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Events
Discover all there is to see and do in Northwest Indiana. Browse holiday celebrations, concerts, casino events, special exhibits, and more with the South Shore Calendar of Events.
Our event calendar ensures that you won't miss any of the amazing events going on in Lake, Porter and LaPorte Counties, cities such as Gary and Hammond, as well as beachfront events along the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and water activities out on Lake Michigan. No matter your idea of fun, you'll find it on the South Shore.
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Part of the Summer Rhapsody Music Festival, the Valparaiso Community/University Concert Band will perform an outdoor concert in the beautiful Central Park Plaza. Bring your picnic, blanket and chairs and enjoy the music. More
Summer Concert Series - Final Say
June 20, 2013
- Location: Wicker Park Social Center Gazebo or Hall
- 2215 Ridge Road
- Highland, IN 46322
- Times: 7pm
- Admission: $5. All tickets 21 and over.
- Phone: 219-932-2530
Part of the Wicker Memorial Park Summer Concert Series, Final Say plays the best rock music from the 80's to current with more energy than you've ever seen! Food and drinks available for purchase. No coolers allowed. More
Bicycle Training Program
June 21, 2013
Trek Bicycle Store of Schererville is starting a new Joyriders 14-week training program for people looking to get reacquainted with their bike or intermediate bike riders who are interested to improve health and lifestyle. Orientation sign up meetings are Tuesday May 21st @ 6PM and Saturday, May 25th @ 11 AM at the Trek Bicycle Store in Schererville. The program begins Wednes... More
Summer Rhapsody Music Festival Orchestra
June 21, 2013
Part of the Summer Rhapsody Music Festival, the Summer Rhapsody Festival Orchestra will perform an outdoor concert in the beautiful Central Park Plaza. This year's theme for the orchestra is American Salute honoring American composers and styles with a special selection to honor veterans. Bring your picnic, blanket and chairs and enjoy the music. More
Taste of the Region and Arts and Crafts Festival
June 21, 2013 to June 22, 2013 (Recurring daily)
- Venue: City of Crown Point
- Downtown
- Crown Point, IN 46307
- Times: 11am to 10pm
- Admission: Free
- Phone: 219-663-1800
- Website | Email
Join family, friends and neighbors for lunch, dinner or both from some of the local's favorite restaurants and vendors. Each evening will also feature great live musical entertainment! Also don't miss the Corn Roast, too, in downtown Crown Point June 14-15! More
A Celebration of the 60s, 70s & Beatles! Sidewalk sale featuring a wide array of vendors, Fab Four contests (singing, look-a-Like, trivia), live music, vintage cars, yummy food and much more!. Beatles, Elvis, and 60s-70s merchandise available for sale at It's Just Serendipity, 5630 Hohman Avenue, corner of Hohman and Williams. Hosted by the Downtown Hammond Council. More
Merrillville Music Festival
June 22, 2013
- Location: Merrillville High School Stadium
- 276 East 68th Place
- Merrillville, IN 46410
- Times: 7pm
- Admission: $10-$20
- Website
Join us as the Madison scouts, Crossmen, Troopers, Pioneer and Blue Stars come together to compete on entertainment's largest stage! Experience musical virtuosity, high-velocity movement and beautifully choreographed shows as these world-class drum & bugle corps battle to be the best! More
On-Going Events
The Rocky Horror Picture Show in NWI!
Started November 17, 2012 (Every Saturday)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a 1975 musical comedy horror film adapted from the popular musical stage play scripted and composed by Richard O'Brien. The film is a tribute to the science fiction and "B" horror movies of the late 1940's through the early 1970s. Still in limited release 37 years after its premiere, it has the longest-running theatrical release in fi... More
Family Day at the Douglas Center
Started March 16, 2013 (Every Saturday)
- Venue: Douglas Center for Environmental Education - Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
- 7-85 N Lake St
- Gary, IN 46403
- Times: 1pm to 3pm
- Admission: Free
- Phone: 219-395-1882
- Website
Join a ranger for an Open House every Saturday afternoon at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore's Douglas Center. Explore the center and check out interactive exhibits, a video, and even a live animal room. You can also explore the Miller Woods Trail just outside the center. More
Taltree Railway Garden is Open
April 01, 2013 to October 31, 2013 (Recurring daily)
- Venue: Taltree Arboretum & Gardens
- 450 West 100 North
- Valparaiso, IN 46385
- Times: 9am to 7pm
- Admission: See description
- Phone: 219-462-0025
- Website
The Taltree Railway Garden is an outdoor G (Garden)-scale model railway garden that engages visitors of all ages in an environment where they can explore, discover, play, and learn about horticulture and natural history. The Taltree Railway Garden encompasses just under an acre and tells amazing stories of American railroads in the context of a large display garden. Railwa... More
Civil War Memorial Exhibit / Chair'ish the Children
April 05, 2013 to June 30, 2013 (Recurring daily)
- Venue: Indiana Welcome Center
- 7770 Corinne Drive
- Hammond, IN 46323
- Times: 8am to 5pm
Learn about the state and region's contribution to our nation's bloodiest war through a series of special events and exhibits. Photos, artifacts and reproductions of Northwest Indiana Civil War regimental battle flags will tell the story of the Lake, Porter and LaPorte County men in blue who fought to preserve the Union - and ultimately to end slavery. The exhibit will commem... More
Farmers' Markets
May 04, 2013 to October 29, 2013 (Recurring daily)
- Location: Throughout the South Shore
- See website for individual markets
- Along the South Shore, IN
- Times: Varies
- Website
From May through October, you can find farmer's markets throughout the South Shore on different days of the week. Click on the link above for details on the dates, times, locations and more for each community. More
Crown Point Car Cruise
May 16, 2013 to September 26, 2013 (Every Thursday)
- Location: Crown Point Square
- Main St. and Joliet St.
- Crown Point, IN 46307
- Times: 4pm to 8pm
- Admission: Free
- Phone: 219-662-3290
- Website
Bring the family out for the City of Crown Point's car cruise every Thursday for cars, food and fun! More
Central Park Plaza Market
June 04, 2013 to October 29, 2013 (Every Tuesday, Saturday)
Visit the Central Park Plaza Market for fresh local produce, handmade products and beautiful plants and flowers. Every Tuesday and Saturday through October 29 from 8am-2pm. More
Hobart Summer Market on the Lake
June 06, 2013 to September 26, 2013
Enjoy an evening along the lakefront while shopping for fresh produce or handcrafted products. Meet friends for a delicious dinner or sweet treats and enjoy the sounds of live local entertainment from 4pm to 7pm. More
Hello Dolly
June 14, 2013 to June 30, 2013
- Venue: Memorial Opera House
- 104 Indiana Street
- Valparaiso, IN 46383
- Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm
- Admission: Adults $21, Seniors 55+ $18, Military/Students (valid ID) $18
- Phone: 219-548-9137
- Website | Email
"And what do you do for a living, Mrs. Levi?", asks Ambrose Kemper in the first scene of this most delightful of musical comedies. "Some people paint, some sew...I meddle," replies Dolly Levi. Hello, Dolly! is full of memorable songs including "Put On Your Sunday Clothes", "Before the Pareade Passes By", "Hello, Dolly!", "... More
Northwest Indiana’s very own candy factory boasts the world’s best gummies! Tour the factory and experience your favorites being made, see the world’s tallest chocolate waterfall and sample some of the best candies around!…more
What began as a local newspaper’s effort to tell the compelling stories of Northwest Indiana men and women who sacrificed during the Civil War has evolved into a large-scale historical preservation effort. The joint partnership of the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority and the Calumet Region Civil War Preservation Project seeks to carry forward on hundreds of hours of community service that already have taken place. …more
Conveniently located between Chicago and Indianapolis, Fair Oaks Farms offers a fun family playground that everyone will enjoy! From the Dairy Adventure and Birthday Barn, to the Cheese Factory and Mooville, Fair Oaks Farms will keep the family entertained, and well-fed, for a full day of education and fun!…more
When a guest visits a hotel, restaurant, bank, or gas station, they rarely meet the manager or owner of the establishment. It's up to the front-line employee to make the customer's visit enjoyable.The R.O.S.E. Awards were created to recognize these "directors of first impression" who consistently work hard to make our lives easier. Guests & managers are able to nominate an employee who consistently "goes the extra mile."…more
Heavy industry carried the South Shore economy for decades. Now, the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority tells a story about a community: it’s been built by steel but changing from tourism. Northwest Indiana’s appeal is its devotion to ensure new & already existing businesses succeed. Area leaders have teamed together to revitalize the mill towns and make Northwest Indiana the place people want to live & work. …more
Experience the journey of the Passion of Christ as never before in this interactive trail featuring 40 life-sized bronze statues. Experience the various Stations of the Cross with audio descriptions as you walk the winding pathway.…more
With five different casinos, Northwest Indiana offers much excitement and action along the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan! With decadent restaurants, world class entertainment and floors (and floors) of slots and table games, your night is just getting started when you test your luck at one of our casinos.…more
Pierogi Fest, the pride of Whiting, is an opportunity for the residents to celebrate their heritage while poking a little fun at themselves at the same time. The one of a kind parade and festival have received countrywide recognition having been featured on the Food Network and the Travel Channel.…more
This holiday season, The Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond will feature 6 animated displays featuring scenes from "A Christmas Story". The displays include: Higbee’s Department Store Window, Flick’s Tongue and the Triple Dog Dare, It’s a Major Award, Santa’s Mountain at Higbee’s, the Bumpus Hounds, and the Parker Living Room. The displays were first showcased in 2003 in the windows of the Herald Square Macy’s in New York City. …more
