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]]>Work up some courage and get ready to scream at these horrifyingly haunted houses in Northwest Indiana! These frights will be sure to scare you to your core this Halloween season.
1) Criminally Insane
Old Sheriff’s House, 226 S. Main Street, Crown Point, IN
Fridays and Saturdays from October 15-30, 2021
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Come and join Criminally Insane as you make your way from jail cell to jail cell in Northwest Indiana's infamously haunted jail. Try and escape from Inmate and Skytzo the clowns as well as the other spooky beings that lurk inside the jail! Purchase tickets online or find more information at thecriminallyinsane.com/tickets.
For the latest updates, check their facebook page.
2) Haunted Hills Hospital
7611 E. Lincoln Highway, Crown Point IN
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from October 1-November 6, 2021
6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
This haunted hospital holds the most psychotic patients who couldn’t be held in a normal hospital. Will you make it out or will you be the next patient? For younger ones that want to have fun, no worries! On the two Kids Days (October 23 and 30, 2021), they put the scaries away and allow the children to trick-or treat through Haunted Hills Hospital with games and mask making. Get your tickets and find more information at hauntedhillshospital.com or check them out on Facebook or Instagram.
3) The Haunted Forest
13039 Wicker Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN
Fridays and Saturdays from October 15-30, 2021
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The scariest haunted trail in the region falls right here in this haunted forest! Are you being followed? Only one way to find out. Make your way through this completely outdoor trail in the darkness. Get tickets and more information at hauntedforestnwi.com. Masks are required when purchasing tickets and waiting in line.
Reapers Realm is closed for this season and hopes to reopen 2022.
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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 of the area's top musicians in the Wicker Park Social Center Gazebo beginning in early June. The summer concerts draw large numbers from the municipality and nearby areas. The sounds of summer are always better at Wicker Park, from classic and modern rock to Latin soul.
***EXTRA PARKING & BUS SHUTTLE WILL BE PROVIDED FROM ULTRA FOODS PARKING LOT TO SOCIAL CENTER FOR THE RESIDING CONCERTS ***
Presented By:
North Township Trustees Office
When:
June 23, 2022 – August 25, 2022
Price:
$10 general admission
Time:
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Recurrence:
Recurring weekly on Thursday
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8554 Indianapolis Blvd., Highland, IN 46322
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(219) 313-3934
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]]>Live music is finally back this summer, which is good news for everyone. Find out the full schedule for live music and outdoor performances in Hamilton County, Indiana.
Fishers
Keepin' It Live
Thursdays, June 16 – Sept. 99
6 – 8 p.m.
A variety of musical artists play in the weekly outdoor concert series Keepin' It Live in The Yard at the Fishers District, weather permitting.
Kroger Symphony on the Prairie
Various Dates, June – Sept.
Gates open at 6 p.m.
This popular summer music series at the Conner Prairie Amphitheatre returns for 2022. Guests can pack a picnic and a blanket to enjoy music under the stars on summer evenings.
June 24-25: Classical Favorites
July 1-4: Star-Spangled Symphony
July 8: Home Again: A Tribute to Carole King
July 9: Never Die Young: A Tribute to James Taylor
July 15-16: Broadway Under the Stars
July 22-23: John Williams Blockbusters
July 29: Hollywood Nights: The Bob Seger Experience
July 30: Arrival from Sweden: The Music of Abba
Aug. 5: Melissa Etheridge: One Way Out Tour
Aug. 6: Face 2 Face: A Tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John
Aug. 12: The Spinners
Aug. 13: Three Dog Night
Aug. 19: One Night of Queen performed by Gary Mullen & the Works
Aug. 20: The Fab Four: The Ultimate Beatles Tribute
Aug. 26: The Phil Collins Experience
Aug. 27: Master Blaster: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder
Sept. 2: Super Diamond: The Neil Diamond Tribute
Sept. 3: The Springsteen Experience: A Tribute to the Boss
Sept. 4: Here Come the Mummies
NPD AMP Concerts
Concerts start at 8 p.m. See Blue Fest schedule for performance times.
Ticketed concerts at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater.
June 18: Houndmouth
July 16: Colony House with Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers
Aug. 5: Waxahatchee with Liam Kazar
Aug. 19: The Main Squeeze
Aug. 27: Lawrence
Sept. 2-3: 10th Annual Blues Fest
Tuesday Night Community Concerts
Tuesdays, June 7 – July 26
7 – 9 p.m.
Tuesday Night Community Concerts, presented by IU Health Saxony, features weekly shows from local and regional bands and performers at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater.
June 7: Cool City Band
June 14: Mike & Joe
June 21: White River Wind Symphony Orchestra
June 28: Dave & Rae
July 4: Fool House
July 12: The Big ’80s Tribute Band
July 19: My Yellow Rickshaw
July 26: Toy Factory
Wednesday Lunchtime Shows
Wednesdays, June 1 – July 27
12 – 1 p.m.
The sounds of summer return with free lunchtime concerts and shows on the Central Green in front of Fishers City Hall. Bring your lunch, and enjoy a break from the workday. Back by popular demand, there is music for all ages this year, rotating between local singers/songwriters and popular children’s performers.
June 1: Mr. Daniel*
June 8: Old Coyote Band
June 15: Jump & Hop*
June 22: Steve Fulton
June 29: Dorin*
July 6: Mr. Daniel*
July 13: Stevens Puppets*
July 20: Kyle Bledsoe
July 27: Stevens Puppets*
*Denotes children's entertainment.
Carmel
12th Annual Summer Concert Series
Thursdays, May 26 – July 21
6-9 p.m.
Held on The Lawn at Clay Terrace in Carmel.
May 26: My Yellow Rickshaw
June 2: Dave & Rae
June 9: Big Rosco & The Hammers
June 16: Jambox
June 23: Country Summer
June 30: Dwight Lightning and the Conch City All-Stars
July 7: Endless Summer Band
July 14: Stella Luna & The Satellites
July 21: Toy Factory
Aug. 4: rain date
Midday at Midtown
Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 4 – Oct. 28
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Enjoy your lunch while listening to live music on the Main Stage in Midtown Plaza, or simply unwind on one of the communal chairs, benches, swings, or green spots. Free parking is offered in garages and on the street. To find out which musician will be the featured one, follow Midtown Plaza on social media.
Summer Concert Series at the Gazebo
Wednesdays, June 1 – Sept. 28
7 – 8:15 p.m.
Providing concerts that are appropriate for the whole group and include pop, rock, jazz, and country music. It's a Carmel summer tradition, so guests are invited to bring lawn chairs and a picnic dinner. Concerts will be postponed or canceled in the event of rain or bad weather.
Westfield
Cool Creek Summer Concert Series
Various Dates, June – August
Gates open at 6 p.m., shows start at 7 p.m.
Cost: $5 per person and kids 12 and under are free.
June 17: The Flying Toasters
June 24: Fleetwood Gold
July 1: Toy Factory
July 15: The Nauti Yachty's Feat. Josh Kaufman
July 22: Stella Luna and the Satellites
Aug. 5: 45 RPM
Market Concerts
Various Thursdays, June – September
6 – 8 p.m.
June 2 – Valerie Phelps
July 7 – Lovesick Moan / The Auburns
Aug. 4 – BC & The Classic Bus
Sept. 1 – Cool City Band
Noblesville
Concerts at the Commons Tour
Various Saturdays, June 11 – Sept. 24
7 p.m.
The First Merchants Pavilion will host Federal Hill Commons performances on Saturdays. All ages are welcome to attend, and chairs and blankets are encouraged. The opening act will begin playing at 7 o'clock, and concerts are free to attend. View a map of the trolley and parking.
June 11: Southern Accents (Tom Petty Tribute) / Opening Band: Groove Smash
June 25: REO Survivor (REO Speedwagon Tribute) / Opening Band: Aela
July 9: 16 Candles (80's Variety) / Opening Band: Roughouse
July 23: BritBeat (Beatles Tribute) / Opening Band: Rhino Down
Aug. 13: Motor City Revue (Motown Tribute) / Opening Band: BBI
Aug. 27: Nightrain (Guns N' Roses Tribute) / Opening Band: The Cosmic Situation
Sept. 10: The Eagles Project (Eagles Tribute) / Opening Band: The Toons
Sept. 24: Trippin Billies (Dave Matthews Band Tribute) / Opening Band: Sam King
Music & All That Jazz
First Fridays, July – October
7-9 p.m.
Held on the Historic Noblesville Square.
July 1
Aug. 5
Sept. 2nd
Oct. 7
Noblesville Summer Concert Tour
Thursdays, June 9 – July 21
7 p.m.
The STAR Financial Bank presents the Noblesville Parks and Recreation Department's annual summer concert series in Dillon Park.
June 9: EndlessSummerBand
June 16: The Cosmic Situation
June 23: The Big 80’s Band
June 30: Jambox
July 7: Roughouse Indy
July 14: Toy Factory
July 21: Dave & Rae
Ruoff Music Center
Various Dates, May – Oct.
Ruoff Music Center, which Pollstar named the World's #1 Amphitheater in 2018, hosts notable performances every summer. Brad Paisley, Phish, Dave Matthews Band, and more are on the 2022 schedule.
Summer Concert Series
Saturdays, June 4 – July 23
12 – 2 p.m.
Enjoy music on the patio at Mercantile 37.
June 4 – Annabelle Wolfe
June 11 – Keith Rea
June 18 – Mike Snyder
June 25 – Booze Hounds
July 2 – Dale Bitner
July 9 – John Gilmore
July 16 – Andy Schomburg
July 23 – Malachi Jaggers
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]]>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 go on a little (or long) walk before! If you're looking for an easy walk to get out of the house for a while, check out these trails for the lazy hiker. Enjoy the autumn landscapes at Gabis Arboretum and the Indiana Dunes Great Marsh Trail or spend some time strolling the streets of Rensselaer to check out art by muralists from around the world.
This year, Friendship Botanic Gardens is hosting their Gobble Gobble Turkey Walk on Thanksgiving Day from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Kids will get to have fun walking the trails and embarking on a paper turkey scavenger hunt for a prize at the end!
Another location to hike mentioned in the blog is Kankakee Sands, where you'll also find a herd of roaming bison! The bison were introduced to the area in 2016. Recently, the herd gained 10 new members from Wind Cave National Park! A viewing area is set up just off US Highway 41. The staff suggest planning to stay for a few hours. Start at the viewing area and you might get a good sighting. If not, drive around the pasture. If you still aren’t able to see the bison, maybe take that hike along a trail for an hour or two, and then return to the viewing area to try again.
Speaking of wildlife viewing, the number of Sandhill Cranes migrating to Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area is almost at its annual peak. Last fall there were 30,000+ cranes counted at peak time! Grab your binoculars and head out to the elevated platform to watch the cranes enjoy spending the holiday week with each other.
Celebrate the Holidays
Take-in the Holiday Lights Trail at Fair Oaks Farms beginning November 19! Stroll through their nature path with all the trees and tractors lit up for the holidays. They have warming stations where you can enjoy bonfires, s'mores and hot chocolate. You can purchase your tickets at their Holiday Market where you can also pick up some fresh baked goods and festive décor. Admission to Holiday Lights is $10/person.
Plan a lunch or dinner with your household in their private, heated igloos right in The Farmhouse Restaurant's backyard. The igloos are all decorated with their own themes and are a great setting for small family get-togethers, date nights, or a fun night with friends!
Make a mini-vacation out of it with a stay at the on-site Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott.
Harvest Tyme Farm Park will also be bringing back their Christmas Tyme Lights display this year from November 26 to December 30, 2021! You can drive through the beautiful lights while you sip hot chocolate and even catch a glimpse of Santa Clause himself. Reservations will be available on their website here.
On Saturday after Thanksgiving, head to downtown Crown Point to see the Santa Parade beginning at 10:00 a.m. Santa will be arriving by helicopter and will be there to say hello to all the children and families before boarding Molley the Trolley to be escorted around the Square!
It’s a German Christmas at the LaPorte Christkindlmarket! Happening the weekend after Thanksgiving at the LaPark, the market will feature an ice-skating rink, curling, German food & pastries, art, Christmas trees and so much more. You can find the schedule of events here.
A tradition for many in the region, sign up for the annual Valparaiso Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning! The race will be held a little differently this year, but still a great way to burn some calories before getting extra full of turkey and mashed potatoes later in the day.
“A Christmas Story” Comes Home is back at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond. You can stop in to see the seven animated window displays depicting scenes from the holiday movie from November 13, 2021 to January 2, 2022! Don’t forget to schedule a time to get your photo taken with Santa on most weekends starting right after Thanksgiving. You can also enjoy the holiday gift shop full of perfect gifts for everyone.
However you decide to fill your Thanksgiving Week along the south shore of Lake Michigan, stay safe and we hope you enjoy it! Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Hampton in Highland.
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