Christmas Carnival December dates set

A scene from the Indianapolis Christmas Carnival on the city’s south side.

INDIANAPOLIS — Combining light displays with interactive holiday fun for the whole family, the all new Indianapolis Christmas Carnival comes to the southside of Indianapolis on select days this December, beginning Friday.

Located just off of Raymond Street at Waterman’s just off of interstates 74 and 465, this special production is a place where guests can explore:

  • Live photo experiences with holiday characters.
  • The North Pole Midway featuring a multitude of rides, experiences, and amusements.
  • A Holiday Chill Zone featuring entertainment, refreshments, snacks, and more.

“We wanted to create a new immersive holiday atmosphere with beautiful decorations and interactive entertainment where folks of all ages could enjoy the holidays in a way not found anywhere else in the Midwest,” Event Producer Brett Hays said. “We are excited for folks to come out and see what’s in store.”

ICC experiences include:

  • Immersive holiday light displays and decorations. Enjoy the lights from the Christmas Light Express, a holiday train offering rides around the property.
  • Live photo experiences with some of your favorite holiday characters including the big man himself, Santa Claus.
  • North Pole Midway featuring incredible rides and amusements for all ages, including a virtual reality ride on Santa’s Sleigh, a fun house, and the largest snow tube slide in the Midwest.

Plus, there will be the Holiday Chill Zone where guests can sip a cup of cocoa while sitting around roaring fire pits and enjoying Christmas classics on the big screen.

Open from 6 t0 9 p.m. daily from Friday to Sunday, and from the same time Dec. 8 to Dec. 10 and Dec. 15 to Dec. 24, tickets are on sale now, starting at $19.99 for general admission, and available for purchase via indianapolischristmascarnival.com.

Family four-pack, VIP, and group discount tickets are also available.