Spend your Weekends celebrating in Northwest Indiana. PanoramaNOW guarantees there’s a Festival EVERY WEEKEND WITH TONS OF FAMILY FUN! From Car Shows, ice cream socials to concerts and parades, these events will have you enjoying your summer weekend ! Let us not forget tons of Fireworks, Art and Craft Fairs AND CRAFT BEER ! Folks might also like the live Concerts and full fledged Festivals honoring our Nation’s Birthday on July 4th or our Nation’s Workers on Labor Day that have four full days held in Lowell Indiana, Hesston Steam Museum, and Michigan City Indiana. We even have lots of HISTORICAL EVENTS TOO!
Things To Do In Michigan City
With easy access to places like the Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan, Michigan City attracts many visitors especially during the summer season. However the city itself also has plenty to do. This article will cover the top locations in Michigan City, and why you should schedule your next weekend trip there as soon as possible.
Things To Do In Chesterton
Whether your visit lasts a day, a weekend or longer, Chesterton has plenty of ways to engage and entertain your whole family! Check out the pages on this site to learn about local dining, shopping, entertainment and hospitality options that give you a peek into the wonderful vibe of Chesterton, Indiana. From unique restaurants and shops to a thriving art scene, Chesterton is the perfect place to stay during your Indiana Dunes getaway.
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Things To Do In Valparaiso
This post documenting things to do, barely scratches the surface of everything the city has to offer. Valparaiso, a vibrant city, provides many things that you’d find in bigger cities while still maintaining the small town feel that I love. It’s a great destination for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle while still having plenty of options.
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Things to Do In LaPorte Indiana
LaPorte County Indiana is located in the Northwest Indiana and Michigan Regions between Chicago and South Bend, Indiana. The Laporte County area is a fun and great place to visit. There are many family fun activities and some relaxing activities with friends. Explore the outdoors and visit the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, go hiking, biking, fishing, swimming and boating! Come grab a bite to eat and do some shopping at Lighthouse Place Discount Mall in Michigan City. There’s also live theatre, historical attractions and Bluechip Casino to visit. See the many attractions we have below!
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Things To Do In Hammond Indiana
Features local recreation around Wolf Lake and gaming entertainment at the Horseshoe Casino.
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Upcoming Family Fun Events
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EVENTS AT THESE LOCATIONS:
Events in Lake County (Click here)
Cedar Lake Hammond Indiana, Schererville Indiana, Dyer Indiana, Merrillville Indiana, Crown Point Indiana, Whiting Indiana, Highland Indiana, Gary Indiana, Hebron Indiana and Griffith Indiana.
Events in Porter County (Click here)
Valparaiso Indiana, Chesterton Indiana, Portage Indiana and Kouts Indiana.
Events in La Porte County (Click Here)
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Michigan City Indiana, La Porte Indiana, Westville Indiana and Wanatah Indiana and Indiana Dunes
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Things To Do In Chesterton
Things to do in Valparaiso
Things to do in Indiana Dunes
Things to do in Portage
LAKE COUNTY:
Things to do in Merrillville
Things to do in Indiana Dunes
Things to do in Munster, Indiana
Things To Do in Lowell
Things To Do In Hammond
Things To Do In Whiting
Things To Do In Crown Point
Things to do in Hobart
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Things to Do In LaPorte
Things To Do in Michigan City
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