Five exciting holiday festivities

Christmas at the Zoo

This year's Christmas at the Zoo will include Santa visits, light shows, story times and even penguin encounters. This event will be available from Nov. 18 through Dec. 30 from the hours of 5-9 p.m. at the Indianapolis Zoo

Jingle Rails

Steam engines and rails galore, Jingle Rails is a Hoosier holiday tradition that is full of Christmas spirit and trains to watch all night. This event will be available at Eiteljorg Museum from Nov. 18 through Jan. 15, 2024.

Circle of Lights

The 61st annual Circle of Lights will be held again at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, and it will be just as bright as the previous years. It is a must-see in Indianapolis during the holiday season. The lights will be up from Nov. 24 through Jan. 12, 2024.

Newfields’ Winterlights

A million and a half Christmas lights will spark up the Garden of Newfields for the seventh year in a row. The Lilly House will be open with lights included as well. This event will be available from Nov. 19 through Jan. 7, 2024.

Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash

The Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash is a 4.3 mile race as well as the option of a 2.6 mile run or walk to raise proceeds for people experiencing homelessness within the Indianapolis area. The start time is 9 a.m. in Broad Ripple on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 23.