2026 Christmas Gift + Hobby Show
- Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – Sunday, November 15, 2026, 5:00 PM
- Indianapolis
When and where
- Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – Sunday, November 15, 2026, 5:00 PM
- Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205
About this event
Christmas Gift + Hobby Show https://www.christmasgiftandhobbyshow.com/ • Dates: Wednesday, Nov. 11–Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center – West Pavilion. • • Show Hours: Wed.–Thurs. 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Fri.–Sat. 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. • • Indiana’s Largest Holiday Shopping Event: Celebrate the show’s 77th year with 300+ vendors offering gifts, décor, apparel, artisan goods and holiday inspiration. • • Celebrity Appearance – Robert Buckley: The Hallmark Channel star, creator/executive producer/star of The Christmas House and The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls, and One Tree Hill actor appears Friday, Nov. 13 at 1:30 p.m. on the Holiday Entertainment Stage. • • Holiday Entertainment: Enjoy performances by local choirs, singers and dancers, plus festive entertainment throughout the five-day show. • Santa + Family Fun: Take a Santa selfie near the live Christmas tree and visit Santa’s Workshop by ShedEscape Designs, featuring photo ops, interactive activities and a kids’ scavenger hunt. • • Special Shopping & Activities: Explore Holiday Handmade, holiday tablescapes, 20+ local authors, and Lucky Tiles Mahjong, with an introductory presentation daily at noon. • • Kids Markets: Support 30 young entrepreneurs selling their creations on Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. • • Special Days: Hero Day – Wednesday, Nov. 11: free admission and parking for veterans, active-duty military and first responders. Girls Night Out – Friday, Nov. 13, 4–7 p.m.: music, drinks, shopping and half-price box-office tickets. Teacher Day – Sunday, Nov. 15: free admission for teachers and school staff with valid ID. • • Tickets: Adults $14; children 12 and under FREE; seniors $10 Wed.–Fri. at the box office. Save $2 online through Nov. 5, or pick up a $4-off coupon at participating central Indiana Ace Hardware stores. • • Buy tix online: https://www.christmasgiftandhobbyshow.com/
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