Experience the Best of 2025: Must-See Events in Indiana’s Cool North

Indiana's Cool North offers an array of must-see summer and fall events in 2025. Music and art lovers can enjoy vibrant events like art festivals, the Elkhart Jazz Festival, the Festival of the Lakes, and the Elvis Fantasy Fest. For thrill-seekers, the excitement of the Great Lakes Grand Prix and the energy of county fairs offer unforgettable experiences.  Here are 16 events that highlight the region's vibrant culture and community spirit.

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  1. Centennial Park, Munster
  2. Crown Point Farm Market
  3. Miller Woods Trail
  4. Johnson Farm, Hobart
  5. Gabis Arboretum
  6. Ogden Gardens
  7. Coffee Creek Preserve
  8. Brincka Cross Gardens
  9. Farm Markets and Garden Centers in Michigan City and LaPorte
  10. Friendship Botanic Gardens
  11. Garwood Orchards
  12. Lakeside Lavender
  13. Quilt Gardens in Elkhart County
  14. Wellfield Botanic Gardens
  15. Krider World’s Fair Garden
  16. DeFries Gardens