INDIANAPOLIS – There’s snow place like The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis during this festive season! Below is a quick look at some of the main events coming up in December. You only turn 100 once, and we’re celebrating with an epic party on Dec. 6.
A complete list of all our special events can be found here.
Dec. 4 | First Thursday – Reduced Admission
An adventure awaits on First Thursday Night, an evening of family memories at The Children’s Museum! Explore five floors of indoor fun for $6 admission from 4-8 p.m.
Dec. 6 | 100th BIRTHDAY BASH!
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is celebrating its 100th birthday on Saturday, Dec. 6, and we can’t celebrate without you! We’re packing 100 years of memories, wonder, and dreams into one milestone party with games, party favors, and birthday activities galore. The Birthday Bash will span throughout the entire museum, with fun on every level and around every corner for this once-in-a-century birthday party. Happy to set up interviews with our President and CEO for pre-promotion!
Dec. 9 | Museum My Way
This special event is an opportunity for visitors with disabilities and/or sensory sensitivities to experience parts of the museum in ways best suited to them. Families and groups of all abilities are welcome to play and learn together from 4-7 p.m. in a sensory-friendly experience with quiet areas, reduced lighting, limited capacity, and more. Tickets available here.
Dec. 13 | Winter PJ Party
Come get “snowed in” with us at our historic Manor next door to The Children’s Museum. Wear your coziest pajamas and get ready to explore our enchanted manor, all decked out for our centennial celebration. Families will have full access to our historic Manor, where three floors of fun await. A museum exhibit inspires each activity to celebrate our centennial. A separate ticket is required; more details are available here.
Dec. 14, 20, 21 | Santa’s Magical Morning
Celebrate 100 years of wonder with an Indianapolis holiday tradition like no other! Santa has landed at the museum to put a magical twist on your favorite wintertime activities. From enchanted snow slides to festive photo ops, this event brings the season and your imagination to life. Enjoy exclusive activities and early access to the museum’s most festive attractions before we open to the public! A separate ticket is required; more details are available here.
Dec. 24 | FREE ADMISSION DAY ON CHRISTMAS EVE
Free tickets are required and will be available on Dec. 12.
Dec. 25 | CLOSED ON CHRISTMAS DAY
Dec. 31 | Countdown to Noon
Celebrate the final day of 2025 with activities, live music with Zak Morgan, and countdowns at noon and 1 p.m. so that kiddos can experience the excitement of a New Year’s Eve countdown at a reasonable hour! Free festive favors for the big moment are available (while supplies last).
Ongoing – WinterFaire and WinterSlide OPEN now!
WinterFaire is a magical indoor world featuring a festive, carnival-like atmosphere, fun-filled games, loveable critters, and hands-on activities. The fan favorite 47-foot-long WinterSlide is also ready for riders for the season! Additionally, Santa frequently visits The Children’s Museum from now until Christmas Eve. For more information on dates and Santas, please visit https://www.childrensmuseum.org/santa.
Ongoing – Last day to submit cake donations is Dec. 6!
We are almost to our 5,000-birthday-cake-kit donation goal! The Children’s Museum has officially launched an Amazon Online Registry to make donating your cake ingredients even easier! The last day to donate is Dec. 6, and we hope to reach our 5,000 goal. Throughout the year, we’re collecting donations of shelf-stable ingredients for birthday cake, which will be distributed through local food pantries. It’s a slight movement with a big payoff: spreading joy to all kids on their birthdays. The museum is collecting cans of Starry, icing, and candles.
