Family Specialty Activities

Family Specialty Activities

The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis offers a number of special events for family fun in Indianapolis including kid’s night out, family movie nights, and holiday parties throughout the year. There’s always something fun coming up, so check in with your local YMCA to see what’s around the corner.

 

Annual YMCA Holiday Toy Drive

Avondale Meadows
12/21/24 - 12/21/24
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During the past 23 years, the YMCA has facilitated the Annual Holiday Toy Drive Distribution Event, and over 58,000 youth have received toys for Christmas.

The YMCA reaches out to more than 25 organizations to collect toys and resources to provide a special holiday season for families in need. This year we will serve more than 3500 youth!

Families can register here to receive toy assistance. Each child will need to be registered in order to qualify.

 


Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/21/24
Sa - 8:00 am - 5 hrs
Session is Full

Breakfast with Santa

Benjamin Harrison
12/7/24 - 12/7/24
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Breakfast with Santa w/ Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza

Get ready for a jolly time! Secure your spot now, as seats are filling up fast. We’re excited for our delightful Breakfast with Santa event with Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza featuring breakfast pizza, a photo op with Santa, table activities, and a take-home craft. With three convenient 30-minute sessions, feel free to arrive a few minutes early to ensure you’re among the first to meet Santa in person!

All in attendance must register in advance to reserve searing. If your reservation is missed, we cannot accommodate you at the later time slot. Space is limited.

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
11/1/24 12/7/24 Online / Front Desk $ 9.00$ 12.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/07/24
Sa - 8:00 am
Register  
12/07/24
Sa - 8:45 am
Register  
12/07/24
Sa - 9:30 am
Register  

ChocoBlast Creations

Fishers
1/31/25 - 1/31/25
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Get ready to stir up some fun at ChocoBlast Creations! Join us for a sweet adventure where you’ll create your very own hot chocolate bombs. Design, decorate, and watch your creations explode into a delicious, chocolatey treat when they hit the hot milk! It’s the perfect way to warm up your winter. Don’t miss out on the most delicious blast of the season!


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
10/11/24 1/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 10.00$ 12.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/31/25
Fr - 6:30 pm - 1 hr
Register  

Cuttin' It Up in the Kitchen

Irsay
11/23/24 - 11/23/24
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These are youth-centered cooking classes, offered monthly, that teach kids how to make different foods from scratch. All supplies are provided.

    • All child participants must pre-register.

    • Each child registered must be accompanied by an adult (18+). This adult does not need to register.

    • Adults who would like to participate independently of a child must also register.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00$ 35.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/23/24
Sa - 12:00 pm - 2 hrs
Registration
Closed on
11/22/2024

Cuttin' It Up in the Kitchen

Jordan
11/23/24 - 1/11/25
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Cuttin’ it Up in the Kitchen is a chance for your kids to spark their inner chef! During this hands-on class, your family will learn to make different foods from scratch. All supplies are provided.
Child must be accompanied by participant over 13 years old.

Registration covers 2 participants.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/24 1/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 10.00$ 10.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/23/24
Sa - 11:00 am - 2 hrs
Registration
Closed on
11/20/2024
01/11/25
Sa - 11:00 am - 2 hrs
Register  

Dive-In Movie

Benjamin Harrison
12/20/24 - 12/20/24
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No Cost is charged but a $5 cash donation to Annual Campaign is appreciated.

All children under 11yrs must have an adult in the water with them.

All participants must register.

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/20/24
Fr - 6:00 pm - 2 hrs
Registration
Closed on
07/11/2024

Dive-In Movie

Irsay
12/13/24 - 12/13/24
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 Dive in to an evening of glow swim fun and movie magic!

  • All children under the age of 11 must be accompanied by an adult in the water.

  • Registration is only required for attending children.

  • Parents/guardians do not need to make separate registrations.

  • Families are invited to bring coastguard approved life jackets only.

  • Please do not bring any other flotation devices to the event.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/30/23 12/14/24 Online / Front Desk $ 5.00$ 7.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/13/24
Fr - 6:00 pm - 2 hrs
Register  

Drop In Day Care @ Fishers

Fishers
11/23/24 - 12/31/24
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We offer day care for your little ones ages 6 months to 12 years. We have trained day care providers and planned activities including gym time & craft time between our available hours. You may use up to four (4) hours per day, per child.

Monday-Saturday:  8am-2pm

Monday-Thursday:  4pm-8pm

 


Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/23/24
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11/25/24
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11/26/24
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11/27/24
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11/28/24
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11/29/24
Register  
11/30/24
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Drop In Day Care @ Jordan

Jordan
11/23/24 - 12/31/24
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We offer day care for your little one ages 3 months to 12 years. We have trained day care providers and planned activities including craft time, free play and dancing during our available hours. You may use up to four (4) hours per day, per child.

Monday-Saturday:  8am-1pm

Monday-Thursday:  4pm-8pm

 


Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/23/24
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11/25/24
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11/26/24
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11/27/24
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11/28/24
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11/29/24
Register  
11/30/24
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12/02/24
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12/03/24
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12/04/24
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12/05/24
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12/06/24
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12/07/24
Register  
12/09/24
Register  
12/10/24
Register  
12/11/24
Register  
12/12/24
Register  
12/13/24
Register  
12/14/24
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12/16/24
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12/17/24
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12/18/24
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12/19/24
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12/20/24
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12/21/24
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12/23/24
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Drop In Day Care @ OrthoIndy Foundation

OrthoIndy Foundation
11/23/24 - 12/31/24
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We offer day care for your little one ages 3 months to 12 years. We have trained day care providers and planned activities including craft time, free play and dancing during our available hours. You may use up to four (4) hours per day, per child.

Monday-Saturday:  8am-1pm

Monday-Thursday:  4pm-8pm

 


Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/23/24
Register  
11/25/24
Register  
11/26/24
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11/27/24
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11/28/24
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11/29/24
Register  
11/30/24
Register  

Family Dream Builders

Fishers
1/20/25 - 1/20/25
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Come create a vision board for 2025 with your family! This fun workshop helps families envision their dreams and goals for the year ahead while enjoying quality time together.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
10/11/24 1/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/20/25
Mo - 6:00 pm - 1 hr
Register  

Family FIT

Jordan
12/10/24 - 12/10/24
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Bring your family to join us for some strength-based exercises with the calming principles of yoga. This combination is the perfect class for participants of all ages and fitness levels. This FamilyFIT class will introduce strength training with the soothing benefits of yoga to create a holistic fitness experience for the whole family.

Children must stay with an adult

All participants need to register


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/24 2/28/25 Online / Front Desk $ 2.00$ 4.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/10/24
Tu - 6:00 pm - 1 hr
Register  

Family Game Night

OrthoIndy Foundation
12/12/24 - 12/12/24
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Join us for some family fun! OrthoIndy YMCA will be hosting a Family Game Night every 2nd Thrusday of each month! Sit down at the table with your family and play one of our board or card games. Or come to play some of our other games like Four Square in the Air, corn hole, or giant connect four.

Located in the Community Room

Please register each person participating.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
8/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/12/24
Th - 6:00 pm - 2 hrs
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Family Game Series

Irsay
12/14/24 - 3/8/25
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Join us for an exciting gaming series at the YMCA! Each event features a variety of games, from board and card games to activities in the gym. We’ll provide a tasty snack and refreshing drink. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy quality family time and discover new games together. We can’t wait to see you there!

Parents must stay with children while at event.

Only one perticipant per family need to register


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
8/1/24 3/9/25 Online / Front Desk $ 10.00$ 12.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/14/24
Sa - 11:00 am - 2 hrs
Register  
01/11/25
Sa - 11:00 am - 2 hrs
Register  
02/08/25
Sa - 11:00 am - 2 hrs
Register  
03/08/25
Sa - 11:00 am - 2 hrs
Register  

Grub with the Grinch

Hendricks Regional Health
12/7/24 - 12/7/24
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Bring your little ones to the enchanted world of Whoville where they will get a chance to participate in an Ornament decorating contest, enjoy a continental breeakfast, games, crafts and much more! We will also be watching the actual movie (animated version), The Grinch! If you imagine hard enough, we may even get a visit from a special green guest and one of his friends! We are looking forward to seeing all of your smiling faces!!

Register as a family (only 1 member will need to register)


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
10/1/24 12/7/24 Online / Front Desk $ 15.00$ 25.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/07/24
Sa - 10:00 am
Register  
12/07/24
Sa - 10:30 am
Register  
12/07/24
Sa - 11:00 am
Register  
12/07/24
Sa - 11:30 am
Register  
12/07/24
Sa - 12:00 pm
Register  

Kids Night Out

Ransburg
12/14/24 - 12/14/24
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With Kids Night Out, parents enjoy a night out while kids engage in fun and safe activities at the Y.

Ages 2 years – 12 years old.

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/24 12/31/24
@ 12:00 PM
Online / Front Desk $ 30.00$ 50.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/14/24
Fire & Ice - Sa - 5:00 pm - 5 hrs
Registration
Closed on
10/30/2024
@ 12:00 pm

Kids Night Out

Fishers
12/7/24 - 12/21/24
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With Kids Night Out, parents enjoy a night out while kids engage in fun and safe activities at the Y.  Providing care for 6 weeks old – 12 years old.

The last Saturday of the month classes in February, March and April will support our Fishers YMCA Annual Campaign


Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/07/24
Sa - 5:00 pm - 5 hrs
Register  
Closes
12/06/2024
12/21/24
Sa - 5:00 pm - 5 hrs
Register  
Closes
12/20/2024

Kids Night Out

Irsay
12/13/24 - 12/13/24
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Enjoy a free evening while the kids have fun at the YMCA. This event will include themed games and activities, crafts, gym, a mat obstacle course, dinner, evening snack, a movie and more!

Program open to children ages 18 Months to 11 years old

Register online or at the front desk

Rates:  $24 Members     $40 Non-Members


Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/13/24
Fr - 5:00 pm - 4 hrs
Register  
Closes
12/11/2024

Kids Night Out

OrthoIndy Foundation
12/14/24 - 12/14/24
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Enjoy a kid free evening! We will have crafts, games, food, and fun!

Registration ends on the Thursday prior.


Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
12/14/24
Sa - 5:00 pm - 4 hrs
$24 - $34 Register  
Closes
12/12/2024

Kids Night Out

Witham
12/14/24 - 12/14/24
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Parents, enjoy an evening out while we take care of your kids! We’ll play games, watch a movie, go swimming, and have fun while you’re out. A light dinner and popcorn will be provided. Registration closes two days before the program! For Ages 6 weeks – 12 years.

*Note:  We do not guarantee swimming will be available at each Kids Night Out.

 


Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/14/24
Sa - 4:00 pm - 5 hrs
Register  
Closes
12/14/2024

Kids Night Out

Jordan
12/14/24 - 12/14/24
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Parents enjoy a night off! Kids’ Night Out is full of fun and memories for your little one(s). Dinner, crafts, STEM and games and much more!

Providing care for 3 months old – 12 years old.

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/23 12/31/24
@ 06:00 PM
Online / Front Desk $ 24.00$ 40.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/14/24
Sa - 3:00 pm - 4 hrs
Register  
Closes
12/11/2024
@ 06:00 pm

Kids Night Out

Benjamin Harrison
12/14/24 - 12/14/24
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With Kids Night Out, parents enjoy a night out while kids engage in fun and safe activities at the Y.

Children will enjoy dinner and have lots of fun.

Ages 3-11


Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/14/24
Sa - 3:00 pm - 5 hrs
Registration
Closed on
10/08/2024

Kids Night Out

Baxter
12/13/24 - 12/13/24
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Enjoy a child free evening while the children have fun at the YMCA. This event will include themed games and activities, crafts, gym, dinner, evening snack, a movie and more!

A meal of pizza and fruit will be served. Program is open to children ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age.

Time: 5:00 pm-10:00 pm

Register online or at the front desk

Rates:  $30 Members     $50 Non-Members


Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/13/24
Fr - 5:00 pm - 5 hrs
Register  
Closes
12/12/2024

Kids Night Out

YMCA At The Athenaeum
12/14/24 - 12/14/24
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Enjoy a free evening while the kids have fun at the YMCA. This event will include themed games and activities, dinner, a evening snack, a movie, and more!

Ages 6 months old – 12 years old.

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 24.00$ 40.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/14/24
Sa - 4:00 pm - 4 hrs
Register  
Closes
12/13/2024

Kids Night Out Ages 5-12

Hendricks Regional Health
12/7/24 - 12/14/24
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Parents, enjoy an evening out while we entertain and care for your kids ages 5years-12 years! Evenings will be focused on our monthly theme and will include crafts, games, physical activities, and lots of fun! We will also take children ages 5 and older swimming; if they wish to swim please bring them dressed in their suit by 5:15 PM. A pizza dinner and a snack will be served.

 


Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
12/07/24
Sa - 5:00 pm - 5 hrs
$30 - $40 Register  
Closes
12/06/2024
12/14/24
Sa - 5:00 pm - 5 hrs
$30 - $40 Register  
Closes
12/13/2024

Kids Night Out Ages 6 wks - 4 yrs

Hendricks Regional Health
12/7/24 - 12/14/24
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Parents, enjoy an evening out while we entertain and care for your kids ages 6 weeks-12 years! Evenings will be focused on our monthly theme and will include crafts, games, physical activities, and lots of fun! We will also take children ages 5 and older swimming; if they wish to swim please bring them dressed in their suit by 5:15 PM. A pizza dinner and a snack will be served.

 


Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
12/07/24
Sa - 5:00 pm - 5 hrs
$30 - $40 Register  
Closes
12/06/2024
12/14/24
Sa - 5:00 pm - 5 hrs
$30 - $40 Register  
Closes
12/13/2024

Nerf Night

Baxter
12/13/24 - 12/13/24
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It’s Nerf or Nothing.

Join us for a fun Nerf Night at the Baxter YMCA. Please bring your own Nerf Gun if possible, if not we have some available.

Normal nerf bullets only.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 10.00$ 12.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/13/24
Fr - 6:00 pm - 1 hr, 30 mins
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Tales & Treasures

Fishers
1/10/25 - 12/12/25
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Join us for “Tales and Treasures,” where we read a captivating book and then bring the story to life with a fun craft. It’s the perfect blend of storytelling and creativity for kids who love books and hands-on activities!


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
10/11/24 12/27/25 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/10/25
Fr - 10:00 am - 1 hr
Register  
02/14/25
Fr - 10:00 am - 1 hr
Register  
03/14/25
Fr - 10:00 am - 1 hr
Register  
04/11/25
Fr - 10:00 am - 1 hr
Register  
05/09/25
Fr - 10:00 am - 1 hr
Register  
06/13/25
Fr - 10:00 am - 1 hr
Register  
07/11/25
Fr - 10:00 am - 1 hr
Register  
08/08/25
Fr - 10:00 am - 1 hr
Register  
09/12/25
Fr - 10:00 am - 1 hr
Register  
10/10/25
Fr - 10:00 am - 1 hr
Register  
11/14/25
Fr - 10:00 am - 1 hr
Register  
12/12/25
Fr - 10:00 am - 1 hr
Register  

Valentine's Family Formal

Hendricks Regional Health
2/7/25 - 2/7/25
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Join us for a night out with your family. There will be crafts, finger foods and of course dancing!
Enjoy some ballroom dancing demonstrations from some of our members.
Come dressed to the nines with all your family sweethearts <3


Available Sessions

Date(s)
02/07/25
Fr - 6:00 pm
Register  

Winter Fest

Jordan
12/14/24 - 12/14/24
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It’s that time of the year where the temperature drops and the hot chocolate warms up! Bring your family to the Jordan YMCA for our Winter Fest where we will have winter crafts to participate in, mini games, and treats like hot coco for you all to enjoy!

Only one (1) family member needs to register


Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/14/24
Sa - 1:00 pm - 2 hrs
Register  

Winter Fest

OrthoIndy Foundation
12/14/24 - 12/14/24
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Breakfast with Santa

Bring the whole family and start your day with a delicious breakfast that’s sure to fill you with holiday cheer! After you’ve enjoyed your meal, get ready for the main event – a special visit with Santa himself!

Capture the moment with a festive photo, join in some merry reindeer games, and unleash your creativity with holiday crafts. It’s a morning full of fun, laughter, and memories to last a lifetime. Don’t miss out on this magical holiday experience!

But don’t wait – space is limited, so be sure to register quickly! Choose your preferred time to sit and eat when you sign up. This is one holiday event you won’t want to miss!

Only one family member needs to register.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
8/15/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 8.00$ 10.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/14/24
Sa - 9:00 am
Register  
12/14/24
Sa - 9:30 am
Register  
12/14/24
Sa - 10:00 am
Session is Full
12/14/24
Sa - 10:30 am
Session is Full

Winter Fest

Fishers
12/13/24 - 12/13/24
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Get ready for a magical evening of holiday fun! Come build your very own gingerbread house, meet Santa, create festive crafts, and enjoy even more surprises. It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with family and friends. Bring your holiday cheer, and we’ll provide the rest!


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
10/11/24 12/23/24 Online / Front Desk $ 8.00$ 10.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/13/24
Fr - 6:00 pm - 2 hrs
Register