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Winter Holiday Special Events

Our Nice List of Indoor Winter Holiday Special Events

Create lasting family memories with your family as you do all the winter things with us. Museum members save 20%.

Nov 21, 2026

Santa's BIG Snowball Fight

Kick off the winter holiday season at Indy's biggest indoor snowball fight! Join us for some holiday cheer and snow much fun as we welcome Santa to WinterFaire with a family-friendly snowball fight you won't want to miss.

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Santa throwing a snowball at Indy's biggest indoor snowball fight.
Nov. 22, 2026

Girl Scouts: Toymakers Workshop

Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts can earn your Craft and Tinker badge in the Toymakers Workshop. Choose a project of wood or leather to build a toy from scratch using real tools and techniques.
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Dec 5, 2026

PJs and Plushies at The Manor

Wear your favorite pajamas and bring your stuffed bestie for a friendship party at The Manor. Craft matching accessories, make a holiday treat, and create magical memories together.
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Evergreen tree with holiday lights at the bottom of a stairway with evergreen bunting.
Dec. 8, 2026

Museum My Way

An opportunity for visitors with disabilities and/or sensory sensitivities to experience the museum in a new way. Families and groups of all abilities are welcome to play and learn together!

Open experiences include:

  • WinterFaire and WinterSlide
  • Visits with Santa
Available Early November
Family operating the magic fountain inside the WinterFaire exhibit.
Dec 9, 2026

Whimsical Winter Play: An Early Childhood Experience

Embrace the magic of the season with your young children! Join us for a delightful morning with early access to WinterSlide and WinterFaire, then explore winter-themed activities designed specifically for you and your children 5 and under. Skip the crowds, not the fun, as you make memories with your young family.
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Grown-up and child playing in a box of pretend-play snow.
Dec. 12, 13, or 19, 2026

Santa's Magical Morning

Santa has landed at the museum once again for a morning of magical traditions. Discover the enchanting sights of WinterFaire and race down the thrilling WinterSlide. Don’t miss a commemorative family photo with Santa and an indoor snowball fight with Santasaurus Rex. Santa’s Magical Morning is an experience for all ages.
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Child sitting on Santa's lap. Child and Santa are laughing.
Dec. 24, 2026

Christmas Eve (Free Admission)

Explore five floors of fun. Slide down the WinterSlide. Visit Santa. Make a magical holiday memory with your family.

We will close at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Free advance tickets required.
Tickets Available Dec. 14, 2026
Children taking a selfie in front of the frozen fountain inside the WinterFaire exhibit.
Dec. 31, 2026

Countdown to Noon

Celebrate the final day of 2026 with activities, live music with Zak Morgan, and countdowns at noon and 1 p.m. that will allow your family to experience the excitement of a countdown at a reasonable hour! Free festive favors for the big moment available (while supplies last).

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