Your Shelby County and Surrounding Area Holiday Event Guide

It's time for holiday family fun in Shelby County and we can hardly wait! We are lucky to have so many holiday attractions and events in the Shelby County area where families have been making memories for years. From Santa sightings to Hanukkah happenings to craft fairs... Macaroni KID Shelby has all the details for you and your family to make the most of this holiday season in Shelby County

Last updated: 11/29/2021 

Macaroni KID Shelbyville IN is adding holiday events regularly as we find them, so check back often for updates! Have an event to submit to our calendar? Submit your events here! 

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Santa sightings in Shelby County Area

Events where you can see Santa in Shelby County & Surrounding Area:

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• Holiday Lane (Greensburg)
• Mistletoe Market (Shelbyville)

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• Photos with Santa at Shelby County Animal Shelter (Shelbyville)
• TNT Exotics Christmas at the Zoo (Shelbyville)
• Discover Downtown Holiday Lighting (Franklin)
• Holiday Walk & Parade (Greensburg)

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• Santa's Workshop at Hunny Creek Haven (Waldron)
• Gingerbread House Creation Class (Shelbyville)

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• Shelbyville Parks Dept. Breakfast with Santa (Shelbyville)
• Ho Ho Ho Holiday Breakfast with Santa at Wooden Bear Brewing Co (Greenfield)
• Hometown Holiday Market (Greenfield)
• Meet and Beat Santa (Shelbyville)

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• Cozy Christmas (Fairland)
• Elf-A-Palooza Christmas Sing-A-Long Show (Brandywine Creek Vineyards)

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Other holiday events in the Shelby County Area:

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• Final Weekend at Skyline Drive In (Shelbyville)
• The Strand's Polar Express (Shelbyville)
• A Christmas Story (Franklin)

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• The Strand's Polar Express (Shelbyville)
• A Christmas Story (Franklin)
• Shelbyville Parks and Rec Cookies and Canvas (Shelbyville)

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• The Strand's Polar Express (Shelbyville)
• A Christmas Story (Franklin)

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• It's A Wonderful Life (Historic Artcraft Theatre- Franklin)

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• Waldron Community Holiday Parade of Lights
• Christmas Village (Downtown Rushville)
• Holiday Antique and Vintage Market (Johnson County Fairground- Franklin)
• TNT Exotics Christmas at the Zoo (Shelbyville)
• It's A Wonderful Life (Historic Artcraft Theatre- Franklin)

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• It's A Wonderful Life (Historic Artcraft Theatre- Franklin)

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• St. Paul Community Holiday Parade of Lights

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Hanukkah happenings in Indy Area

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• MoPo Indy Hanukkah Party & White Elephant Gift Exchange for 20's-30's year olds | 7p-9p | Broad Ripple

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• Hadassah Greater Indianapolis Chapter Hanukkah Celebration & Installation 2p-4p | Location TBA (click link for more up to date info)