Everyone has memories of their favorite Christmas traditions from childhood. Are you looking to start new traditions and make memories with your own family? Check out these five family-friendly events.

1. Lights at the Brickyard

November 17-December 30
Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Speedway, IN
Prices vary

Lights at the Brickyard is a 2+ mile drive-through lights display at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with more than 2.5 million lights spanning over 500 displays in roughly 40 scenes. (indianapolismotorspeedway.com)

2. Avon Ice Rink

December 1, 2017 - February 2018
Washington Township Park Avon, IN
$10/person (includes skate rentals)

The Avon Ice Rink is here to provide the residents of Hendricks County and beyond with a perfect way to enjoy outdoor fun during the cold winter months in Indiana. We will be in operation through the month of February. Our ice rink is a way to enjoy the timeless experience of ice skating without any issues of melting ice due to weather fluctuations. (avonicerink.com)

3. Community Christmas Eve Services

December 23-24, 2017
Connection Pointe, Brownsburg, IN
Free

These family-friendly Christmas Services include hot cocoa, cookies, free family photos and a celebration of the reasons for the season. (connectionpointe.org)

4. Winterlights

November 19, 2017- January 7, 2018
Newfields, The Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis, IN
$8-20 (children 5 and under are free)

Looking for something new and different in Indy? This unique event will allow your family to walk through beautifully illuminated gardens with memorable holiday light displays. (discovernewfields.org)

5. Take Christmas Cookies to a Neighbor

In the middle of Christmas parties and shopping, it’s easy to forget about the people that live right next door to you. Set aside some time with your family to bake and decorate cookies to take to your neighbor and wish them a Merry Christmas.