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From summer fireworks and fairs to a one-of-a-kind Christmas celebration, there's always something happening in the Santa Claus, Indiana, area.

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Nov 14 , 2026

Awesome Auction and Friendsgiving Feast

 The Spencer County Fair invites one and all to "bid" on a...

Nov 21 , 2026

Christmas Market

 Two Sisters Kitchen and Santa's Lodge will host a fantastically...

Nov 26 - Jan 2, 2027

Christmas in Dale Light Show

 Get in the holiday spirit with the sights and sounds of Christmas!...

Nov 27 , 2026

Lighting of Santa's Great Big LED Tree of Lights

 Help the town of Santa Claus kick off the holiday season with the...

Nov 27 , 2026

"Could It Be Santa" Storytime

 Lori Parrish will offer readings of the new Christmas classic...

Nov 27 - Dec 23, 2026

Santa Claus Land of Lights

 Experience the shining story of Rudolph told in brilliant LED...

Nov 28 , 2026

Holiday Market

 Dale Floral & Gifts is hosting a Small Business Saturday...

Nov 28 - 29, 2026

Live Reindeer Event

 Bring your kids to Santa’s TOYS for the Annual Live Reindeer...

Nov 28 - Dec 19, 2026

Chestnut Roasting Experience

 Experience America's oldest Christmas tradition! Gather...

Nov 28 - Dec 19, 2026

Story of Santa Claus

 Storyteller Susan Fowler will delight audiences with a fantastic...

Nov 29 , 2026

Fulda Hometown Christmas Tree Lighting

 Join the fun of the first annual Fulda Christmas Tree Lighting...

Dec 1 , 2026

Miró Quartet

 Saint Meinrad Cultural Events presents the Miró Quartet in...

Dec 4 , 2026

Candlelight Evening at the Farm

 Experience an evening on the farm as a young Abe might have 200...

Dec 4 , 2026

Christmas at the Barn

 Stir-n-Up Hope is celebrating Christmas in the Barn! Bring the...

Dec 4 - 19, 2026

Christmas Dinner with Santa

 Enjoy Christmas dinner with Santa in the Celebration Room at...

Dec 5 , 2026

Broster Family Petting Zoo

 The Broster Family Petting Zoo will have their small animals at...

Dec 5 , 2026

Christmas on the Rock

 Christmas cheer fills the air as festivities take over the city of...

Dec 5 , 2026

Treemendous Christmas in the Village

 Stroll through 13 Lincoln-era replica cabins decorated for the...

Dec 5 , 2026

"Little Red Sleigh" Storytime

 The festive Christmas book, Little Red Sleigh, will be brought to...

Dec 5 , 2026

Chrisney Winterfest

 Experience small town Christmas fun during the Chrisney Winter Fest...

Dec 5 , 2026

Donuts with Santa & Mrs. Claus

 Christmas comes to Lincoln Heritage Public Library in Dale for a...

Dec 5 , 2026

Donuts with Santa & Mrs. Claus

 Christmas comes to Lincoln Heritage Public Library in Dale for a...

Dec 5 - 19, 2026

Food Trucks

 Refuel during the Santa Claus Christmas Celebration festivities and...

Dec 5 - 19, 2026

Glitter Tattoos & Hair Tinsel

 Shine bright this holiday season! Evergreen Boutique &...

Dec 5 - 19, 2026

Christmas Activities in the Historic Santa Claus Church

 Enjoy family fun of all kinds during the Christmas season inside...

Dec 6 , 2026

"Gingerbread Baby" Storytime

 The popular children's book, Gingerbread Baby, will be brought...

Dec 6 , 2026

Decorate Your Own Ornament

 Get creative at the Santa Claus Christmas Store! Each guest will...

Dec 6 , 2026

"The Polar Express" Storytime

 A favorite Christmas tale comes to life as Tricia Vaal tells the...

Dec 12 , 2026

Breakfast with Santa

 Your little ones will love having breakfast with Santa at the...

Dec 12 , 2026

Santa Claus Arts & Crafts Show

 Shop handmade crafts and artisan items from a large selection of...

Dec 12 , 2026

Santa Claus Christmas Parade

 Don't miss the one-and-only Santa Claus Christmas...

Dec 12 - 19, 2026

Festival of Lights

 The gated community of Christmas Lake Village invites you to drive...

Dec 13 , 2026

"Noshi the Naughty Reindeer" Storytime

 Local author Melissa Weales will read her book, Noshi the...

Dec 19 , 2026

Service of the Longest Night

 Abbey Caskets, a work of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, will host a...

Dec 19 , 2026

Holiday Hustle 5K

 Calling all jolly joggers and winter walkers! No matter how you...

Dec 20 , 2026

Meet a Reindeer and Santa

 The Christmas in Dale Light Show welcomes two special visitors on...

Dec 20 , 2026

The Santa Claus Singers

 The Santa Claus Singers will perform a variety of festive tunes...

Dec 20 , 2026

Harp Performance by Elizabeth Sanders

 Gather in the historic 1880 Santa Claus Church on Saturday,...

Dec 22 , 2026

Santa’s Candy Castle 91st Anniversary Celebration

 Celebrate the 91st anniversary of the dedication...


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