100 Holiday and Christmas Events in Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley!

Every year (for the past 11 years!) Haute Happenings has put together a calendar of holiday and Christmas events in Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley to be sure no one misses the fun.  We want you to have a holly, jolly Christmas, a festive holiday season, and a very happy New Year!

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December and Christmas Events in Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley

Wednesday, December 18. Lego Lab at the MAIN branch of the Vigo County Public Library.

Wednesday, December 18. Nutcracker Girl at Makers Studio at Twelve Points.

Thursday, December 19. Winter Snowglobes at the MAIN branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 6–12: You and your child can transform a plastic cup into a colorful snow globe keepsake for the holidays using tinsel, paint, and ribbon at Winter Snow Globes.

Thursday, December 19. Free holiday film fest at the Ritz Theater in ROCKVILLE. Christmas Vacation.

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Friday, December 20. Grinchmas Party at the WEST Branch of the Vigo County Public Library. All Ages: Celebrate the holidays like they do in Whoville! Drop in to enjoy Grinch-inspired treats, crafts, and activities, watch the Grinch create mayhem in the 2018 animated adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ classic story, and take a photo with the Grinch.

Friday, December 20. Curious Kids: Bubble Art at the MAIN branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 6–12: At Curious Kids: Bubble Art, your child will discover how surface tension and color can be used to create a unique masterpiece!

Friday, December 20 and Saturday, December 21. Free showings of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation at the Moonlite Drive-In.

Saturday, December 21. Holiday Night Market with special guest at The Catmosphere Cat Cafe.

Saturday, December 21. Christmas Lights Ride with Griffin Bike Park and Vigo County Parks and Recreation. Join Us at Bicentennial Park for a Christmas Lights Ride! Decorate your bike and maybe yourself for Christmas and ride the Wabashiki Trail with the Griffin Bike Park manager on an adventurous 10-mile fundraising ride through the river bottoms. Hybrids and mountain bikes are recommended, helmets are required. This will be a social ride, with a rest break in the middle and hot chocolate and Apple Cider after the ride.

Saturday, December 21. Breakfast with Santa at Highland-Church. Bring your camera or phone to take your own photos!

Monday, December 23. Free holiday film fest at the Ritz Theater in ROCKVILLE. Polar Express.

November 29-December 23. Billie Creek will be dressed to impress with lights, wreaths, and special vendors. Join us daily from November 29 until December 23rd. Village buildings will be open each evening from 4-8pm to experience the beautiful holiday displays and throughout the village.
Visit the General Store to see what our special holiday vendors have to offer. Santa will be visiting! Find him each Friday in the Governor’s House to tell him your Christmas wish.

December 30. Happy New Year Cookie Class. Ring in the New Year with a Sweet Treat in this Sugar Cookie Class! Our New Year’s cookie decorating class will teach you everything you need to not drop the ball! Let’s frost into the future. We’ll be decorating six party-themed cookies – New Year, New Food! Each to-be-baker gets 6 cookies, 4 icing colors, a drink of your choice and a box to take home your cookies in. Ages 12 and over

December 31. New Year’s Eve Countdown at The Wigwam. Join us for our and come ring in the New Year just a little bit earlier for the younger ones New Years Eve Kids Countdown on Tuesday December 31 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Buy tickets in advance online for $12 includes admission, skate rental, ice cream sundae bar, kiddy cocktail, balloon drop with prizes, hats, horns, and noisemakers. Adult spectators are $8. This includes a soft drink and an ice cream sundae bar.

December 31. New Year’s Noon at the Terre Haute Children’s Museum.

The biggest party of the year is BACK! Come celebrate the New Year at the Terre Haute Children’s Museum.

This is a special event; previously purchased daily museum tickets are not valid.

Special Event Tickets are $10. Members FREE. Tickets are limited.

December 31. New Year’s Eve party at Terre Haute Skate World.

December 31. Great Gatsby Prohibition NYE Party at Terre Haute Brewing Co.

December 31. Mullet Over at Zorah Shrine for New Year’s Eve. Dinner, music, champagne toast, and more!

December 31. The Terre Haute Convention Center presents the 3rd Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration, Boots and Bling! Join us for an elegant evening at the Terre Haute Convention Center as we ring in the new year! Dress to impress in your finest country chic attire—think elegant with a touch of country charm.

December 31. New Year’s Eve Masquerade ball/adult prom at T’s Lounge. Free, no ticket needed!

As always, typos happen and event details change! Please confirm details with hosting organizations before finalizing your plans.

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Our calendar of December Christmas events is just the beginning of the holiday fun! In our holiday guide homepage, we have meals with Santa, Santa pictures, holiday markets, holiday parades, holiday trains, and so much more!

Click HERE for the 2024 Guide to Christmas Events and Holiday Fun in Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley!

The fun has ended for these great events: 

Sunday, December 1. Bridgeton Country Christmas in Parke County, Indiana. Join us in Bridgeton for our Christmas celebration with unique gifts, handmade crafts, original artwork, decorations, lights, live music, food and fun. Santa will be in the 1822 Log Cabin 1-3 p.m. both Saturdays and Sundays. Vendors and shops open and full of gifts. Two big 3-day weekends of fun and festivities.

Sunday, December 1. Free Showing of How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Grinch Meet and Greet at Bear’s North and the Moon Lite Drive-in Theatre.

Sunday, December 1. Christmas Market at Bear’s Coffee on 2720 Lafayette Ave.

Sunday, December 1. Wine & Cookies at WaterTower Estates Winery. A balanced diet is a cookie in one hand & a glass of wine in the other! We’re bringing back your favorite wine & cookies class! Join us Sunday, December 1st at 4 pm! Tickets are $35 and include a glass of wine, 6 cookies, and an instructional decorating class by Cookie Chaos!

Sunday, December 1. Breakfast with the Grinch. Join on December 1st for Terre Haute Convention Center’s very first Breakfast with the Grinch! It’s a one-of-a-kind celebration that’s sure to delight both young and old!

Monday, December 2. Culinary Creators Family Cooking Classes for 6-9 year olds. Learn to prepare healthy meals with easy recipes for your family. There will be a physical activity component included with all classes, either hikes or biking the trails with a guide. These classes are free for participants! 

Monday, December 2. Lego Lab at the MAIN branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 6–11: Challenge your child’s construction skills, teamwork abilities, and creativity at Lego® Lab! Your child can attempt the monthly challenge or build their own designs. At the end of the evening, spend a few minutes touring everyone’s designs and learn how others solved problems in their own builds. Parents and caregivers with children under nine should assist with building.

Monday, December 2. A Very Electric Christmas at Indiana State University.

Monday, December 2. Candy Cane Hunt presented by Terre Haute Parks and Recreation. Ages 2-9. Stay for FIREWORKS and visit Santa at the Opening Night of Christmas in the Park.

Tuesday, December 3. Unleash your creativity in ceramics for ages 60+. Ages 60 & Up: Have you ever admired a hand-thrown cup or bowl but thought that the process of creating ceramics would be challenging to learn? Roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty with artist Hayley Bean! In this seven-week workshop, you will learn how to use a traditional potter’s wheel, trade stories with other attendees, and make a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. 

Tuesday, December 3. Crafting Creativity at the 12 Points Branch of the Vigo County Public Library.

Wednesday, December 4. FREE public concert by the Terre Haute Children’s Choir. If your child would ever consider choir, come watch this group perform to get a taste of what it looks like to sing together! 6:30 pm. Landini Recital Hall.

Wednesday, December 4. I Survived Book Club at the MAIN branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 7–12: Carmen, a young Italian immigrant who recently moved to the United States with her father, must fight for her life when a sudden tsunami of molasses explodes from its storage tank in Lauren Tarshis’ I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919.

Wednesday, December 4. Seasonal Sounds: THSO Brass Quintet at Ivy Tech. The THSO Brass Quintet returns to Ivy Tech! Join our Principal brass musicians for an afternoon of your favorite holiday tunes at Oakley Auditorium on Wednesday December 4, 2024 at 2pm. This concert is FREE and open to the public!

Wednesday, December 4. Pictures with Santa in BRAZIL, IN. All are welcome to visit Santa and have a picture taken! There is no cost to come have fun, partake of treats and beverages, visit with friends and family, and tell the “big guy” what you want for Christmas.

Thursday, December 5. Silent Era Reading Club at the 12 POINTS branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Socialize with other readers, discuss your favorite books and genres with fellow enthusiasts, or enjoy some quiet reading time at the Silent Era Reading Club. Bring your own book—or check one out from the 12 Points Library to enjoy!

USHERS NEEDED! CT is looking for volunteers to assist with ushering for our upcoming production, The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon!

 No experience is necessary.
 You get to see the show as a perk!
 Duties include validating tickets, seating patrons, and selling concessions.
 Performance Dates: Dec. 6-8 | 13-15

Interested? Contact us now Rachel Eversole-Jones at rachel.eversole-jones@ctth.org

Friday, December 6. 12 Points Christmas Tree Lighting. Shop for Christmas gifts at local businesses, watch the THN dance team perform, watch Mayor Sakbun light the tree, and visit SANTA at Magpies!

Friday, December 6. Farrington Grove Chorale Holiday Pops Concert. Join the Farrington Grove Chorale for their annual Holiday Pops! concert that kicks off Miracle on 7th Street! The Chorale will be singing music by composers such as Elaine Hagenberg, Jacob Narverud, Richard Burchard, Michael Praetorius, and more. The North Clay Middle School Show Choir will open the concert and the new octet, Envoxis, will also be featured

Friday, December 6. Fairy Tale Rescues at the MAIN branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 3-5: Can your budding engineer help the Three Little Pigs build a wolf-proof house or find a troll-free way for the Billy Goats Gruff to cross the river? At Fairy Tale Rescues, storytime comes alive when your child designs creative new solutions to the problems their favorite characters face in classic fables!

Friday, December 6. Pet pictures with Santa at Petland.

Friday, December 6. 3D Print Night at the WEST branch of the Vigo County Public Library. All Ages: Learn how to take your ideas from concept to creation at 3D Print Night! At this interactive demonstration of the West Branch Library’s 3D printer, you’ll journey through every phase of designing a print—from the inception of an idea to the polishing of a final product. 

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Friday, December 6. Cozy Crafts: Homemade Holiday at the MAIN branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 12–17: Add a personal touch to your holiday decorations with Cozy Crafts when you make a Christmas tree or wreath made out of pipe cleaner.

Friday, December 6. Curious Kids: Unpoppable Bubble at the MAIN branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 6–12: Has your child ever wanted to hold a bubble in their hand? With Curious Kids: Unpoppable Bubbles, they can learn how to create their own super-strong bubble and discover the secrets that make these bubbles last.

Featured event! Friday, December 6-Sunday, December 8. Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon at Community Theatre of Terre Haute.

Christmas is a time for magic—a time for the traditions we cherish—a time to watch as many original TV movies as a human being can possibly endure. But now with The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon, you can enjoy the sugar rush of six Christmas movies all at once! Welcome to Hopewood Falls, Vermont, where singles in adorable sweaters converge to look for love. Can disguises help royalty and/or movie stars find the down-to-earth connections they crave? Will evil city slickers destroy charming inns and/or Christmas tree farms? Isn’t it a little creepy for a meet-cute to depend on one person being in a coma? Grab a hot chocolate and your favorite wise single friend to find out in this wildly entertaining parody of holiday rom-coms.

Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7. Miracle on 7th Street with kids’ activities, photos with Santa, gingerbread houses, heated and furnished igloos, balloon house, snow machine, decorate Christmas trees, hot chocolate station, and more!

Miracle on 7th Street 2024

Friday, December 6, Saturday, December 7, Sunday, December 8. Bridgeton Country Christmas in Parke County, Indiana. Join us in Bridgeton for our Christmas celebration with unique gifts, handmade crafts, original artwork, decorations, lights, live music, food and fun. Santa will be in the 1822 Log Cabin 1-3 p.m. both Saturdays and Sundays. Vendors and shops open and full of gifts. Two big 3-day weekends of fun and festivities.

Friday, December 6-December 8. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at Community Theatre of Clay County.

Friday, December 6-December 8. Home for the Holidays festival in ROBINSON, IL. Join for the second annual Home for the Holidays Festival to be held on December 6th-8th. This 3-day festival will transform the Robinson Civic Center into a festive wonderland where there will be ice skating, bounce houses, train rides, a live reindeer encounter, family-friendly activities, life size snow globe, local vendors, food makers, photos with Santa, must-see Christmas displays and so much more!

Friday, December 6-Saturday, December 7. Candy Canes on Main in CASEY, IL. The event kicks off with a fantastic lighted Parade that travels through downtown Casey, Illinois with Santa arriving via a Fire Truck. Other highlights include Santa reading ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, star light shopping, inflatable bumper cars, and more!

Friday, December 6-Sunday, December 8. Meet the Santa Train! Climb aboard the stationary, vintage passenger car to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, mail a letter to Santa, mix and mingle with beloved characters while you wait. Admission is FREE! Nearby locations include Linton, Dugger, Jasonville, and Sullivan.

Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7. District 6 Christmas. Imagine entering our heated greenhouse, lit up with Christmas lights, adorned with Christmas decor, & filled local vendors offering their best products (which make perfect Christmas gifts)

Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7. Christmas at the Farm & Co in Bowling Green, IN. Shopping and market.

Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7. Fowler Park Christmas Walk. Step back in time to walk through our Pioneer Village and visit our pioneer volunteers in their cozy 19th-century cabins to see how they celebrate Christmas! Hot drinks and special sweet treats will be available for purchase in the barn then stop by our Village Mercantile to view our homemade items and do some Christmas shopping. Be sure to visit the Covered Bridge to meet our special guest, Santa Claus and, Saturday only, his reindeer! This will be a perfect family event to kick off the holiday season! If you have any questions, please contact our Natural Resource Programmer at 812-462-3392 or Heather.Milian@vigocounty.in.gov.

 

 

 

 

 

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Featured Event! Saturday, December 7. Breakfast with Santa.

Kick off the holiday season with breakfast with Santa with our partners at The Ohio Building!
Not only will you meet Santa, but you’ll also listen to beautiful music performed by the Terre Haute Children’s Choir, enjoy a delicious breakfast, make crafts, and mingle with members of the Terre Haute Police Department!

Get Breakfast with Santa tickets while you can!

Saturday, December 7. Miracle on 7th Street “Light Your Way” Parade.

Don’t Miss the “Light Your Way” Parade!

Saturday, December 7. Santa arrives by fire truck to The Meadows! (Pictures available Thursday-Sunday and Christmas Eve!)

Saturday, December 7. MainStreet Rockville Hometown Holidays. Parade of lights on Saturday at 6pm, Santas on the Square 1 mile fun walk, tree lighting ceremony, and more!

Saturday, December 7. Teen volunteer opportunity! Help the Sisters and Residents get in the spirit and ready for the holidays!

Saturday, December 7. Cloverdale Christmas Tractor Parade. 

Saturday, December 7. Santa at the Icehouse in CLOVERDALE, IN. Complimentary hot chocolate outside!

Saturday, December 7. Bethlehem Live Nativity Experience in MARSHALL during Hometown Holly Days.

Saturday, December 7. Hometown Holly Days in MARSHALL, IL. Santa walk/run, breakfast with Santa, Christmas markets, Polar Express at Marshall Public Library, Festival of Lights, ice skating rink, showing of the Polar Express, tree lighting, lighted Christmas Parade.

Saturday, December 7. Rosedale Christmas Parade and Craft Bazaar. The biggest Christmas parade in Parke County!

Saturday, December 7. Christmas Parade in Cloverdale.

Saturday, December 7. Friends of the Library Book Sale at the MAIN branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Whether you’re shopping for last-minute stocking stuffers or a treat for yourself, the Friends of the Vigo County Public Library’s Holiday Book Sale has the perfect gifts for you and your family! Shop from thousands of items, including books with an average price of $1.00, DVDs, CDs, magazines, and more. The Friends’ Sale will be open to the general public on Saturday, December 7, and Sunday, December 8.

Saturday, December 7. The Gift of Music with the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra. Embrace the season with Christmas classics and enchanting discoveries! Plan now to let the music of the season weave another magical memory for you and your family as we experience the Gift of Music during this season of giving.

Saturday, December 7. Main Street by Moonlight in BRAZIL, IN. On Saturday, December 7, 2024 select stores in Brazil will be open late with discounts, specials, and treats! Come stroll down Main Street, support the local businesses, and finish up all of your Christmas shopping! All local businesses in Brazil are welcome to participate! Santa will be at A Bushel & A Peck from 6pm to 9pm! Bring the kids and your own camera to get FREE pics with Santa! The Shed & Co. will have carriage rides from 6-9pm! Bring a donation for Toys for Tots to ride the carriage.

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Saturday, December 7. Christmas in Deming Park with Vigo County Public Library. All Ages: All aboard the annual Holiday Express! Tickets for the Friday night ride on Deming Park’s miniature train will be covered by the Vigo County Public Library so you and your family can ride at no cost. Board the Spirit of Terre Haute at Kaufman Station for a tour of the decorated shelters and don’t forget to vote for your favorite to win the People’s Choice Award.

Saturday, December 7. Christmas in the Park 5k and Reindeer Romp. Christmas in the Park, sponsored by Chick-fil-A, will be held on December 7 at Deming Park. This race benefits Clothe a Child with 50% of the proceeds going to the organization. This race includes a 5K run/walk option for adults and youth, and a 1-mile Reindeer Romp for youth who are 8 years old and under. The Reindeer Romp will start at 9:50 a.m. with the 5K starting after that. The deadline to register and receive a t-shirt is Sunday, November 30.

Saturday, December 7. Grinchmas at Hoosier Aviation. Photos with the Grinch, bake sale treats, coloring station, and airplanes to see.

Saturday, December 7. Cocoa and Cookies Kids’ Class at Sprinkles in West Terre Haute, IN. Kids ages 5-11 will get hands-on as they decorate 3 delicious cookies to take home and enjoy a warm cup of cocoa. It’s the perfect holiday activity for young cookie artists!

Saturday, December 7. Kids’ Club at D&L Creations Paint Studio. Paint a groovy tree for Christmas!

Saturday, December 7. Clinton Public Library presents Saturday with Santa. Visit with Santa, make crafts, decorate cookies.

Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8. Mouse House at Ben Franklin Elementary School. Talking Christmas Tree, snacks, reindeer bar, crafts, Mrs. Mouse, and fun! Special sensory-friendly session from 9am-10am on Sunday. $2 per person admission.

Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8. Home for the Holidays in JASONVILLE. Lighted parade, facepainting, cookie decorating, photo booths, candy cane hunt, craft stations, tree lighting, library storytime, and more! Unreal Nightmares haunted house will have a holiday-themed extravaganza.

Sunday, December 8. Christmas show with musical guests, children’s choir, dancers, and handbell choir at the Historic Ritz Theater in Rockville.

Sunday, December 8. Holiday Cookies with Sycamore Samta Santa at the Terre Haute Children’s Museum hosted by the ISU Alumni Association.

Sunday, December 8. Winter Music Fest at First Congregational Church of Terre Haute. Traditional and contemporary music for the Christmas season.

December 9, 16, and 23. December pottery kids and family clay project with Terre Haute Parks and Recreation.

Monday, December 9. Culinary Creators Family Cooking Classes for ages 10-13. Learn to prepare healthy meals with easy recipes for your family. There will be a physical activity component included with all classes, either hikes or biking the trails with a guide. These classes are free for participants! 

Tuesdays, December 3, 10, and 17. L’heure du Conte: Bilingual Storytime at the 12 POINTS branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 3–5: Parles-vous français? You and your little one will enjoy exploring a new language at L’heure du Conte! Learn about French culture and language through songs, nursery rhymes, books, games, activities, and stories. 

Tuesdays, December 3, 10, and 17. Euchre Bustle at the 12 POINTS branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Can your team win the most tricks? Or are you going to go alone in this classic card game? Bring your partner and square off against other Euchre enthusiasts while enjoying light snacks. Other card games will be available in the event that there are not four players.

Tuesday, December 10. Painting with cats at The Catmosphere Cat Cafe.

Tuesday, December 10. Free holiday film fest at the Ritz Theater in ROCKVILLE. Elf.

Wednesday, December 11. Maker Hour: Creative Gift Wrapping at the WEST Branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 6 & Up: Use stamps to create patterns on wrapper paper, make embellishments and custom gift tags, or add designs to a small gift bag at Maker Hour: Creative Gift Wrapping.

Wednesday, December 11. DIY Harry Potter Ornaments at the MAIN branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 12–17: Whether you’re a Gryffindor or a Slytherin, make a banner worthy of hanging on the tree of your Hogwarts House this holiday season!

Wednesday, December 11. UEFA Champions League: Borussia Dortmund vs. Barcelona at the 12 POINTS branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 6 & Up: Step onto the pitch and get ready for the kick-off as the German-based Borussia Dortmund sports club takes on Spain’s FC Barcelona in the Union of European Football Associations’ Champions League. Learn more about the teams, where their members are from, and the rules and history of soccer. Registered attendees will have the chance to win one of five prizes—a grand prize and four smaller prizes.

Thursday, December 12. Read to Walter at the 12 POINTS branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 5 & Up: Is your child uncomfortable reading out loud? Maybe they just need a friendly ear—and Walter the Goldendoodle is ready to listen. Walter is a licensed therapy dog from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs who’s eager to hear a good story and whose calm presence will build your reluctant reader’s confidence.

Thursday, December 12. Santa Claus is Coming to Town with the Terre Haute North Cheer Team. Come celebrate the holiday season with the Terre Haute North Cheer Team! We will be hosting a Christmas Cheer clinic on December 12th, from 6-8:30 pm. Your child will be learning a dance that will be performed during halftime at the boy’s basketball game on December 13th. Please plan on being there at 8pm. We will also eat pizza, make cookies, do a few crafts, and have Christmas fun! The cost is $30, which includes the cost of the shirt, the pizza, and crafts. If the shirt is worn to the December 13th game, the child ONLY will get into the game for free! In order to be guaranteed a shirt, please sign up before December 5.

Friday, December 13. 12 Points Cookbook Club at the “garage” at the 12 Points branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Expand your palate and your repertoire of recipes with the 12 Points Cookbook Club. Visit the 12 Points Library before Friday, December 13, and choose a recipe from this month’s selected cookbook, Go-To Dinners by Ina Garten, to make at home. When the Cookbook Club meets, bring your dish with you and share it with others while you taste their creations and discuss the experience.

Friday, December 13. Rock the Highlands with Highlands Reign at the MAIN branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 21 & Up: Highland Reign’s progressive folk rock will transport you to the mountains of the Scottish Highland with a blend of guitar, fiddle, and bagpipes. Enjoy traditional Scottish songs, classic Celtic ballads, and original music from this Indianapolis-based Scots-American band. Refreshments and a cash bar will be available.

Friday, December 13. December Bike Party Ride. Let’s kick off December with a fun social slow roll starting at the JAVA HAUTE on Friday, December 13th at 6 PM. We will roll promptly at 6PM, do not be late! We will be riding through Deming Park to check out all the Christmas in the Park decorations.

Friday, December 13. Getting Lucky at The Magpies’ Nest. Join for a vintage holiday party featuring a pin-up style photo booth, handcrafted mocktails, nostalgic holiday tunes, and last-minute holiday shopping.

Friday, December 13. 3D Print Night at the WEST Branch of the Vigo County Public Library. All Ages: Learn how to take your ideas from concept to creation at 3D Print Night! At this interactive demonstration of the West Branch Library’s 3D printer, you’ll journey through every phase of designing a print—from the inception of an idea to the polishing of a final product.

Friday, December 13. Crosley Radio Players 18th Annual Christmas Show. Join for an evening of holiday cheer and entertainment! Featuring episodes from Suspense, Command Performance, and Our Miss Brooks! These talented local performers are ready to get you in the holiday spirit! Doors open at 6:30 with food sponsor Majestic care providing a light meal. Tickets are $10 adults and $6 for children.

Friday, December 13. Peppermint Dreams dance for 7th graders.

Featured Event! Friday, December 13-Sunday, December 15. The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon at Community Theatre of Terre Haute.

Christmas is a time for magic—a time for the traditions we cherish—a time to watch as many original TV movies as a human being can possibly endure. But now with The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon, you can enjoy the sugar rush of six Christmas movies all at once! Welcome to Hopewood Falls, Vermont, where singles in adorable sweaters converge to look for love. Can disguises help royalty and/or movie stars find the down-to-earth connections they crave? Will evil city slickers destroy charming inns and/or Christmas tree farms? Isn’t it a little creepy for a meet-cute to depend on one person being in a coma? Grab a hot chocolate and your favorite wise single friend to find out in this wildly entertaining parody of holiday rom-coms.

$10 for Rear Side Seats on Saturdays in Rows M-Q, Seats 1-10!

Saturday, December 14. Christmas Fun at the Woods.

The holiday tradition is back! Celebrate the coming of Christmas with the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Guests of all ages are invited to the Providence Spirituality and Conference Center for an afternoon full of fun for the whole family including crafts, alpaca visits, wagon rides, storytelling, face painting, bake sale, cake walk and much more.

There may even be a special visit from Santa himself!

The sisters cherish this event and enjoy sharing the fun of the season with the community.

The event will take place from 1:30-4:30 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 14.

The event is free and no registration is required.

For more details, please visit: spsmw.org/event/christmas-fun-at-the-woods-2/

Featured event! Saturday, December 14. Winter Jubilee at the Terre Haute Children’s Museum. A winter extravaganza for young girls ages 3-12 and their dads (or other significant male figures) on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 6-9 p.m. Tickets are on sale now! The early bird price is $40/couple until December 1 and then will rise to $45/couple. Additional tickets are available for $10 each. Don’t miss your chance for an evening of play and fun.

This year’s event will feature winter themed experiments, dancing, karaoke, limo rides, photo opportunities and of course free play inside the Terre Haute Children’s Museum. Young ladies will have the chance to make their own bath bombs, decorate snowflake cookies and visit with winter fairies from The Heartland Fairies. Delicious snacks will also be available and included with your admission.

Saturday, December 14. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party at Hatfield Hall. For 30 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s unique take on American swing and jazz music has thrilled audiences around the world, while their unique and spirited “Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party” has become an eagerly anticipated annual family event. Singer and band leader Scotty Morris says, “If you’re going to go to a holiday show with your family, this is the one! It really does offer something for everyone.”

Saturday, December 14. Santa Claus is coming to CLINTON. Clinton Christmas Parade and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Clinton Community Center. The fire truck will be escorting Santa and Mrs. Claus from the fire house at 332 Mulberry Street to Riverfront Park on Saturday December 14th at 5:00PM.

Saturday, December 14. Cory Country Christmas. Silly safaris, pictures with Santa, meet & greet with animals of the North Pole.

Saturday, December 14. Experience Virtual Reality at Haute Create at the MAIN branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 12 & Up: Create intricate clockwork mechanisms, save a fantasy world, become a spy, or travel to distant planets with either the HTC Vive™ or the Meta Quest 2 VR headset.

Saturday, December 14. 6th grade Snow Globe dance.

Saturday, December 14. Light of Christmas in BRAZIL, IN. Live nativity and light show. Enjoy the music, the lights, free treats and an opportunity to feed the animals.

Saturday, December 14. Santa will be a Sewer Lair Toys!

Saturday, December 14. Downtown Christmas 2024 in SULLIVAN, Indiana.

Saturday, December 14. Christmas parade in downtown Sullivan.

Saturday, December 14. Holiday market and Santa at Garden Hill Farm.

Saturday, December 14. Santa’s Cookie Shop Class at Sprinkles in West Terre Haute. Are you on Santa’s sweet list? You will be if you join our Santa’s Cookie Shop Class! “Yule” not want to miss out on this holiday-themed class! We’ll be enjoying Santa’s favorites for a 1.5 hour of fun decorating 6 cookies. Ages 12 and over only.

Saturday, December 14. Reindeer Run and Mini Marathon. Grab your friends and family, and join us for the inaugural Reindeer Run to benefit the Patrick S. Barrett Endowment Fund at Riley Hospital for Children. Don your reindeer antlers and be ready to walk, trout or gallop through the streets of Terre Haute while we race towards hope.

Saturday, December 14. Special Needs Day with Santa at First United Methodist Church in BRAZIL, IN. Activities, snack, pictures, visit with Santa in a relaxed, sensory-friendly environment.

Saturday, December 14. Sensory-friendly pictures with Santa at The Magpies’ Nest. Reduced overhead music, dimming lights for comfort, no standing in line, a less traditional Santa suit for a more relaxed atmosphere.

Saturday, December 14. Holiday photos with Krampus (half-goat, half-demon monster that punishes misbehaving children at Christmastime. He is the devilish companion of Santa). Krampus (and his helpful assistant) will be visiting The Madam’s Curiosities this December! Bring your cameras and snap a photo while the legend himself is in the shop! Photo booth set up, Krampus coloring pages, and more!
This is a free, family friendly event. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Leashed pets are also welcome.

Saturday, December 14. Parade of Lights in MARTINSVILLE, IL. The 13th Annual 2024 Parade of Lights will be held on December 14, 2024. This annual event is brought to you each year in Martinsville by the Martinsville Fire Ladies Auxiliary. We invite you to bring your family and enjoy this magical holiday tradition.

Saturday, December 14. Santa’s Elves Kris Kringle Market at the Parke County Fairgrounds.

Saturday, December 14. Wabash Valley String Posse Christmas Program at the Vigo County History Center.

Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15. Winter Wonderland at the Exotic Feline Rescue Center. Bundle up and embark on a winter adventure as you explore the grounds of the Exotic Feline Rescue Center. Watch majestic big cats frolic in the snowy landscape (if there’s snow), their playful antics sure to warm your heart. Enjoy delectable winter treats and sip on hot drinks, perfect companions to watching animals on a chilly day. Local vendors and our gift shop make it the perfect weekend for last minute holiday shopping!

Sunday, December 15. Monthly Ladies’ Ride with Griffin Bike Park.

Sunday, December 15. Shop with the Authors at The Magpies’ Nest. Have someone on your list whose idea of a great gift is signed books? Then you don’t want to miss Shop with the Authors at the nest on Sunday, December 15th! We’ll have some of our favorite local authors in the shop throughout the afternoon to talk about one of our favorite things – books!!! Sip on a tasty beverage, enjoy a snack, and finish off that Christmas list!

Sunday, December 15. Breakfast with Santa at the Terre Haute Convention Center. Celebrate the magic of the season at the Terre Haute Convention Center’s first annual Breakfast with Santa!

Sunday, December 15. Rose Holiday Pops Concert. Join the Rose-Hulman concert band, choir, symphony, and jazz ensemble as they perform your favorite holiday classics to kick off the season! You won’t want to miss this annual favorite! This event is FREE and open to the public! No ticket required.