Three more reasons to get outside. Put on your fitness tracker and discover the ultimate outdoor adventure. Grab your friends, family members, or pets, and take on this challenging hike up the…
Named one of the best places to hike in Indiana by USA Today, Trail 9 at the Indiana Dunes State Park offers incredible vistas and towering sand dunes that make you feel a thousand miles away.
Join Ranger Matt in our Dunes 101 Series to explore everything you need to know about the Indiana Dunes, including how to make the most out of your beach experience, where to camp, and the…
State Park Views
Unplug from everyday stress and connect to nature with over 70 miles of hike-able trails, 15 miles of swim-able coastline, and over 350 species of migratory birds.
Be the change by getting more involved with the Indiana Dunes! There are many no-hassle, volunteer drop-in opportunities available for everyone. Just show up, and the organization provides the…
Annie, JR
- Boys & Girls Club - Valparaiso
- Recurring daily
Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with a beloved book and score…
Brauer Museum of Art - Permanent Collection
- Valparaiso University Brauer Museum of Art
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The Brauer Museum boasts a collection of more than 5,000 works of art from the mid-19th century to the present. Also…
Chellberg Farm Open House
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Stop by the historic Chellberg Farm to tour the farmhouse and visit the animals. Rangers and volunteers will be on…
Connections at the Porter County Museum
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Connections is currently on display in the Eunice Slagle Gallery of the PoCo Muse. Presenting our discoveries with a…
Diversified Art Visionaries @ The Art Barn School of Art
- Art Barn School of Art. Inc.
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More information to come. Gallery hours: Tuesday - Friday 10 - 4 & Saturday 10 - 2 Closed Sunday & Monday
Ever Yours: Postcards From the Golden Age
- Porter County Museum (PoCo Muse)
- Recurring daily
The Ever Yours: Postcards from the Golden Age is currently on display in the Montague/Urschel Gallery of the PoCo…
Exhibit B Photo Exhibit in the Nature Center Auditorium
- Indiana Dunes State Park Nature Center
- Recurring daily
This exhibit is presented by Chautauqua in the Dunes featuring the Top 25 photo submissions showcasing all things…
Fall Fun at County Line Orchard
- County Line Orchard
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Family Fun at its Finest! Gather your family and come spend a day at County Line Orchard. Features U-Pick pumpkins…
Fall Harvest Festival & Antique Equipment Show
- Recurring daily
Come join the Northern Indiana Historical Power Association for our 46th Annual Fall Harvest Festival! We are happy…
Feeding at the Farm
- Bailly Homestead and Chellberg Farm
- Recurring weekly on Sunday
Join a volunteer or ranger and help feed the cows and chickens at the historic Chellberg Farm. This event is held…
Four Corners Winery Fall Car Show
The annual Car Show is sure to be an event worth enjoying. Last year, we had vintage cars, muscle cars, VW vans, and…
Furs to Farm Flashback
- Bailly Homestead and Chellberg Farm
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
Take a self-guided hike and travel through time to meet up with rangers stationed at two of the park’s historic…
Gabis Arboretum Railway Garden Train
- Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Featuring dwarf plants and model steam engine trains, the exhibit showcases the impact steam engine trains had on…
Live Music at Anderson's Winery
- Anderson's Winery and Vineyard
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
Enjoy Anderson's with good music, good friends, and good wine. Every Saturday and Sunday afternoon, from 2:00 - 5:00…
Lowenstine WWII Roll of Honor
- Porter County Museum (PoCo Muse)
- Recurring daily
In 1943, the American Legion had an idea to erect a Roll of Honor on the east lawn of the courthouse square to…
Top Eight Reasons to Go to the Indiana Dunes Outdoor Adventure Festival
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Each fall, local organizations come together to lead over 100 events in ten days to celebrate the wide variety of outdoor adventures you can have in Northwest Indiana. The Indiana Dunes…
Celebrating the Barbie Movie at the Dunes
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Barbie is everywhere these days thanks to the new Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. Her presence is even felt in the Indiana Dunes area. Here are just some of the ways…
Introducing the Chesterton Arts District and Summer Third Fridays
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The Chesterton Arts District is a vibrant collective of arts-aligned organizations and creative businesses dedicated to promoting and nurturing the arts in the Duneland community. This new…
Outdoor Adventures
Shaped by nature, made for adventure. In the Indiana Dunes, it’s all about fun times and tan lines—from…
Dunes Deals
Shake off the sand south of the Indiana Dunes! Dig up real savings with Indiana Dunes Deals and make the most of…
Indiana Dunes Shop
Don’t just experience the Indiana Dunes; take it home with you. Find your new favorite T-shirt, hoodie, or…
Pet Friendly
There’s a reason Indiana Dunes National Park was named the #1 pet-friendly attraction in the state of Indiana…
Arts & Entertainment
It’s not all sand-fringed lakes and epic sunsets. Here, you’ll find a vibrant arts scene stoked by a…
Volunteer
Be the Change — Volunteer! Get more involved with the Indiana Dunes!
Bed & Breakfasts
Feel like family with intimate accommodations that range from nature-inspired retreats in the woods…
Hotels & Inns
A convenient stay located near downtown? What about a country retreat heaped in Old World charm? Or…