Upcoming Events
June
72nd NWI Soap Box Derby
Date: Saturday, June 23 7am-5pm (CT)This is a youth soapbox car racing program. Racers ages 7-20 (can not turn 21 on or before July 31, 2016) compete in three divisions stock, super stock and masters. There is a super kids division...Read More
Adult Hike - Sunset Hill Farm
Dates: March 03 - November 03, 2018 9-9:45am (CT)This hike will be led by a park naturalist and will be highly interactive and designed for adults. The theme will feature a different, timely theme. Visit their website to see each month's...Read More
Beach Fun Saturday
Dates: June 16 - June 30, 2018 11am-3pm (CT)Enjoy a great day at the beach with paddle boarding, kayaking, and snorkeling. All equipment is provided. This event will be offered the last three Saturdays during the month of June.
Beginning Birding Program
Dates: June 02 - June 30, 2018 9-10:30am (CT)Join a ranger and fellow birding enthusiasts every Saturday morning in June. No birding experience is required. A spotting scope and binoculars will be provided. The program will start at the...Read More
Beverly Shores Then and Now
Dates: May 04 - October 28, 2018 11am-3pm (CT)Learn about the history of Beverly Shores, which began as a planned resort community in 1927. The exhibit will include town landmarks and the former Beverly Shores School. Held on Friday, Saturday...Read More
Brincka-Cross House and Garden Tour
Dates: March 17 - October 20, 2018 10-10:45am (CT)The Brincka-Cross House and Garden Tours will take place on the 3rd Saturday of each month, March through October, except May which will meet on May, 12th instead. Have you ever been to Brincka-Cross...Read More
Chesterton Cruise Night
Dates: May 26 - September 29, 2018 5-9pm (CT)Cars of all kinds - vintage, sport, and foreign. A night of family fun. Held on the last Saturday of the month, May to Sept.
Chesterton's European Market
Dates: May 05 - October 27, 2018 8am-2pm (CT)An outdoor family/artisanal market held in historic downtown Chesterton every Saturday from the beginning of May through the end of October.
Discover Nature at Naturepalooza
Date: Saturday, June 23 11am-3pm (CT)There is always something new to discover or try at Naturepalooza! This free family-friendly, annual picnic in the wooded lakeshore venue will include exhibits by local environmental groups, nature...Read More
Douglas Center Open House at National Lakeshore
Dates: May 05 - December 16, 2018 9am-4pm (CT)Enjoy hands-on family activities in the park's west end Visitor Center, especially the new Nature Play Zone where unstructured play in nature is the tradition. Help feed the center's resident turtles...Read More
Espionage Escape Rooms
Dates: January 02 - December 31, 2018 11am-8:30pm Monday-Thursday; 11am-10pm Friday & Saturday; 11am-8pm SundayEscape rooms are an interactive adventure game where you and your team are locked in a themed room. You have 60 minutes to find a series of clues, solve puzzles, and crack coes to escape...Read More
Family Hike - Sunset Hill Farm
Dates: March 03 - November 09, 2018 11-11:45am (CT)This short hike will be led by a park naturalist and will be highly interactive and designed for children of all ages. The theme will change each month. Visit their website for each month's theme....Read More
Footloose 5K Walk/Run
Date: Saturday, June 23 6pm (CT)Come for the RUN, stay for the FUN! An evening of flashback 80's themed fun and entertainment for the whole family.
Help Feed the Farm Animals at Chellberg Farm
Dates: June 03 - October 28, 2018 4:30-5pm (CT)Come help a ranger feed the farm animals every Sunday at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore's historic Chellberg farm. The farm's current residents include cows, pigs, and chickens. The animals are at...Read More
Indiana Dunes Scavenger Hunt
Dates: January 02 - December 31, 2018 Self guided, can be done any day the Visitor Center and park are openReady for an adventure? Then do the Indiana Dunes Scavenger Hunt. Pick up the form and map at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center. You'll be guided to nine great sites in the Indiana Dunes National...Read More
