Category Archives: Tourism
Buckley Homestead Fall Festival
The Buckley Homestead Fall Festival Celebrates Old Time Traditions – with family fun, great food, wonderful entertainment and traditional arts and crafts was held on Oct. 3rd & 4th 2026 from 10am – 4pm. Along the trail to the pioneer cabin reenactors portray military, civilians and artisans of various time periods. Wood crafters, china…
Fall Entertainment Schedule with the TATC – Munster
ON SALE NOW: Fall 2026 Entertainment Schedule at Theatre at the Center in Munster Indiana ! Midwest Big Band: Music of a Lifetime Sunday, Oct. 11 | 3 pm Enjoy an afternoon of Big Band music from the 20s to 40s. These tunes are the sound of American culture throughout the eras, including some of the…
Fall Performances at Valparaiso University
Valparaiso University’s passion for the arts by attending a fall concert or theater performance. Ring in the new school year with our homecoming events, join us for October fun with the annual Halloween Spooktacular, or enjoy the many offerings of our dedicated student-performers throughout the semester. Performances are free unless otherwise noted.…
Exploring the Windy City: The Ultimate Guide to Making the Most of Your Chicago Trip
Chicago truly is a city of superlatives. Whether you’re admiring the city from the high floors of Willis Tower or indulging in the deep-dish pizza that has become a culinary icon, the “Windy City” has a lot to offer, combining Midwestern charm with world-class urban sophistication. From a weekend of museum hopping, to a business…
New Art Exhibit Opens July 24th, at Miller Beach Creative District
Opening Reception. Friday, July 24, 6pm – 8pm. Includes cash bar and light refreshments. EXHIBITION SUMMARY The Path: Rewilding and Resilience is a two-person show by artists Kerri Mommer and Dawn Diamantopoulos that explores ideas centered on protecting and restoring natural environments – ‘rewilding’ as a return to nature – and personal resilience, highlighting…
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…
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…
Infamous Patriotic Icon, Lee Greenwood, Coming to Laporte July 30th
Lee Greenwood is one of country music’s best-known voices, but his path to stardom was a circuitous and unusual one. Born in South Gate CA, in 1943 he started out as a soul singer, fronting “The Apollos,” (who later became the Lee Greenwood Affair) in the early ‘60s. Later in the decade, they releases singles…
Valparaiso Announces Summer Concert Series
Valparaiso Events is currently working on guidelines to safely host these concerts, please stay tuned. Featuring a fabulous variety of artists and musical styles, this summer concert series is a treat for music lovers of all ages. On special Thursday nights throughout the summer, concertgoers gather under a beautiful night sky at The Porter Health…
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…




















