Where in the country can you find a better late spring/early summer than along the South Shore of Lake Michigan? This May we have a challenge for you: try something you've never done before! Go see a concert in Chicago, an art show in Michigan City, visit Downtown South Bend, and let the South Shore Line take you there!
Whether you walk from the station, ride your bike, or take a cab or Uber, South Shore Line can get you to hundreds of events taking place throughout the month of May, and the best part: up to three kids can ride free with an accompanying adult!
Take a look at some of what we found for family fun along the South Shore Line and if we missed something, let us know with a comment or an email to share@ideasinmotionmedia.com and we'll add to this list!
South Bend Airport
- Gone Fission? (5/2)
- Ballet Hispanico (5/5,5/6)
- Mayor's Ride (5/7)
- 55rd Annual Studebaker Drivers Club International Meet
- Cinco de Miles 5k (5/6)
- Fischoff National Chamber Music
- Mamma Mia (5/15,5/16)
- Nature Munchkins: Coyotes (5/18)
- Free Fishing Days (5/20)
- Daniel O'Donnell Live! (5/31)
Hudson Lake
Carroll Ave
- Michigan City
- First Friday @ LCA (5/5)
- First Friday Art Walk (5/5)
- The Hawaiian Heist (5/18)
- An Evening with Johnny V (5/20)
11th Street Michigan City
- Michigan City's Farmers Market (5/3)
- Open Mic Night (5/4,5/11,5/18,5/25)
- First Friday @ LCA (5/5)
- Mother's Day at Washington Park Zoo (5/14)
- Michigan City Food Truck Festival (5/27)
- Military Appreication Day at Washington Park Zoo (5/29)
- Dancing Like a Star (5/26)
Beverly Shores
- Indiana Dunes Scavenger Hunt – Ongoing
- Stargazing at Kemil Beach (Recurring monthly on the 3rd Saturday thru June)
Dune Park
- Liberty Bible Church Women's Fitness Class (5/1-5/5)
- Indiana Dunes Birding Festival (5/4)
- Duneland Family YMCA Parents Night Out (5/5)
- Chesterton European Market (5/6)
- All About the Girls 3 (5/11)
- MOMentum 5k Run (5/13)
Portage/Ogden Dunes
- 17th Annual Portage Senior Health Fair (5/4)
- Annual Mother Son Event Dinner and a Movie(5/5)
- Hannah's Hope A Night Under the Stars Gala (5/6)
- Dream Run/Walk Family 5k (5/7)
- Sandpiper Preschools 8th Annual Beer Wine Tasting(5/13)
- Lights up Sound Down May(5/20)
Miller
Gary/Metro Center
Gary/Chicago Airport
East Chicago
- Ameristar Casino
- Region Riot Criterium Bike Race(5/13)
- 5th Annual Walk for Kailey (5/21)
- Midwest Youth Choir (5/22)
Hammond
- Franciscan Health EMT Course (5/1)
- Hammond Public Library Towle Theater Collaborate on Vivien Leigh Programs (5/2)
- Hammond's 13th Cinco De Mayo Celebration (5/5)
- Indiana DN Tree Steward Classes (5/9)
Hegewisch
- Dovetail Brewery
- William W. Powers State Recreation Area
- Refresh Your Life Expo (5/6)
- Chicago River Day 2017: River Oaks Wood (5/13)
63rd Street
- 63rd Street Beach
- Jackson Park
- Imani Winds Show (5/3)
- Community Yoga with Chaturanga Seeds (5/6)
- Chamber Music Showcase (5/16)
- Court Theatre Presents: Harvey (5/25)
57th Street
McCormick Place
- Chicago Beer Classic (5/6)
- Heart Rhythm Scientific Sessions (5/10-5/13)
- Bark in the Park 5k (5/21)
- Sweets & Snacks Expo (5/23-5/25)
Museum Campus
- Soldier Field
- Adler Planetarium
- Shedd Aquarium
- Autism Speaks Walk (5/13)
- Party in the Planaterium (5/18)
- Night Nation Run (5/20)
- Soldier Field 10 Mile Race (5/27)
Van Buren Street
- Latino Film Festival (5/1-5/4)
- Joffrey Ballet (5/4-5/7)
- Fitness Expo (5/6,5/7)
- Baseball Bar Crawl (5/13)
- Disney's Aladdin (5/23)
Millennium Station at Randolph
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Chicago’s Children Museum
- Bach Festival (5/5-5/7)
- Polish Day Parade (5/6)
- Mother's Day Run/Walk 5k (5/14)
- Mayfest (5/19-5/21)
- Let's Sing! (5/22)
- Irish Festival (5/26-5/29)
For more information on train schedules, discounts and to plan a trip, please visit mysouthshoreline.com or download the SSL app, available for iPhone and Android.