Events in Rising Sun in November, December

(RISING SUN, Ind.) – Ohio County Tourism, Inc. announces a full schedule of seasonal and  holiday events throughout Rising Sun and Ohio County during November and December.  Additional events will be posted on enjoyrisingsun.com under the “Events” tab as information  becomes available. 

• The Rising Star Casino Resort’s Christmas Casino will open on  Friday, November 6, 2026. The annual celebration features Santa Claus, live reindeer, character  visits, live entertainment, horse-drawn carriage rides, and a Christmas Market Village. Activities  and schedules are available at risingstarcasino.com/christmasevents. The event runs through  January 10, 2027, at 777 Rising Star Drive in Rising Sun. Admission is free. For information, call (800) 472-6311. 

  
  

• The Ohio County Historical Society will host a Harvest Dessert Tea on Saturday, November 7,  from 1:00–3:00 p.m. Reservations are required by October 30. Cost is $15 for members and $20  for non-members. The museum is located at 212 S. Walnut Street in Rising Sun. Call (812) 438- 4915 for reservations. 

  
  

• Also on November 7, Rising Sun Methodist Church, 110 S. Walnut Street, will host a Holiday  Bazaar from 1:00–5:00 p.m. with free admission, followed by a Harvest Dinner from 5:00–7:00  p.m. Dinner costs $15 for adults, $5 for children ages 4–12, and is free for children 3 and under.  For information, call (812) 438-4431. 

  
  

• The Bear Branch Fire Department will hold its annual Chili Supper and Gun Raffle on  Saturday, November 7, from 4:00–7:00 p.m. The menu includes homemade chili, potato soup,  chili dogs, and desserts. Supper is offered for a freewill donation. Raffle tickets will be available  at the event or by calling (812) 528-3721 or (812) 571-0802. The fire hall is located at 2580  Milton Bear Branch Road in the Ohio County portion of Dillsboro. 

• On Wednesday, November 11, Rising Sun High School will host a Veterans Day Breakfast and  Program. Breakfast begins at 7:00 a.m. and is limited to veterans and their spouses. Reservations  are required by November 3 at (812) 438-2652. The Veterans Day program begins at 8:30 a.m.  and is open to the public. The school is located at 210 S. Henrietta Street in Rising Sun. 

• The Rising Sun American Legion Post #59 will host a Veterans Day dinner at 6:00 p.m. at the  Rising Sun/Ohio County Community Center, 510 S. Mulberry Street in Rising Sun. Doors open  at 5:30 p.m. The evening will include a guest speaker and live music. 

• The Rising Sun Fire Department will present its annual Deer Hunters Breakfast and Gun  Raffle Fundraiser on Saturday, November 14, from 5:00–11:00 a.m., or until sold out. Open to  the public, breakfast includes pancakes, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, bacon, and sausage.  A freewill donation will be accepted. Gun raffle tickets are available through fire department  members by calling (812) 584-1130. The drawing will take place during the event. The firehouse  is located at 121 S. High Street in Rising Sun. 

• The 13th Annual Christmas Model Train Show, presented by the Conductors on Indiana  Model Train Club, opens Friday, November 27, at 223 Main Street in Rising Sun. The exhibit is  open Thursday–Sunday, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., through December 17. Beginning on December  18, it will be open daily during the same hours through December 31, except Christmas Day.  Admission is free, with donations appreciated. 

• The Ohio County History Museum will host its annual Christmas Market on Friday and  Saturday, December 4–5, from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at 212 S. Walnut Street in Rising Sun. Shop  more than 20 vendors offering arts and crafts, gifts, holiday décor, food, and more. Admission is  free, with donations appreciated. For information, call (812) 438-4915. 

• A Grand Holiday Market will take place Sunday, December 6, from 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. inside  the Grand Theatre at Rising Star Casino Resort. Shop local artisans and vendors offering  handcrafted gifts, delicious treats, and unique treasures for sale. For information, contact Teryn  at (812) 802-0038 or tburton@risingstarcasino.com. The casino is located at 777 Rising Star  Drive in Rising Sun.  

• Ohio County Tourism, Inc. will present its annual A Merry Little Christmas Celebration on  Saturday, December 12, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. at the Visitors Center, 217 N. High Street in Rising  Sun. The holiday celebration will feature festive lights, arts and crafts vendors, home-based food  vendors, Boots N’ Mini Moo’s miniature calves, and DJ/emcee JD Hughes playing holiday  music. Santa will be in the Santa House from 5:00–7:00 p.m. Free Royal Carriage rides will be  available throughout the evening. First-N-Last Roadhouse will offer food for purchase, while  JAM Real Estate–EXP Realty will provide free hot chocolate, coffee, and sugar cookies while  supplies last. Contact Kendal at kendal@enjoyrisingsun.com for more info.  

Organizations hosting events in Ohio County are encouraged to submit flyers and event  information to Ohio County Tourism Executive Director Kendal Miller at kendal@enjoyrisingsun.com.