The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is hosting a brand-new Winter Faire from Nov. 18, 2023 through Feb. 11, 2024. The faire will offer games, hands-on-activities, interaction with animal characters and Santa, and the museum’s infamous 47-foot-long WinterSlide.
Museumgoers will find the faire in the museum’s new magical winter forest. Ember, a fluffy red fox, will greet families as they enter the forest. Once in the forest, museumgoers will have the chance to meet Indigo, a learned and magical chameleon, Flip the seal, the courageous ice phoenix Storm and Gerty, a kind artistic beaver who can be found in the Artisans Corner.
While in the forest, visitors will have a chance to see objects from around the world made of various materials. They can also play shopkeeper and at select times, families will be able to create a lantern during a “WinterFaire-y Tale” in Gerty’s Workshop.
Special events scheduled for the WinterFaire include:
Gingerbread Houses – 12:30 p.m., Nov. 18
Families can build a gingerbread house with materials provided. Tickets are between $4-$25.
Santa’s WinterFaire Welcome – 9:30 – 10 a.m., Nov. 24
Snap a photo with Santa during his first visit to the WinterFaire. Included with admission.
Toymaker’s Workshop – 9:30 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m., Dec. 2 & 3
Museumgoers can visit the Toymaker’s Workshop and choose from a variety of buildable toy projects. Ticket prices range between $4-$25.
Countdown to Noon – 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Dec. 31
Celebrate the final day of 2023 with music from Zak Morgan, activities and a countdown at noon and 1 p.m., allowing children to countdown to the new year at a reasonable time. Visitors will receive free festive favors while supplies last.
For a complete schedule of events and further information on the WinterFaire, visit childrensmuseum.org.
