Christmas Gift + Hobby Show 2026

The Christmas Gift + Hobby Show is a five-day holiday shopping show at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center in Indianapolis, produced by Marketplace Events. Hundreds of vendors sell holiday décor, apparel, toys, treats and handmade gifts, alongside Santa, a holiday entertainment stage and a local authors booth.

Christmas Gift + Hobby Show 2026

The Christmas Gift + Hobby Show runs November 11–15, 2026 in the West Pavilion of the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center, 1202 E 38th St., Indianapolis. The organiser asks visitors to use the north entrance only.

What it is

A five-day holiday shopping show produced by Marketplace Events. Vendors sell holiday décor, apparel, toys, treats and handmade gifts, and the organiser describes it as a place to shop in person with local artisans and pick up decorating ideas from holiday displays.

Hours and visiting

• Hours: Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Hero Day (Wednesday, November 11): veterans, active-duty military, police, fire and first responders get free admission and parking with valid ID.
• Girls Night Out (Friday, November 13, 4–7 p.m.): a discounted box-office ticket for the evening.
• Teacher Day (Sunday, November 15): teachers and school staff get in free with valid ID.
• Parking is on the fairgrounds and is charged per car; a coat and package check is run by Special Olympics volunteers.

On the floor

Santa greets visitors through the show near the live Christmas tree, a holiday stage carries dance and music performances, local authors sign books at their own booth, and local designers set up holiday tablescapes. Indiana's Kids Markets brings young entrepreneurs on Saturday and Sunday.