Merry Movie Nights: It’s A Wonderful Life

Join Heartland Film at the Historic Athenaeum for a one-of-a-kind Indianapolis holiday tradition. Get your picture taken on the holiday Red Carpet, grab a cup of FREE hot chocolate, listen to live music of the season, don your ugly holiday sweater and enjoy this classic film with a glass of wine or beer. Doors will…

Merry Movie Nights: A Christmas Story

Join Heartland Film at the Historic Athenaeum for a one-of-a-kind Indianapolis holiday tradition. Get your picture taken on the holiday Red Carpet, grab a cup of hot chocolate, don your ugly holiday sweater and enjoy this classic film with a glass of wine or beer. Come early to shop the Athenaeum Chriskindlmarkt in the beer garden,…

Sankt Nikolaus Festival

All are welcome to enjoy this nostalgic visit with Christmas past. With a focus on family fun and making lasting memories, the Athenaeum Foundation brings traditional holiday favorites to ring in the season of joy. Since 1985, the Sankt Nikolaus book of names has kept the name and age of every child who has visited…

Cereal Cinema: The Muppet Christmas Carol

Cereal Cinema combines two of the best things about Saturday mornings: cereal and a great movie. The Muppet Christmas Carol The Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine). Other Muppets -- Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear and Sam the…

Krampusnacht

The Rathskeller Biergarten 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Krampus is coming! According to legend and folklore, a mythical demon-goat beast arrives every year to scare and punish those who find themselves on the naughty list. With its long fangs, menacing horns, and a switch made of birch sticks, Krampus rules the night. This traditional Krampusnacht (Krampus Night) celebration dates back hundreds of years…

Sankt Nikolaus Festival

All are welcome to enjoy this nostalgic visit with Christmas past. With a focus on family fun and making lasting memories, the Athenaeum Foundation brings traditional holiday favorites to ring in the season of joy. Since 1985, the Sankt Nikolaus book of names has kept the name and age of every child who has visited…

Athenaeum Christkindlmarkt : Celebrating Kwanzaa

The Rathskeller Biergarten 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

About Kwanzaa Kwanzaa is a seven-day celebration of African roots — observed by people of all faith backgrounds —that’s anchored by seven principles known as the Nguzo Saba aimed at helping build and reinforce community. Our special celebration and programming will include traditional music, ranging from drum circles to dance groups, as well as a…

Krampusnacht

The Rathskeller Biergarten 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Krampus is coming! According to legend and folklore, a mythical demon-goat beast arrives every year to scare and punish those who find themselves on the naughty list. With its long fangs, menacing horns, and a switch made of birch sticks, Krampus rules the night. This traditional Krampusnacht (Krampus Night) celebration dates back hundreds of years…

Sankt Nikolaus Festival

The Rathskeller Biergarten 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

All are welcome to enjoy this nostalgic visit with Christmas past. With a focus on family fun and making lasting memories, the Athenaeum Foundation brings traditional holiday favorites to ring in the season of joy. Since 1985, the Sankt Nikolaus book of names has kept the name and age of every child who has visited…

Athenaeum Christkindlmarkt : Las Posadas

The Rathskeller Biergarten 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Presented by Flores Law Group In honor of Las Posadas and the commemoration of the journey that Joseph and Mary made from Nazareth to Bethlehem, our special programming will include a variety of festive music taking you on a holiday journey, ranging from mariachi bands to Latin pop singers. Families can gather and connect over…

Athenaeum Christkindlmarkt : Celebrating Hanukkah

The Rathskeller Biergarten 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

About Hanukkah at the Christkindlmarkt Celebrating the ideals of Judaism and commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem, our special Hanukkah programming is steeped in traditional music, including a special performance by the Shawn Royer Quartet. Guests will also enjoy holiday activities designed especially for families with kids of all ages. Don’t miss…