Jolly Days

Item: Jolly Days
Author: Jackie Sheckler Finch

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For feel-good family time, head to Jolly Days Winter Wonderland at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. A marvelous place any time of year, the museum is a special treat during holidays. Take a ride down the two-story Yule Slide and discover the Ice Castle, "ice" fishing holes and sock skating – all without frozen fingers. Jolly Days are Nov. 22 through Jan. 4 with Santa's Big Arrival on Nov. 28 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Jolly St. Nick arrives in grand style via a two-seater Dallara Factory IndyCar driven by 2014 Indianapolis 500 pole sitter and Hoosier native Ed Carpenter. Santa will be at the museum daily from Nov. 28 through Christmas Eve to gather children's wish lists. Ring in the New Year at an earlier time for youngsters. Really it's Countdown to Noon on New Year's Eve when North America's largest water clock counts down drop by drop.

Address:

3000 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208

Phone:

(800) 820-6214

Website:

childrensmuseum.org

EXPERT TIPS BY: Jackie Sheckler Finch
Indianapolis Local Expert

Things to Do in December: "Parking is free at The Children's Museum and the parking garage is connected to the museum by an enclosed walkway so no need to venture out in snow, sleet or rain."

Best for Things to Do in December Because: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is a great place to let children talk to Santa, get their photo made and tell him their wish list.