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Kayak Adventures—5 Warm-Weather Escapes To Try Right Now

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Why You Need to Take Your Kids Paddling Today

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Events Near Avon IN

Jingle Bell Run

Saturday, Dec 9, 2023 at 7:30am
Conner Prairie
Indianapolis, IN
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Grandview 13.1

Saturday, Dec 9, 2023 at 9:00am
Columbus Youth Camp
Columbus, IN
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Brew Ho Ho Ho 5KHalf Liter BBQ

Saturday, Dec 9, 2023 at 10:30am
Half Liter BBQ & Beer Hall
Indianapolis, IN
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Christmas Festival of Music and Art

Sunday, Dec 10, 2023 at 4:30pm
Noblesville First United Methodist Church
Noblesville, IN
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Indiana Historical Society Festival of Trees - Twilight Tuesdays

Tuesday, Dec 12, 2023 at 10:00am
Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center
Indianapolis, IN
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Festival of Carols

Wednesday, Dec 13, 2023 at 7:30pm
Clowes Memorial Hall
Indianapolis, IN
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Red Nose Romp

Saturday, Dec 16, 2023 at 9:00am
White River State Park
Indianapolis, IN
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Festival of Carols

Saturday, Dec 16, 2023 at 3:00pm
The Palladium at Center for the Performing Arts
Carmel, IN
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Donut 5k Holiday run/walk

Saturday, Dec 23, 2023
Carmel Racquet Club
Carmel, IN
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