Looking for some holiday fun around the city? Here are some ideas to get you in the holiday spirit.

• Visit the Indiana State Museum and ride the original L.S. Ayers Santa Clause Express and catch Peewinkle's Puppet show. Visit www.indianamuseum.org or call (317) 232-1882 for more info.

• Stop over at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis and experience the Winter Wonderland Snow Castle and take a ride down the Yule Slide. Jolly Days Winter Wonderland runs through January 10th. Visit www.childrensmuseum.org or call (317) 334-3322 for more info.

• If you enjoy Christmas lights then you’ll love Christmas at the Zoo. With thousands of twinkling lights, and the new Winter Wonderland exhibit in the White River Gardens you’ll be able to check out the animals and get into the holiday spirit. Christmas at the Zoo runs until December 30th from 5-9pm at reduced rates. Visit www.indyzoo.com or call (317) 630-2001 for more info.

• Check out Christmas at Lilly House on the grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art. The house is decorated reminiscent of the 1930s and 40s and runs through January 3rd. What’s more is that admission is free!

                  Hours are as follows:

                  Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays : 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
                  (ends January 3)
                  Sundays : 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. (ends January 3)
                  Thursdays and Fridays : 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. (ends January 3)
                  Except December 25 and January 1

          For more information visit www.imamuseum.org or call
          (317) 923-1331

• Check out more lights at Broad Ripple Village Lights Up! on Saturday, December 12th from 3-9pm, when homes and businesses go all out to decorate for Broad Ripple’s annual decorating contest. You’ll also be able to take free carriage rides, enjoy strolling entertainers and carolers, and see the lighting of the 21-foot tree. Visit www.discoverbroadripplevillage.com for more info.

• For a bit of culture, go see A Christmas Carol at the Indiana Repertory Theater for just $25. The show runs through December 27th. Visit www.irtlive.com or call (317) 635-5252 for ticket information.

• If a variety show full of beautiful music, dancers and even Rockin’ Rory, the performing dog, is more your speed, then you’ll want to check out the Yuletide Celebration with the Indianapolis Symphonic Orchestra. The show runs through December 23rd. Visit www.indianapolissymphonyorchestra.org or call (317) 639-4300 for ticket information.