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

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Dina Miller

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.

Map of Trails and Museums

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  1. Buckley Homestead, Lowell
  2. Crown Point Courthouse
  3. Porter County Museum, Valparaiso
  4. Deep River County Park
  5. Experience Culture of the South Shore
  6. Diana of the Dunes Dare, Indiana Dunes National Park
  7. Indiana Dunes Indigenous Cultural Trail
  8. Century of Progress Homes, Indiana Dunes National Park
  9. Old Lighthouse Museum, Michigan City
  10. Barker Mansion, Michigan City
  11. Hesston Steam Museum
  12. LaPorte County Historical Society Museum, LaPorte
  13. Heritage Trail, Elkhart County
  14. Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum, Elkhart
  15. Ruthmere, Elkhart
  16. Midwest Museum of American Art, Elkhart