Events

Wabash Valley Holiday Events

    • What: A mix of ABBA’s top hits and Christmas favorites at the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center
    • Where: 20 Red Skelton Blvd. Vincennes, Ind.
    • When: Wednesday, Dec. 7 @ 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
  • Breakfast with Santa
    • What: Fundraising event for Reach Children’s Therapy Clinic
    • Where: Zorah Shrine Temple, 420 N. 7 St. Terre Haute, Ind.
    • When: Saturday, Dec. 10 @ 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
  • Candy Cane Hunt
    • What: Terre Haute’s 8th Annual Candy Cane Hunt, ages 2-9
    • Where: Deming Park playground, 500 S. Fruitridge Ave, Terre Haute, Ind.
    • When: Thursday, Dec. 1 @ 5 p.m.
  • Christmas in the Park
    • What: Race that benefits Clothe-A-Child, ½ Mile Reindeer Romp, 3K Walk/Run and 5K Walk/Run
    • Where: Deming Park, 500 S. Fruitridge Ave, Terre Haute, Ind.
    • When: Saturday, Dec. 3 @ 9:50 a.m.
  • Covered Bridge Christmas Market
    • What: A chance to shop for holidays gifts from small local business
    • Where: Parke County 4-H Fairgrounds, Rockville, Indiana 47872
    • When: Nov. 26-27 @ 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • DePauw University Holiday Gala
    • What: Seasonal music performances from DePauw’s many ensembles
    • Where: 600 S. Locust St. Green Center Performing Arts Greencastle, IN 46135
    • When: Saturday, Dec. 3 @ 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Sunday, Dec. 4 @ 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Drive Thru Christmas Food Basket Giveaway
    • What: A Christmas basket giveaway drive-thru, given on a first-come, first-served basis
    • Where: 800 N. 13 St. Terre Haute, Ind. in the Foursquare Church parking lot
    • When: Sunday, Dec. 18 @ 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
  • French Lick Christmas Tree Lighting Event
    • What: Annual tree lighting, fireworks, and letters to Santa
    • Where: French Lick Springs Hotel, 8670 IN-56 French Lick, Ind.
    • When: Saturday, Nov. 19 @ 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
  • Holidays Around the World
    • What: A celebration of holidays around the world with performances, holiday arts and crafts, and live music
    • Where: Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Dr. Indianapolis, Ind.
    • When: Saturday, Dec. 10 @ 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Holiday in Whoville 2022
    • What: A Showing of Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1996 TV short), pictures with Santa, and trolley rides through downtown
    • Where: Virginia Theatre 203 W. Park Ave. Champaign, Ill. 61820 United States
    • When: Sunday, Dec. 11, showings @ 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. & 4 p.m.
  • Home for the Holidays Fundraising Event
    • What: Holiday celebration and fundraising event for the Riley Hospital P.S. We Love You Fund
    • Where: The Red Barn at Sycamore Farm, 5001 E. Poplar Dr. Terre Haute, Ind.
    • When: Saturday, Dec. 3 @ 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Miracle on 7th St. Downtown tree lighting
    • What: Enjoy the tree lighting ceremony with a special guest, gingerbread houses, window displays, and all the great local shops and restaurants in the downtown area
    • Where: 7th and Wabash Ave
    • When: Friday, Dec. 2 @ 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Miracle on 7th St. Light Your Way Parade
    • What: Miracle on 7th events continued, St. Mary of the Woods sponsored Light Your Way Parade
    • Where: 7th and Wabash Ave
    • When: Saturday, Dec. 3 @ 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. (parade starts at 6)
  • Photos with Santa
    • What: Bring the kids (and your own device) to take free photos with Santa and drop off their holiday letters
    • Where: Deming Park Holiday House, 500 S. Fruitridge Ave, Terre Haute, Ind.
    • When:
      • Dec. 1: 6 p.m. – 9 pm
      • Dec. 3: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
      • Dec. 4: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
      • Dec. 6: 6 p.m. – 9 pm
      • Dec. 10: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
      • Dec. 11: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Rockville Hometown Holidays Event:
    • What: 14th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, with hot chocolate, caroling, and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and elves
    • Where: 116 W. High St. Rockville, Ind.
    • When: Saturday, Dec. 3, @ 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Rose Drama Club: A Christmas Carol
    • What: Rose Hulman Drama Club performs Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol “with a modern twist”
    • Where: Hatfield Hall, 5500 Wabash Ave CM 17 Terre Haute, IN 47803
    • When: Friday, Dec. 16, @ 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
  • Rose Holiday Pops Concert
    • What: Rose Hulman students perform classic holiday music with their concert band, symphony, choir, and jazz ensemble
    • Where: Hatfield Hall, 5500 Wabash Ave CM 17 Terre Haute, Ind.
    • When: Sunday, Dec. 11 @ 1:30 p.m.
  • 2nd Annual Christmas Bazaar
    • What: German Oberlandler Club of Terre Haute will be selling biscuits and gravy and there will be vendors for shopping
    • Where: 1616 Lafayette Ave. Terre Haute, Ind.
    • When: Saturday, Dec. 3 @ 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • 12 Points Tree Lighting 
    • What: 5th Annual 12 Points Tree Lighting event with special guest, Santa Claus
    • Where: Gold Medal Plaza, Lafayette Ave, Terre Haute, IN
    • When: Friday, Dec. 2 @ 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.