Some of our favorite holiday traditions, like the Christmas Under the Stars Parade, are paused this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are still many ways to celebrate the holiday season safely in Hendricks County. Winterland Light Show The Greater Danville Chamber of Commerce and The Danville Parks Department have partnered to create a drive-through Christmas light display in Ellis Park. The light display is open daily until December 27th, 2020. It … [Read more...]
Letters to Santa
Christmas is just around the corner! Kids in Hendricks County can send their wish lists to Santa Claus and receive a personalized email before Christmas! After writing your letter to Santa, simply deposit it in the designated red mailbox on the Brownsburg Town Hall Green. Letters need to be received by December 18th in order to receive the email message from Santa--after all, he's a busy guy this time of year! Here's what you need to include when submitting your child's … [Read more...]
Christmas in the Park
Celebrate Christmas at Scamahorn Park in Pittsboro on Sunday, December 11th from 3-7 p.m. Kids will love the opportunity to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. They'll also enjoy refreshments, games, crafts, and more. Carolers will provide live music to get everyone in the holiday spirit as the Christmas tree in the park is lit for the first time this season. The Bear Hugs Giving Foundation, a local non-profit organization, will be collecting new (unwrapped but still … [Read more...]
Holiday Fun in Hendricks County
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: Gobble Gallop 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 … [Read more...]
Brownsburg’s Annual Christmas Under the Stars Parade
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas as the town of Brownsburg prepares for the 10th annual Christmas Under the Stars parade. This popular annual event is extra special because it takes place after dark, making the tree lighting ceremony even more special. The Christmas Under the Stars parade will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The parade's Junior Grand Marshal is selected through an ornament decorating contest held at the Brownsburg Public … [Read more...]