Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood · IN
Things to do with kids in Indianapolis — December 2026
29 family events in December 2026. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page. Dates are in Eastern Time.
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- Nutcracker and shows
Through Dec 26
A Christmas Carol at the Indiana Repertory Theatre
Indiana Repertory Theatre
From $27
- Outdoors
Through Jan 3
Christmas at the Zoo
Indianapolis Zoo
PaidAll ages
- Community
Through Jan 2
Festival of Trees at the Indiana History Center
Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center
PaidAll ages
- Santa visits
Tue, Nov 24 · 5:00 PM
Santa & Carolers at Winterlights
The Garden at Newfields
From $25All ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Thu, Dec 3
Butler Ballet: Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker
Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University
Paid
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Oct 29 · 4:00 PM
Keychain Critters Craft at McCloud Nature Park
McCloud Nature Park
From $2Ages 5+
- Santa visits
Sat, Nov 21
Visit with Santa at The Children's Museum
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
With admissionAll ages
- Community
Fri, Nov 27 · 5:30 PM
A Merry Prairie Holiday at Conner Prairie
Conner Prairie
From $15All ages
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Dec 4
AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration
Hilbert Circle Theatre
Paid
- Arts & crafts
Through Dec 26
Annie at Civic Theatre
Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre (The Tarkington)
Paid
- Community
Fri, Dec 4 · 9:00 AM
Magical Mornings at Celebration Crossing
Indiana State Museum
From $17Ages 0–6
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 5 · 9:30 AM
PJs and Plushies at The Manor
Schnull-Rauch Manor House, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
From $5.50
- Community
Sat, Dec 5 · 5:30 PM
Sankt Nikolaustag at Carmel Christkindlmarkt
Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Carter Green
Free
- Santa visits
Sun, Nov 29 · 9:00 AM
Santa's Holiday Breakfast in the Great Hall
Indiana State Museum
From $30All ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM
Teddy Bear Concert: The Garden Symphony — Indianapolis Central Library
Central Library - Clowes Auditorium, Indianapolis Public Library
FreeAges 3–7
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Oct 25 · 11:15 AM
Visiting Scientist Dr. Ann Taylor: Protein Folding with Fluorescence
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
With admissionAges 6+
- Community
Tue, Dec 8 · 4:00 PM
Museum My Way: Sensory-Friendly Evening
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
All ages
- Community
Tue, Dec 8 · 6:00 PM
Snowflake Pajama Party at the Indiana State Museum
Indiana State Museum
From $14
- Sports & play
Wed, Dec 9 · 8:30 AM
Whimsical Winter Play: An Early Childhood Experience
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
PaidAges 0–5
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM
Cut Paper Collage with Visiting Artist Christina Hollering
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
With admissionAges 5+
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 12 · 8:00 AM
Santa's Holiday Breakfast in the L.S. Ayres Tea Room
Indiana State Museum
From $35All ages
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 12 · 8:00 AM
Santa's Magical Morning
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
From $15All ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Thu, Dec 17 · 7:30 PM
The Nutcracker — Indianapolis Ballet with the ISO
Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University
Paid
- Outdoors
Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM
Full Moon Hike at Brown County State Park
Brown County State Park (Olympic Pool parking lot)
- Markets and festivals
Sun, Dec 27 · 10:00 AM
Kwanzaa Community Festival at the Indiana State Museum
Indiana State Museum
From $17All ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Sun, Dec 27 · 12:00 PM
Nutcracker Sweets — Indianapolis Ballet Family Series
Schrott Center for the Arts, Butler University
Paid
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Nov 24 · 1:00 PM
Name That Skull! at McCloud Nature Park
McCloud Nature Park
FreeAll ages
- Community
Thu, Dec 31 · 10:00 AM
Countdown to Noon at The Children's Museum
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
With admissionAll ages
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 6:00 PM
Family New Year's Eve at the Indiana State Museum
Indiana State Museum
From $18All ages