Family friendly Hendricks County is chock full of holiday fun for everyone! Whether you’ve lived here since birth or you’re just stopping by to visit family this holiday season, there are lots of great ways to celebrate.
Here are just a few highlights this holiday season:
Get outside on Thanksgiving morning and run or walk the Gobble Gallop 5k before dinner! The course winds through the trails of the Hendricks Regional Health YMCA and proceeds from race registrations benefit the Hendricks County Regional Health YMCA Annual Campaign.
The tenth annual Christmas on the Square in downtown Danville will feature a live Nativity, trackless train, official Christmas tree lighting, holiday carols, and more.
Winterland Christmas Light Show
Take a journey into a winter wonderland by driving through this holiday light show in Ellis Park. A light show plays along in time to music on your car radio.
Beasley’s Christmas at the Orchard
Visit with Santa, do some gift shopping, enjoy live holiday dulcimer music and more at Beasley’s Orchard.
You’ll find homemade cookies, unique holiday gifts, and more at this event.
Tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. Downtown shops will be open to fulfill your holiday shopping needs.
Bethesda Baptist Church is hosting an event that will allow attendees to “time travel” to first century Bethlehem to experience the night of the birth of Jesus. Everyone who attends will be able to interact with a variety of characters in period attire. The evening will conclude with short presentation in a stable.
Annual breakfast with Santa presented by the Brownsburg Lions Club.
Danville Tri Kappa Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa, crafts, and more.
Plainfield Tri Kappa Gingerbread Christmas
Unique holiday craft fair.
Children are invited to enjoy cookies, cocoa, storytime and more at Outpost Country Occasions at Natural Valley Ranch.
Christmas Open House in Pittsboro
Visit all of the participating shops in downtown Pittsboro for an opportunity to win a gift basket.
Traditional tree lighting, train rides, fireworks, and pictures with Santa.
Chili with Santa at the Firehouse
Catch up with Santa and enjoy some chili at the Coatesville Firehouse.
Brownsburg’s Christmas Under the Stars Parade
This beloved annual event is celebrating a decade this year! Celebrate the holidays with a parade, visit with Santa, live entertainment, and more in Brownsburg.
This is just the beginning of holiday fun in Hendricks County! What are some of your favorite local holiday traditions?