Take a nature walk, get inspired, and create your own watercolor journal art at this free all-ages program at Luhr Park Nature Center. Supplies provided.

Please register in advance by calling (219) 325-8315.

Ride the rails with Santa at Hesston Steam Museum! Enjoy train rides, cocoa, and holiday cheer - free admission and parking.

Shop handmade gifts made by Sharing Meadows Villagers, visit with Santa, enjoy festive treats, and support a wonderful cause. Perfect way to kick off the holidays with family and friends!

Ride the rails with Santa at Hesston Steam Museum! Enjoy train rides, cocoa, and holiday cheer - free admission and parking.

Dec 6, 2025 to Jan 3, 2026 · 4–10 PM nightly at Washington Park, Michigan City. Kick off the holiday cheer with a festive parade through Uptown, then drive through Washington Park surrounded by millions of twinkling lights and dazzling displays. It’s a magical event for all ages — free to attend, and definitely one you won’t want to miss!

Ride the rails with Santa at Hesston Steam Museum! Enjoy train rides, cocoa, and holiday cheer - free admission and parking.

Meet Santa and his reindeer at Luhr County Park!
Enjoy live music, games, a glow-in-the-dark night hike, and fun holiday activities for the whole family.

Shop local for handmade gifts, see Santa, enjoy ice skating, and pick out your Christmas tree - all part of this festive downtown holiday tradition.

Kick off the holiday season with festive floats, cheerful music, and Santa & Mrs. Claus leading the way through downtown. After the parade, gather at Plaza 618 for the city’s Tree Lighting Ceremony, warm up with hot cocoa, and snap photos with Santa for a magical start to the season.

Wander the garden trails, spot hidden turkeys for a chance to win prizes, and enjoy a peaceful fall outing. Free to attend- a perfect way to kick off your Thanksgiving Day!

Work off some pre-thanksgiving energy at the Gobble Gobble Turkey Walk - a fun, all-ages walk event with a festive turkey theme.

Welcome Santa and enjoy the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - a free, family-friendly holiday celebration!

Local artists and makers - sign up now for the Holiday Artisan Fair at the La Porte County Historical Society Museum!

Stroll through booths full of handmade crafts, delightful treats, and unique gifts, enjoy food and family time, and don’t miss the chance to snap a photo with Santa - all free admission!

Explore constellations on a guided hike, then enjoy a fire and s’mores - free and open to all.

Dive into fun with a story, learn about wild turkeys, and make your own turkey craft!

Join a cozy reading of Leaf Man, hike among the autumn woods, and craft with collected leaves. Perfect for fall lovers who enjoy being outdoors. Free to attend!

A free evening of Halloween fun for kids: costumes, candy, and treats in the old-time Pioneer Land Village. Perfect for families looking for a safe and festive way to celebrate Halloween!

Hayride and games to start, followed by a blacklight night hike with jack-o-lanterns, and finish with s’mores by the fire. Free-admission, fun, & spooky good times!

Enjoy a fun, family-friendly evening of trunk-or-treating and Halloween spirit - costumes welcome!

Carve your pumpkin, show off your creativity, and enter to win! Pumpkins are provided and there’s a glow-in-the-dark twist at the Halloween night hike!

Storytime, crafts, and nature fun for the youngest explorers -free and no registration needed!

A paw-tastic fall gathering with K-9 demos, pet photo ops, delicious food, local vendors, and all the proceeds help our rescues and shelters. Bring your pup and enjoy an evening of autumn fun!

Celebrate autumn with family-friendly fun including vendors, live music, food, pumpkin decorating, and a pet costume contest.
Free to attend!

Start your holiday shopping early, browse vendor booths, enjoy Halloween & Christmas vibes, and sip your favorite coffee or tea while you shop.

A festive fall gathering featuring a 5K run/walk, kids’ fun run and costume parade, pumpkin contests, raffles, tractor pull, live music, talent show, food & craft vendors, and plenty of pumpkin-themed treats for all ages.

A beloved annual fall celebration featuring scarecrow displays, Harvest Contest, parades, races, kids’ activities, magic shows, live music, wildlife demos, community meals, vendor booths, raffles, and more. Fun for the whole family!