Category Archives: LaPorte
Glacier Pass – A New Attraction Opens at Hesston Museum
Fans and patrons will enjoy a brand new attraction at the Hesston Steam Museum in 2019- Glacier Pass. This opening celebrates 150 years of the opening of the transcontinental railroad. Long over due, the volunteers at Hesston Steam were busy working on a new attraction at the museum. The work entailed lowering the…
Kesling Park Rebuilds Fort La Play Porte
La Porte residents are able to enjoy the redesigned Fort La Play Porte playground at Kesling Park with a successful crowdfunding campaign launched today. The campaign was sponsored by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and offered through the crowdfunding platform developed by Patronicity. The campaign was led by LaPorte Parks and Recreation. “Unfortunately,…
LaPorte Symphony Orchestra Continues a Long Tradition
La Porte County Symphony resides within the vibrant arts landscape of Northwest Indiana and serves the 110,000 residents of La Porte County and regions beyond, including the Southwestern area of Michigan. Now beginning its 46th season, LCSO is a cornerstone of the performing arts for the area. What began as a small…
Brown Bag Gardening Series Begins Jan 15th
Brown Bag Gardening Series Begins with a Panel Discussion on Local Food Growers Folks are invited to bring their “brown bag” lunch or snack and learn a little about gardening during four sessions presented by La Porte County Master Gardeners. Four sessions, two each in La Porte and Michigan City, will focus on…
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. There are 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…
Laporte’s Annual Old Car Show
The La Porte County Historical Society 15th Annual Old Car Show will be held on Saturday, July 18th, 2026 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…
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…
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. Special Weekends Include: Civil War Days in June, Father’s Day, July 4th and Labor Day Weekend Steam Show (4…
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…
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