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Indianapolis, IN weekend events for tweens & teens (11+)

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Nov 13 – Jan 2 · 10am–5pm

Festival of Trees at the Indiana History Center

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center — Indianapolis · Marion Co. · Indianapolis

Galleries filled with decorated holiday trees, plus seasonal family programming at the Indiana Historical Society.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Holiday pricing varies; children under 5 free
  • Indoors

Open Tuesday-Saturday.

Details at Indiana Historical Society ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 11 – Nov 15

Christmas Gift + Hobby Show

Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center — Indianapolis · Marion Co. · Indianapolis

Five-day holiday show with Santa's Workshop photo ops, a kids' scavenger hunt, holiday stage performances and Kids Markets on Nov 14-15.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Paid: $14 adults at the door; free for kids 12 and under
  • Indoors

Kids Markets Sat-Sun 10am-4pm.

Details at Visit Indy ↗

Library storytimes & programs (32, free)

From Indianapolis Public Library and Hamilton East Public Library (Fishers, Noblesville). Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

Saturday, Nov 14

11amLibraryCon! · Fishers, Fishers 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmYarn Club · Wayne Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 15

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Nov 13 – Jan 2 · 10am–5pm

Festival of Trees at the Indiana History Center

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center — Indianapolis · Marion Co. · Indianapolis

Galleries filled with decorated holiday trees, plus seasonal family programming at the Indiana Historical Society.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Holiday pricing varies; children under 5 free
  • Indoors

Open Tuesday-Saturday.

Details at Indiana Historical Society ↗
Nov 20 – Jan 3

Winterlights at Newfields

Newfields — Indianapolis · Marion Co. · Indianapolis

10th season of the holiday light walk through The Garden at Newfields, with new displays Starfall and moonGARDEN.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Timed tickets

Opens Fri Nov 20; select evenings.

Details at Newfields ↗
Nov 21 – Dec 24

Carmel Christkindlmarkt

Carter Green — Carmel · Hamilton Co. · Hamilton County

German-style outdoor holiday market with food, gifts and ice skating.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Free

Opens Sat Nov 21. Closed Mon-Tue, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Details at Carmel Christkindlmarkt ↗

Library storytimes & programs (21, free)

From Indianapolis Public Library and Hamilton East Public Library (Fishers, Noblesville). Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

5pmHello, Friday! · Martindale-Brightwood Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

2pmMaking Together · Decatur Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 22

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Nov 13 – Jan 2 · 10am–5pm

Festival of Trees at the Indiana History Center

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center — Indianapolis · Marion Co. · Indianapolis

Galleries filled with decorated holiday trees, plus seasonal family programming at the Indiana Historical Society.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Holiday pricing varies; children under 5 free
  • Indoors

Open Tuesday-Saturday.

Details at Indiana Historical Society ↗
Nov 20 – Jan 3

Winterlights at Newfields

Newfields — Indianapolis · Marion Co. · Indianapolis

10th season of the holiday light walk through The Garden at Newfields, with new displays Starfall and moonGARDEN.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Timed tickets

Opens Fri Nov 20; select evenings.

Details at Newfields ↗
Nov 21 – Dec 24

Carmel Christkindlmarkt

Carter Green — Carmel · Hamilton Co. · Hamilton County

German-style outdoor holiday market with food, gifts and ice skating.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Free

Opens Sat Nov 21. Closed Mon-Tue, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Details at Carmel Christkindlmarkt ↗

Library storytimes & programs (13, free)

From Indianapolis Public Library and Hamilton East Public Library (Fishers, Noblesville). Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 27

Saturday, Nov 28

Sunday, Nov 29

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Nov 13 – Jan 2 · 10am–5pm

Festival of Trees at the Indiana History Center

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center — Indianapolis · Marion Co. · Indianapolis

Galleries filled with decorated holiday trees, plus seasonal family programming at the Indiana Historical Society.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Holiday pricing varies; children under 5 free
  • Indoors

Open Tuesday-Saturday.

Details at Indiana Historical Society ↗
Nov 20 – Jan 3

Winterlights at Newfields

Newfields — Indianapolis · Marion Co. · Indianapolis

10th season of the holiday light walk through The Garden at Newfields, with new displays Starfall and moonGARDEN.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Timed tickets

Opens Fri Nov 20; select evenings.

Details at Newfields ↗
Nov 21 – Dec 24

Carmel Christkindlmarkt

Carter Green — Carmel · Hamilton Co. · Hamilton County

German-style outdoor holiday market with food, gifts and ice skating.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Free

Opens Sat Nov 21. Closed Mon-Tue, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Details at Carmel Christkindlmarkt ↗

Library storytimes & programs (20, free)

From Indianapolis Public Library and Hamilton East Public Library (Fishers, Noblesville). Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

Saturday, Dec 5

2pmClothing Swap · West Perry Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Dec 6

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94 events tagged for tweens & teens (11+) across the next 4 weekends. Events whose source doesn't list ages aren't included here; see the full list.

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