St. Nikolaus Fest

All are welcome to enjoy a nostalgic visit with "Christmas past" at the annual St. Nikolaus Festival in the Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis (map) on Sunday afternoon (9 December).

With a focus on family fun and making lasting memories, the Athenaeum Foundation brings traditional holiday favorites to ring in the season of joy. Admission is $5 for children (adults are free). Tickets are available online.

Here's the schedule:
*Noon - Registration and Check In
*1:00 The arrival of St. Nikolaus and Tree Lighting Ceremony
*1:30 Session 1 of the Court of St. Nikolaus (Auditorium)
-Children’s Dancing lead by Dans Norden (Willkie Room)
-Gingerbread house making (Max Kade Room)
-Reception, snacks, adult bar (Damenverein) -Traditional and holiday songs with the Indianapolis Maennerchor
*2:30 Puppet Show with Adzooks Puppeteers
*3:00 Session 2 of the Court of St. Nikolaus (Auditorium)
-Children’s Dancing lead by Dans Norden (Willkie Room)
-Gingerbread house making (Max Kade Room)
-Reception, snacks, adult bar (Damenverein)
-Traditional and holiday songs with the Indianapolis Maennerchor

Since 1985, the Sankt Nikolaus book of names has kept the name and age of every child who has visited with St. Nikolaus. At check in, your child’s name is added for a personalized visit with St. Nikolaus himself.

All proceeds from this fundraising event benefit the care and maintenance of the Athenaeum.

This event is sponsored by the Athenaeum Foundation, the Athenaeum Turners, Indiana German Heritage Society, the National Bank of Indianapolis, Indy’s Child Magazine and Ruth Reichmann in memory of Eberhard Reichmann.