We hope Dasher won’t get ticketed when she runs at full speed through the streets of Indy. | Photo by DVIDSHUB via Creative Commons
Santa Claus is coming to town, and so are his furry antlered friends. But how would they spend their time in Indy?
Here’s a fun fact: Science suggests Santa’s reindeer are female, as males do not have their antlers at Christmas time. So let’s plan a girl’s night out while the big man does his whole chimney-climbing thing.
Dasher
Dasher probably misses her North Pole running club. Lucky for her, we’ve got several groups she can join for a frosty jog. Now dash away all.
Dancer + Prancer
You just know this pair would hit the town. A nighttime stroll down Mass Ave would give these dancing queens their share of options, like Metro and Tini.
Vixen
Vixen is all about self-care so she can feel her flirty best. Catch her getting her nails... err, hooves painted and her long eyelashes curled at a local salon.
Comet
We think Comet loves looking for her namesake in the night sky. Once the sun sets, she’s heading to one of these local stargazing hotspots.
The predictions were correct: Fernando Mendoza has won the Heisman Trophy, becoming the first Hoosier ever to win the award. Celebrate with Locked On.
Traffic
Since this weekend’s significant snowfall, Indiana State Police have reported responding to 300+ crashes. Here’s a reminder of how to drive safely under adverse weather conditions. (WTHR)
Announced
The $600 million redevelopment of Circle Centre Mall has finally received its new name: Traction Yards, a reference “to Indianapolis’ industrial and rail heritage while signaling forward momentum and renewed vitality.” Get a refresh on what the massive undertaking entails. (WTHR)
Closing
Pour us a cup of woe. Neidhammer Coffee Co. announced that it’s closing its doors on Wednesday, Dec. 31. However, the owners hope to reopen in a new location in the future.
Pets
Know someone who has a new pet on their holiday wishlist? Indianapolis Animal Care Services is hosting a “Home for the Holidays” adoption event on Saturday, Dec. 20 to help clear the overcrowded shelter. Bonus: All adoption fees will be waived.
Try This
Cozy readers, check out this novel experience. The Nickel Plate Express is launching a Winter Read & Ride event, during which you can settle in with a warm drink + a good book for a quiet two-hour train ride. Book before rides sell out.
Watch
We’d call this a serve. WTHR announced it will air 16 of Indy Ignite’s 2026 season matches for free on its streaming platform, WTHR+. Here’s how to download it on all your devices. (WTHR)
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Post of the Day
If you think these Swiftie hats are cute, you should see the shirts. | Photo by @eaglecreekpark_indy
Save your Swiftie bestie from the fate of Ophelia with this last-minute local gift idea, courtesy of the Eagle Creek Ornithology Center.
Add some fun and laughter to holiday gatherings with a few of our favorite card and board games. We love these five:
🎲 Put your drawing skills to the test in Telestrations — perfect for 4-8 players.
🎲 The award-winning game Flip 7 is self proclaimed “the greatest card game of all time.”
🎲 Shut the Box is an easy-to-play dice game for up to six players.
🎲 Perfect for parties, Ransom Notes will have your entire crew belly laughing.
🎲 Connect words with colors in an engaging game of Hues and Cues.
I’m wishing the happiest of birthdays to Azy, the Indianapolis Zoo’s male orangutan, who just turned 48 — making him one of the oldest in North America. Support the zoo to make sure Azy and other animals in its care still have many happy birthdays ahead of them.
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