Holiday Cheer and Festive Events in Indiana’s Cool North

Indiana's Cool North is brimming with holiday cheer and festive events for everyone! Sing carols, enjoy Christmas musicals, and embrace the magic of the season. Stroll through the enchanting Winter Wonderland Lights at Wellfield Botanic Gardens or explore cultural traditions at the Holiday Traditions in the Dunes event at Chellberg Farmhouse. Take a memorable ride on the Candy Cane Express at Hesston Steam Museum, where holiday treats and Santa await. Don’t miss A Christmas Story Comes Home at the Indiana Welcome Center, celebrating the classic film with interactive displays. From lights to music, every moment sparks joy in this winter wonderland!

Map of Holiday Cheer

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  1. Fair Oaks Farms
  2. Drop the Ball NYE, Crown Point
  3. Whiting Illuminated Parade
  4. “A Christmas Story” Comes Home, Hammond
  5. Scrooge, Memorial Opera House, Valparaiso
  6. Chelberg Farm, Indiana Dunes National Park
  7. Chesterton Art Center
  8. Christmas Eve Jingle Bell Run, Chesterton
  9. Festival of Lights, Washington Park, Michigan City
  10. Candy Cane Express, Hesston Steam Museum
  11. LaPorte Little Theatre, Best Christmas Pageant Ever
  12. Holiday at the Pops, LaPorte
  13. Wellfield Botanic Gardens, Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights
  14. Goshen First Friday: Hometown Holiday
  15. Mistletoe Market, Goshen, Elkhart County Fairgrounds
  16. Nappanee Christmas Celebration