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Santa Claus Land of Lights in Southern Indiana

One of my favorite holiday traditions is to pile the kids into the car after dinner and drive around admiring Christmas lights. Such a simple way to enjoy time together as a family away from the crowds and the rushing Read more >

Christmas is bigger and brighter in Vevay

Christmas in Vevay, IN is bigger and brighter that you’d expect. From holiday parades to light displays and even visits from Santa, the small river town is the place to be at the holidays. Read more >

Indiana-Inspired Gift Ideas

This year, I’ve decided to buy local or from independent sources, So here are a few ideas for Indiana-inspired gifts for everyone on your list, regardless of interest. Read more >

Holiday City Sidewalks Happen on Indianapolis’ Georgia Street Dec. 7 – 9

“City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style… In the air there’s a feeling of Christmas.” (Silver Bells, Jay Livingston and Ray Evans) Indianapolis Downtown is getting into the holiday spirit, and holding another event on Georgia Street, with their Read more >

Marion’s Walkway of Lights

For a few years of my life, I lived in Swayzee, Indiana, a REALLY small town roughly 25 minutes west of Marion, Indiana. Around the holiday season, we always made it a priority to go drive through the Walkway of Read more >

Metamora Christmas Walk, Nov. 23 – Dec. 16, 2012

Every weekend between November 23 and December 16, you can visit the Metamora Christmas Walk along the canal in Metamora, Indiana (Franklin County). From 10 am to 10 pm on Friday and Saturdays, and 10 am to 5 pm on Read more >

Race Car Delivers Santa to The Children’s Museum

It’s Scott Dixon! No. It’s Ryan Briscoe! No. It’s Santa Claus! In an IndyCar? HO, HO, HO, YES! Santa will be giving his reindeer a rest the day after Thanksgiving. His preferred mode of transportation in Indianapolis is the Dallara Read more >

Fort Wayne’s Downtown HolidayFest Kicks off November 21

Your holiday season will not be complete with out a trip to Fort Wayne, Indiana during the annual HolidayFest, a series of holiday events from November through January. Read more >

Christmas Fun in Brown County

The holidays are the time of year when we often feel torn in too many directions. While much of it is fun: cookie baking and tasting, tree lightings, visits with Santa, shopping, etc., it can also be quite overwhelming. It’s Read more >

Light Displays and Festivals Around Indiana

All around the state of Indiana, different cities and towns celebrate Christmas with lights displays for everyone to come and enjoy. Whether you’re walking or driving, there’s something in nearly every corner of the state. This electric winter wonderland has Read more >