WABASH VALLEY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – For folks looking for ways to give back to the community, do some gift shopping, or just enjoy the atmosphere of the holidays, a list of the region’s upcoming seasonal events has been made.
People are beginning to prepare for the rapidly approaching holiday season. With events ranging from shopping, fundraising, entertainment, and more, there will be something for everyone to enjoy this year.
This list is not exhaustive and is subject to update throughout the season.
- ABBA-solutely Christmas
- What: A mix of ABBA’s top hits and Christmas favorites at the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center
- Where: 20 Red Skelton Blvd. Vincennes, Ind.
- When: Wednesday, Dec. 7 @ 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Breakfast with Santa
- What: Fundraising event for Reach Children’s Therapy Clinic
- Where: Zorah Shrine Temple, 420 N. 7 St. Terre Haute, Ind.
- When: Saturday, Dec. 10 @ 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
- Candy Cane Hunt
- What: Terre Haute’s 8th Annual Candy Cane Hunt, ages 2-9
- Where: Deming Park playground, 500 S. Fruitridge Ave, Terre Haute, Ind.
- When: Thursday, Dec. 1 @ 5 p.m.
- Cheers to the Holidays
- What: Celebrate the holidays with drinks, food, and friends
- Where: Corydon Capitol State Historic Sites Office, 202 E. Walnut St. Corydon, Ind.
- When: Saturday, Dec. 3 @ 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Christmas Extravaganza
- What: Attendees can expect a silent auction, family photos with (or without) Santa, vendors, food trucks, ornament painting, and more. Tickets are $5, ages 12 and younger are free.
- Where: Acorn Ridge Barn, 1415 S. County Rd 600 E. Sullivan, Ind.
- When: Saturday, Dec. 10 @ 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- Christmas in the Park
- What: Race that benefits Clothe-A-Child, ½ Mile Reindeer Romp, 3K Walk/Run and 5K Walk/Run
- Where: Deming Park, 500 S. Fruitridge Ave, Terre Haute, Ind.
- When: Saturday, Dec. 3 @ 9:50 a.m.
- Covered Bridge Christmas Market
- What: A chance to shop for holidays gifts from small local business
- Where: Parke County 4-H Fairgrounds, Rockville, Indiana 47872
- When: Nov. 26-27 @ 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- DePauw University Holiday Gala
- What: Seasonal music performances from DePauw’s many ensembles
- Where: 600 S. Locust St. Green Center Performing Arts Greencastle, IN 46135
- When: Saturday, Dec. 3 @ 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Sunday, Dec. 4 @ 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Downtown Lebanon Ornament Stroll
- What: Town small business shopping event
- Where: 103 E. Main St. Lebanon Ind.
- When: Saturday, Nov. 26 @ 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Drive Thru Christmas Food Basket Giveaway
- What: A Christmas basket giveaway drive-thru, given on a first-come, first-served basis
- Where: 800 N. 13 St. Terre Haute, Ind. in the Foursquare Church parking lot
- When: Sunday, Dec. 18 @ 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
- French Lick Christmas Tree Lighting Event
- What: Annual tree lighting, fireworks, and letters to Santa
- Where: French Lick Springs Hotel, 8670 IN-56 French Lick, Ind.
- When: Saturday, Nov. 19 @ 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Gingerbread House Construction Zone
- What: The whole family can work together to decorate their own reusable gingerbread house
- Where: Terre Haute Children’s Museum
- When: Thursday, Dec. 15 @ 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
- Holidays Around the World
- What: A celebration of holidays around the world with performances, holiday arts and crafts, and live music
- Where: Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Dr. Indianapolis, Ind.
- When: Saturday, Dec. 10 @ 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Holiday in Whoville 2022
- What: A Showing of Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1996 TV short), pictures with Santa, and trolley rides through downtown
- Where: Virginia Theatre 203 W. Park Ave. Champaign, Ill. 61820 United States
- When: Sunday, Dec. 11, showings @ 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. & 4 p.m.
- Home for the Holidays Fundraising Event
- What: Holiday celebration and fundraising event for the Riley Hospital P.S. We Love You Fund
- Where: The Red Barn at Sycamore Farm, 5001 E. Poplar Dr. Terre Haute, Ind.
- When: Saturday, Dec. 3 @ 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Indiana State University Performing Art Series: A Christmas Carol
- What: “An exciting new adaptation” of Dicken’s classic story, A Christmas Carol
- Where: Tilson Auditorium, 200 N. 7th St. Terre Haute, Ind.
- When: Tuesday, Dec. 6 @ 7:30, (pre-show event at 6:30 p.m.)
- Joyful Holidays – Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra
- What: Singer Caroline Goodwin will perform holiday favorites
- Where: Tilson Auditorium, 200 N. 7th St. Terre Haute, Ind.
- When: Saturday, Dec. 3 @ 7:30 p.m.
- Magic Of Lights: Drive-Through Holiday Lights Experience
- What: Drive-thru light displays with classic holiday music
- Where: Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. Noblesville, Ind.
- When: Nov. 1 – Jan. 1 @ 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
- Miracle on 7th St. Downtown tree lighting
- What: Enjoy the tree lighting ceremony with a special guest, gingerbread houses, window displays, and all the great local shops and restaurants in the downtown area
- Where: 7th and Wabash Ave
- When: Friday, Dec. 2 @ 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Miracle on 7th St. Light Your Way Parade
- What: Miracle on 7th events continued, St. Mary of the Woods sponsored Light Your Way Parade
- Where: 7th and Wabash Ave
- When: Saturday, Dec. 3 @ 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. (parade starts at 6)
- Photos with Santa
- What: Bring the kids (and your own device) to take free photos with Santa and drop off their holiday letters
- Where: Deming Park Holiday House, 500 S. Fruitridge Ave, Terre Haute, Ind.
- When:
- Dec. 1: 6 p.m. – 9 pm
- Dec. 3: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Dec. 4: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Dec. 6: 6 p.m. – 9 pm
- Dec. 10: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Dec. 11: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Rockville Hometown Holidays Event:
- What: 14th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, with hot chocolate, caroling, and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and elves
- Where: 116 W. High St. Rockville, Ind.
- When: Saturday, Dec. 3, @ 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Rose Drama Club: A Christmas Carol
- What: Rose Hulman Drama Club performs Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol “with a modern twist”
- Where: Hatfield Hall, 5500 Wabash Ave CM 17 Terre Haute, IN 47803
- When: Friday, Dec. 16, @ 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Rose Holiday Pops Concert
- What: Rose Hulman students perform classic holiday music with their concert band, symphony, choir, and jazz ensemble
- Where: Hatfield Hall, 5500 Wabash Ave CM 17 Terre Haute, Ind.
- When: Sunday, Dec. 11 @ 1:30 p.m.
- 2nd Annual Christmas Bazaar
- What: German Oberlandler Club of Terre Haute will be selling biscuits and gravy and there will be vendors for shopping
- Where: 1616 Lafayette Ave. Terre Haute, Ind.
- When: Saturday, Dec. 3 @ 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- 12 Points Tree Lighting
- What: 5th Annual 12 Points Tree Lighting event with special guest, Santa Claus
- Where: Gold Medal Plaza, Lafayette Ave, Terre Haute, IN
- When: Friday, Dec. 2 @ 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- 2022 Holiday Tea: 200 Years of Montgomery County Holidays
- What: Have a cup of holiday tea and refreshments while enjoying a fashion show and performances
- Where: 400 E. Pike St, Crawfordsville, Ind.
- When: Friday, Dec. 2 @ 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
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