Events

Beneath twinkling lights, browse more than 50 wooden huts selling authentic products imported from Germany, like wooden toys, nutcrackers, music boxes, ornaments and more. Don’t miss the collectible items like the boot mug and Bierkrüge for adult beverages. While you’re shopping, sip a hot mug of Glühwein (mulled wine) or hot cocoa. Enjoy traditional foods […]

The Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt, held the third full weekend in November annually, features over 200 lavishly decorated booths spilling over with quality hand-created items, antiques, art, Christmas wares, delicious regional food and wine, live entertainment, a free concert, free tours and so much more.   Enjoy the delights of Christmas in an Olde World setting!

In the heart of Mass Avenue's Arts District, you're invited to eat, drink, and be merry this holiday season.   At the Athenaeum Christkindlmarkt, you’ll find the traditional festival elements (music, warm raclettes, gluhwein and plenty of platzchen to go around) are just the foundation for special storytelling traditions unique to our rich, German culture. […]

The Carmel Christkindlmarkt mission is to conduct educational and cultural activities in Germanic culture through lectures, storytelling, discussions, musical performances, cultural presentations, and an annual Christkindlmarkt festival, and in this manner providing instruction to the public on subjects that are useful to individuals and beneficial to the community, with the activities to be generally conducted […]

Weihnachtsmarkt (vie-noks-mart) is a fun-filled event for families that celebrate the holidays and Cumberland's German heritage.  This event is held from 11 AM-10 PM and provides food and family-oriented entertainment.   Visit with Santa, sip some hot cocoa or cider, enjoy crafts for kids in Old Town Cumberland, say hello to Santa and Mrs. Claus, […]

Learn about the customs surrounding Lunar New Year celebrations across East and Southeast Asia. Join us for our Lunar New Year Celebration on January 27 from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

The Iranian artists in this exhibit are on a mission to share the devastating realities occurring in Iran. Come join us to learn more about the situation in Iran and meet some of the artists. The 2022 Uprising or Zan, Zendegi, Azadi (Woman, Life, Freedom) Movement has resulted in death, injuries, arrests, and torture of thousands […]

The Performance   The Sphinx Organization is a social justice organization dedicated to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts. Focused on increasing representation of Black and Latinx artists in classical music and recognizing excellence, Sphinx programs serve beginner students to seasoned classical music professionals, as well as cultural entrepreneurs and administrators. […]

We invite you to join our next installment of #INTLCXN and ring in the New Year by learning more about The International Center (Indianapolis) Festival Fund. The Festival Fund provides grants to support international or cultural events in Central Indiana. Join us for a moderated discussion on Wednesday, January 31st, from 12:00-1:00 pm EST via Zoom. The forum will […]

PLEASE NOTE: An RSVP ticket is required ONLY if you would like a seat for the Art & Soul performances at The Cabaret.* * Guests may arrive as early as 5 p.m. at The Cabaret to find a seat and purchase food and drinks. Seats are first come, first served. * Guests who would like […]