Last Chance for Christmastime Fun

Posted on December 15, 2025

If you want to know what Christmastime in and near Santa Claus, Indiana, is really like, time is running out to experience chestnuts roasting, dinner with Santa, and tons more events and activities!

Christmastime Events Happening This Weekend 

December 19 - 21 marks the third and final weekend of the 2025 Santa Claus Christmas Celebration in Santa Claus, Indiana.

Start your weekend itinerary on Friday enjoying a Christmas feast—with Santa as a special guest. On Saturday, take a spin on the ice and then warm up roasting chestnuts by the fire. Finish off your visit Sunday with a spectacular "land of lights" and a meet-and-greet with a real live reindeer! 

Here’s the weekend schedule of events (all times listed are Central):

Friday, December 19

5:00 – 9:00 pm  Santa Claus Land of Lights at Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph ($)

5:00 – 11:00 pm  Christmas in Dale Light Show

6:00 – 8:00 pm  Christmas Dinner with Santa at Santa’s Lodge ($)

Saturday, December 20 

8:00 am  Holiday Hustle 5K at Santa Claus Community Center ($) 

10:00 am - 3:00 pm  Glitter Tattoos & Hair Tinsel ($) at Evergreen Boutique & Christmas Shop

10:00 am – 6:00 pm  Food Trucks throughout the town of Santa Claus ($)

11:00 am - 6:00 pm Christmas Ice Rink at Santa Claus Community Center

2:00 pm  The Story of Christmas with Susan Fowler at Santa Claus Museum & Village

5:00 – 8:00 pm  Festival of Lights at Christmas Lake Village

5:00 – 9:00 pm  Santa Claus Land of Lights at Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph ($)\

5:00 – 11:00 pm  Christmas in Dale Light Show

6:00 pm  Service of the Longest Night at Saint Meinrad Archabbey

6:00 – 7:00 pm  Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire at Santa's Candy Castle

6:00 – 8:00 pm  Christmas Dinner with Santa at Santa’s Lodge ($)

Sunday, December 21 

11:00 am – 1:00 pm  Crochet Day at Santa Claus Museum & Village

12:00 - 3:00 pm Christmas Ice Rink at Santa Claus Community Center

5:00 - 7:00 pm  Meet a Reindeer & Santa at Christmas in Dale Light Show

5:00 – 9:00 pm  Santa Claus Land of Lights at Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph ($)

5:00 – 9:00 pm  Christmas in Dale Light Show

Monday, December 22 

11:00 am - 7:00 pm  90th Anniversary Celebration at Santa's Candy Castle

See our Events page for more details. 

Wrap Up the Season  

This coming weekend marks the official end of the Santa Claus Christmas Celebration, and things slow down around Santa Claus, Indiana, as we approach Christmas. But there are still a few more opportunities for festive fun.

The Santa Claus Land of Lights is open nightly through December 23. And the Christmas in Dale Light Show will continue through Jan 2, 2026.

Plus, you can wrap up your Christmas shopping with gifts from some of the area’s best stores. Don't forget the Santa Claus Christmas Store and Santa’s Candy Castle will both close for the season on December 31. And others will adjust or reduce their hours after the new year for the winter season. 

Thanks for Celebrating the Season in Santa Claus, Indiana 

The holiday season is a special time of year for families. And we’re so appreciative of every visitor that chooses to celebrate in America’s Christmas Hometown!