This time of year, festive Christmas-themed pop-up bars offer the perfect opportunity to ward off the winter chill and raise a cup — or two — of holiday cheer with friends. Several national efforts are returning to Indiana in 2023, namely Miracle in Fort Wayne and Sippin’ Santa in Indianapolis…
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Each winter across Germany, Christkindlmarkts (literally translating to “Christ child markets”) usher in the holidays with open-air celebrations of food, fun and festivity. Here in Indiana, several communities offer their own spins on these seasonal customs. In the southwest corner of the state…
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The Oooohs and Ahhhhs of Winter have arrived! Charlie Brown might not have liked Snoopy’s decorated doghouse, but the rest of us have really come to love the festive illuminations. You’ll definitely get into the spirit of the season when you check out this year’s holiday light displays in Indiana…
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Has the holiday season really began until the smells of a fresh-cut tree fill your home? For those who celebrate Christmas, the tradition of picking out your own tree is one that spans generations! Whether you want to experience that Hallmark Moment with your loved ones by chopping down your own…
Read MoreFrom food to shopping and from trains to trees, every family has its own holiday traditions. With the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important that Hoosiers take precautions to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, but that doesn't mean families can't make holiday memories in 2020. Below is a list of…
Read MoreEvery holiday season Madison, Indiana is filled with magical things to see and do. Due to COVID-19, some events won’t be happening or are modified for this year. However, there is still much to be merry about in Madison! Starting with the Holiday Downtown Open House on November 13th, brought to you…
Read MoreEat, Drink and Be Very Merry! Think holiday memories, and you’re likely thinking of bountiful feasts, festive drinks and other tasty treats. Here in Indiana, you can sample holiday food and drink and take some home to serve at your own table or for stuffing stockings. The best part? It’s an…
Read MoreChristmas traditions and special events take over the town of Santa Claus during the first three weekends of December. This town provides a very merry getaway during the most wonderful time of the year. From one-time-only holiday events, festive shopping experiences, and "Christmassy lodging", Santa…
Read MoreOften holiday shopping entails fighting the crowds in the big box retail stores on Black Friday or sitting in front of your computer, this holiday gift guide is a much better option. Each holiday season, members of our staff at Visit Hendricks County explore all of our locally owned shops in…
Read MoreA member-constructed ticket booth sits outside the Trains on Main exhibit entrance in Rising Sun. As a young girl growing up near Pittsburgh, some of my fondest Christmas memories include the vast holiday decorating my parents would undertake. Dad-- the original “Clark Griswold” of Christmas…
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