Category Archives: Indiana Dunes
Maple Sugar Time at Indiana Dunes!
by Flo Lawnicki The National Park Service hosts the event at Chellberg Farm. Maple Sugar will be held March 7th and 8th in 2026. Chellberg Farm once belonged to Swedish immigrants Anders and Johanna Chellberg, who arrived in Northwest Indiana in 1863. They purchased the 40 acres of land to establish the farm…
Black History Month Closing Reception
Due to the snow storm we had to reschedule our Opening Reception to a Closing Reception on Friday February 23. The exhibit runs until Sunday February 25 from 6-9pm, located at 540 S. Lake street, Miller Beach. View an eclectic exhibit of art and artifacts all celebrating the African culture and loaned by fellow community…
Indiana Dunes Mount Baldy
The National Park Service has announced that the trail to the beach at Mount Baldy was been reopened in 2017 after the tragic accident that happened in 2013. (see 2026 article below). The trail had been closed for several weeks after storm waves washed out a portion of it leaving a dangerous, 50-foot…
Over 50 Fall Festivals Announced
Spend your Fall Weekends celebrating in Northwest Indiana! We guarantee 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 Fall weekends ! Let us not forget tons of Fireworks, Art and Craft Shows & Fairs AND CRAFT…
Outdoor Adventure Festival at Indiana Dunes
Spend the weekend in nature at the Indiana Dunes Outdoor Adventure Festival. The festival starts on Friday September 4th and continues through Sunday, September 20th, 2026. More than 50 events will take place over the weekend at parks and preserves throughout Northwest Indiana. The events include hiking, paddling, biking, geo-caching, photography, birding, and…
Fusic Fest In East Chicago!
Mayor Anthony Copeland invites you to join us for a new festival – the Annual FUSIC FEST (a Fusion of Food, Fun & Music). FUSIC FEST will be held on August 1st – 3rd 2025 at Jeorse Park Beach, 3501 Aldis Avenue, East Chicago, IN, There will be food vendors with tastes from all…
NwIndiana Symphony Concert at Indiana Dunes
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and the Dunes Learning Center are bringing the Northwest Indiana Symphony to West Beach on Friday, July 26th, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. for a free concert with the magnificent dunes as the backdrop. For All SEVEN SYMPHONY CONCERTS CLICK HERE! Enjoy the 40 piece symphony orchestra under the direction of Conductor Kirk…
NWI Symphony Orchestra FREE Summer Music Concerts
The Free Sympohony Concerts In the Park, begin in July in Crown Point and concludes on August. every year. These FREE concerts are hosted by the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra in 6 communities across Northwest Indiana. Come early, bring your lawn chairs and blankets and, relax and enjoy the music! Everyone is…
City of Whiting Celebrated July 4th
The City of Whiting once again hosted a massive fireworks celebration in Whiting Park on July 3rd, 2021! The fireworks began at 10pm., but folks came early to get their seats, see old friends, and enjoy the pre-fireworks festivities. The party began at 7p.m. There will be modifications made this year to allow of…
First Fridays On Lake Street – Miller Beach July 7th
July’s First Friday on Lake Street is Friday, July 7th! The Shops on Lake Street will be open late. Grab your friends and make a night of it! Every First Friday of the month, the shops and restaurants on Lake Street (Miller Beach) stay open late & offer specials for the evening. It’s a great…
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