Nature’s Noel

HomeEvents →  

Nature’s Noel

December 5, 2026

9 AM – 1 PM

Nature's Noel

‘Tis the season for handcrafted holiday decor, unique gifts and homemade baked goods when Nature’s Noel arrives the first Saturday in December.

Across the Nature Center’s grounds visitors can find beautiful fresh-cut evergreens fashioned into wreaths, centerpieces, kissing balls, swags and yule logs, all available for purchase to make your home festive for the holidays! Local vendors, both indoors and outdoors, offer shoppers the chance to find rare gifts perfect for everyone on their list. Bring the kids along for holiday-themed crafts and a chance to meet Santa!

Nature’s Noel is presented by the Friends of the Nature Center and staff. All proceeds benefit educational programs and land conservation and restoration at Indian Creek Nature Center.

Noel’s Attic

Step into Noel’s Attic to find great deals on slightly used holiday decorations at reduced prices.

Santa at Nature's Noel

Family Fun

The kids, or grandkids, will love shopping with the chance to meet Santa and make holiday-themed crafts they can bring home.

Handcrafted Decor

Every year, the Friends of the Nature Center create ornate, one-of-a-kind, holiday decorations by hand using fresh-cut evergreens.

Homemade Goodies

Grab some winter comfort with homemade baked goods and frozen soups made with time-tested recipes.

lead Sponsor

Sponsors

Your holiday home for homemade gifts

Nature’s Noel features a variety of local vendors offering unique products.

Indoor Vendors

Alpaca Fiber Arts

Wood, Brass and Glass

Light of the Heartland

Locust Grove Farm

Grace’s Sewing

Gourds by DJ

Heron’s Haunt Gallery

Fox River Turnings

Station 7 Studios

Beth’s Treasures

Paperpie Books

Oakley’s Nerd Nook

Skyline Farms

Crafts by K & K

Outdoor Vendors

Joan Murrin Garden Posts

Woolen Mittens and More

Goods from the Woods

Purple Pepper Creations

Pottery in the Pasture

Gifts by Little Miss Laura

Alex Rambo Painting & Pottery

Etta Birkett’s Butters

Volunteers are critical to the success of Nature’s Noel. Please consider volunteering.

Secret Link