# Brownsburg Christmas Under the Stars Parade & Tree Lighting > Event for families in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sat, Dec 5 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Where: Brownsburg Town Hall Green, 61 N Green St, Brownsburg, IN 46112 - Ages: All ages (Free community event) - Price: Free parade and festival admission - Organizer: Brownsburg Parks & Recreation - Official page: https://www.brownsburg.org/parks - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/brownsburg-christmas-under-the-stars-parade-and-tree-lighting--listing-0116e0f29eb8e5903bdf77c2 ## About Christmas Under the Stars is Brownsburg's signature winter evening celebration, uniting the town for a dazzling nighttime holiday parade and community tree lighting. The evening kicks off with an illuminated parade rolling down Green Street, featuring dozens of brightly lit floats, fire trucks draped in thousands of glowing bulbs, marching bands, equestrian groups, and Santa Claus riding his lighted sleigh. Following the parade, festivities transition to Town Hall Green, where the community counts down to illuminate the towering town holiday tree. Children can visit Santa inside the heated Town Hall building, take photos with holiday costumed characters, and craft commemorative winter ornaments. Local non-profit organizations offer free hot chocolate and sugar cookies, while food trucks and holiday vendors line the surrounding downtown streets. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Broad paved sidewalks along Green Street and smooth grassy/paved areas around Town Hall Green allow easy stroller rolling. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Warm indoor restrooms with baby changing stations and quiet seating areas are open to the public inside Brownsburg Town Hall. • Age Suitability: Perfect for kids of all ages, parents, and community members gathering under the winter night sky. • Sensory Tips: Parade vehicles use headlights and festive lights; sirens are kept to a minimum, but noise-reducing headphones are helpful for parade-side watching. ## Similar picks in Indianapolis - [Zionsville Christmas in the Village & Parade](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/zionsville-christmas-in-the-village-and-parade--listing-6598bd8e1b241569afbd3202) — Nov 28 – Dec 24 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Main Street Zionsville · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. Zionsville's charming 19th-century brick-paved Main Street looks like a living Hallmark holiday movie during Christmas in the Village. The month-long festival launches on the… - [Fishers Holiday Tree Lighting & Winter Wonderland](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/fishers-holiday-tree-lighting-and-winter-wonderland--listing-50c45c63f06a5527486dd006) — Sat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, Fishers · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. The Nickel Plate District Amphitheater comes alive for the annual Fishers Holiday Tree Lighting and Winter Wonderland, welcoming thousands of Hamilton County families to… - [Westfield Grand Junction Plaza Tree Lighting & Winter Market](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/westfield-grand-junction-plaza-tree-lighting-and-winter-market--listing-b54f21ff04078cbead7b641f) — Sat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Grand Junction Plaza, Westfield · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. Westfield's signature civic park, Grand Junction Plaza, transforms into a festive holiday hub for the annual Tree Lighting and Winter Market. Set against modern architectural… - [A Lawrence Christmas: Parade and Tree Lighting at Lawrence Civic Plaza](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/a-lawrence-christmas-parade-and-tree-lighting-at-lawrence-civic-plaza--listing-1e44c8a2e08e1c2ce5fb0562) — Sat, Nov 28 · 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Lawrence Civic Plaza · All ages · Free · checked Oct 30. Lawrence's free holiday kickoff on the Saturday after Thanksgiving brings a parade, a tree lighting and a variety show to Civic Plaza. Parade and tree-lighting times are still… - [Christmas in the Village Parade & Tree Lighting — Zionsville](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/christmas-in-the-village-parade-and-tree-lighting-zionsville--listing-0813872f42fe26de653d07af) — Sat, Nov 28 · 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM · Downtown Zionsville (Main Street) · checked Nov 3. Zionsville's family-friendly holiday parade begins at Eagle Elementary and ends at Old National Bank on South Main Street around 6:00 p.m. Santa arrives in style, then Santa and… - [Carmel Christkindlmarkt Opening Day and Tree Lighting](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/carmel-christkindlmarkt-opening-day-and-tree-lighting--listing-e7aeef28a88a51d523e6a891) — Sat, Nov 21 · 11:30 AM – 6:45 PM · Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Carter Green · All ages · Free · checked Oct 24. The German-style holiday market on Carter Green in Carmel opens its 2026 season on Saturday, Nov. 21. At 11:30 a.m. the Opening Ceremony rings the first bell with live alphorn… ## More for families - [Things to do with kids in Brownsburg, IN](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/towns/brownsburg-in) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/towns/brownsburg-in.md) - [Things to do with kids in Hendricks County, IN](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/counties/hendricks-county-in) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/counties/hendricks-county-in.md) - [Christmas lights and holiday events for kids in Indianapolis](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/christmas) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/christmas.md) - [Things to do with kids in Indianapolis — December 2026](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/events/2026-12) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/events/2026-12.md) - [This weekend in Indianapolis](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/this-weekend.md) - [Things to do with kids in Indianapolis](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis.md)