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. Cedar Lake
  2. Whihala Beach, WhoaZone and Whiting Lakefront Park
  3. Miller Beach
  4. Paddling in the Indiana Dunes Area
  5. Fishing in the Indiana Dunes Area
  6. Beaches in the Indiana Dunes
  7. Lakefront Communities
  8. Cypress Log Cabin
  9. Washington Park
  10. Waterfront along Lake Michigan
  11. Beachwalk Vacation Rentals
  12. Pine and Stone Lakes
  13. Elkhart Riverwalk
  14. Elkhart River
  15. Krider World’s Fair Garden
  16. Bonneyville Mill County Park