The Christmas holidays are filled with joy and togetherness in Elkhart County. The festive magic bursts into music through holiday concerts and sparkles with unforgettable light displays. Gather your family and friends and make memories for a lifetime.
Goshen First Fridays: Hometown Holiday Celebration
Friday, December 6, 5 – 9 p.m.
The entire community comes together in Downtown Goshen to celebrate the holiday season. Sing carols with friends and neighbors on Main Street, and join in to light the tree on West Washington at 6:30 p.m.! Children’s photos with Santa are free, and young gift-givers are invited to make their own presents at ‘make-a-gift’ stations provided by participating local retailers. End the evening at the Holiday Market for a chance to warm up and observe the many wonderful holiday artisans!
Holiday lights
Colorful strands of lights and playful decorations make the Christmas holiday bright around Elkhart County. Make your family’s plans to see these incredible light displays:
- Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights at Wellfield Botanic Gardens, Annually the month of December. Click here here for details.
- Holiday Lights at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds This drive-thru experience will be an experience to remember for the whole family. Annually the month of December. Click here for details
- Shipshewana Lights of Joy is a remarkable way to experience holiday lights. Load up your car and head to the Shipshewana Flea Market, 345 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana, for a 1 ½-mile route packed with festive displays. Click here for details.
- Find more holiday light displays here
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Christmas On Main
It’s holiday fun for the entire family at Christmas on Main in downtown Elkhart. Enjoy a variety of holiday open houses at downtown merchants, and the kids will love the craft stations and other activities.
Santa and the Superheroes!
Come visit with Santa Claus and the Superheroes at the Hall of Heroes Comic and Superhero Museum. Pictures and fun for all! 1915 Cassopolis St., Elkhart, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. December 12.
Middlebury Christmas Tree Lighting
Bundle up the family for the can’t-miss tradition in Middlebury of lighting the community Christmas tree. Gather around the tree in Memorial Park, 105 N. Main St., Middlebury. But don’t leave without enjoying the music, hot cocoa and holiday treats, and other merry-making.
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