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2022 Brunches
Fair Oaks Farms
Brunch or Dinner
Make your reservation for a Mother’s Day getaway at Fair Oaks! Enjoy the day with or without the kiddos with a stay at the Fairfield by Marriott® and an amazing brunch or dinner at the Farmhouse Restaurant.
754 N 600 E, Fair Oaks
Call 219-394-3663
Center for Visual and Performing Arts
Champagne Brunch Buffet
There are two seatings for the Center for Visual and Performing Arts' annual brunch available. Bring the whole family to this family-friendly event complete with an amazing buffet.
1040 Ridge Road, Munster
219-836-1930
Speakeasy at The Spa
Brunch
Treat your mom to a wonderful Mother’s Day Brunch at The Spa Special Event Center.
333 N Mineral Springs Rd., Porter
(219) 934-7677
Signature Banquets
Champagne Brunch
Get your tickets before Signature Banquets' event sells out! You can enjoy an amazing brunch with both breakfast and lunch options, paired with champagne.
1908 E. Commercial Ave., Lowell
219-696-7696
Gamba Ristorante
Brunch Buffet
Celebrate and indulge with your mom at Gamba's brunch buffet. Don’t forget a reservation!
455 E 84th Dr., Merrillville
(219) 736-5000
2022 Mother's Day Events
Music in the Tea Room
Enjoy a proper Mother's Day tea at the Merrillville Florist & Tea Room with live piano music and amazing food. Call to reserve your table ahead of time.
Merrillville Florist and Tea Room
7005 Madison Ave., Merrillville
Bluebirds Jr. Canvas Paint
Children ages 5-10 can paint their very own piece of art for mothers at this painting event. This work of art will feature bluebirds.
Lincoln Center
2450 Lincoln St., Highland
Mother's Day Bonanza
Shop local vendors, enjoy live music and celebrate all the moms in your life! This event is completely free and will take place from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Dean and Barbara White Community Center
6600 Broadway, Merrillville
Tea Party and Yoga
Treat your mom, step-mom or mother-figure to a much-needed evening of pampering and relaxation during a Salt Cave Yoga session followed by a reception with tea and finger foods!
The Salt Cave and Wellness Spa
8241 Wicker Ave., St. John
Mother's Day Gifts
At Albanese Candy locations you can find all kinds of treats for mom – from chocolates and nuts to factory-fresh gummis and retro candies.
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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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