In Dubois County, the holidays feel cozy, strollable, and delightfully old-world. Our downtowns glow with lights, shop windows brim with gift ideas, and you’ll catch the scent of roasted nuts, cinnamon, and fresh pine just about everywhere. Plan a festive weekend and hop between Ferdinand, Huntingburg, and Jasper—each town celebrates with its own signature traditions, all within an easy drive of one another.
Make it a merry loop
Dress warm, bring a tote for purchases, and map your route—these towns are only about 15–20 minutes apart. Start with coffee or cocoa, wander a market, slip into a few boutiques, then end the day with a delicious dinner at one of our local favorite restaurants. Whether you’re treasure-hunting for gifts or just chasing that festive glow, Dubois County serves the season beautifully.
Experience the Magic of the Season
From charming festivals and sparkling light displays to concerts, tours, and family fun—there’s something happening all season long in Dubois County.
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Huntingburg Christmas Stroll
November 12-15, 2026
Feel your Christmas Spirit Come Alive… Stroll Historic Downtown 4th Street in Huntingburg. Enjoy unique specialty shops and eateries as you experience all the joys of the Holiday Season.
Event highlights include:
- Live Music, Cookies & Cocoa at the Tree Lighting (Sun. Dec. 8)
- Holiday Home Tour (Fri. Dec. 13~tickets required)
- Horse Drawn Carriage Rides (Dec. 8, 14, and 15)
- Santa visits 4th Street (Dec. 13, 14, 15)
- Workshops & special activities in stores throughout the week
- Igloo Experiences on the street (Reserve Online)
- SHOP TILL YOU DROP….stores are open until 9pm Friday Nov. 13 & 7pm on Saturday Nov. 14 & until 5pm Sunday Nov. 15.
- Christmas Light Walkthrough in Market Street Park
For updates & more details visit Strolling in Huntingburg Facebook page.
IGLOO EXPERIENCE
Celebrate this holiday season with your special person, friends, or family in our private igloos located on Historic 4th Street in Huntingburg! Our heated igloos are located right in the heart of downtown Huntingburg during our Christmas Stroll. This year we are offering igloo Experiences from several of our 4th Street Businesses and Restaurants.
COST: $50 for rental (1 hr)
ACCOMODATES: 6 people
Experiences to choose:
*Pink Duck Ice Cream Flight – 4 flavors for $12/ person
*Mama T’s Cheesecake & Wine Sampler – $25/ person
*Dubois County Art Factory Christmas Tree & Light Kit
   includes acrylic paint, paint brush & one 7″ tree for $37.
 *Dubois County Art Factory Ornament Painting
   includes 2 ceramic ornaments, acrylic paints & paint brush $18.
 *Gaslight Craft Beer Flight – includes 4 beer samples for $25/ person
* Capture Crop Create Scrapbooking Studio Card Making Kit (3 cards) – $12
Huntingburg’s Enchanting Christmas Stroll Tradition
The Huntingburg Christmas Stroll is a heartwarming tradition that embodies the spirit of the season. It's a reminder of...
MUST SEE NEW ATTRACTIONS
Ferdinand Christmas Pyramid
A dazzling new holiday attraction is lighting up Ferdinand, Indiana! Standing an impressive 34 feet tall, the town’s German Christmas Pyramid celebrates the community’s deep German heritage and adds a spectacular centerpiece to the Christmas season. Sunday, November 1 will officially kick off the 2026 holiday season with the first lighting of the Christmas pyramid!
This handcrafted wooden structure, inspired by traditional pyramids found in Germany’s outdoor Christmas markets, features multiple tiers adorned with twinkling lights, intricate figures, and festive décor that tell the story of the season. As the pyramid’s blades gently spin, visitors are invited to step into a scene straight out of a European Christmas village—right here in Southern Indiana.
Located near the heart of Ferdinand’s Christkindlmarkt festivities, the pyramid is a must-see for families, photographers, and holiday enthusiasts alike. Whether you visit during the day to admire the craftsmanship or stop by at night to see it illuminated in all its glory, the experience is nothing short of magical.
Lights Over Market Street Park
Also NEW this holiday season, immerse yourself in the glow of Huntingburg’s enchanting Christmas light display at Market Street Park. Each evening, the gentle luminescence creates a warm, festive ambiance that brings Victorian charm to life along historic downtown 4th Street. Whether you’re sipping cocoa with family, snapping holiday photos, or simply soaking in the spirit of the season, this light display captures the heart of Huntingburg’s community and the joy of Christmas.
The Greater Downtown Jasper Business Association is partnering with the Heart of Jasper and hosting Shop & Sip on Friday, Nov. 20, in conjunction with the National Shop Small initiative, PINK FRIDAY! Local merchants will be offering discounts and promotions in stores for these special events! Shop & Sip promotes the social district, which allows you to purchase an alcoholic beverage and then walk and shop the district, featuring local specialty shops throughout the downtown.
Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt
November 21-22, 2026
Embrace the Traditions… Shop handmade treasures, primitives and antiques, delicious regional food and wines, over 200 booths in a festive setting at six different locations.Â
Event highlights include:
- Christkindlmarkt Eve Opening Ceremonies – Christkindl Angel Appearance  on hillside of Monastery Immaculate Conception(Fri, Nov. 20, 6:30 pm)
- Eve Dinner at the Monastery Dining Hall (Nov. 20, 7pm ~ Purchase Tickets $45 pp)
- Ice Skating at Ferdinand Library (Sat. 9-5 & Sun. 10-3)
- Face Painting (Sat. 10am – 2pm & Sun. 11am – 1pm)
- Balloon Twisting (Sat. 11am – 12pm)
- Santa Visits at the Ferdinand Library (Sat. 1-4pm)
- Mrs. Claus Story Time at the Library (Sat. 2:15pm & 3:30pm)
- Children’s Crafts at Jr. High gym (Sat. 10:30, 11:30, 12:30 & 2:30 & Sun. 11:30, 12:30, 1:30)
- Marionette Theater (Sat. 12:15, 1:15, 3:15 and Sun. 11:15am and 1:15pm
- Black Forest Organ Grinder
- Monastery Church Tours (Sat. 10-11:30am & Sun. 12:30 – 3:30pm)
- Lights on the Grotto
- Free Shuttle Service between Markt Sites
- Glockenspiel Performances (Sat. & Sun. at 11am, 12pm, 1pm)
- “Sounds of the Season” Philharmonic Concert (Sat, Nov. 21, 7pm at the Monastery Immaculate Conception)
- Mass with German Hymns (Sun, Nov. 22, 9:45am)
- Market Shopping (Saturday 9am – 5pm & Sunday 10am – 4pm)
Experience the German traditions of a Christkindlmarkt in Ferdinand, Indiana
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Christkindlmarkt Eve Ceremony
Friday, Nov. 20 at 6:30pm, Christkindl, the Christmas Angel, heralds in visitors and locals on the hillside of the beautiful Monastery Immaculate Conception, kicking off the eventful weekend. Enjoy trumpeters and choirs with a childrens procession.
The Eve Ceremony Dinner takes place immediatly following the opening ceremony, in the dining hall of the Monastery. Enjoy a plated meal featuring Roast Beef Tips, honey pecan fried chicken breast & roasted potatoes, green beans, salad and a roll. Be sure to save room for the German-inspired dessert, apple strudel with cinnamon ice cream. Click below to purchase tickets!
Ice Skating Rink
Sat. 9am – 5pm
Sun. 10am – 3pm
Live Glockenspiel Times
Sat. & Sun. : 11am, 12, 1pm
Monastery Tours
Sat. 10am-11:30am & 12:30pm – 3pm
Sun. 12:30-3pm
Sounds of the Season Concert, Sat. Nov. 21
Talented musicians will be performing beautiful, seasonal selections and traditional Christmas carols from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. EST in beautiful Monastery Immaculate Conception. A freewill offering is encouraged as admission is free.
Dubois County Museum Holiday Activities
Explore the German Heritage & Cultural Center to view the Festival of Christmas Tree exhibit beginning November 20th, featuring decorated trees throughout the 50,000 Sq. Ft. museum. See below a schedule of museum holiday activities.
- November 7: 10:30am Carol Braymer American 250 Program
- November 14: Storytime featuring books by children’s author Lois Ehlert (Chicka Chicka Boom Boom)
- November 17: 6:30pm Homecoming with Cloverdale Forge Artists. Presentations + Display + Sale of Items + Book Signing. Connect again with former resident Karen Rudolph and her husband before they return home to Canada.
- November 19: Extended Museum Hours! 10am – 6pm. Opening of Festival of Christmas Trees. 6pm – 7:30pm Patoka River Dulcimers play.
- December 5: 10:30am Stings Inc. performs at the Dubois County Museum
- December 12: 9 – 10:30am – Sweets with Santa
10am – 2pm – Cookie Walk
10:30am – Storytime featuring books by children’s author Jan Brett (The
Gingerbread man. - December 13: 1pm – 3pm – Cookie Walk
- December 17: Extended Museum Hours! FREE NIGHT to enjoy Festival of Christmas Trees from 6-7:30pm.
Small Business Saturday
Be sure to shop and support local small businesses, not only on November 28th for small business Saturday, but all holdiay season long as small business owner & operators open their doors offering specials, promotions & holiday themed events.
The Greater Downtown Jasper Business Association is offering a shopping spree this holiday season. Make purchases at the participating stores and be entered into the giveaway for 1, $500 gift card or 5, $100 gift cards.
The Ferdinand Merchant Association will be offering a BINGO shopping card! Pick up a card from any participating merchant in Ferdinand and shop till you drop and score a bingo to earn some prizes. Get a coverall & be entered in for a giveaway basket!Â
Shop Huntingburg Merchants for small business Saturday as the stores offer specials & discounts promoting to shop local this holiday season!
Family Roots Nursery in Dale hosts their annual Rooted Art Market: Holiday Edition on Small Business Saturday, inviting vendors to set up throughout their business to sell their products. Browse the many unique vendors in addition to the awesome holiday greenery items for sale including Christmas trees, greenery, decorative pots, centerpieces & more!! To learn more visit their Facebook page!Â
Community Christmas Celebrations
Be sure to read our blog listing places & communities that host events & celebrations to attend this holiday season. Bring your family to get in the holiday spirit and visit with Santa at any of these community Christmas celebrations throughout Dubois County.
Jasper celebrates Christmas all season long with a variety of events for all ages. Be sure to check out the full list of activities throughout the season.
A Seasonal Guide to Discover the Magic of the Christmas in Dubois County
Whether you’re a fan of twinkling lights, festive markets, or cozy family traditions, Jasper,...
Experience the Magic of the Season
From charming festivals and sparkling light displays to concerts, tours, and family fun—there’s something happening all season long in Dubois County.
Jasper O’Tannenbaum Days
December 3-6, 2026
Discover the Charm… Enjoy holiday shopping and activities centered around the colossal Christmas Tree and throughout this quaint city.
Event highlights include:
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- Shopping in the many Downtown Jasper stores
- Artisan Demonstrations in select stores
- Visit Santa Claus in his house
- Carriage Rides on Saturday & Sunday (12-3pm)
- Watch “The Grinch” at The Astra (Fri., 7pm)
- Watch “The Polar Express” at The Astra (Sat., 2pm)
- Church Bazaars & Cookie Walks
- St. Joseph Church Tour & Bell Tower Tours
- Thyen-Clark Cultural Center Galleries & Workshop
- Kids Activities
- Cookie Decorating with Mrs. Claus at Train Depot
- Jasper Public Library activities
For more information, call 812-482-9115 or click the Jasper Holiday Schedule below.
 Take a horse-drawn carriage ride during O’Tannanebaum Days!
Live Performances & Movies at The Astra
Try your shot to escape at the popular Puzzles & Padlocks Escape Room! Great for company or friend holiday party ideas or an evening activitiy on your weekend getaway to Dubois County! Three rooms are offered with a season Christmas room that you will want to book ASAP!Â
Experience a Live Nativity
On December 23 from 6:30-8pm, bring your family for the Nativity Drive-thru at Holland United Methodist Church. Be sure to Journey to Bethlehem and witness the baby Jesus being presented to the world! Enjoy the journey from the comfort of your vehicle, a FREE Holiday goodie bag will be given to every vehicle.
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