Indiana’s Cool North is filled with creative makers! It’s a great place to live and work; or to plan your next getaway around some of those coolest things made in Northern Indiana.
It’s a great idea to call an attraction, restaurant and shop to make sure they’re open before visiting.
March 19 - May 25, 2025
Potawatomi Zoo
A spectacular Chinese lantern festival
View DetailsSee individual theatres for schedule of shows and concerts.
Indiana's Cool North
Indiana's Cool North has a number of theatres. See the individual theatres for their show and concert schedules.
View DetailsApril 19 - May 11, 2025
Harvest Tyme Family Farm
This spring, immerse yourself in the elegance of Harvest Tyme’s first-ever Tulip Festival,
View DetailsApril 25 - April 27, 2025
Downtown Wakarusa
Maple syrup, giant jellybeans, and a whole series of sweet surprises in this towns traditional festival.
View DetailsApril 26-27, May 3-4, 2025
Washington Park Marina
Hoosier Coho Club’s Pro/Am is a Lake Michigan salmon and trout fishing contest with cash prizes.
View DetailsApril 27, 2025
The LaPorte County Draft Horse Association will be hosting their annual Spring Plow Day
View DetailsApril 27, 2025
Portage Lakefront Open Air Pavilion
Portage Earth Day Brewfest: Earth First. Beer Second -- celebrating Earth Day and our love for community.
View DetailsMay 03, 2025
Downtown Valparaiso
Join for a day of chocolate bliss! Traverse downtown while stopping at participating businesses to collect delectable chocolate treats.
View DetailsMay 03 - May 04, 2025
The Farm at Amish Acres
Take part in the 18th and early 19th centuries in an extremely personal and hands-on way!
View DetailsTo market to market we go! What better way to connect with a local community than to be surrounded by farmers, chefs, artisans and merchants that showcase the culinary and commercial diversity of Indiana’s Cool North?
Learn MoreNorthern Indiana is home to many beautiful gardens, that showcase not only flowers, wetlands, and native plants, but play areas, trains and other features just for kids. Here are 7 gardens!
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