Hundreds gather downtown Crown Point on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, for the City's annual tree lighting on the east side of the historic Lake County Courthouse. The 2024 Tree Lighting will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29.
The City of Crown Point is gearing up for a splendid holiday season filled with family friendly events.
Ice Skating at Bulldog Park
Ice skating returns to the NHL-sized Timothy Grzych Ice Rink at Bulldog Park on Friday, Nov. 29, weather permitting. All open skate hours are weather permitting and subject to change. For a complete list of hours, please visit crownpoint.info/openskate.
Opening Weekend Hours* (*weather dependent and subject to change)
Time/Date: Noon to 9 p.m. Nov. 29
Time/Date: Noon to 9 p.m. Nov. 30
Time/Date: Noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 1 (CSRI Skate: 11 a.m. to noon)
Place: Franciscan Health Pavilion at Bulldog Park, 183 S. West St.
Admission: $5 • Skate Rental: $5
Tree & Tank Lighting
Join Mayor Pete Land and the City of Crown Point for the Tree and Tank Lighting Ceremonies on Friday, Nov. 29.
The Tank Lighting Ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. at the intersection of Goldsborough and Main streets with American Legion Post 20 and the Boy Scouts. A proclamation with be read during the Tank Lighting by Mayor Land. The Tree Lighting Ceremony will begin immediately following, around 6:30 p.m., on the east side steps of the historic Lake County Courthouse.
The Tree Lighting features the Crown Point High School Choir and Harmony Handbells. Wittenberg Village will provide hot chocolate and cookies. This free event coincides with the Christmas on the Square Celebration by the Crown Point Chamber of Commerce and the Lake Court House Foundation, which features 120 decorated trees on the Courthouse lawn, food and horse-drawn carriage rides!
Time/Date: 6 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29
Place: Goldsborough/Main streets & Historic Lake County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square Cost: Free
Winter Market
The Winter Market is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at Wheeler Middle School, 401 W. Joliet St. A variety of items, such as hand-crafted artisan goods, clothing, jewelry and holiday gifts, will be available at the market. Start your holiday shopping early! Please use the rear parking lot.
Time/Date: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30
Place: Wheeler Middle School, 401 W. Joliet St.
Cost: Free entry
Santa Parade
Santa is set to fly into Crown Point at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, for the Santa Parade. He will be flown in by the Lake County Sheriff’s Department helicopter. The parade begins at Pointe Plaza on North Main Street and ends at the historic Lake County Courthouse.
Following the Santa Parade, families can visit Santa and Mrs. Claus and take photos in the lower level of the historic Lake County Courthouse.
Time/Date: 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30
Place: Pointe Plaza, 1900 N. Main St.
Cost: Free
Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Snap photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the lower level of the historic Lake County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, beginning Saturday, Nov. 30. The Clauses will be available for photos from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Sunday, Dec. 22. Please bring a camera.
Time/Date: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays beginning Nov. 30 through Dec. 22 Place: Lower level of the historic Lake County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square Cost: Free
Tour of Lights
The Crown Point Tour of Lights will be from 5-8 p.m. Dec. 13-Dec. 14, and 5-7 p.m. Dec. 16-Dec. 19. Each tour begins with a holiday story time hosted by the Crown Point Community Library, which lasts about 30 minutes. Each guided trolley ride lasts about an hour. All festivities are held at the Crown Point Community Library, 122 N. Main St.
Registration is required by visiting www.crownpoint.in.gov. Reservations are available on a first come, first-serve basis and are limited to 10 people per party. Space is limited! Reservations open Monday, Dec. 2.
Time/Date: 5-8 p.m. Dec. 13-14 & 5-7 p.m. Dec. 16-19
Place: Crown Point Community Library, 122 N. Main St.
Cost: Free
Wreaths Across America
The Julia Watkins Brass Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the City of Crown Point will honor fallen heroes by placing wreaths on their graves at the Historic Maplewood and Maplewood Memorial cemeteries during the Wreaths Across America Ceremony at noon Saturday, Dec. 14.
Time/Date: Noon Dec. 14
Place: Historic Maplewood and Maplewood Memorial cemeteries, 347 Maple Lane/555 S. Indiana Ave.
Kid’s New Year’s Eve Party
Ring in 2025 with the City of Crown Point! Close out 2024 during the Kids New Year’s Eve Party from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, at On The Square Sports Academy, 105 N. Court St. Join us for a celebration with a DJ, magician, face painting, beverages, snacks and more! This event is for children ages 12 and under. Registration is required for all participants. This is not a drop-off event. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis at
crownpoint.info/eventeny.
Time/Date: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 31
Place: On The Square Sports Academy, 105 N. Court St.
Cost: $10 per person, children 2 and under free
New Year’s Eve Ball Drop
Ring in 2025 in The Hub! Join the City of Crown Point at our inaugural Ball Drop downtown from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31 at Clark and Main streets. This family friendly event will feature a countdown, DJ, fireworks, beer garden and more!
Time/Date: 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31
Place: Downtown Crown Point, Clark and Main streets
Cost: Free
