Holiday Shopping from the Dunes to the Downtowns
Posted on November 12, 2025 by Dina Miller
Holiday shopping in Indiana’s Cool North brings festive charm to every town and city. Browse cozy boutiques, artisan markets, and unique local shops filled with handcrafted gifts, seasonal décor, and regional favorites. From lakeside towns to historic downtowns, you’ll find the perfect presents and plenty of holiday cheer along the way.
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
