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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...

Sep 18 - Oct 31, 2026

Halloween Weekends

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

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 - 25, 2026

Fall Family Fun Festivities

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

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 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

Fall Heritage Day

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

Oct 24 , 2026

Pet Pics with Santa Claus

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

Oct 25 , 2026

Yellig Park Trick-Or-Treat Trail

 Head to Jim Yellig Park on Sunday, October 25, 2026, for...

Nov 8 , 2026

Christmas Painting

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

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 - 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...

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

Chrisney Winterfest

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

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

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 5 - 19, 2026

Food Trucks

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

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 6 , 2026

Decorate Your Own Ornament

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

Dec 12 , 2026

Breakfast with Santa

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

Dec 12 , 2026

Santa Claus Christmas Parade

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

Dec 12 , 2026

Santa Claus Arts & Crafts Show

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

Dec 12 - 19, 2026

Festival of Lights

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

Dec 12 - 19, 2026

Christmas Activities in the Historic Santa Claus Church

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

Dec 13 , 2026

"Noshi the Naughty Reindeer" Storytime

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

Dec 22 , 2026

Santa’s Candy Castle 90th Anniversary Celebration

 Celebrate the 91st anniversary of the dedication...


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