May 2023
“Citizen” Exhibition
Citizen explores the complex perspectives of residents of the United States of America as many communities struggle for justice, freedom and basic human rights. The exhibit focuses on excluded histories of marginalized communities and the current state of those communities as they face the realities of climate change and political setbacks. All artwork in the exhibition is by BIPOC, LGBTQ and FEMME creatives. The exhibition is curated by Chicago artist, Sam Kirk. Kirk is a multidisciplinary artist, who explores culture…
Find out more »June 2023
Arts in the Park
Come enjoy fabulous music on a beautiful hillside overlooking Clear Lake. A different band is featured each week throughout the summer… jazz, pop, blues, country, Christian, barber-shop, big band… a little bit of everything. Thursday Concert Series: Jun-Aug 7-8pm, Preconcerts 6-7pm; LaPorte City Band Wed Concerts: Jun-Aug 10-7pm
Find out more »LOK Young Artist Expo Showcase
Join us Friday, June 2 from 5-8 PM (Central) for the opening celebration of the LOK YAE showcase at Lubeznik Center for the Arts! The evening’s free, family-friendly program will begin at 6 PM. Attendees can browse the exhibition of student artwork and even purchase artwork created by these talented young artists. Light refreshments and a cash bar will be available throughout the event. This exhibition is a showcase of talented youth ages 7 through 17 in all media. The…
Find out more »Market on Main
Join us for the 5th Annual Market on Main. Enjoy local artisans, food, beer garden and a car show.
Find out more »“Citizen” Free Family Day
Kids, bring your favorite grown-ups for a day of art at LCA from 1-3 PM! Spend time safely in our galleries with our educational docents viewing our newest exhibition, “Citizen,” and join us for free snacks and art making. Artist, William Estrada will be joining us to teach us about screen printing and to help you make your own print. All are welcome! Learn more about the exhibition here: www.lubeznikcenter.org/exhibitions/citizen.
Find out more »Arts in the Park
Come enjoy fabulous music on a beautiful hillside overlooking Clear Lake. A different band is featured each week throughout the summer… jazz, pop, blues, country, Christian, barber-shop, big band… a little bit of everything. Thursday Concert Series: Jun-Aug 7-8pm, Preconcerts 6-7pm; LaPorte City Band Wed Concerts: Jun-Aug 10-7pm
Find out more »LaPorte Official Cruise Night
LaPorte Official Cruise Night will be 6pm to 8pm, line up at fairgrounds will start at 3pm for the early birds. This is an open cruise to any vehicle 1998 and older. Cost for cruise is $15 per vehicle. Questions please call Ryan @ 219-477-9720.
Find out more »Arts in the Park
Come enjoy fabulous music on a beautiful hillside overlooking Clear Lake. A different band is featured each week throughout the summer… jazz, pop, blues, country, Christian, barber-shop, big band… a little bit of everything. Thursday Concert Series: Jun-Aug 7-8pm, Preconcerts 6-7pm; LaPorte City Band Wed Concerts: Jun-Aug 10-7pm
Find out more »Michigan City Pride Fest
PFLAG Michigan City is excited to invite everyone to the Guy Foreman Amphitheater, in Washington Park for the Michigan City Pride Fest 2023! This family friendly event will offer: Food Trucks, Musical Performances, Vendors, Drag Show - hosted by Welcome to the Other Side, and more! This is a fun, fabulous, free event and we can't wait for you to help celebrate Pride Month with us!
Find out more »Father’s Day at the Washington Park Zoo
Spend a special day making memories that will last a lifetime. The Washington Park Zoo will offer free admission for all fathers and grandfathers with a paid child admission.
Find out more »Arts in the Park
Come enjoy fabulous music on a beautiful hillside overlooking Clear Lake. A different band is featured each week throughout the summer… jazz, pop, blues, country, Christian, barber-shop, big band… a little bit of everything. Thursday Concert Series: Jun-Aug 7-8pm, Preconcerts 6-7pm; LaPorte City Band Wed Concerts: Jun-Aug 10-7pm
Find out more »Michigan City Kiddie Parade
Michigan City's youth take to the streets to celebrate their patriotism and show their civic pride. The parade starts at 11am and runs north from 8th St to 4th St. Participation in the parade is free, and registration can be found on the city's website. Find us on Facebook @MichiganCitySpecialEvents.
Find out more »Vivian Maier: In Color
"Vivian Maier: In Color" will be on display at Lubeznik Center for the Arts from June 26 to October 21. Centered on the Chicago History Museum’s new Vivian Maier collection donated by art collector Jeffrey Goldstein, Vivian Maier: In Color features more than 65 color prints and several 8mm films spanning the late 1950s through the 1970s. Vivian Maier was more than a nanny photographer. She toed the line between a French immigrant and a local, a suburban nanny and…
Find out more »Arts in the Park
Come enjoy fabulous music on a beautiful hillside overlooking Clear Lake. A different band is featured each week throughout the summer… jazz, pop, blues, country, Christian, barber-shop, big band… a little bit of everything. Thursday Concert Series: Jun-Aug 7-8pm, Preconcerts 6-7pm; LaPorte City Band Wed Concerts: Jun-Aug 10-7pm
Find out more »Red Wine and Brew
Red Wine and Brew Local Heroes Benefit Concert event held at the Summit event site on North 500 West. Country stars, craft beer and wine tasting, great food, and more! Surprises and new things happening at this event each year which includes a drone and fireworks show ending on Friday and Saturday. This year a morning/afternoon aspect of the event will happen on Sunday! Friday 3-10pm Saturday 3-10pm Sunday 10-3pm
Find out more »July 2023
Michigan City Patriotic Parade
Michigan City's annual Patriotic Parade celebrates our nations independence and our community's patriotic pride. The parade travels the traditional route south on Franklin St from 10th St to Ames Field. Participation in the parade is free, and registration can be found on the city's website.
Find out more »4th of July Parade: Made in America, with Hometown Pride
The 77th Annual 4th of July Parade hosted by the LaPorte Kiwanis Club will take place on Tuesday, July 4 beginning at 10am. “Made in America, with Hometown Pride” the theme for this year’s parade, sets the tone as bands, floats, firefighters, police units, dancers, and so many more step off downtown following the traditional route, traveling down Lincolnway from Tipton St to Andrew Ave. The parade will be preceded by the Annual Run for Riley and the recently added…
Find out more »Arts in the Park
Come enjoy fabulous music on a beautiful hillside overlooking Clear Lake. A different band is featured each week throughout the summer… jazz, pop, blues, country, Christian, barber-shop, big band… a little bit of everything. Thursday Concert Series: Jun-Aug 7-8pm, Preconcerts 6-7pm; LaPorte City Band Wed Concerts: Jun-Aug 10-7pm
Find out more »Friday Night Live: Taco Fest
Who doesn’t love tacos? Our Friday Night Live event series is back with the crowd-favorite Taco Fest! Enjoy an evening of food, music and fun, AND watch as local restaurants go head-to-head for the title of Best Taco! - Local food and beer - Pop-up artisan market - Live music - All ages welcome - Pets welcome
Find out more »Arts in the Park
Come enjoy fabulous music on a beautiful hillside overlooking Clear Lake. A different band is featured each week throughout the summer… jazz, pop, blues, country, Christian, barber-shop, big band… a little bit of everything. Thursday Concert Series: Jun-Aug 7-8pm, Preconcerts 6-7pm; LaPorte City Band Wed Concerts: Jun-Aug 10-7pm
Find out more »3rd Annual Uptown Social 5K
Discover the Uptown Arts District and enjoy the beautiful landscape of Washington Park. This race is fun for the whole family! Afterwards, participants can grab a free healthy snack, cool off at our indoor “cool off” station and adults 21+ can immerse themselves in our courtyard beer garden and/or our indoor private lounge. Run – eat – drink! A portion of the proceeds raised from this event will benefit the Interfaith Community PADS (Public Action Delivering Shelter). Interfaith Community PADS…
Find out more »Arts in the Park
Come enjoy fabulous music on a beautiful hillside overlooking Clear Lake. A different band is featured each week throughout the summer… jazz, pop, blues, country, Christian, barber-shop, big band… a little bit of everything. Thursday Concert Series: Jun-Aug 7-8pm, Preconcerts 6-7pm; LaPorte City Band Wed Concerts: Jun-Aug 10-7pm
Find out more »Arts in the Park
Come enjoy fabulous music on a beautiful hillside overlooking Clear Lake. A different band is featured each week throughout the summer… jazz, pop, blues, country, Christian, barber-shop, big band… a little bit of everything. Thursday Concert Series: Jun-Aug 7-8pm, Preconcerts 6-7pm; LaPorte City Band Wed Concerts: Jun-Aug 10-7pm
Find out more »August 2023
Arts in the Park
Come enjoy fabulous music on a beautiful hillside overlooking Clear Lake. A different band is featured each week throughout the summer… jazz, pop, blues, country, Christian, barber-shop, big band… a little bit of everything. Thursday Concert Series: Jun-Aug 7-8pm, Preconcerts 6-7pm; LaPorte City Band Wed Concerts: Jun-Aug 10-7pm
Find out more »Arts in the Park
Come enjoy fabulous music on a beautiful hillside overlooking Clear Lake. A different band is featured each week throughout the summer… jazz, pop, blues, country, Christian, barber-shop, big band… a little bit of everything. Thursday Concert Series: Jun-Aug 7-8pm, Preconcerts 6-7pm; LaPorte City Band Wed Concerts: Jun-Aug 10-7pm
Find out more »Friday Night Live: Cheeseburger in Paradise
Dress up in your favorite tourist garb (Hawaiian shirts encouraged) and spend the evening dancing, eating and shopping at Friday Night Live's Cheeseburger in Paradise! 🍔 Local food and beer vendors 🍔 Margarita garden (for 21+) 🍔 Live music 🍔 All ages welcome 🍔 Pets welcome 🍔 FREE admission
Find out more »Arts in the Park
Come enjoy fabulous music on a beautiful hillside overlooking Clear Lake. A different band is featured each week throughout the summer… jazz, pop, blues, country, Christian, barber-shop, big band… a little bit of everything. Thursday Concert Series: Jun-Aug 7-8pm, Preconcerts 6-7pm; LaPorte City Band Wed Concerts: Jun-Aug 10-7pm
Find out more »Arts in the Park
Come enjoy fabulous music on a beautiful hillside overlooking Clear Lake. A different band is featured each week throughout the summer… jazz, pop, blues, country, Christian, barber-shop, big band… a little bit of everything. Thursday Concert Series: Jun-Aug 7-8pm, Preconcerts 6-7pm; LaPorte City Band Wed Concerts: Jun-Aug 10-7pm
Find out more »Arts in the Park
Come enjoy fabulous music on a beautiful hillside overlooking Clear Lake. A different band is featured each week throughout the summer… jazz, pop, blues, country, Christian, barber-shop, big band… a little bit of everything. Thursday Concert Series: Jun-Aug 7-8pm, Preconcerts 6-7pm; LaPorte City Band Wed Concerts: Jun-Aug 10-7pm
Find out more »September 2023
Grandparents Day at the Washington Park Zoo
Spend a special day making memories that will last a lifetime. The Washington Park Zoo will offer free admission for all grandparents with a paid admission.
Find out more »LaPorte Sunflower Fair
The Sunflower Fair in beautiful, historic Downtown LaPorte is one of the largest area festivals with over 100 craft and non-profit vendors. Enjoy a day with family and friends for Artisan wares, food, entertainment, contests, gallery walk, kids activities and much more.
Find out more »Wanatah Scarecrow Festival
The 28th Annual Wanatah Scarecrow Festival features arts and crafts, a pork chop dinner and pancake breakfast, a parade, scarecrow sculpting, fun runs for children and adults, music and variety acts, a car show, community merchant drawings, bingo and more!
Find out more »October 2023
Trivia through the Decades
Trivia through the DECADES will be a great evening out for fun and laughter. A Silent Auction will be another highlight of the evening with many unique and fun packages. Cash bar will be available. Sponsorship Levels: Table Sponsor: Gold level ~ $400 a table for a team of 10; Silver level ~ $250 a table for a team of 10 Gift Card and Silent Auction items: Winner prize sponsor ~ 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Donor Benefits: Every donation…
Find out more »Last Day of Zoo Season
Last day open for Washington Park Zoo's general admission for the 2023 season.
Find out more »November 2023
LaPour Brew & Wine Fest
Get your tickets for the LaPour Brew & Wine Fest, scheduled from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, November 11, at the LaPorte Civic Auditorium. The annual event features music, food and, of course, samples from some of the best breweries from throughout the region. VIP tickets include an additional hour to enjoy the event, with VIP entry beginning at noon.
Find out more »LaPorte Santa Parade
Join us in welcoming Santa Claus in the annual Santa Parade in downtown LaPorte held on Nov 25th at 3pm. The parade route will start at State Street/Tipton and proceed west on State, continue south on Michigan Ave to Lincolnway and then east on Lincolnway to Plaza 618, where Santa will arrive at his Chalet. Following the parade, Plaza 618 will be bustling with activity and holiday spirit from Santa visits, to sipping on Cider and listening to carolers sing…
Find out more »December 2023
Wild Winter Day at the Washington Park Zoo
Visit the Washington Park Zoo during the off-season to see some of your favorite animals while enjoying some fresh air. While you are here, be sure to visit the gift shop for some holiday shopping and visit Santa in the classroom. Cost: $5 Adult - 12 yrs & up; $4 Child - 11-3 years; Free 2 years & under
Find out more »11th Annual Downtown Cookie Walk
Purchase the collector's tin and join us for the annual Cookie Walk from 10am to noon on Saturday, Dec. 9. Stop in to your favorite downtown LaPorte shops for a free sweet treat, and maybe even get a little Christmas shopping done while you're at it! Available tins & participating businesses TBA.
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