🌟 All the lights are shining so brightly everywhere

• Circle of Lights | Now-Friday, Jan. 12 | 6-8 p.m. | Monument Circle | Free | See Indy’s most honored holiday tradition on the Circle with 4,784 colored lights strung on the monument to create a tree.
• Christmas Nights of Lights | Now-Sunday, Dec. 31 | 6-10 p.m. | Indiana State Fairgrounds | $30 per car | Drive through this light display set to the holiday classics you know and love.
• Winterlights at Newfields | Now-Sunday, Jan. 7 | 5-9 p.m. | Newfields, 4000 Michigan St. | $24+ | See more than a million and a half lights aglow for the seventh season of this walking holiday experience.
• A Merry Prairie Holiday | Now-Friday, Dec. 22 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers | $22 | Explore acres of holiday lights and take part in festive activities like tubing and caroling.

🥁 And the sound of children’s laughter fills the air

• Christmas at the Zoo | Now-Saturday, Dec. 30 | 5-9 p.m. | Indianapolis Zoo | $16.25+ | Check out this holiday tradition at the zoo dating back to 1967 with lights, penguin encounters, and a visit to Mrs. Claus’ kitchen and Santa’s barn.
• WinterFaire | Now-Sunday, Feb. 11 | Times vary | Children’s Museum of Indianapolis | Included with admission | Explore this magical indoor world featuring a festive, carnival-like atmosphere, fun-filled games, lovable critters, and hands-on activities.
• Jingle Rails | Now-Monday, Jan. 15 | Times vary | Eiteljorg Museum | Included with admission | Watch nine G-Scale trains winding through a winter wonderland comprised of stunning landscapes and past iconic landmarks of Indianapolis and the west.

• Rocky Mountain High Experience | Wednesday, Nov. 29 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center, 1000 W. 42nd St., Indianapolis | $69-$89 | Enjoy this intimate concert that will take you back to the 70s when John Denver’s music permeated the radio airways.

• Free Golf Clinic | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 5-6 p.m. | PXG Indianapolis, 6091 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis | Free | Golf enthusiasts of all skill levels are invited to join local PGA Teaching Professionals in a collaborative learning environment to help improve their play.

• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Jr. | Friday, Dec. 1-Sunday, Dec. 3 | Times vary | Theater at the Fort, 8920 Otis Ave., Indianapolis | $5-$15 | Step into the magical world of Rudolph at this vibrant show.
• Saved By The 90s - Ugly Sweater Party | Friday, Dec. 1 | 9 p.m. | The Vogue Theatre, 6259 N. College Ave., Indianapolis | $12.50-$37.50 | Come dressed in your favorite ugly sweater and party like it’s the 90s again.

• Taking Care of You: Relationships and Family Struggles | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | TWC Event Center, 4175 Millersville Rd., Indianapolis | Free | Develop skills to cultivate healthy relationships, advocate for yourself, and identify unsafe behaviors in this interactive workshop.
• Weihnachtsmarkt | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 12-7 p.m. | Historic Cumberland, E. Washington St., Cumberland | Cost of purchase | Visit this charming German winter market, where the holiday spirit comes alive to pay homage to the area’s early German settlers.
• Mirrors of Common Destiny Art Exhibit Reception | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 1-4 p.m. | Central Library, 40 E. Saint Clair St., Indianapolis | Free | Learn about the cultures, history, and the artists themselves from Burma + the Democratic Republic of Congo at this event.

• In an effort to combat the opioid crisis, Hamilton County teachers will soon receive training from the county’s health department on how to use Narcan. This medication can reverse overdoses and help educators and staff respond quickly to emergencies. (WISH)

• It’s official. After teasing a new location last week, Ash & Elm Cider Co.'s second restaurant and tasting room will be opening in the North End Carmel development in late spring 2024.

• After sharing news about its sudden closing due to a family tragedy last week, Prufrock Coffee Company has announced that it will reopen in December under new management.

• NaNoWriMo may be wrapping up, but you’ve still got one more chance to find your inspiration this month at the Indiana Historical Society’s 2023 Holiday Author Fair. The event, featuring 60+ authors, will take place Saturday, Dec. 2 from 12 to 4 p.m., and includes admission to the Festival of Trees. (IndyStar)

• New home, who dis? Applications for new home construction rose 49% in central Indiana in October, marking the fourth straight month of rising permit filings. Marion County in particular has seen a a year-over-year increase of 80%. (IBJ)

• How slow can you go? Carmel is deliberating on implementing a speed limit change to its roundabouts to increase safety and walkability for the community. The proposal will be decided on in December. (IndyStar)

• The holidays can be a difficult time of year for those of us who have lost loved ones. A family in Greenfield is hoping to provide peace with their “Tree of Remembrance,” where visitors can place an ornament or ribbon dedicated to a loved one. (WTHR)

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• Which ugly Christmas sweater would you choose? We’re liking: the Santa hat-topped wine glass or the “Home Alone” print featuring Catherine O’Hara.*