# Paint Your Own Wooden Steam Engine at the Eiteljorg

> Event for families in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (IN). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Where: Eiteljorg Museum, 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Ages: All ages; young children need adult help
- Price: $10 plus museum admission
- Organizer: Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
- Official page: https://eiteljorg.org/eiteljorg-events/paint-your-own-wooden-steam-engine/
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

During Jingle Rails, families paint and decorate their own wooden holiday locomotive in a one-hour studio session (10–11 am or 1–2 pm); all materials are provided. All ages are welcome, and very young children will need an adult's help. Pre-registration is required.

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