You will most likely be at IU (Indiana University) hospital, near downtown Indy. Circle Center mall is downtown. Wonderful mall. Eiteljorg museum (western America) is very close. Childrens museum is world class and renowned. The Indianapolis Zoo is also wonderful..and yes open. After 5 pm it is lighted for Christmas. We have wonderful restaurants all over. For quilting stores: north of the city is Quilts Plus and Quilt Quarters. South: Back Door Quilts (my fav). You can google their addresses and get info on others. Our downtown center 'The Circle' is festive too for the holidays.