and 17 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm CST.
Holiday Open House: Experience the sights of a true pioneer
Christmas at Buffalo Run Farm, Grill & Gifts in Lincoln City from 10:00 am
– 2:00 pm CST on Saturdays, December 3 and 17. There will be menu specials,
prize drawings, and demonstrations. Don’t miss your opportunity to feed the
buffalo at 11:00 am.