Christmas Events in Owen County - Dec '25

There are several ways to celebrate the Christmas holiday in Owen County throughout the month of December. Here are some of the local offerings this month:

Dec. 5

Blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Open Class Building, Owen County Fairgrounds, 364 S. East St., Spencer. Hosted by the Owen County Extension Homemakers, Owen County Fair Board and the American Red Cross. Register online at redcross.org. Enter the Spencer zip code, 47460, to find the drive held in Owen County.

Cookies and Cocoa with Santa, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Canyon Inn inside McCormick's Creek State Park, 451 McCormick's Creek Park Rd., Spencer. Free.

Winter Lights at Lieber State Recreation Area, 6 to 9 p.m., 1317 W. Lieber Rd., Cloverdale. Drive through the electric campground and see the park's annual light display, Dec. 5 to 7 and Dec. 12 to 14. There is no gate fee.

Dec. 6

Donuts with Santa, 9 to 11 a.m. at Endeavor Communications, 2 West St., Cloverdale. Free donuts, crafts and pictures with Santa.

Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cloverdale High School, 205 W. Market St., Cloverdale. The event will benefit clothe-a-child.

Christmas at the Square, noon to 5 p.m., hosted by Spencer Main Street in downtown Spencer. Santa will arrive at the market around 12:30 p.m. before making his way to the Tivoli for photos from 1 to 4 p.m. The vendor market will take place on Washington and Franklin streets and inside the Spencer Pride commUnity center.

Owen County Heritage & Culture Center Christmas Open House, noon to 3 p.m., 110 E. Market St., Spencer, during Christmas at the Square. Check out the history museum, coffee shoppe and gift shop in the Old Spencer Carnegie Library building. Enjoy holiday refreshments. Free admission. For more information, visit owencountyindhistory.org.

Owen Valley Patriot Choirs will perform a holiday set during Christmas at the Square, 12:30 to 1 p.m. at the corner of Washington and Franklin streets in Spencer.

A Snoopy Christmas, 1 to 4 p.m., presented by the Owen County Chamber of Commerce, 120 S. Main St., Spencer. Crafts, toys and photo ops with Snoopy. Sponsored by Duke Energy.

Owen County Courthouse dome Christmas lighting ceremony, with entertainment by the Owen Valley Big Band, 5:30 to 6 p.m.

Christmas in Cloverdale Lighted Parade, 6 p.m. in Cloverdale. Santa will be at the Icehouse following the parade, ready for photo ops and for children to tell him their Christmas wishes. Complimentary hot chocolate and cookies will be available. Hosted by Cloverdale Main Street.

Dec. 7

Spencer Pride general meeting, 4 p.m. at the Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E. Franklin St., Spencer.

Dec. 8

Jolly Homemakers meeting, 1 p.m. at the Freedom Community Center, 5558 Freedom-Arney Rd., Freedom.

Owen Valley FFA Christmas Party, 6 to 8 p.m. in the Ag room at Owen Valley High School, 622 S.R. 46W, Spencer. Games, tacos and a toy drive to spread holiday cheer. Toys will be donated to Owen County Department of Child Services for foster children in need.

Dec. 9

Braysville Homemakers meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room at the Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 N. Washington St., Spencer. Elevator access is available. For more information, call 812-829-5020.

Patricksburg Elementary School Christmas Festivities, 5:45 to 7:30 p.m., 9912 S.R. 246, Patricksburg. The Christmas program begins at 5:45 p.m., followed at 6:15 p.m. by hot chocolate and cookies, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and the opening of Santa's Workshop Store.

Dec. 10

Harrison Homemakers meeting, noon at the Purdue Extension-Owen County office, 180 S. Washington St., Spencer.

Free showings of "Young at Heart," 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 N. Washington St., Spencer. Sponsored by the Amos family.

Paint your pet portrait event, 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Activity Room at the Owen County Public Library, 10 S. Montgomery St., Spencer. Call 812-829-3392 ext. 3 for more information and to reserve your spot.

Dec. 11

Writing Workshop, 6 p.m. at the Owen County Public Library, 10 S. Montgomery St., Spencer. Led by author Julia Karr.

Spencer Masonic Lodge #95 stated meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Lodge, 361 N. Harrison St., Spencer.

Dec. 12

The Friends of the Library monthly book sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Community Room at the Owen County Public Library, 10 S. Montgomery St., Spencer.

Mountain Strings Dulcimer Group, 2 to 3 p.m. in the Hearth Room at the Owen County Public Library, 10 S. Montgomery St., Spencer.

Owen Valley High School Cheer Christmas Showcase at halftime of the varsity basketball game at OVHS. Spirit, sparkle and a little holiday magic. The varsity game begins around 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 13

Breakfast with Santa, 9 to 11 a.m. at the Cloverdale American Legion Post #281, 501 S. Main St., Cloverdale. Enjoy free pictures with Santa, crafts with Boys Scouts, books and a small gift for kids under 12. Hosted by Cloverdale Main Street.

Breakfast with Santa, 9 to 11 a.m. at the Cataract Lake Community Center, 5530 S.R. 42, Poland. Featuring crafts and pictures with Santa.

Breakfast with Santa, 10 a.m. to noon at the Owen County Democratic Party headquarters, 152 E. Jefferson St., Spencer. Breakfast, free photo ops with Santa and gifts for the first 60 kids in attendance. Free.

Gosport Holiday Festival, Santas of the World, 12 to 5 p.m., presented by the Gosport Business Association. Cookie walk, cake/dessert walk, vendors, games and face painting, live nativity, ugly sweater contest, selfies with Santa, snowball drop and more.

OVMS/OVHS Patriot Choirs' Sounds of the Season concert, 3 p.m. in the Owen Valley High School Auditorium, 622 S.R. 46W, Spencer. Admission is $5 (cash or card). Join the choirs for an afternoon of music, sparkle and holiday cheer. Doors open 30 minutes before the show.

Community Christmas Dinner, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Coal City American Legion Post #141, 4188 Main St., Coal City. Free.

Dec. 15

A Super Night to Save News, 6 p.m. at the Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 N. Washington St., Spencer. This is a fundraiser to support the operations of The Owen News. Admission is $30 per person. Tickets include admission to the original "Superman" (1978) movie, one glass of wine and charcuterie from Owen Valley Winery. The event will also feature a silent auction. Tickets can be purchased online at bit.ly/OwenNewsHero.

Dec. 16

Owen County Democratic Party monthly meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Democrat Headquarters, 152 E. Jefferson St., Spencer. Dinner and social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., with the meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. The December meeting will feature Mary Allen, a candidate for U.S. Congress in the 8th District.

Spencer Lions Club meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Lester F. Litten Community Building, 59 N. Main St., Spencer.

Dec. 17

Owen County Caring Hands meeting from 9 a.m. to noon at 1580 Pottersville Rd., Spencer. For more information, contact Sandy Arthur at 317-446-1346.

Free showings of "A Christmas Story," 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 N. Washington St., Spencer. Sponsored by Youth Service of Monroe County.

Spencer Pride Board of Directors meeting, 6:30 p.m., at the Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E. Franklin St., Spencer.

Dec. 18

Spencer Exchange Club meeting, noon at the Owen County Family YMCA, 1111 W. SR 46, Spencer.

Calico Homemakers meeting, 2 p.m. Meetings are held at a different restaurant each month. For more information, call 812-829-5020.

Trivia Night with Rance Fawbush, 6 p.m. at the Owen Valley Winery, Vineyard & Bistro, 491 Timber Ridge Rd., Spencer.

Christmas Caroling, 6:30 p.m., meet at the Gosport Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 119 N. Seventh St., Gosport. Enjoy a hot chocolate bar immediately afterward.

Grow Your Own Fruit & Nuts workshop, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. in the Community Room at the Owen County Public Library, 10 S. Montgomery St., Spencer. Featured presenter will be Chris Gonso of WAG Farm, Patricksburg. Sponsored by the Owen County Soil & Water Conservation District. For more information, call 812-829-2605.

Dec. 19

Live performance by Pat Otto on mandolin, 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. in the Hearth Room at the Owen County Public Library, 10 S. Montgomery St., Spencer.

Community-Wide Christmas Sing-Along/Backpack Buddies Food Drive, 6 to 7 p.m. at the Spencer First Baptist Church, 110 N. Washington St., Spencer. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 21

A Christmas Night of Worship, 6 p.m. at Owen Valley Christian Fellowship, 338 S.R. 43S, Spencer. Everyone is welcome.

Free showing of "The Man Who Invented Christmas," 7 p.m. at the Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 N. Washington St., Spencer. Sponsored by the Amos family.

Dec. 23

Free showings of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," starring Jim Carrey, 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 N. Washington St., Spencer. Sponsored by Elizabeth Ruh, Personal Financial Services, LLC.

Owen County SWCD Board of Supervisors meeting, 4:30 p.m. at the SWCD office, 788 Pottersville Rd., Spencer. Open to the public.