Wednesday
Holiday Drop-In Classes — Are the kids feeling a little stir crazy in the house as winter begins? Bring your young artists to Nickel Plate Arts for a range of awesome afternoon art projects for kids of all ages. Parents must accompany their children during the class. Each project takes about one hour to complete, and all materials and guided instruction are provided by NPArts staff and Noblesville High School art students. No registration required. Noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, Dec. 21-30. Cost is $10 per project. Nickel Plate Arts, 107 S. 8th St., Noblesville. For more, call 317-452-3690 or visit nickelplatearts.org.
Thursday
Holiday Lights Tour in Fishers — Take a unique, up-close tour of the Fishers City Center holiday lights, and make some stops at several special holiday experiences along the way, including Four Day Ray Brewery and Brixx. Bike-wrap plastic see-through panels will keep you dry and warm! This is a great tradition to start with family and/or friends. A free The Pint Cycle beverage cup is included for every tour participant as well as food or drink specials at Brixx. Tour dates are twice daily, depending on weather conditions. This is the last day of the event. From 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 22, Downtown Fishers/Nickel Plate Amphitheater, 9002 Technology Ln., Fishers. Cost is $415 for entire bike or $30 per person. For more, call 844-746-8292 or visit thepintcycle.com.
Friday
‘Beauty and The Beast’ Holiday Tea — This week only, enjoy a delicious, refined grown-up tea party and get an extra bonus gift! When you book with Tina’s Traditional Old English Kitchen for tea, you’ll get a promo code to save $10 on adult tickets for the Civic Theater’s performance of “Beauty and The Beast.” Be our guest during this last opportunity, Dec. 23. Tina’s Traditional Old English Kitchen, 30 N. Range Line Rd., Carmel. Cost is $29 for adults, $20 for teens and $15 for kids under 12. For more, call 317-565-9716 or visit tinastraditional.com/events.
‘A Beef & Boards Christmas’ — It’s a holiday tradition that can’t be missed. See Santa and his friends in this musical spectacular featuring the heartwarming sights and sounds of the season. This show is completely family-friendly and is a great way to welcome in quickly-approaching festive holidays! This is the last showing! Dec. 23, matinee and evening times available. Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis. Prices range from $41 – $66. For more, call 317-872-9664 or visit beefandboards.com.
Saturday
Santa Photo Experience at Clay Terrace — Christmas is a busy season. In all the rushing and chaos, don’t forget to get a photo with Santa that you can treasure for years to come. Santa is making himself available on Christmas Eve so that no one will be left out or miss a chance to tell him what they want this year. Be sure to tell him thank you! Dec. 24 at varying times. Clay Terrace, 14390 Clay Terrace Blvd. #165, Carmel. Free admission. For more,call 317-818-0725 or visit do317.com/events/2016/11/20/santa-photo-experience.
Santa’s House in Noblesville — Explore Santa’s temporary Noblesville residence and have a chat with him, too! Christmas Eve isn’t stopping him from meeting with his friends and fans this holiday season. Parents are welcome to bring a camera and take photos at no charge. Bring in the whole family! 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 24, Historic Noblesville Square, 839 Conner St., Noblesville. For mor, call 317-776-6367 or visit cityofnoblesville.org/eGov/apps/events/calendar.egov?view=detail;id=7292.
Christmas Eve Service — Come celebrate the reason for the season with Trinity Church. It will be a joyous celebration anticipating the birth of Christ! Choose from the NE Indy or East Fishers locations, and consider attending a candlelit prayer walk through the community at Trinity Garfield Park. Everyone is welcome! From 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 24. The Garfield Park service begins at 8:30 p.m., Trinity NE Indy or Trinity East Fishers. For more, call 317-849-9576 or visit encountertrinity.com/special-events.
Tuesday
Winter Break Camp — To assist parents with kids (kindergarten through fifth grade) home from school, Forest Park is offering a fun camp at their lodge for a few upcoming days. Participants will join the recreation staff for games, crafts, nature, laughter and friendship. Campers should bring their lunch, two snacks, a water bottle and wear gym shoes. Camp is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Before and after care is available from 7 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. for $6 per day. Youth can attend the camp for a day or the week. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 27-30 and Jan. 3-6, Forest Park Inn, 701 Cicero Rd., Noblesville. Cost is $100 for residents ($125 for nonresidents)/the daily rate is $30 for residents ($40 for nonresidents).
