At Dull’s Tree Farm, you can sip on specialty hot cocoa and visit Santa in his cozy workshop after you pick your tree. | Photo by @dullstreefarm
December is here, which for many people means it’s time to put up a Christmas tree. Here are some local lots, nurseries, and farms that can help you find that perfect pine, fabulous fir, or sensational spruce.
DIGS Garden Center
Indy’s only downtown garden center is celebrating with a Christmas tree booth at the Athenaeum Christkindlmarkt. If you buy from them, yule not only get a wonderful tree, but you’ll also get complimentary post-Christmas tree porch pickup + an exclusive invitation to its Let It Go winter event on Friday, Jan. 10.
If you’re looking to invest in an artificial tree to grace your home for years to come, Allisonville Home & Garden by Sullivan has a wide variety of options.
Photo by INDYtoday team
Dull’s Tree Farm
This tree farm in Thorntown is fun to visit even if you’re not picking up a tree — there are lots of fun photo ops and it’ll make you feel like you’re in a Hallmark movie. But if you are there on a mission for the perfect tree, you’ll enjoy a wagon ride out to the field and back to choose your tree.
Did we miss your favorite spot to get a tree? Let us snow.
Herron Winter Market | 12-5 p.m. | Eskenazi Hall | Cost of purchase | Support students by shopping locally from a selection of affordable artwork created by Herron School of Art and Design artists and designers.
Bingo Night for Parks | 5:30-8 p.m. | Guggman Haus Brewing Co | $15+ | Play bingo to benefit The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis.
Wednesday, Dec. 4
Holiday Wreath Making with DIGS Garden Center | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Yard at North Mass | $100 | Join a festive night of custom holiday wreath making, sparkling holiday punch, and light bites.
Thursday, Dec. 5
First Thursday Night | 4-8 p.m. | The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis | $6 | Spark creativity and fuel imagination as you discover all of the museum’s five floors of fun — at a deep discount.
Gingerbread Craft Night | 6-8 p.m. | The Whispering Shelf | $45 | Celebrate the holiday season by making your very own hand-painted light-up gingerbread house + homemade gingerbread house garland.
Merry Movie Nights | Thursday, Dec. 5-Sunday, Dec. 8 | Times vary | Heartland Film | $5+ | Get into the holiday spirit with five festive film screenings + activities.
Friday, Dec. 6
Indy Fuel vs. Iowa Heartlanders | 7 p.m. | Fishers Event Center | $24+ | Cheer on the Indy Fuel for their first game at their new home.
Make It, Take It, Give It LearnShops | Friday, Dec. 6-Sunday, Dec. 8 | Times vary | Locations vary, Berea, KY | $16+ | Head to Berea to learn a new craft — from broom making to rug hooking — with expert artists guiding you through hands-on instruction and create a unique, gift-worthy piece of art this holiday season.*
Head to Grand Junction Plaza this holiday season to experience this beloved winter tradition on a state-of-the-art synthetic ice rink. Psst... We’ll let you in on a secret: The synthetic ice allows for skating at any temperature.
Ready to create lifelong memories with friends and family? Here are a few things to know before you go:
Tickets are $12 for ages 11+ and $10 for children 10 and under.
Each skating session lasts 90 minutes.
Attendees can bring their skates, but skate rentals are also available.
Plan some time to experience this holiday magic before it ends on Jan. 4, 2025.
There’s a new spot in town for game days. Tom’s Watch Bar opened at 140 S. Illinois St. yesterday — down the street from Gainbridge Fieldhouse and Lucas Oil Stadium. The 10,000-sqft sports bar features immersive 360° viewing technology, a stadium-sized screen, 135 high-definition displays, and upscale food + beverages.
Drink
A new cozy spot for coffee + cocktails has opened in the former West Fork Whiskey location downtown at 1660 Bellefontaine St. The Alchemist is currently open for coffee service daily from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Follow it on social media for updates on hours and cocktail service.
Announced
Calling all Crime Junkies. Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat are taking their hit true crime podcast on the road — including a stop at the new Fishers Event Center on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The tour will dive into a chilling, never-before-covered, unsolved homicide. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m.
Cause
Safe Park Indy opened its first location in October, providing people who live out of their cars with a safe place to park — and the need was so great that it’s already opening a second location on the north side on Wednesday, Jan. 1. It’s looking for help from volunteers. (Mirror Indy)
Concert
Here’s to never growing up. Avril Lavigne announced that she’s extending her sold-out “Greatest Hits” tour with special guest Simple Plan to include a stop at Ruoff Music Center on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. (WTHR)
Hoosier
Joey Chestnut is heating things up (with horseradish) during the Big Ten Football Championship weekend in Indy. The Westfield resident will compete in the St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail Eating Championship at the South Street tailgate on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 3:30 p.m.
Sports
The Pacers gave up 108 points in three quarters during their blowout loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. What went wrong, even after the Pacers scored 45 first-quarter points? Locked On host Tony East breaks it all down.
Plan Ahead
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Drink
In the spirit of change, not only did The Garage Food Hall’s resident wine bar recently change their name to Great Legs Wine + Spirits, they also expanded their offering to include spirits. Hoosiers are invited to sit back and unwind as they enjoy cocktails + Great Legs’ carefully crafted wine selection.*
Number
5,000+. That’s how many meals Second Helpings creates and distributes to our community each day. Hoosiers can give a gift to help this local organization continue its mission. Bonus: In honor of Giving Tuesday (yes, that’s today), all donations to Second Helpings are matched today (up to $30,000).*
Shop
Looking for a last-minute gift? We found one that’s more than 60% off, can be delivered instantly + will last forever. That’s speaking our language. Shop the sale.*
Finance
If holiday shopping — on top of your outstanding debt — is weighing on you this season, find a credit card with a “0% intro APR” period for balance transfers. Here are hands down some of the best.*
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Help Second Helpings keep up the good work this winter. | Photo courtesy of Second Helpings
In the spirit of the holiday season and this global day of giving, there’s one easy way Hoosiers can help make a difference in and around Circle City.
With the rising demand for Second Helpings’ meals and programs, donations are essential to sustaining their operations this winter. Your gift will support and grow Second Helpings’ Hunger Relief, Food Rescue, and Culinary Job Training programs.
These trendy cat eye sunglasses — because you can never have too many pairs. They boast scratch resistant lenses + 400UV protection. Bonus: Your purchase helps provide those in need with free eye exams + glasses.
Call me crazy... but as someone who lives alone, I didn’t even have a tree. My best friend just gave me one of hers that she didn’t need anymore, so now I can say I have a fake tree.
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