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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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Sep 19 - Nov 1, 2026
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Happy Halloween Weekends

 Happy Halloween Weekends at Holiday World is fall fun for the whole...

July 17 - Oct 16, 2026

Food Truck Fridays

 Good food and good times come to Santa's Lodge the third...

Aug 21 - Oct 30, 2026

Friday Night Live!

 Friday nights are more fun at Holiday World! Friday Night Live!...

Sep 5 - 26, 2026

Music at Monkey Hollow Winery and Distillery

 Enjoy live music and local spirits at Monkey Hollow Winery and...

Sep 18 - Oct 31, 2026

Halloween Weekends

 ESCAPE TO SUN OUTDOORS LAKE RUDOLPH IN SANTA CLAUS, INDIANA, FOR...

Sep 19 , 2026

On the Hill 5K

 Saint Meinrad Archabbey will host the annual On the Hill 5K...

Sep 19 , 2026

Ceramic Pumpkin Painting

 Pick—and paint—your own ceramic pumpkin at Good...

Sep 20 , 2026

Honest Abe Trail Run

 Race through the woods inside Lincoln State Park at the Honest Abe...

Sep 25 - 26, 2026

St. Meinrad Rocks Fest

 Mark your calendar for the 15th annual St. Meinrad Rocks Fest at...

Sep 26 , 2026

Mariah Hill Yanks Festival

 Head to the Mariah Hill Ball Park on Saturday, September 26, 2027,...

Sep 26 , 2026

Former Lead Singer of Journey Steve Augeri

 **EVENT RESCHEDULED** Event originally scheduled for Saturday,...

Sep 26 , 2026

Pioneer Day

 Learn how the pioneers lived during Pioneer Day at the Colonel...

Sep 27 , 2026

Sundays at the Farm

 Pumpkins & More invites guests to visit the farm to shop a...

Sep 30 - Oct 3, 2026

Spencer County Fair

 Bring the whole family! The 173rd Spencer County Fair will...

Oct 3 , 2026

St. Francis of Assisi Octoberfest

 The St. Francis of Assisi Octoberfest invites you to a day of food,...

Oct 3 , 2026

Ian Hobson and Muen Vanessa Wei

 Saint Meinrad Cultural Events presents Ian Hobson and Muen Vanessa...

Oct 3 - 25, 2026

Fall Family Fun Festivities

 Fall weekends are all about family fun at Lakeview Orchards! Enjoy...

Oct 3 - 31, 2026

Music at Monkey Hollow Winery and Distillery

 Enjoy live music and local spirits at Monkey Hollow Winery and...

Oct 4 , 2026

Young Abe's Country Craft Fair

 Lincoln State Park and Lincoln Amphitheatre will host the annual...

Oct 4 , 2026

Fire & Farm Expo

 The Fire & Farm Expo, hosted by the St. Meinrad Volunteer Fire...

Oct 4 , 2026

Sounds of Summer—Amp Unplugged Matinee

 Lincoln Amphitheatre wraps up its 2026 season with an Amp Unplugged...

Oct 4 - 25, 2026

Monte Cassino Pilgrimages

 Saint Meinrad Archabbey's pilgrimages to honor the Blessed...

Oct 10 , 2026

Chrisney Fall Fest

 This annual fall festival is fun for the entire family! This...

Oct 10 , 2026

Fall Kids Day

 Celebrate fall at Pumpkins and More! Bring the whole family for...

Oct 10 - 11, 2026

Mt. Zion Applefest

 Come join the fun and celebrate Mt. Zion’s 45th annual...

Oct 10 - 11, 2026

Fall Shop & Stroll

 Have some fall fun at the ranch! Santa's Reindeer Ranch invites...

Oct 10 - 17, 2026

Fall Events

 Fall fun at Lincoln State Park! Kids of all ages are invited to...

Oct 17 , 2026

Harvest Party

 It's time to celebrate! Bring the family to Monkey Hollow...

Oct 24 , 2026

Pet Pics with Santa Claus

 Bring your four-legged family members to Santa Claus Museum &...

Oct 24 , 2026

Fall Heritage Day

 Relive history! Step back to the time and place where Lincoln...

Nov 6 , 2026

Organ Concert by Dr. Ryan Kennedy

 Saint Meinrad Archabbey Cultural Events will present an organ...

Nov 8 , 2026

Christmas Painting

 Good Life Designs is giving you the gift of creativity this...

Nov 10 , 2026

Vienna Boys Choir

 Saint Meinrad Cultural Events presents the Vienna Boys Choir at St....

Nov 21 , 2026

Christmas Market

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

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 - 29, 2026

Live Reindeer Exhibit

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

Nov 28 - Dec 19, 2026

Story of Santa Claus

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

Nov 28 - Dec 19, 2026

Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire

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

Dec 1 , 2026

Miró Quartet

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

Dec 5 , 2026

Treemendous Christmas in the Village

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

Dec 5 , 2026

Christmas on the Rock

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

Dec 5 , 2026

Chrisney Winterfest

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

Dec 5 , 2026

Broster Family Petting Zoo

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

Dec 5 , 2026

"Little Red Sleigh" Storytime

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

Dec 5 - 19, 2026

Glitter Tattoos & Hair Tinsel

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

Dec 6 , 2026

"The Polar Express" Storytime

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

Dec 6 , 2026

"Gingerbread Baby" Storytime

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

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 , 2026

Breakfast with Santa

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

Dec 12 - 19, 2026

Christmas Activities in the Historic Santa Claus Church

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

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 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 90th Anniversary Celebration

 Celebrate the 91st anniversary of the dedication...


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