Upcoming Events
August
Drop-in Volunteering Opportunity at National Lakeshore - Visitor Center
Dates: July 24 - October 31, 2018 8:30am-4pm (CT)Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and Indiana Dunes Tourism (IDT) have partnered to offer Drop-In Volunteering, a no-hassle volunteer option for those looking to help out at the Indiana Dunes....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
From a Bailly Point of View
Dates: August 01 - August 31, 2018 11am-4pm (CT)What do our belongings say about our identity? From a Bailly Point of View take a close look at Frances Howe, the last Bailly family member to live on the Bailly homestead in Porter County. This...Read More
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
Mission Escape
Dates: January 01 - December 31, 2018 3-11pm Monday- Friday; 11am-11pm Saturday; noon-1pm SundayYou 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 1-7pm Monday, Wednesday, & Sunday; Noon-9pm Thursday & Friday (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
Survival Escape Rooms
Dates: January 01 - December 31, 2018 Call of times
Taltree Railway Garden
Dates: April 01 - October 31, 2018 10am-7pm (CT)Featuring dwarf plants and model steam engine trains, the exhibit showcases the impact steam engine trains had on early 19th century US railroads. Check the website for special...Read More
The 3 Dune Challenge
Dates: January 01 - December 31, 2018 Self guided, can be done any day that the Visitor Center and park are open (CT)Hike the three tallest sand dunes on the southern shore of Lake Michigan: Mt. Holden, Mt. Jackson and Mt. Tom. This is a self guided, signed challenge that can be done any time of the year. There is...Read More
Beach Yoga at Indiana Dunes State Park
Dates: August 05 - August 28, 2018 9-10am (CT)
Pav's Summer Car Nites (trucks and bike, too)
Dates: April 03 - September 25, 2018 5pm (CT)A wide variety of rides, good food and music can be found at this cruise-in. Held on Tuesdays from April to September.
Portage Cruise Night
Dates: June 05 - August 28, 2018 5-8pm (CT)Enjoy a classic car cruise-in, groovy music, food vendors on site and a raffle prizes drawn every hour.
Portage Summer Music in the Park
Date: Tuesday, August 21 6-7:30pm (CT)
Valparaiso Market
Dates: June 02 - October 20, 2018 8am-2pm (CT)Shop the Valparaiso Market weekly for fresh local produce, handmade products and beautiful plants and flowers. The fresh produce will liven up your favorite recipes. Stop by weekly for lunch on the...Read More
