INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosiers can enjoy Christmas with the State of Indiana by exploring the many seasonal events offered through state agencies and partners. These opportunities provide families with festive, affordable ways to celebrate the holiday season together.
The DNR announced light displays at a number of its parks, including Mounds State Park – Nights of Lights (Anderson) on weekends through Dec. 28. Plus, Indiana DNR is selling the perfect gifts for Hoosier outdoorsmen. Hoosiers can purchase a 2026 Holiday Gift Pack, which includes a 2026 State Park Entrance Pass and a gift card to use for lodging. Hoosiers can give the gift of a hunting, trapping or fishing license by logging into GoOutdoorsIN.com or selecting guest checkout.
This holiday season, Indiana Grown is back selling its popular holiday box. Plus, Indiana Grown is featuring a number of holiday markets and events at its partner locations. Visit IndianaGrown.org/local-events for more information about the program.
The Indiana State Fairgrounds has the Christmas Nights of Lights. This is a drive-through holiday light show open nightly Nov. 7 – Dec. 31. Learn more and get tickets at IndianaStateFairgrounds.com.
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