Happy New Year! What do you have planned for the very first weekend of 2016? We have 10 ideas ready if you're looking for something fun to do to start the New Year on a fun note. Do you have an event you'd like to share? Just send us an email to share@ideasinmotionmedia.com and we'll add it to our event calendar!
“A Christmas Story” Comes Home at Indiana Welcome Center
This holiday season, the “A Christmas Story” Comes Home exhibit, presented in collaboration with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, will be on display from Nov. 7, 2015 until Jan. 3, 2016 in the W.F. Wellman Exhibit Hall. The design takes visitors to the streets of downtown Hohman, a fictional Indiana town which was a disguise for Jean Shepherd’s hometown Hammond.
Winter Lights Drive
The Winter Lights Drive Thru will be open nightly through January 3rd from 5-9pm.The light displays are unique to the park, and many of them were custom-made by members of the maintenance staff. Some of the displays include a roller coaster that is over 20 feet tall, a farm scene consisting of various pieces, and Santa taking off into the air with his reindeer.
Whiting Lakefront Park Holiday Light Spectacular
Holiday lights will be displayed daily and lit at dusk, every night from November 27th till January 4th. This holiday season, drive through Whiting Lakefront Park to view over 100 light displays including a Penguin Winterfest, Toyland, Reindeer and Santa Band, plus many more!
First Friday Art Walk
Through its Arts & Culture Committee, the Michigan City Mainstreet Association seeks to weave the arts into the fabric of Michigan City's Uptown Arts District. The association believes that the arts are a catalyst for public dialogue, and that shared cultural experiences contribute to a sense of place, communal identity and economic revitalization. The First Friday Art Walk is a multi-venue event promoted by the Michigan City Mainstreet Association which focuses on fostering the arts and the artist who create it.
Movies at the Portage 16 IMAX
Start 2016 out with a movie ar the Portage IMAX. Check out Hateful Eight, Will Smith is great in Concussion, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are great in Sisters, and of course Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a favorite and would be an awesome movie to see anytime. Click here to get times!
Farm to Table Market at Alsip Home & Nursery
Local farmers and artisans will be offering a wide assortment of fresh and locally grown produce, homemade jams, jellies, cheeses, breads, and locally raised fresh meats and eggs for sale. Delectable and nutritious micro greens grown by Alsip Home & Nursery will be sure to be a favorite among market shoppers.
Open Skate at William E. Urschel Pavilion
Come and have fun at Valpo's newest addition! Grab your friends, bring the kids, snag your spouse and come out to skate at the William E. Urschel Pavilion. Open skating takes place 7 Days a Week 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Skate admission is only $5 per person.
Lubeznik Center Holiday Artisan Market
Shop for handmade, finely crafted items perfect for holiday gift giving including offerings from some of the Midwest's finest craftspeople. Put the art into holiday shopping at this annual showcase. Shop early for the best selection!
Barker Mansion Christmas Festivities
An annual holiday tradition, Michigan City’s Barker Mansion will open its decorated rooms and halls to the community for viewing this season. The mansion is decorated to the theme “Songs of the Season” as voted upon by the public. January 2 – Closing Event with a musical performance by Karol Valek at 3 pm and Cocoa Under the Stars at 6 pm. Self-guided tours from 1-8 pm.
Johnsie Mays' Post New Years Extravaganza!
Head over to Running Vines for our Post New Years Extravaganza! There will be acoustic tunes from the one and only Johnsie Mayys, and plenty to drink! The party starts at 7pm so come on out and have a blast with us!
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