Celebrate the Season: A Holiday Guide to Indiana’s Cool North
Posted on December 9, 2025 by Dina Miller
Indiana's Cool North bursts with holiday magic each winter. From glittering light displays to festive performances, there is something for everyone. Enjoy the glowing paths where thousands of sparkling lights create a winter wonderland perfect for families or take a drive‑through light experiences. Catch seasonal theater or music performances in charming towns across the region offering nostalgic tunes and community spirit alongside the lights. Whether you’re walking under twinkling lights or enjoying live music with hot cocoa, Indiana’s Cool North offers warm, joyful holiday experiences to light up your season.
Map of Holiday Events 2025
- Mistletoe Market, Elkhart Co 4-H Fairgrounds, Goshen
- Holiday Lights, Elkhart Co 4-H Fairgrounds, Goshen
- Toys through Time, Ruthmere, Elkhart
- Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights at Wellfield Botanic Gardens, Elkhart
- Christmas Wizards, Trans-Siberian Tribute, LaPorte Civic Auditorium
- Holiday at the Pops, LaPorte Civic Auditorium
- Candy Cane Express, Hesston Steam Museum
- Festival of Lights, Washington Park, Michigan City
- Winter Lights Drive-Thru, Sunset Hill Farm, Valparaiso
- Shipshewana on the Road, Expo Center, Valparaiso
- Charlie Brown’s Christmas, Chicago Street Theatre, Valparaiso
- Brunch with Santa, Journeyman Distillery, Valparaiso
- Dairy Tales with Farmer Kringle, Fair Oaks
- Holiday Lunch with Santa, Lighthouse Restaurant, Cedar Lake
- Evergreen Artisan Market, South Shore Arts, Munster
- Christmas Show Tribute to Sinatra, Theatre at the Center, Munster
