The Best Summer Events in Indiana’s Cool North

Indiana's Cool North hosts a variety of vibrant summer events that draw visitors from near and far. Here are some of the best summer events to experience in the region; everything from our fairs and festivals to our 4th of July celebrations.  Be sure to mark your calendar with your favorites or find a new one to explore.

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  1. Pumpkinvine Nature Trail
  2. Ideal Beach, Elkhart
  3. NIBCO Water & Ice Park, Elkhart
  4. Wakarusa Splash Pad
  5. Hesston Steam Museum
  6. Friendship Botanic Garden, Michigan City
  7. Washington Park Beach, Splash Pad and Zoo, Michigan City
  8. LaPorte County Kids Want to Have Fun
  9. 49’er Drive-In Theatre, Valparaiso
  10. Zao Island Amusement Park, Valparaiso
  11. Railway Garden at Gabis Arboretum
  12. Broken Wagon Bison, Hobart
  13. WhoaZone at Whihala Beach, Whiting
  14. Outdoor Adventures along the South Shore
  15. Deep River Waterpark, Crown Point
  16. Fair Oaks Farms