Brace yourselves for the grand return of the Bozak Family Christmas Light Show! This dazzling yearly spectacle at 259 Lake Park Road, Burns Harbor, promises to be an unmissable celebration of holiday magic and joy. Photo from 2022's show. Photo by Andy Bozak About the Bozak Family Christmas…
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Twinkling lights, falling snow, the warmth of friends and family — there are so many beautiful things to enjoy about the holidays. If you're in the Indiana Dunes this holiday season, here’s our guide to some of the best Christmas and holiday activities of 2025. The Bozak Family Christmas Light Show…
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With 15 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, winding trails, and welcoming towns, the Indiana Dunes is one of the most accessible outdoor destinations in the Midwest. First-time visitors can explore two parks: Indiana Dunes National Park, known for its quiet trails and diverse habitats, and Indiana…
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Welcome to the Indiana Dunes, where the Fourth of July is celebrated second to none! Join us for our region’s patriotic celebrations while enjoying the beauty of Lake Michigan during the summer! This Fourth of July, the area will host multiple major celebrations, providing plenty of fireworks…
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Looking for the perfect way to end the work week? Head to downtown Chesterton for Third Fridays, a monthly celebration of community, creativity, and local collaboration. From sidewalk sales and gallery openings to live music and cocktail specials, each event is a new experience in one of Duneland's…
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Valparaiso Events’ Summer Outdoor Movies series takes place in June and July of 2025, with a showing of the family favorite Zootopia at Central Park Plaza, home to Northwest Health Amphitheater, in downtown Valpo. The series runs every Tuesday evening in June and July and features other…
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The Indiana Dunes Birding Festival happens each May when migrating birds converge near the southern coast of Lake Michigan. Birders from across the country (and world!) travel to the Indiana Dunes for the event. While not out looking for birds, learning from experts, or attending festival social…
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Each spring, birding enthusiasts from across the country flock to the shores of Lake Michigan for the Indiana Dunes Birding Festival—a celebration of one of the most biodiverse birding regions in the Midwest. The festival offers unforgettable opportunities to witness migration magic in real time…
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Calling all popcorn lovers! Mark your calendars, and be sure to pop on over to Valparaiso for the annual Popcorn Festival held each September. Recently celebrating its 45th year, the festival was originally started as a way to celebrate local popcorn legend Orville Redenbacher. While sponsors have…
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Autumn is in the air, and there’s no better way to celebrate the season than by heading to the Duneland Fall Festival at the historic Chellberg Farm at Indiana Dunes National Park. This year's festival takes place on September 14th and 15th from 11 am to 4 pm. Farm Fun for the Whole Family…
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