October 2011 Events
Weko Beach Brewers Fest
10/1
For beer aficionados or
anyone looking for a sun and sand filled wonderful day at the beach, head out
to Bridgman! Sample the wonderful
locally crafted beers from the region along with tasty cuisine, live music and
more.
Location: Bridgman, MI
More info: click here
Clothing Our Children
10/2
This organization is
dedicated to providing appropriate winter clothing to needy children in Crown
Point, Merrillville, Hobart, Lake Station, and River Forest. Enjoy an afternoon of wine
tasting, knowing that your contributions benefit a very worthy cause. Event also includes a silent
auction.
Location: Merrillville, IN
More info: click here
Eat Up, Wine Down
10/6
Valpodining.com
restaurants will open their doors from 5 pm to 10 pm and offer guests five
of their most “famous” drinks and/or dishes...for a cost of only $5 per
selection. Participating restaurants
are Bistro 157, Bon Femme Café, Don Quijote, Margarita’s, and Pikk’s Tavern.
Location: Valparaiso, IN
More info: click here
First Fridays Uptown Arts District
10/7
Celebrate the 1st
anniversary of First Fridays, when the gallery and shop owners of Michigan
City’s historic north end put out the welcome mat for residents and
visitors. Enjoy distinctive work of local and regional artists, shop for
clothing and gifts, and enjoy free refreshments and entertainment.
Location: Michigan City, IN
More info: click here
Oktoberfest
10/8-9
The
Michigan City Summer Festival Committee will host its annual Oktoberfest featuring authentic
German food and the music of Eddie Korosa & the Illinois Boys (Sat.) and
the Steve Kowalczyk Band (Sun.). This event is held in Washington Park at the
Michigan City Senior Center.
Location: Michigan City
More
info: click here
Oktoberfest
10/8
Celebrate
the season with food, fun and live entertainment.
Location: Crown Point, IN
More
info: click
here
Harvest Fest Art Show
10/8-9
This two-day juried show
brings the work of regional artists to Woodland Park in Portage. While viewing art you may partake of
the wine and cheese tasting and enjoy live entertainment.
Location: Portage, IN
More info: click here or call: 219-762-1675
5th Annual New Buffalo Wine & Harvest Fest
10/8
This event is brought to you
by the New Buffalo Business Association and Four Winds Casino. It is held in Lion’s Park (near the
boat launch and beach parking lot) and features a Farmers' market, wines (and
beers) from nearby Michigan wineries/breweries, tasty fare from local
restaurants, hayrides, a pumpkin patch, live music and more.
Location: New Buffalo, MI
More info: click here
Michigan City Walk to End Alzheimer's
10/9
The proceeds from this walk and others like it taking place all across America will help reclaim the future for millions by helping fund Alzheimer's research.
Location: Michigan City, IN (Washington Park)
More info: click here
The Shirley Lubeznik Children’s Concert
10/12
The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra
presents a children's concert specifically directed toward younger audiences. It’s a wonderful opportunity to
introduce your children or grandchildren to music they won’t be hearing on
their iPods!
Location: La Porte, IN
More info: click here
Autumn Bacchus Festival
10/14
Wine Sellers of Union Pier will host its 12th annual Autumn Bacchus Festival at the Marina Grand Resort Hotel. Guests will have the opportunity to sample more than 80 wines from all over the globe, including some award-winning Michigan wines. Jenny Drillon of Bentwood Tavern has designed a tasting menu featuring seasonal foods.
Location: New Buffalo, MI
More info: call 888-824-WINE
Three Oaks 3rd Saturday Gallery Walk
10/15
Galleries and shops keep their doors open late the 3rd Saturday of every month giving locals and visitors
a chance to view and purchase unique artwork, gifts, foodstuffs and more.
Location: Three Oaks, MI
More info: click here
11th Annual Heart of Art
10/15-16
The Heart of Art self-guided
tour will provide you the opportunity to meet 30 participating artists, view
their work, and tour studios and galleries throughout the area.
Location: various La Porte County locations
More info: info@heartofart.com
Hesston Ghost Train
10/22-30
Take a terror-ific ride
through the haunted woods aboard the Flying Dutchman Railroad. This is a trip
that you won't soon forget as your train is haunted by many ghoulish creatures.
Watch out for the mad lumberjack who haunts these woods! The Ghost Train is
frightening fun for everyone!
Location: Hesston Steam Museum, La Porte, IN
More info: click here
Boo at the Zoo
10/22
A safe Trick-or-Treat
environment for all ages. Trick-or-Treat throughout Washington Park Zoo and
enjoy the animals while receiving goodies from local sponsors.
Location: Michigan City
More info: click here
La Porte YMCA – Halloween Family Fun Night
10/28
The event includes our
popular Haunted House, games, bingo and plenty of family fun. Children are
encouraged to wear costumes and must be accompanied by an adult.
Location: La Porte, IN
More info: click here
Fall Harvest Festival
10/28
Wear
your spookiest or silliest costume and go door-to-door in Valparaiso’s downtown
to get some tasty treats from our restaurants and retailers. Free Hayrides provided by the
Valparaiso Parks Department!
Location: Valparaiso, IN
More info:
click here
NightMares on Broad Street
10/29
Celebrate Halloween at the 2nd Annual NightMares on Broad Street
Halloween party! This event features live entertainment, a costume contest, and
more. Visit the website for more
details.
Location: St. Joseph (Silver Beach), MI
More info: click here
November 2011 Events
First Fridays Uptown Arts District
11/4
The gallery and shop
owners of Michigan City’s historic north end put out the welcome mat the first
Friday of every month. Enjoy distinctive work of local and regional
artists, shop for clothing and gifts, and enjoy free refreshments and entertainment.
Location: Michigan City, IN
More info: click here
La Porte Symphony Orchestra Presents Starry Night Concert
11/19
Featuring Blue Note
recording vocalist Jackie Allen who will perform elegant arrangements of Star
Dust, Vincent – Starry, Starry Night, Come Fly With Me, Lost in the Stars and
more.
Location: La Porte, IN
More info: click here
Michiana Humane Society’s 8th Annual Holiday Home Tour
11/12-13
This self-guided home tour
will allow you access to seven Beach Coast Homes, each one beautifully
decorated for the holidays. You
will also have the opportunity to enjoy refreshments and tour the newly
decorated Duneland Beach Inn.
Proceeds benefit the homeless animals at the Michiana Humane Society.
Locations: Long Beach, Michiana, southwest Michigan
More info: click here
Eat Up, Wine Down
11/13
Valpodining.com
restaurants will open their doors from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and offer guests five
of their most “famous” drinks and/or dishes...for a cost of only $5 per
selection. Participating
restaurants are Bistro 157, Bon Femme Café, Don Quijote, Margarita’s, and
Pikk’s Tavern.
Location: Valparaiso, IN
More info: click here
Three Oaks 3rd Saturday Gallery Walk
11/19
Galleries and shops keep
their doors open late the 3rd Saturday of
every month giving locals and visitors a chance to view and purchase unique
artwork, gifts, foodstuffs and more.
Location: Three Oaks, MI
More info: click here
Star
Plaza Theatre
Benton
Harbor
Location:
Michigan
More
Information: Click Here
Lake Michigan College - Mendel Mainstage
Benton
Harbor
Location:
Michigan
More
Information: Click Here
Majestic
Star Casino & Hotel
Gary
Location:
Indiana
More
Information: Click Here
South Shore Calendar of Events
Hammond
Location:
Indiana
More
Information: Click Here
Horseshoe
Hammond
Hammond
Location:
Indiana
More
Information: Click Here
LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra
La Porte
Location:
Indiana
More
Information: Click Here
Blue
Chip Casino & Hotel
Michigan
City
Location:
Indiana
More Information: Click Here
Lubeznik Center for the Arts
Michigan
City
Location:
Indiana
More
Information: Click Here
South
Shore Arts
Munster/Crown
Point/Hammond
Location:
Indiana
More
Information: Click Here
Harbor Country Convention & Visitors Bureau
New
Buffalo
Location:
Michigan
More
Information: Click Here
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Notre
Dame
Location:
Indiana
More
Information: Click Here
Downtown South Bend First Fridays
South
Bend
Location:
Indiana
More
Information: Click Here
Morris Performing Arts Center
South
Bend
Location:
Indiana
More
Information: Click Here
South Bend Parks and Recreation
South
Bend
Location:
Indiana
More
Information: Click Here
South Bend Symphony Orchestra
South
Bend
Location:
Indiana
More
Information: Click Here
South Bend/Mishawaka Convention & Visitors Bureau
South
Bend/Mishawaka
Location:
Indiana
More
Information: Click Here
Acorn Theater
Three
Oaks
Location:
Michigan
More
Information: Click Here
Three Oaks Michigan Business Association
Three
Oaks
Location:
Michigan
More
Information: Click Here
Taltree Arboretum & Gardens
Valparaiso
Location:
Indiana
More
Information: Click Here
Memorial Opera House
Valparaiso
Location:
Indiana
More
Information: Click Here
Valparaiso Community Festival and Events
Valparaiso
Location:
Indiana
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Information: Click Here
Festivals & Events
Chesterton
Location:
Indiana
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Information: Click Here
Eventful
Chesterton
Location:
Indiana
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Information: Click Here
Chamber of Commerce Events
Crown
Point
Location:
Indiana
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Information: Click Here
Special Events
Gary
Location:
Indiana
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Information: Click Here
Community Calendar
Hammond
Location:
Indiana
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Information: Click Here
Upcoming Events
Highland
Location:
Indiana
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Information: Click Here
Festivals & Events
Highland
Location:
Indiana
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Information: Click Here
Visitors Center
LaPorte
Location:
Indiana
More
Information: Click Here
Parks & Recreation
Michigan
City
Location:
Indiana
More
Information: Click Here
Visitors Center
Michigan
City
Location:
Indiana
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Information: Click here
Community Calendar
Munster
Location:
Indiana
More
Information: Click Here
South Bend/Mishawaka Visitors Center
South
Bend
Location:
Indiana
More
Information: Click Here
In the Bend.com
South
Bend
Location:
Indiana
More
Information: Click Here
Parks & Recreation
South
Bend
Location:
Indiana
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Information: Click Here
Festivals & Events
St.
Joseph
Location:
Michigan
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Information: Click Here
Festivals & Events
Valparaiso
Location:
Indiana
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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Location:
Indiana
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Information: Click Here
South Shore Calendar of Events
Location:
Indiana
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Information: Click Here
Southwest Michigan Fairs & Festivals
Location:
Michigan
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Information: Click Here
Harbour Country Festivals & Events
Location:
Michigan
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Information: Click Here
Michigan Vacation Guide
Location:
Michigan
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Towle Theater
Location: Hammond, IN
More info: Click Here
Round Barn Winery Presents Jammin’ in the Vineyard
Every Saturday and Sunday
through October 23rd, Round Barn will offer music in the vineyard by
various artists.
Location: Round Barn Winery, Baroda
More info: Click Here
