Now that the holidays are behind us, and a new year is upon us, there is still a lot going on in the Region. Don’t let the cold dissuade you from venturing out along the South Shore Line in search of fun things to do.
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 July, 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
- Notre Dame Hockey vs Michigan - Jan 7
- Hunter Ice Festival - Jan 19-21
- Boeing Boeing Play - Jan 19-28
- Sleeping Beauty Ballet - Jan 19
Hudson Lake
- Sherwood Paintball - Ongoing
- Fish Fry at Terre Coupee Lodge #204 - Jan 19
- Don Bosco Retreat - Jan 26-28
Carroll Avenue
- Red Mill County Park Sledding - Ongoing
- Ballroom Dancing Classes - Jan 4
- Dunebrook Playgroup - Jan 5
11th Street Michigan City
- Concerts Galore at Blue Chip Casino - Ongoing
- Holiday Artisan Market - Jan 1-5
- Special Exhibit: “The Great War” - Jan 10- Feb 9
Dune Park
- Hurly Burly at Chicago Street Theater - Jan 19- Feb 3
- MegaBeatles feat. Chris & Lou Band and the Crawpuppies - Jan 20
- Valpo Parks Day Trip to Oriental Theatre in Chicago - Jan 20
Ogden Dunes
- Once Upon a Lake Art Display - Ongoing
- Norwegian Hardanger Fiddle - Jan 25
- Portage Rotary’s 1 year Anniversary Celebration - Jan 27
Miller
Gary Metro
- IUN Senior University Free Lessons in Yoga, Sax, Internet & More - Jan 5, 10, 18
- IUN Auditions for “Peter Pan and Wendy” Spring Production - Jan 13, 16-18
- Saturday Afternoon Movies at the Public Library - Jan 27
Gary/Chicago Airport
- Sledding Fun at Oak Ridge Prairie County Park - Ongoing
- Winter Art Classes at South Shore Arts in Crown Point - Jan 5-9
- Gibson Woods Wild Ones - Jan 6
East Chicago
- 2018 Heartland Poker Tour - Jan 4-15
- Munster HS 2nd Annual Improv Night - Jan 11
- Total Lunar Eclipse - Jan 31
Hammond
- 2018 Winter Skill Series Workshop at Towle Theater - Jan 3
- The Temptations at Horseshoe Casino - Jan 14
- Salute to the 60s - Jan 27
Hegewisch
- Horseback Riding at Green Acres Ranch - Jan 5, 12, 19, 26
- Lira Singers at St. Andrew - Jan 7
- Red Star Sip & Paint - Jan 7
63rd Street
- Gary Comer Youth Center Winter Camp - Jan 2-5
- Chicago “300” Black Women in Black - Jan 6
- NAACP Image Awards Viewing Party - Jan 15
57th Street
- Robot Revolution - Ongoing
- Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light - Jan 1-7
- Brown Books and Paintbrushes NFP, Inc - Jan 6
Mccormick Place
- 2018 Boys Winter Volleyball Championships - Jan 13-15
- Curate her: Zhou B 3rd Fridays - Jan 19
- Kupugani Fest 2018 - Jan 27
Museum Campus/11th Street
- Chicago Museum Week - Jan 18-26
- Adler After Dark: It Came From Space! - Jan 18
- Dozin’ with the Dinos - Jan 19
Vanburen Street
- The Artist’s Studio at Ryan Learning Center - Ongoing
- Hamilton at CIBC - Ongoing
- Gallery Talk: One Ring to Rule Them All - Jan 4
Millennium Station at Randolph