How to Spend Your Holiday Break in Hamilton County, Indiana

It’s not the holiday season without festive and glowing displays! Enjoy a free walking lights tour or some accompanied by holiday markets featuring local vendors.

Carmel Christkindlmarkt

Nov. 23 – Dec. 24 at 10 Carter Green, Carmel

A must-see attraction during the holiday season is one of the U.S.’s best Christmas market! Browse through more than 50 stands selling authentic products imported from Germany and tasty German treats.

Carmel Winter Farmers Market

Saturdays through March 29, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at The Six Eleven
611 3^rd Ave. SW, Carmel

Check out 40 vendors that offers everything from local produce to delicious pastries.

Fishers Night Lights Holiday Market

Saturdays through Dec. 21, 5-9 p.m. at Nickel Plate District Amphitheater
6 Municipal Dr., Fishers

Shop and walk at this new holiday market at Fishers Night Lights with special light displays, live music and food trucks. Also, find art and home décor, stocking stuffers, and the perfect gift for loved ones from local vendors. Did I mention there’s a new theme each Saturday, including one with a live fire juggling show?

Holidays at the Hill Holiday Walking Light Tour

Nov. 23, 2024 – Jan. 5, 2025 at Federal Hill Commons
175 Logan St., Noblesville

This free walking lights tour has tree and ornament displays and makes the perfect spot to capture a holiday photo.

Magnificent Monon

Nov. 23, 2024 – Feb. 28, 2025, 5-8 p.m. at Monon Trail
From Carter Green to Main Street

Not only is the Monon Trail perfect for a summer stroll, but it stays decked out during the winter season. Enjoy a walkway with shimmering decorations and easily hop off to stop and shop in City Center, Midtown or the Arts & Design District.

Westfield in Lights

Dec. 7, 3-6 p.m. at Grand Junction Plaza
225 S. Union Street, Westfield

Westfield is hosting a free event that is jam-packed with holiday magic. Shop at food and retail vendors, win prizes at their carnival games, experience a llama walking attraction, listen to live music, and take pictures with Santa and Frosty the Snowman. But don’t miss their tree lighting ceremony happening at 6 p.m.!

Glide or slope into a winter adventure at these ice rinks or snow tubing spots!

The Ice at Carter Green

Nov. 23, 2024 – Feb. 2, 2025 at Carter Green
10 Carter Green, Carmel

This outdoor skating rink is conveniently located right in the center of the Carmel Christkindlmarkt. Be sure to purchase your tickets ahead of time online!

Holidays at the Hill Ice Skating

Nov. 23, 2024 – Jan. 6, 2025, 4-9:30 p.m. at Federal Hill Commons
175 Logan St., Noblesville

Skate, eat, shop and repeat at no additional cost. Admission and skate rental are valid for the whole day!

Ice Ribbon at Grand Junction Plaza

Nov. 23, 2024 – Jan. 4, 2025 at Grand Junction Plaza
121 Jersey St., Westfield

Experience a state-of-the-art synthetic ice rink where you can skate at any temperature.

Koteewi Run Seasonal Slopes

Dec. 14, 2024 – Feb. 17, 2025 at Koteewi Run Seasonal Slopes
11800 Koteewi Dr., Noblesville

If you’ve been to Strawtown Koteewi Park for their summer activities, you must check out their winter attraction featuring Indiana’s only groomed snow tubing hill. Plunge down the 700 feet in custom snow tubes that’s bound to take your breath away.

Check out these fun spots to catch up with friends over the holiday break.

Italian House on Park

219 Park St., Westfield

Named as one of the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America for 2022, this locally owned restaurants serves up delicious Italian dishes. It’s also conveniently located on “Restaurant Row” near Grand Junction Plaza where you can stop after for all the holiday action.  

Java House | Fishers, Clay Terrace, or Midtown

Warm up with one of Java House’s holiday drinks from a peppermint mocha to an eggnog latte!

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar

11594 Whistle Dr. Ste. 120, Fishers

Check out Indiana’s first revolving sushi bar where sushi is served via conveyor belts and robot servers. You can also play games for every five plates finished and collect prizes for every 15^th plate finished.

Melt n Dip

9840 E. 116^th St. Ste. 100, Fishers

Looking for a sweet treat? Taste 100% Belgian chocolate in Melt n Dip’s crepes, gelato, waffles, and more!

• Participate in a pouring workshop/class and create your own soy wax candle at Penn & Beech Candle Co. at their Carmel or Fishers location, Unplug Soy Candles in Fishers or Scented Oasis Candle Co. in Westfield.
• Paint your own pottery piece at Kiln Creations or uPaint Pottery Studio. These pieces can make the perfect handmade gift or a decorative piece to elevate your home for the holiday season.
• If you’re feeling extra crafty, head to Board & Brush for a workshop on how to build a wooden sign piece.
• Bond with your friends or try something new such as taking a chocolate making class with XChocol’Art owner Joann Hofer or pasta making class at Angelo’s Italian Market.