Holiday Show Directs $3 Per Ticket to Local Youth Programs
The 77th annual Christmas Gift and Hobby Show will dedicate November 12 to raising funds for the Boys & Girls Club of Indianapolis.
By Noor Graham ·
Indianapolis residents purchasing tickets for the 77th annual Christmas Gift and Hobby Show will see a direct financial shift on Thursday, November 12. The event organizers have designated that day as Charity Day. Every box office ticket sold that day will contribute three dollars to the Boys & Girls Club of Indianapolis. The funds will support local children’s programs.
The show is scheduled to feature 300 exhibitors. The venue will host special programming throughout the week. Hero Day will take place on Veterans Day, which falls on November 11. Teacher Day and Girls’ Night Out are also part of the schedule. Celebrity actor Robert Buckley will appear on Friday. He is known for his roles in The Christmas House and One Tree Hill. Santa Claus will also be present for photographs.
Tami Bailey, the show’s manager, explained the reasoning behind the partnership. She stated that Christmas is a prime time for community services. She noted that the Boys & Girls Club does significant work for children in the Indianapolis area. Bailey described the collaboration as a strong match for the event’s goals.
The event has a long history in the region. Bailey pointed out that multiple generations attend the show. Grandparents, parents, and children often visit together. This multi-generational attendance has made the show a staple of the local holiday season.
Pam Lozano, the director of resource development for the Boys & Girls Club of Indianapolis, emphasized the impact of the funding. She said the partnership helps open doors for the families the organization serves. Lozano stressed that the goal is to remove financial barriers for these families.
Lozano also highlighted the emotional impact of community support. She stated that the organization wants children to feel seen and valued. She noted that the club provides a safe place where kids can simply be children.
Attendees can support the youth organization by buying tickets on November 12. The three-dollar contribution comes from every ticket sold on that specific day.
