Upland Christmas Tree Lighting
2025-12-07 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
This year we are celebrating 33 years of our favorite small town tradition, lighting our largest living Christmas Tree.
Join us for the lighting of the tree followed by hot cocoa & cookies, a visit with Santa, live Christmas music, sleigh ride, photo ops, Christmas crafts, and more!!

Hang with Bluey
2025-12-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-21 19:00 - 21:00
Who doesn’t love Bluey?! Come see her every Sunday through Christmas at the Matter Park Gift Shop. Drive the lights, enjoy some hot cocoa, and get a hug from your favorite blue dog.

Christmas Cookie's for a Cause
2025-12-12 11:00 - 19:30
The holidays are coming, and we are beyond excited for our upcoming fundraiser. Our first annual Christmas Cookie’s For a Cause, to benefit the CAC, is going to be fantastic! We are looking for sponsors and bakers to make this community event a success. And, on Friday, December 12th, the community is invited to come and purchase the cookies that have been made with love to support the children served at First Light.
For any bakers wanting to participate, there will be a Cookie Baking Contest. Categories for the contest will include Professional Baker, Home Baker, Youth Baker (under 12), Business, Not for Profit, Church and Guns & Hoses.
Please like, share and contact us at 765-668-8082 for more details or with any questions.

Santa Visits Boston Hill Center
2025-12-12 17:30 - 20:00 | Boston Hill Center, 428 S Washington St, Marion, IN, 46953, United States
Santa is coming to Boston Hill Center! Mark your calendars for Friday, December 12th from 5:30–8:00 PM because you won’t want to miss this magical evening!
Bring the kiddos for: A meet & greet with Santa Free photos Free cookies Christmas music 100 FREE stockings for the first 100 kids Face painting (donation-based)
It’s going to be a festive night full of holiday cheer — we can’t wait to see you there!

Family Night at the Walkway of Lights
2025-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Matter Park, N River Rd &, N Quarry Rd, Marion, IN, 46952, United States
Family Night at the walkway of lights! Santa, snacks, cookie decorating, live reindeer, and ornament making! Don’t miss this fun night. $5 a child! We cannot wait to see you.

2025 Christmas Recital
2025-12-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Dance Through Him, 201 N 8th St, Upland, IN, 46989, United States
Our students have been working hard since September to create dances that shine the love of Christ. This night is a celebration of their dedication and the birth of our Savior! We’d love for you to join us as we cheer on our dancers and worship together through movement.
Ticket Prices:3 & Under – FreeAges 4-6 – $5Ages 7 & Up – $8

Meet the Grinch
2025-12-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Matter Park, N River Rd &, N Quarry Rd, Marion, IN, 46952, United States
The Grinch is coming to town! He will be hanging out in the Matter Park gift shop every Saturday evening 7pm-9pm till Christmas. Make sure you come say hi. See the lights, enjoy the sights and enjoy some hot cocoa.

Christmas in the Air
2025-12-17 19:00 - 22:00
Christmas in the Air, is a first class Broadway-style song and dance review, wrapped up within a feel-good holiday storyline, told by Santa’s favorite elves. Starring Rand Productions’ dazzling precision dancers, known as the Tinsel-toes, the show delivers the perfect mix of classic holiday melodies, with modern favorites and original music. The Gas City Performing Arts Center opens in Fall 2024 and will enrich the community with a diverse range of entertainment options. Located conveniently off I-69, the world-class venue will feature national and regional music artists, comedy, theater, and will also be used by Mississinewa Community Schools’ for their fine arts programming. The 1,830-seat facility, boasting over 39,000 square feet and state-of-the-art audio, video and lighting aims to be a top arts destination in east central Indiana. Beyond entertainment, it seeks to inspire and foster artistic growth among the youth, positioning itself as a cultural cornerstone for Gas City, enhancing its reputation as a center for arts and creativity.

Hometown Petals, The Magic of Christmas
2025-12-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Hometown Petals, 229 E. Main Street, Gas City, IN, United States
We are finalizing details, and can’t wait to share with you our 3rd annual Christmas event.
FREE pictures, hot chocolate, cookies & more.
The Magic of Christmas returns to Main Street Gas City. December 19th

New Year's at Boston Hill
2025-12-31 21:00 - 2026-01-01 01:00
NEW YEAR’S AT BOSTON HILL Say goodbye to 2025 in style and welcome 2026 with a night to remember!
9PM – 1AM | December 31st Boston Hill
Get ready for an unforgettable night featuring:
Midnight Balloon Drop in the atrium
A lively dance floor at Los Amores Restaurant
Cocktails & mocktails available for purchase all night long (mocktails on the upper level) Stunning photo ops to capture your night A complimentary champagne toast included with your ticket VIP seating available — DM us to reserve!
Whether you’re dancing the night away or sipping in style, this is the NYE celebration you don’t want to miss.
Tickets available to purchase at the link below. Limited tickets available! www.hive-mind-market.com/nye-party

5th Annual Upland Fall Festival
2026-10-17 16:00 - 19:00
We are so excited for this year’s Fall Festival!! Lots of new things are being planned this year. We are really looking forward to the chili cook-off and pie bake-off. More details on pumpkin carving and the costume parade coming soon. We are very excited to welcome back Hoss House BBQ and Leo’s Lemonade LLC, and add on Chubby Burgers . Shop your favorite local vendors at Upland Community Market, and meet some new ones. Friday October 17th4-7pmUpland Park403 W Washington Street, Upland IN
