Indiana Insider Blog

Often holiday shopping entails fighting the crowds in the big box retail stores on Black Friday or sitting in front of your computer, this holiday gift guide is a much better option. Each holiday season, members of our staff at... Read more

As a young girl growing up near Pittsburgh, some of my fondest Christmas memories include the vast holiday decorating my parents would undertake. Dad–the original “Clark Griswold” of Christmas Vacation movie fame—with trees, wreaths, and thousands (and thousands) of lights... Read more

Anyone who loves A Christmas Story will remember the family’s trip downtown to see the Christmas parade and to see Santa Claus. Back in the 1930s and 1940s, this type of holiday event was a regular tradition in most cities.... Read more

“City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style… In the air there’s a feeling of Christmas.” (Silver Bells, Jay Livingston and Ray Evans) Indianapolis Downtown is getting into the holiday spirit, and holding another event on Georgia Street, with their... Read more

In Hendricks County, there is no shortage of places to shop, things to do and events to see during the holidays.

All around the state of Indiana, different cities and towns celebrate Christmas with lights displays for everyone to come and enjoy. Whether you’re walking or driving, there’s something in nearly every corner of the state. This electric winter wonderland has... Read more

Like most people, I spend much of the holiday season trying to create picture-perfect memories for my family. (Undoubtedly, the photo with Santa ends up looking more like child torture, and the photo in front of the Christmas tree always... Read more

I went to the Yuletide Celebration performed by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra hosted at the Hilbert on Monument Circle. I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect from this show, but I was definitely surprised throughout the performance. I assumed that... Read more

Christmastime in downtown Indianapolis has always been one of my favorite times of year.  From the Lighting of the Tree (the Soldiers & Sailors monument on Monument Circle downtown) to the giant soldiers and candy canes that decorate the circle;... Read more