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Fair Oaks Farms - Holiday Farm Frenzy

By Carrie Lambert on Dec. 17, 2014

Looking for a unique event this coming weekend? Holiday Farm Frenzy is a NEW event for Fair Oaks Farms. It combines shopping, food, twinkling lights and kids activities for one day of fun. On Saturday, December 20 (yes, THIS Saturday) you can visit Fair Oaks Farms from 10am-4pm (CST) to celebrate…

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Christmas at the Indy Zoo

By Carrie Lambert on Dec. 15, 2014

As I mentioned in one of my earlier posts, I'm a sucker for Christmas lights. I had heard the Indy Zoo had a pretty impressive light display and I was delighted we were going to get to experience it this year. What I didn't expect was for it to be so awesome! We took our time walking through the…

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Travel Channel takes Santa for a ride

By Visit Indiana on Dec. 12, 2014

When you work and live in a town named Santa Claus, everyday life can be somewhat surreal. For example: If you're a wrestling fan, you may recognize Mick Foley behind the beard. Jolly ol' Saint Mick may be a WWE Hall of Famer, but at heart he's a softy who loves Christmas and amusement parks. Mick…

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"Dear Santa..."

By Visit Indiana on Nov. 12, 2014

Letters to Santa can be sent to Santa Claus at PO Box 1, Santa Claus, IN, 47579. Letters must be received by December 20, 2014 to receive a reply from Santa and his Elves. Santa Claus, Indiana, is celebrating a remarkable event this year; the 100th anniversary of the Santa Letters program. Our…

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Conner Prairie by Candlelight

By admin on Dec. 19, 2013

There are few better ways to get in the spirit of the holiday season than at Conner Prairie by Candlelight. If you’re not familiar with Conner Prairie, it is an Interactive History Park in Fishers, Indiana that recreates life in Indiana in the 19 th century. In Prairie town, one of the historic areas…

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Holiday Fun at DeBrand Fine Chocolates

By admin on Dec. 06, 2013

Growing up, one of my favorite movies was Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I mean come on, an entire movie about chocolate and candy, what more could a kid want? Do you or your family share this same love for chocolate? If so, round up the gang and head up to Fort Wayne to tour the DeBrand…

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Tis' The Season To Visit Wayne County

By Visit Indiana on Dec. 02, 2013

Thanksgiving and Black Friday have just passed, and you know what that means...CHRISTMAS! Time for listening to carols, snow ball fights, hot cocoa and awaiting Santa’s arrival. I love the holidays so much I don’t wait for Thanksgiving to come around to start getting into the Christmas Spirit. My…

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Marion's Walkway of Lights

By admin on Nov. 30, 2012

For a few years of my life, I lived in Swayzee, Indiana, a REALLY small town roughly 25 minutes west of Marion, Indiana. Around the holiday season, we always made it a priority to go drive through the Walkway of Lights in Marion. It was always a highlight of my holiday season, even though it was…

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