# Zionsville Christmas in the Village & Parade > Event for families in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 28 – Dec 24 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM - Where: Main Street Zionsville, 110 S Main St, Zionsville, IN 46077 - Ages: All ages (Free community festival) - Price: Free admission and parade viewing - Organizer: Zionsville Chamber of Commerce - Official page: https://www.zionsvillechamber.org/christmas-in-the-village/ - 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/zionsville-christmas-in-the-village-and-parade--listing-6598bd8e1b241569afbd3202 ## About 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 Saturday after Thanksgiving with the spirited Christmas in the Village Parade, featuring festive marching bands, equestrian units, antique fire engines, and Santa's grand entry into town. Throughout December, families can enjoy complimentary horse-drawn wagon rides through the historic village, meet Santa in his cozy rustic cabin on Main Street, and listen to strolling acapella carolers dressed in Victorian garb. Historic gas lamps are adorned with evergreen garlands and giant red velvet bows. Independent toy stores, sweet bakeries, and ice cream shops welcome children with holiday activities, gingerbread treats, and letters-to-Santa drop boxes. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Main Street is paved with historic brick and cobblestone, so all-terrain strollers or wagons handle the historic surface best; side sidewalks are smooth. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated public restrooms and changing stations are accessible at the Zionsville Town Hall and Lion's Park clubhouse just off Main Street. • Age Suitability: Perfect for toddlers, grade schoolers, parents, and grandparents seeking timeless holiday charm. • Sensory Tips: Acoustic caroling, clip-clopping horse carriages, and warm gas lanterns create a tranquil, storybook holiday ambiance without blaring speakers. ## Similar picks in Indianapolis - [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. 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