Merry and Bright in Downtown Lebanon

Lebanon is ready to help you start the merriest season of all with Christmas on the Square (Dec. 6th). Start by visiting the Merry & Bright Market where you’ll find the square lined with local vendors with those perfect gifts for the holiday season. Spend the evening playing Reindeer Games, petting live reindeer, and enjoying the sounds of live performances as you wait for the Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting to begin.

While you’re shopping and dining around the historic downtown area of Lebanon, be sure to stop by Indiana Gifts, a curated shop dedicated to products made exclusively in Indiana. You’ll find locally crafted candles, prints, apparel, and even the Better in Boone Gift Box, a specially assembled collection of Boone County favorites. 

Be sure to come back to Lebanon for the Jolly Trolley (Dec. 16th) and Not So Jolly Trolley (Dec. 17th) and a magical ride around Lebanon. Guests will enjoy a 20 minute journey filled with twinkling lights, storytelling, and during the Not So Jolly Trolley, some silly antics from the Grinch.

Holiday Fun in Zionsville

Plan a weekend to stroll through Zionsville’s Main Street, where the brick street and festive storefronts invite you into a holiday storybook. Throughout the month of December, experience festive shopping activities during Christmas in the Village. The Makers Market (Dec. 6th) will bring talented makers, crafters, and artisans into town, along with lots of other terrific shopping and dining options just a short walk away.

Ladies Night (Dec. 11th) invites women out to downtown Zionsville for a fun-filled evening of great shopping deals, dining, and fun with friends. Christmas Crawl (Dec. 18th) is a night out for the big elves (21+) to enjoy an evening of holiday cheer with seasonal specials at participating shops and restaurants and the annual Ugly Sweater Contest.

For families looking to do some weekend shopping, don’t forget to stop by Santa’s house for Santa Selfes in Zionsville, every weekend in December through December 21st.

Local Finds Across the County

Whitestown’s Winter Market (Dec.13th) is a must visit for those that love to shop and support local. Hosted at the Whitestown Municipal Complex, this seasonal market is a perfect opportunity to find holiday gifts and support local businesses.

No holiday visit to Boone County is complete without a trip to Dull’s Tree Farm in Thorntown. Pick your own Christmas tree, browse wreaths and ornaments, play games, and grab some hot chocolate and cider as you take in this rustic holiday experience. While you’re visiting Thorntown, be sure to stop by the Sugar Creek Art Center and visit their gift shop. This incredible historic building features galleries from local artists, and a gift shop of items made by locals.