Upcoming Events
June
Arts in the Park Camp
Dates: June 18 - June 21, 2018 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (CT)Free, week-long, art camp for 2nd-5th graders. All materials included. Pre-registration is required. Call Julie Larsen at 219-395-1821.
Chefs Around the Table
Date: Thursday, June 21 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. (CT)This unique fundraiser will feature 100 gentlemen "chefs" from around Porter County preparing their favorite dishes. This lighthearted gala will also include a competition for the "Top...Read More
Dunes Discovery Camps
Dates: June 18 - June 22, 2018 Call for times (CT)Discover just how fun and exciting nature can be at this 5 day/4 night summer camp inside Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Activities include day treks, water games, tree-themed games and crafts, a...Read More
Espionage Escape Rooms
Dates: January 02 - December 31, 2018Escape 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
Gabis Arboretum Summer Camp - Amazing Animals
Dates: June 18 - June 22, 2018 Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (CT)The arboretum is home to many animals, birds, snakes, mammals, frogs and more! This week, you will explore the 300+ acres in search of local animals and try to get up close to the...Read More
Glacial Goodies: Ice Cream Geology
Date: Thursday, June 21 1:00 p.m. (CT)Join an Indiana Dunes State Park naturalist to learn how the Indiana Dunes were formed. To help guide you through this story and to celebrate the first day of summer, they will use ice cream with...Read More
Help Feed the Farm Animals at Chellberg Farm
Dates: June 03 - October 28, 2018 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. (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
Kids Summer Park Program - Session 2
Dates: June 18 - June 22, 2018 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (CT)The popular Kids Summer Parks Program at Hawthorne Park will be back this year with a few fun changes. This weeks program will feature a Mini-Chef day, Martial Arts Visit, and a walking field...Read More
Mission Escape
Dates: January 01 - December 31, 2018 3:00 - 11 p.m. Mon. - Fri; 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Sat.; Noon - 1:00 p.m. Sun.You will be tasked with tackling logical problems and puzzles. You will put out little physical effort and your wit and observation will be the key to your success. Everything you need to be...Read More
Paradox Escape Rooms
Dates: January 01 - December 31, 2018 Mon, Wed., & Sun. 1:00 - 7:00 p.m.; Thur., & Fri. Noon - 9:00 p.m. (CT)Room 1: House in the Woods - Everyone in town knows the creepy old house in the woods. No one, however, wants to talk about it or even find themselves nearby. Your friend, Tim the journalist, wanted...Read More
Pop-Up: A Valparaiso Art Experience
Dates: June 21 - July 06, 2018 Check website for times (CT)The Pop-Up: A Valparaiso Art Experience, is a regional art competition brought to you by Valparaiso Events and The Enclave Project. Over the course of 18 days, Valparaiso will become an artistic...Read More
Selections from the Brauer Museum of Art's Permanent Collection
Dates: May 18 - August 05, 2018 Tue. - Sun. Noon - 5:00 p.m.; Closed on Monday (CT)An exhibition of new acquistions in the Brauer Museum of Art's permanent collection will be held in the museum's Wehling and McGill Galleries. This exhibit is free and open to the...Read More
Sunset Paddle & Hike
Date: Thursday, June 21 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (CT)Join a ranger for a sunset hike through the beautiful Miller Woods. Then paddle on the Marquette Lagoon. For reservations call 219-395-1824.
