Find a variety of FREE or inexpensive Winter and Christmas Fun for your family, all in the Tippecanoe County and Surrounding Areas! Keep up with all of the best that the Greater Lafayette Area has to offer for families! Want your event added to this guide? Click here.
November 30th
Christmas Ornament Bar Paint Party 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, $25
Science Saturday 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM, entrance fee may apply
A Little Mean and Green - All ages welcome! 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, $37-39
Pictures with Santa 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, donations welcome
Giftable Art Workshops 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM, varies
Christmas Gnome 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, $20
Howl Night 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, varies
December 1st
Meet Santa and his Reindeer 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, $35
December 2nd
Cookies with Santa 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM, varies
Family Advent Night 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, $20/family
December 5th
Christmas at FFR Health 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, free
December 6th
Make and Take Popcorn Garland 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Free with park admission
Polar Express Night 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM, $40+
University Orchestras & Philharmonic Orchestras 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, FREE
December 7th
Breakfast with Santa 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, $15
Breakfast with Santa 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM, Cost of meal
Toys for Tots 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM, Free with toy donation
Breakfast with Santa 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Free
Elf Extravaganza 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, $20
Breakfast with Santa 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM, $30 for adults, $15 for kids 4-12 and children 3 and under eat FREE. Reservations required. Park admission not included.
Donuts + Pajamas with Santa! 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, FREE
Reindeer Rendezvous 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM, $8
Winter Crafts 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Free
Christmas Movies 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, ticket cost may apply
Santa Claus is coming! 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, $5/dog
Christmas at the Canal 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Free
Squishy Christmas - Pick One! 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, $37-39
91st Annual Purdue Christmas Show 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM, varies
Photos with Santa 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, free
Winter Concert 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, free
Cookie Decorating Class 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM, $35
Greater Lafayette Christmas Parade 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Free
Concert Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, FREE
December 8th
Reindeer Rendezvous 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM, $8
Santa's Workshop 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM, varies
91st Annual Purdue Christmas Show (Copy) 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, varies
Crimson Christmas Trees - All Ages Welcome! 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, $39-42
December 9th
Purdue Pete Photo Opp 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, free
December 11th
Band Holiday Concert 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, free
An Evening Celebrating Favorite Christmas Memories 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, free
December 12th
Christmas in the Air 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, $48-78
December 13th
Holiday Drop and Shop 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM, $10+
Sit with Santa 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, free
Parent's Night Out 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, free will donation
December 14th
Skate with Santa 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM, $15
Donuts With Santa 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, $10
Meet and Greet with Santa 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, free
Lowes DIY-U 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, FREE
Joyeux Noel A Post du Ouitenon 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, entrance fee may apply
Holiday Market 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, entrance fee may apply
Holiday Buddies - Pick one! 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, $37-39
Skate with Santa (Copy) 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, $15
Santa's Arrival 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, free
Cookies with Santa 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, free
Acrylic Pour Ornaments 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, $25
A Merry Main Street Market 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM, free to attend, items for sale
Community Christmas Event 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, free
Christmas on the Farm 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM, Free with park admission
December 15th
Santa Paws in the Lobby 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, free
Old Fashioned Carol Sing 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, free
December 16th
Winter Wonderfest 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, free
December 18th
Legacy Sports Park Toy Giveaway 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, free
December 21st
Wildlife Workshops: Zoo Toy Workshop 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, $25
Deck the Hall with Christmas 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Free
Neon Christmas Tree - All Ages Welcome! 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, $37-39
Cookies with Santa 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, free
Santa's Workshop 4:00 PM, varies
Deck the Hall with Christmas Variety Show 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, $15
Luminare Christmas! 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM, $23-63
December 22nd
Christmas Cantata 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM, free
December 23rd
Winter Break Camp 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, $35/day or $100/week
December 24th
Christmas Eve Children and Family Service 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, free
December 25th
Christmas Day Dinner 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, free
December 26th
Winter Break Camp 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, $35/day or $100/week
December 27th
Winter Break Camp 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, $35/day or $100/week
December 28th
Squishy Christmas - Pick One! 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, $37-39
Woody the Robot 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, $20
Joyful Lights! - All Ages Welcome! 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, $39-42
December 30th
Winter Break Camp 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, $35/day
December 31st
Winter Break Camp 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, $35/day
Check back frequently as new events are added often!
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