Category Archives: Michigan City
Great Lakes Grand Prix Returns to Michigan City
MICHIGAN CITY, IN (July 8, 2026) – The XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix returns to Washington Park in Michigan City, Indiana, July 27 through August 2, 2026, marking its 17th year as one of the premier offshore powerboat racing events in the country. The event features offshore powerboat racing on Lake Michigan with boats reaching…
IUOE Local 150 (Michigan City) Files Emergency Intervention in IURC Case Over Google’s Project Maize Data Center Amid Safety, Labor, and Utility Concerns
Union urges regulators to halt further approvals until troubling allegations involving worker safety, local workforce exclusion, and project oversight are fully investigated Representing over 24,000 workers in Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 150, AFL-CIO, has filed to intervene before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission regarding…
Indiana Dunes National Park’s Mount Baldy Sand Project Completed
Mount Baldy’s parking area and beach access route re-opened to the public on Monday, June 15th, 2026 and a sand management project was completed. Visitors should be aware that the reopening applies only to the Mount Baldy access site, parking area and beach access route. The Mount Baldy summit and dune face remain closed due…
NwIndiana July 4th Festivities Announced
Below are the July 4th Celebrations in Northwest Indiana, and we will update this page periodically. 2026 Dates are in blue CEDAR LAKE Summerfest, FIREWORKS ON Thur July 2nd, 2026 AND Fri July 3rd 2026 free admission, ($5 parking fee) town complex, Festival Boat parade (Still trying to find info…
Porter County Parks To Open a New Park: Hawk Ridge County Park
Hawk Ridge is a 167 acre park that will be opening mid-2026 is located at 544 E 1600 N, Michigan City, IN 46360. Even though it has a Michigan City address, it is located in Porter County, Indiana. The park is scheduled to open in mid-2026. Developed by Porter County Parks…
Farmers Markets
One thing Northwest Indiana has plenty of is Farmers Markets. Over the years, these markets have changed from your old time venue to be more up-scale and popular activity for young and old. Some have live music, Craft Beer, Arts and Crafts and even Antiques! So support your local farmers, you’ll find all…
Special Events Announced for 2026 in Michigan City, Indiana
Nine major events will shape the Michigan City Special Events schedule this year, beginning with the annual Michigan City St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 14th, 2026 and the Easter Egg Hunt in Washington Park on Saturday, April 4th, 2026. Highlighted by the return of The Singing Sands Sand Sculpting…
National Park Announces Project 1966 – Hike Every Trail
Join a ranger and hike all the trails in Indiana Dunes National Park. This hiking challenge will take place over the course of the summer with each week featuring a ranger-led hike on a different trail. There will be a total of 19 hikes covering 66 miles to honor the year, 1966, when the park…
Michigan City’s Washington Park Zoo Opening Soon!
Starting the beginning of our 97th season, Washington Park Zoo is Announcing the opening of its gates for its 2026 season. Filled with exciting opportunities for education and exploration for visitors of all ages, the zoo is opening on Saturday, March 28th, 2026 at 10am. The zoo will…
Indiana Dune’s Mount Baldy Closed Thru Mid – June
The Mount Baldy Access Site will be closed from late March to mid-June 2026 as the Indiana Dunes National Park Service undertakes a key project to manage sand movement and stabilize the shoreline. Over the years, windblown sand has covered parts of the parking area and sanitation facilities. This effort is designed to…
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