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SANTA CLAUS CHRISTMAS PARADE
Town of Santa Claus
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Don't miss the one-and-only Santa Claus Christmas Parade!
The annual Santa Claus Christmas Parade strolls through town on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 1:00 pm CT and will last about one hour.
Cops for Kids Toy Drive
The Lincoln Land Lodge FOP #203 Foundation will host its annual COPS FOR KIDS toy drive at sites throughout the area beginning November 24, 2023.
HALLOWEEN WEEKENDS
Sunset Outdoors Lake Rudolph
Friday, October 27 - Saturday, October 28, 2023
ESCAPE TO SUN OUTDOORS LAKE RUDOLPH IN SANTA CLAUS, INDIANA, FOR SEVEN WEEKENDS OF HALLOWEEN FAMILY FUN IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER!
Enjoy spooktacular Halloween activities including bonfire ghost stories, trick-or-treating at over 500 sites, costume, and site decorating contests, Rudy’s Kid’s Carnival, frightful film classics, haunted hayrides, the Ghostly Golf Car Glow Parade, and more.
Dance until you drop at the Halloween party, complete with a sound and light show. Participate in family-friendly Halloween activities for everyone including mummies, daddies, teens, little monsters, and zombies of course.
Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph is located next to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari and offers a free shuttle to the park.
Vacation rentals, such as Rudolph’s Christmas Cabins and Holiday Cottages, and RV and tent sites are available. For more information and reservations, call (888) 929-7010.
Every Friday, Saturday
Admission fee: Price varies – see Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph website
HALLOWEEN WEEKENDS
Sunset Outdoors Lake Rudolph
Friday, October 20 - Saturday, October 21, 2023
ESCAPE TO SUN OUTDOORS LAKE RUDOLPH IN SANTA CLAUS, INDIANA, FOR SEVEN WEEKENDS OF HALLOWEEN FAMILY FUN IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER!
Enjoy spooktacular Halloween activities including bonfire ghost stories, trick-or-treating at over 500 sites, costume, and site decorating contests, Rudy’s Kid’s Carnival, frightful film classics, haunted hayrides, the Ghostly Golf Car Glow Parade, and more.
Dance until you drop at the Halloween party, complete with a sound and light show. Participate in family-friendly Halloween activities for everyone including mummies, daddies, teens, little monsters, and zombies of course.
Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph is located next to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari and offers a free shuttle to the park.
Vacation rentals, such as Rudolph’s Christmas Cabins and Holiday Cottages, and RV and tent sites are available. For more information and reservations, call (888) 929-7010.
Every Friday, Saturday
Admission fee: Price varies – see Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph website
HALLOWEEN WEEKENDS
Sunset Outdoors Lake Rudolph
Friday, October 13 - Saturday, October 14, 2023
ESCAPE TO SUN OUTDOORS LAKE RUDOLPH IN SANTA CLAUS, INDIANA, FOR SEVEN WEEKENDS OF HALLOWEEN FAMILY FUN IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER!
Enjoy spooktacular Halloween activities including bonfire ghost stories, trick-or-treating at over 500 sites, costume, and site decorating contests, Rudy’s Kid’s Carnival, frightful film classics, haunted hayrides, the Ghostly Golf Car Glow Parade, and more.
Dance until you drop at the Halloween party, complete with a sound and light show. Participate in family-friendly Halloween activities for everyone including mummies, daddies, teens, little monsters, and zombies of course.
Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph is located next to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari and offers a free shuttle to the park.
Vacation rentals, such as Rudolph’s Christmas Cabins and Holiday Cottages, and RV and tent sites are available. For more information and reservations, call (888) 929-7010.
Every Friday, Saturday
Admission fee: Price varies – see Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph website
KINGS HIGHWAY
Lincoln Amphitheatre
Sunday, October 8, 2023
Lincoln Amphitheatre presents Amp Unplugged, a Sunday matinee series designed to bring acts to the stage that otherwise would not be part of the venue’s traditional performance schedule. On Sunday, October 8, Kings Highway will take the stage.
The ROMP veterans present a traditional bluegrass performance, in the style of greats Bill Monroe and Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs. The second Young Abe’s Bluegrass and Country Craft Fair will take place at the park on the same day. Enjoy some great shopping, and then stick around for the show!
All seating is general admission and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Concessions, including beer and wine, will be available.
HALLOWEEN WEEKENDS
Sunset Outdoors Lake Rudolph
Friday, October 6 - Saturday, October 7, 2023
ESCAPE TO SUN OUTDOORS LAKE RUDOLPH IN SANTA CLAUS, INDIANA, FOR SEVEN WEEKENDS OF HALLOWEEN FAMILY FUN IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER!
Enjoy spooktacular Halloween activities including bonfire ghost stories, trick-or-treating at over 500 sites, costume, and site decorating contests, Rudy’s Kid’s Carnival, frightful film classics, haunted hayrides, the Ghostly Golf Car Glow Parade, and more.
Dance until you drop at the Halloween party, complete with a sound and light show. Participate in family-friendly Halloween activities for everyone including mummies, daddies, teens, little monsters, and zombies of course.
Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph is located next to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari and offers a free shuttle to the park.
Vacation rentals, such as Rudolph’s Christmas Cabins and Holiday Cottages, and RV and tent sites are available. For more information and reservations, call (888) 929-7010.
Every Friday, Saturday
Admission fee: Price varies – see Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph website
SPENCER COUNTY FAIR
Rockport City Park
Wednesday, October 4 - Saturday, October 7, 2023
Bring the whole family! The 170th Spencer County Fair will take place October 4 - 7 at the Rockport City Park. Featured events include one of the top Midways in the Midwest by Brady's Amusements, plus more events to be announced. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
SWEET BABY JAMES: AN ACOUSTIC TRIBUTE TO JAMES TAYLOR
Lincoln Amphitheatre
Sunday, October 1, 2023
Lincoln Amphitheatre presents Amp Unplugged, a Sunday matinee series designed to bring acts to the stage that otherwise would not be part of the venue’s traditional performance schedule. On Sunday, October 1, Sweet Baby James will take the stage.
More than a tribute, Nashville’s Bill Griese presents a skillful and authentic show dedicated to the music of Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member James Taylor.
All seating is general admission and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Concessions, including beer and wine, will be available.
HALLOWEEN WEEKENDS
Sunset Outdoors Lake Rudolph
Friday, September 29 - Saturday, September 30, 2023
ESCAPE TO SUN OUTDOORS LAKE RUDOLPH IN SANTA CLAUS, INDIANA, FOR SEVEN WEEKENDS OF HALLOWEEN FAMILY FUN IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER!
Enjoy spooktacular Halloween activities including bonfire ghost stories, trick-or-treating at over 500 sites, costume, and site decorating contests, Rudy’s Kid’s Carnival, frightful film classics, haunted hayrides, the Ghostly Golf Car Glow Parade, and more.
Dance until you drop at the Halloween party, complete with a sound and light show. Participate in family-friendly Halloween activities for everyone including mummies, daddies, teens, little monsters, and zombies of course.
Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph is located next to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari and offers a free shuttle to the park.
Vacation rentals, such as Rudolph’s Christmas Cabins and Holiday Cottages, and RV and tent sites are available. For more information and reservations, call (888) 929-7010.
Every Friday, Saturday
Admission fee: Price varies – see Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph website
HALLOWEEN WEEKENDS
Sunset Outdoors Lake Rudolph
Friday, September 22 - Saturday, September 23, 2023
ESCAPE TO SUN OUTDOORS LAKE RUDOLPH IN SANTA CLAUS, INDIANA, FOR SEVEN WEEKENDS OF HALLOWEEN FAMILY FUN IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER!
Enjoy spooktacular Halloween activities including bonfire ghost stories, trick-or-treating at over 500 sites, costume, and site decorating contests, Rudy’s Kid’s Carnival, frightful film classics, haunted hayrides, the Ghostly Golf Car Glow Parade, and more.
Dance until you drop at the Halloween party, complete with a sound and light show. Participate in family-friendly Halloween activities for everyone including mummies, daddies, teens, little monsters, and zombies of course.
Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph is located next to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari and offers a free shuttle to the park.
Vacation rentals, such as Rudolph’s Christmas Cabins and Holiday Cottages, and RV and tent sites are available. For more information and reservations, call (888) 929-7010.
Every Friday, Saturday
Admission fee: Price varies – see Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph website
WINE FEST
Beloved Farms
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Spend the day at Beloved Farms celebrating a festival that's fun for the whole family! Enjoy inflatables and kids' activities, food and ice cream, vendor shopping, local wines and beer, live music, and more.
HALLOWEEN WEEKENDS
Sunset Outdoors Lake Rudolph
Friday, September 15 - Saturday, September 16, 2023
ESCAPE TO SUN OUTDOORS LAKE RUDOLPH IN SANTA CLAUS, INDIANA, FOR SEVEN WEEKENDS OF HALLOWEEN FAMILY FUN IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER!
Enjoy spooktacular Halloween activities including bonfire ghost stories, trick-or-treating at over 500 sites, costume, and site decorating contests, Rudy’s Kid’s Carnival, frightful film classics, haunted hayrides, the Ghostly Golf Car Glow Parade, and more.
Dance until you drop at the Halloween party, complete with a sound and light show. Participate in family-friendly Halloween activities for everyone including mummies, daddies, teens, little monsters, and zombies of course.
Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph is located next to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari and offers a free shuttle to the park.
Vacation rentals, such as Rudolph’s Christmas Cabins and Holiday Cottages, and RV and tent sites are available. For more information and reservations, call (888) 929-7010.
Every Friday, Saturday
Admission fee: Price varies – see Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph website
EDDIE MONTGOMERY OF MONTGOMERY GENTRY
Lincoln Amphitheatre
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Though Eddie Montgomery will take the stage at Lincoln Amphitheatre with his band The Wild Bunch, the spirit of his long-time partner, Troy Gentry, will still be felt. Audiences can expect to hear their classic duets as well as tunes from Montgomery's solo debut, "Ain'nt No Closing Me Down." Opening act TBA. Tickets available at the Lincoln Amphitheatre website. Ticket price includes concert admission, parking, and Lincoln State Park gate fee. Seating is general admission/festival seating. VIP tickets are available and include preferred seating, plus a drink token. Concessions and venue and artist merchandise will be available. VIP doors open at 5:00 pm CT; general admission doors at 5:30 pm CT.
MONSTERS OF YATCH WITH PETER BECKETT OF PLAYER
Lincoln Amphitheatre
Saturday, September 2, 2023
A returning visitor to the Lincoln Amphitheatre stage, Monsters of Yacht delivers rocking re-creations of songs by popular artists like Toto, Christopher Cross, the Bee Gees, Kenny Loggins, and others. This time around, they're joined by Peter Beckett of the band Player, best known for their #1 hit "Baby Come Back." Opening act TBA. Tickets available at the Lincoln Amphitheatre website. Ticket price includes concert admission, parking, and Lincoln State Park gate fee. Seating is general admission/festival seating. VIP tickets are available and include preferred seating, plus a drink token. Concessions and venue and artist merchandise will be available. VIP doors open at 5:00 pm CT; general admission doors at 5:30 pm CT.
SOUTHERN AVENUE
Lincoln Amphitheatre
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Combining funk, roots, blues, and a whole lot of soul, the GRAMMY-nominated Southern Avenue brings a powerhouse performance to the stage. Their self-titled debut shot to the top of iTunes' Blues Albums chart and their most recent full-length album has been hailed as a "potent soul force." Opening act TBA. Tickets available at the Lincoln Amphitheatre website. Ticket price includes concert admission, parking, and Lincoln State Park gate fee. Seating is general admission/festival seating. VIP tickets are available and include preferred seating, plus a drink token. Concessions and venue and artist merchandise will be available. VIP doors open at 5:00 pm CT; general admission doors at 5:30 pm CT.
ACE FREHLEY
Lincoln Amphitheatre
Saturday, July 29, 2023
As a member of KISS, Ace Frehley is enshrined in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. As a solo artist, he's embarked on the most successful career of any member, current or former. And he brings a performance to the stage that includes a powerful combination of KISS classics and his own solo hits. Opening act TBA. Tickets available at the Lincoln Amphitheatre website. Ticket price includes concert admission, parking, and Lincoln State Park gate fee. Seating is general admission/festival seating. VIP tickets are available and include preferred seating, plus a drink token. Concessions and venue and artist merchandise will be available. VIP doors open at 5:00 pm CT; general admission doors at 5:30 pm CT.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY CELEBRATION
Santa Claus Museum & Village
Saturday, July 22, 2023
The Santa Claus Museum & Village will host a fun-filled Christmas in July Celebration on Saturday, July 22, 2023, in the historic Santa Claus Church.
The festivities kick off at 3:00 pm CT with a book signing and presentation by author Pamela McColl.
The Kona Ice Truck will have delicious shaved ice for sale from 3:00 - 5:00 pm CT.
At 5:00 pm CT, a family-friendly Christmas movie (to be announced) will be shown in the Church.
The evening will close with Santa reading the famous poem, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.
While visiting the Santa Claus Museum & Village for the festivities, guests are invited to tour the museum and Santa's Office, take a photo with the historic 22-foot-tall Santa statue, write a letter to Santa, and more.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY CRAFT FAIR
Santa Claus Museum & Village
Saturday, July 8, 2023
Christmas comes early to the Santa Claus Museum & Village this summer! Get a jump on your holiday shopping as you browse unique handmade crafts from local vendors during the Christmas in July Craft Fair on Saturday, July 8.
While you're there, don't forget to visit the museum, write your letter to Santa in the town's original post office, and snap a "Santa selfie" with the historic 22-foot-tall Santa statue!
Concessions will be available to purchase and will benefit the Heritage Hills Patriettes Dance Team.
RED, WHITE, & BOOM
Beloved Farms
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Beloved Farms is celebrating the 4th of July in a festive way! Head to the farm for food vendors, live music, family activities, local vendor shopping, inflatables, games, and a huge fireworks show.
MUSIC AT PEPPER'S RIDGE WINERY
Pepper’s Ridge Winery
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Enjoy live music and local sips at Pepper’s Ridge Winery!
Featured performer: Lindsey James Williams
THE RIVALRY
Lincoln Amphitheatre
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Go behind the scenes of the historic Lincoln/Douglas debates.
This play from author Norman Corwin takes audiences behind the scenes of the 1858 debates between incumbent Illinois Senator Stephen A. Douglas and a then-unknown lawyer named Abraham Lincoln. The Red Bank ReUnion Band will perform in the mezzanine pre-show beginning at 6:15 pm CT. Tickets available at the Lincoln Amphitheatre website. Ticket price includes play admission, parking, and Lincoln State Park gate fee. Seating is general admission/festival seating. Senior and veteran tickets available. Children ages 12 and under may attend free of charge (with ticket downloaded from the Amphitheatre website). Concessions and venue and artist merchandise will be available. VIP doors open at 5:00 pm CT; general admission doors at 5:30 pm CT.
MUSIC AT PEPPER'S RIDGE WINERY
Pepper’s Ridge Winery
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Enjoy live music and local sips at Pepper’s Ridge Winery!
Featured performer: Leo Gronquist
THE RIVALRY
Lincoln Amphitheatre
Friday, June 23, 2023
Go behind the scenes of the historic Lincoln/Douglas debates.
This play from author Norman Corwin takes audiences behind the scenes of the 1858 debates between incumbent Illinois Senator Stephen A. Douglas and a then-unknown lawyer named Abraham Lincoln. The Red Bank ReUnion Band will perform in the mezzanine pre-show beginning at 6:15 pm CT. Tickets available at the Lincoln Amphitheatre website. Ticket price includes play admission, parking, and Lincoln State Park gate fee. Seating is general admission/festival seating. Senior and veteran tickets available. Children ages 12 and under may attend free of charge (with ticket downloaded from the Amphitheatre website). Concessions and venue and artist merchandise will be available. VIP doors open at 5:00 pm CT; general admission doors at 5:30 pm CT.
THE RIVALRY
Lincoln Amphitheatre
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Go behind the scenes of the historic Lincoln/Douglas debates.
This play from author Norman Corwin takes audiences behind the scenes of the 1858 debates between incumbent Illinois Senator Stephen A. Douglas and a then-unknown lawyer named Abraham Lincoln. The Red Bank ReUnion Band will perform in the mezzanine pre-show beginning at 6:15 pm CT. Tickets available at the Lincoln Amphitheatre website. Ticket price includes play admission, parking, and Lincoln State Park gate fee. Seating is general admission/festival seating. Senior and veteran tickets available. Children ages 12 and under may attend free of charge (with ticket downloaded from the Amphitheatre website). Concessions and venue and artist merchandise will be available. VIP doors open at 5:00 pm CT; general admission doors at 5:30 pm CT.
Holidays in the Sky Drone and Fireworks Spectacular
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari
Nightly June 17 - July 30
The drone and fireworks spectacular returns in 2023—bigger and better than ever!
Four-hundred LED-lit drones will light up the skies over Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari nightly, June 17 through July 30, at the park’s close. The 15-minute show celebrates Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween, and the Fourth of July and features amazing sights like a rotating Christmas tree and a waving American flag. A fireworks finale closes out the show.
The best viewing area is the Party Plaza in the Thanksgiving Section, where a DJ-led dance party kicks off the festivities. Please note that performances may be canceled or temporarily delayed due to high winds, rain, or lightning in the area.
MUSIC AT PEPPER'S RIDGE WINERY
Pepper’s Ridge Winery
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Enjoy live music and local sips at Pepper’s Ridge Winery!
Featured performer: Sparrow & Crandall
MUSIC AT PEPPER'S RIDGE WINERY
Pepper’s Ridge Winery
Sunday, June11, 2023
Enjoy live music and local sips at Pepper’s Ridge Winery!
Featured performer: Tony Henning
REARVIEW: A TRIBUTE TO PEARL JAM
Lincoln Amphitheatre
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Rearview (previously Pearl Jam Tribute Chicago) first appeared at Lincoln Amphitheatre for an "unplugged" performance in 2020. This year, they return to the stage, fully electric, to bring the hits of one of the greatest and most influential American rock bands to life. Opening act TBA. Tickets available at the Lincoln Amphitheatre website. Ticket price includes concert admission, parking, and Lincoln State Park gate fee. Seating is general admission/festival seating. VIP tickets are available and include preferred seating, plus a drink token. Concessions and venue and artist merchandise will be available. VIP doors open at 5:00 pm CT; general admission doors at 5:30 pm CT.
MUSIC AT PEPPER'S RIDGE WINERY
Pepper’s Ridge Winery
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Enjoy live music and local sips at Pepper’s Ridge Winery!
Featured performer: 8-Track