Meet A Real Live Baby Reindeer At Santa's Toys, A Christmas-Themed Toy Store In Indiana
Come down to Santa Claus, Indiana, where a new tradition is developing! The area’s premier toy store has an annual reindeer encounter that will get you ready for Christmas (if you aren’t already… we’re typically ready by November 1st if we’re being honest). If you’ve never seen one of these beauties in person, now is your chance! Come explore the amazing reindeer encounter at Santa’s Toys in Santa Claus.
Santa’s Toys is open Monday through Saturday, and you can learn more about the store and this event on the Santa’s Toys website and the Santa’s Toys Facebook page. Need something warm to wear while you’re here? Our friends at L.L. Bean have an awesome selection of all things winter.
For more like this, check out these holiday traditions in Indiana every Hoosier enjoys this time of year. If you’ve ever been to this toy store, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and photos with us in the comments.
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Christmas In Indiana
Where is Santa Claus, Indiana?
The best little holiday town in Indiana is Santa Claus, which is located in the southwest part of the state. As of the 2020 census, there are just over 2,500 people that call Santa Claus home. Of all the wonderful small towns in Indiana that tend to go all-out for the holidays, this one stands out thanks to its existence as the one and only literal Christmas town in Indiana.
What are some other magical Christmas towns in Indiana?
Of course, Santa Claus isn’t the only Christmas town in Indiana. Some other wonderful towns in Indiana that turn into a winter wonderland every year are:
- Shipshewana – This Amish town is absolutely breathtaking for the entire year, but during the holiday season, it’s especially magical.
- Metamora – Check out the amazing Metamora Christmas Walk for a new favorite holiday tradition your whole family will adore.
- Charlestown – This little town is nicknamed “Christmas City, USA”, and it’s almost as holiday-oriented as Santa Claus.
Learn more about the best holiday towns in Indiana.
What are some fun Christmas traditions in Indiana?
Indiana has no shortage of fun and family-friendly events and traditions around Christmas time. Some of our favorite Christmas traditions in Indiana include:
- The Circle of Light – Sure, you could go shopping on Black Friday... or you could come to Indy and check out the incredible tree lighting ceremony and festival known as the Circle of Light.
- A Christmas Story – You could watch the movie, or you could attend the musical, which is an Indiana tradition!
- Sugar Cream Pie – Santa loves cookies, sure, but he also loves Indiana’s favorite dessert. Sugar Cream pie is so beloved that it’s considered Indiana’s official state pie (yes, that’s a thing... a tasty, tasty thing).
Learn more about these unique holiday traditions in Indiana.