Extended Weekend Getaways Enchanted Luminaria Walk
Dec. 6-7/MUNCIE – 5-9 p.m. center building at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens. Experience three Miles of Enchanting Lights: Stroll through beautifully illuminated pathways that wind through our historic 40-acre campus. Enjoy performances by America’s Hometown Band Jazz Ensemble, The Wesley Family, Blackford County Schools Blue Felt Jazz Band, Maevyn Stone, the Hot Jazz Holiday Band featuring the Minnetrista Ball Jar Orchestra, Central Indiana Flute Choir, Muncie Central Sensations & Swing Choir, Patchwork, and the Maybelle Carolers. Live theatre, winter crafts, barrel train rides artisan market and delicious treats. See https://www.minnetrista.net/ for more information.
“A Christmas Story” Comes Home 2024
Now – Dec. 30/HAMMOND – See our impressive exhibit featuring six animatronic window displays of memorable scenes from this holiday classic. Special events, live entertainment, Santa photos, gift shop and more. The original book was written about the author’s experience growing up in Hammond and narrated the entire movie himself. Enjoy Mommy’s Little Piggy contest, stop by the gift shop featuring everything from the leg lamp to ornaments and bunny suit socks. Get photos with santa. See more at https://www.southshorecva.com/achristmasstory/
Shipshewana’s Lights of Joy
Now – Dec. 31/SHIPSHEWANA – 6 – 9 p.m. nightly. With significant expansions again in 2023 & even more this year, Shipshewana’s Lights of Joy light drive-through experience is now home to more than two million LED Christmas lights displayed over an almost two mile symphony of colorful light scenes, animatronics, and more for this upcoming holiday season. When you arrive, tune your radio to our Christmas music broadcast and soak in the Christmas Spirit! The price is $20 per car Sun. through Thur. and $30 per carload Fri. and Sat. They are available onlinewith more information at https://www.shipshewanalightsofjoy.com/
