Lowell Labor Day Festival The Lowell Labor Day Festival has been a staple of the Labor Day weekend celebrations for almost 75 years. The Labor Day weekend in Lowell is a state institution since it includes the state's longest-running Labor Day Parade and the Festival, which opens off the weekend with entertainment. The Festival is…
Category Archives: Events
Jul
21
2022
One of the best parts of summer is outdoor summer live music and Hampton in the Highland has you covered with the Wicker Park Summer Concerts! Summer Concert Series June through August The Summer Concert Series in North Township is one of the summer's highlights. Every Thursday through early August, North Township presents some…
Jun
13
2022
As blankets are stretched out on the grass and coolers brim with melon, salads, and sandwiches, a breeze blows in from Lake Michigan. Beer streams from kegs, drinks are served ice-cold and crisp. Children play on playgrounds while vendors converse with park visitors. It's a beautiful day filled with laughter and joy. As the sun sets, all…
Apr
30
2022
Mother’s Day is just around the corner! For all the moms, grandmas, stepmoms, and anyone else who stands in as a mom, Mother’s Day is all about them. Enjoy a special day with them at one of these brunches or events around the region! How are you celebrating Mother's Day this year? 2022 Brunches Fair…
Nov
15
2021
The holiday season is upon us! Whether you have years old traditions or want to add something new to your holiday happenings, here are some events and things to do this Thanksgiving Week along Lake Michigan's South Shore. Outdoor Activities When you’re preparing to eat your weight in food on Thanksgiving, sometimes you want to…
Aug
18
2021
Highland Main Street continues its popular Downtown Restaurant Crawl from 5-9 pm on the last Tuesday of every month. The concept is simple: participating restaurants feature a special for $5 or less so that visitors can “eat their way through downtown,” stopping at their usual haunts and discovering new favorites along the way. Several retail…
Aug
09
2021
Starting today, The Lake County Fair will feature a rodeo Aug. 9 – 10. A Time-Honored Tradition For many members of the community, the Lake Country Fair is a sign of home, good people and loved ones, and local fun and flavor. Arlene Marcinek has is 30 years into helping with the fair, and still…
Jun
22
2021
A Gorgeous Indiana Afternoon Ahhh… The breeze flutters in from Lake Michigan as blankets are laid on the grass, and coolers abound with melon, salads, and sandwiches. Splash! Drinks are poured ice-cold and frosty as beer gardens pour from kegs. Vendors talk to people in the park and kids play on playgrounds. It’s a…
May
15
2021
With summer in full swing, we are also in the heart of farmer’s markets season. When it comes to food, nothing beats fresh, local produce from local farms. Farmer’s markets provide small businesses and farmers to showcase their items to the community, and it feels good knowing your money is going directly into your community. …