Looking for all the holiday fun in Greenfield and surrounding Hancock County – we’re here for it with our 2025 Ultimate Greenfield Indiana Holiday Fun Bucket List!
- Kick-off the season by giving back – volunteer or donate with the Lisa Muegge Feast of Plenty.
- Next up, wobble til you gobble at the annual Turkey Day 5K! Bonus fun, register for the Holiday Lights at the Rails 5K at the same time and save!
- November 16th – December 21st enjoy Piney Acres Farm’s Glimmer Lights trackless train attraction + The Pond at Piney Acres ice-Skating Rink.
- Get that holiday list tackled early and support local businesses with Shop Small Saturday on November 29th 9am -4pm at Bradley Hall on the 3rd floor.
- November 28th – December 20th enjoy Hancock County Arts Festival of Trees.
- McCordsville would love to see you on the 5th for their annual tree lighting, or enjoy the sounds of the season at the Hancock County Children’s Choir Concert the same day.
- Our very own Skating on Main kicks off on Friday December 5th and runs through January 4th. Go to our events tab to learn more and get tickets. December 19th – 21st add-on a trackless train ride on the Pennsy too!
- On December 6th enjoy so many fun options around Hancock County, from Christmas at the Fair and the Holiday Makers Market at Wooden Bear to Weihnachtsmarkt in Cumberland.
- Get your festive on with the annual Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting on Saturday December 6th in downtown Greenfield. Santa’s House at Depot Park opens the evening of the 6th too and usually runs weekends up until Christmas.
- Then enjoy Christmas at the Ricks on the evening of the 6th.
- Or maybe you’d like to explore Fortville’s WinterFest on the 6th.
- December 11th enjoy Brandywine Wind at H. J. Ricks Centre for the Arts.
- Get your tickets early for Greenfield Parks The Pennsy Express Ride at the Rails on December 12th. It always sells out.
- Hop to New Palestine on December 13th for Home for the Holidays winter festival.
- The first two weekends in December you can take a Christmas Walk at the Octagon House in Shirley, Indiana.
- Need a date night out? We’ve got you! Get tickets now for our holiday murder mystery – The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year on Saturday, December 13th.
- On Thursday, December 18th be full of cheer and join the inaugural Holiday Lights at the Rails 5K and Kids Dash.
Bonus Holiday Wonder:
Need a fresh Christmas tree? Support local by stopping by Piney Acres Farm, Sambol’s Tree Farm or Lost Forty Tree Farm.
Need a sledding spot? We’ve got you. Riley Park, Flat Fork Creek, Memorial Park and Fort Harrison State Park all have great spots.
Ice Skating you say? Each December weekend ice skate on the Courthouse Square with us!
Oh a winter farmers market? Yep, we’ve got that too. Check out the Farmers Market at the Fairgrounds on select Saturdays in the winter.
And check for fun seasonal art classes with Hancock County Creations Art Studio and Mixed Up Media by Michelle at Gilded Nest and don’t forget to stop by The Mad Potter to paint your holiday tree.
Looking for a wonderful holiday dining experience? Carnegie’s A Place To Eat, Griggsby’s Station and Tuscan Table Ristorante are all great picks!
How about casual dining? We’ve got that too. The Depot, Lincoln Square Pancake House, Smash’d Midwest Burgers, The Mug, Little Ro’s Pub, Costa’s and more!
