Category Archives: LaPorte County
Fall Colors at LaPorte County Parks
The beautiful autumn colors are illuminating the county. Put on your walking shoes and discover the beauty of autumn in our four parks. We have so many scenic trails you and your family can enjoy with the burst of colors shinning among the fall foliage. Oh, and don’t forget your four legged pets two…
Luhr Park Expands by 15 Acres with $200,000 Grant
The LaPorte County Park Department officially received a land donation of approximately 15 acres adjacent to Luhr County Park from the LaPorte County Park Foundation. The land lies along the south border of the existing park and along County Rd. 150 West. “This addition to Luhr is significant in many ways” said Park Superintendent Jeremy…
Laporte’s Annual Old Car Show
The La Porte County Historical Society is hosting its 11th Annual Old Car Show on Saturday, July 21st from 9AM-3PM. The Car Show is held on the grounds of the museum located at 2405 Indiana Ave. or Highway 35 at the south entrance to La Porte. The event is open to cars 30 years…
“End of the Rainbow” at Canterbury Summer Theatre
‘End of the Rainbow’ Relives the Last Hurrah of Legendary Judy Garland at Canterbury Summer Theatre Canterbury Summer Theatre presents the area premiere of End of the Rainbow, a musical drama about legendary icon, Judy Garland playing July 5th – 14th. The theatre is located at 807 Franklin Street in Michigan City. Written by Peter…
Candlelight Tour Releases Book of 20 Years
People Engaged in Preservation, La Porte’s not-for-profit historic preservation organization, today announces the release of the book Historic Architecture of La Porte Indiana: The First 20 Years of the Candlelight Tour. The publication was released to the public and available for sale, on Saturday, May 19th. The book, at a cost of $30, is a 400+ page professional quality softcover including the 106…
Hesston Steam Museum
Hesston Steam Museum is an outdoor museum operated by the Laporte County Historical Steam Society in Hesston, Indiana. The Hesston Steam Museum is open several Holiday Weekends as well as every weekend in the Summer. Holiday Weekends Include: Halloween Weekends (Ghost Trains Oct 13-14, 20-21 and Oct. 16, 27, and 28th, 2018), and select…
New Market Opens in Westville June 2nd
A new market is opening in Westville Indiana called the “Market on Main.” It is comprised of local entrepreneurs with a Vintage and Artisan focus. Folks are invited to walk down Main Street in Westville, Indiana and enjoy artisan + vintage vendors along with local craft beer + wine! This Market is an annual…
Free Drop-In Summer Program for LaPorte Kids 5-12 yrs
The La Porte Park and Recreation Department’s Summer Playground program returns this year, with double the hours for double the fun! Thanks to a grant from the Healthcare Foundation of La Porte, this FREE drop-in recreation program will be offered four days per week at five neighborhood parks. Their staff is planning different themes for…
13 Northwest Indiana Restaurants That Serve Prime Rib
Our Comprehensive Overview of fine Northwest Indiana steakhouses and Steak Restaurants presents the top spots to get sizzling sirloin and fiery fillets – rare, medium, or well — to enhance your eating out experience. It’s very common today, to go to a restaurant and you can’t order Prime Rib. This can be very frustrating…
Friendship Botanic Gardens Draws Thousands
Surprised by massive crowds on Easter Sunday 2018, Friendship Botanic Gardens was ready with 10,000 Easter Eggs! Held on Easter Sunday, 2018, it just happened to be the ONLY Public Easter Egg Hunt in Northwest Indiana. Friendship Botanic Gardens hosted a free Easter egg hunt in which families from across the region hunted for over…
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LaPorte Candlelight Tour Returns in 2018
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