One of the many wonderful things about my childhood was the Christmas traditions that we had as a family. Because I was raised as an Air Force Brat, we were several hundred miles away from family. Therefore, our Christmas was usually spent with friends and other military families.
Our family always spent Christmas Eve as our "Santa Visit" and our presents miraculously arrived on Christmas Eve as we were out looking at Christmas lights. It was always amazing the way that Santa always knew when we were gone. His timing was impeccable.
This is the best time of year for making memories with family and friends! Here are some great things to do in Southern Indiana to this Christmas Season:
50 Days of Lights - French Lick, IN
Experience two magical villages sitting next to each other, filled with sparkling lights and wondrous displays, larger-than-life holiday trees, music of the season filling the air and holiday treats to tempt every taste bud.
888-936-9360 or frenchlick.com for additional event details
While you are there, check out the POLAR EXPRESS (we had a blast!)
http://www.frenchlickscenicrailway.org/polarexpress.html
Downtown Corydon Winter Wine Walk
Point Blank Brewing Company will present the 5th Annual Historic Downtown Winter Wine Walk on December 13, 2014 from 3-7 PM. Three hundred advanced tickets will be available the first of October for $10.00 each. Advanced ticket holders will be able to start the walk at 2 PM. Tickets the day of the event are $15.00. Admission includes a souvenir glass. ID is required for participation.
This is a great opportunity to support locally-owned businesses after normal business hours, spend time with family and friends, or just enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season. Local wines make excellent gifts for the holidays - be sure to stock up!
PLEASE SAMPLE RESPONSIBLY!!
Event Details
Dec. 13, 2014 - (3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
Point Blank Brewing Company
105 E. Beaver St.
Corydon, IN 47112
35th Annual Victorian Christmas
Reitz Home Museum
224 SE First St, Evansville, IN, 47713
Always beautiful, the Reitz Home Museum is especially so during Victorian Christmas. 18 rooms sparkle under the expert hands of 18 different local designers to create an experience you won't forget! Candlelight tours available Dec 5th and 13th. Event runs November 16-January 4.
EMTRAC Express
On Friday, December 5, Saturday December 6, Friday, December 12 or Saturday, December 13 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.,families will be flocking to the Evansville Museum’s Transportation Center for a holiday evening of magical memories! Guests will enjoy a special reading of The Polar Express in the train’s club car and will be treated to hot cocoa and cookies in the train’s dining car. A special gift and a visit with Santa will make this an evening to cherish for years to come.
Pajamas are welcome, and “Golden Tickets” are required for the event. The cost is $20 per person for Members and $25 per person for Not-Yet Members. Children under age 2 may sit on the lap of a ticket-holding adult. Tickets will be received the evening of the event.
Reservations may be made by calling the Museum at (812) 425-2406 extension 226. Please make your reservation early, as seating is limited.
Ritzy's Fantasy of Lights
Garvin Park
Heidelbach Avenue Across from Bosse Field, Evansville, IN, 47711
As the holiday season arrives, Garvin Park transforms into into a winter wonderland of lights and holiday scenes. Each year, the "magical mile" helps pay for thousands of physical, occupational and speech therapy sessions to children and adults with disabilities at the easter Seals Rehabilitation Center.; 5-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday 5-10 p.m.
Winter Carnival
Vanderburgh 4-H Center
201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Rd, Evansville, IN, 47725
Dazzling displays of Christmas lights, fully decorated Christmas trees and beautiful holiday decorations await at the Winter Carnival! Come visit Santa's workshop! and tell him your Christmas wishes. Santa's workshop is located in the SIAM building, which is in the center of the light display. Workshop hours are Friday and Saturday's 6 to 9 PM and Sundays 6 to 8 PM. This event is free to the public. Donations will be accepted. Winter Carnival runs Nov. 29 - Dec. 25, 2014.
Candy Cane Express
December 6, 2014
Victory Theatre
600 Main Street, Evansville, IN, 47708
This one hour FAMILY FRIENDLY show will combine all of your favorite Christmas songs. Featuring a 5-song medley from Disney's hit movie "Frozen" it is bound to put the whole family in the Christmas spirit! If everyone makes the "nice list" there is going to be a Santa appearance your kids won't want to miss!
Downtown Christmas
December 13, 2014
Main Street
Downtown Evansville, Evansville, IN, 47708
A Downtown Christmas is a new tradition in old fashioned elegance! A half mile of luminaria lines the street while choirs sing and folks mingle, sipping (free!) hot chocolate, perusing pop up shops and art galleries. Be on the lookout for Santa Claus
Dickens Christmas on Franklin
December 13, 2014
Historic Franklin Street
W Franklin St, Evansville, IN, 47712
A new Evansvile tradition filled with old world charm! Watch as historic Franklin Street is transformed into a Dickens village for one day only! Fresh garland scents the air and Christmas carols everywhere! Live actors in Victorian garb create the mood of Dickens novel as you shop and sup on one of Evansville's oldest and most preserved street. Carriage rides pick up and drop off at West Branch Library park. 1:00 pm -4:00 pm
Nutcracker
December 13 - 14, 2014
Victory Theatre
600 Main Street, Evansville, IN, 47708
Evansville Ballet Theatre, accompanied by the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, will present the treasured holiday tradition Nutcracker at Evansville's historic Victory Theatre. This full-length ballet is the area's only production with live music featuring the talents of the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra.
Princeton Snowflake Stroll Parade
December 6, 2014
5 pm
Princeton's annual lighted Christmas parade.
This years parade will be coming up South Main and then around the courthouse square.
Downtown
Princeton, IN
Boonville, IN Christmas Parade
Downtown Boonville, IN
Dec. 7th, 2:00 pm
And of course, the world famous Santa Claus, IN, has so many wonderful events. Here is a schedule of all the events coming up:
If you know of any that I've missed, please feel free to email me. I'll be happy to add them for you.
Have a wonderful Christmas! God Bless you and your family!
-Theresa
