After filling your tummies with turkey, you're going to want to do something fun for this long weekend, right? Check this week's 10 Fun Things to point you in the right direction! You can see all of the events happening on the Northwest Indiana Event Calendar and if you have something going on make sure we know about it with an email to share@ideasinmotionmedia.com!
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Valpo Parks Tree Lighting
See the lighting of the 30-foot tall tree with over 19,000 lights! The ice rink will be open to the public as well for a $5 admission.
Memorial Opera House Presents Meet Me in St. Louis
Come see the stage adaptation of the film "Meet Me in St. Louis," presented by the Memorial Opera House.
Go See a Show at the Portage IMAX
Bring the kids to see Disney's Moana, which opens this Friday. Or maybe find a babysitter and go check out Bad Santa 2.
Our Community Inc. Holiday Market
Help Our Community Inc. raise funds to install a kitchen to serve the community by supporting their Holiday Market. Vendors include Mary Kay, Norwix, Pampered Chef, Premier Designs Jewelry, and many more!
La Porte Santa Parade
Baby, it's cold outside and Santa is getting ready to come to Downtown La Porte! The parade runs through downtown and ends at Santa's Chalet in the historic Chamber Square.
Lubeznik Center for the Arts Presents: The Hunt - The Prey - The Spirit
The exhibit features an all-woman show focused on the portrayal of animals. This exhibition is inspired by and borrows from myth, art history, spirit guides, trophy, taxidermy, veganism, and otherwise.
Hometown Holiday Celebration in Chesterton
Carriage rides, a visit from Santa, the tree lighting ceremony, and the Twilight Parade! Lots going on in downtown Chesterton on Saturday. And don't miss out on local retailer's sales for Small Business Saturday either1
Star Plaza Theatre Presents Thanksgiving Soul Jam
Thanksgiving Soul Jam returns this year starring The Manhattans, The Dramatics, Enchantment, Bloodstone, Blue Magic, and Lenny Williams.
Crown Point Santa Parade
Santa is flying in via helicopter to Crown Point for the Crown Point Santa Parade! The parade begins at Pointe Plaza and ends at the Courthouse on the square, where Santa will visit with children until 4 pm.
Two-day Train Show Open to the Public
Toy and model train collectors and enthusiasts will enjoy this two-day train show at the Lake County Fairgrounds! The show will feature all gauges of model and toy trains, with featured brands including Lionel, American Flyer, Marx, HO and more.