10 Fun Things To Do This Weekend in Northwest Indiana: End of the World Run, Brunch with Santa, and Santa at the Orchard


Each week we will be bringing you 10 fun things to do in Northwest Indiana over the weekend, so you are never without something to do! This weekend an end of the world run, brunch and donut decorating with Santa, winter wonderland, a swing concert, various Christmas services, a sweet bake sale, end of the world sale, and Christmas traditions presentation are all on tap for a fun weekend in Northwest Indiana!

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Mayan's calendar ends on December 21, 2012 why not run on the last of your life on planet earth? The the course will be 10k trail run through the Sunset Farm County Park in Valparaiso. Headlamps or flashlights will be needed.

Brunch with Santa at The Silver Spoon
Santa is coming to Valparaiso, and he will be at The Silver Spoon!! The Silver Spoon will be hosting a very special brunch on Saturday, December 22, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Come in for brunch and enjoy complimentary pictures with Santa and face painting!

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Santa is coming to County Line Orchard on December 22nd and 23rd! There will be donut decorating and pictures with Santa, all for a $5 admission fee. Inflatables to play on will also be on hand.

Winter Wonderland Bringing Holiday Cheer to Uptown Arts District
This weekend, the Chili Cook Off will take place in downtown Michigan City, where local chefs will prepare a special chili. Also, on Saturday, there will be wagon rides, ice sculptures, and free pictures with Santa!

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Rhapsody in Swing! is an original musical love letter of the greatest hits from the Jazz and Swing era that will debut first in Valparaiso in a one night only preview on Saturday, December 22. Rhapsody’s plot is a New Years Eve party at an American nightclub called Rhapsody in Swing in 1945.

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On December 23rd, GracePoint presents an incredible night of Christmas! Three services, 3 pm, 5 pm, and 7 pm, will celebrate the reason for the season through an unforgettable experience that will feature special guest The Jesus Painter.

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at Rittenhouse
Join Rittenhouse Senior Living of Valparaiso for a Holiday Bake Sale to benefit the Alzheimer's Association! Don't have a sweet tooth? Take a look at our Holiday Trees made by our Memory Care Coordinator Lisa Gress.

Portage First United Methodist Christmas Candlelight Services
Portage 1st United Methodist will be having 3 Christmas Candlelight Services celebrating the birth of Jesus. The first Christmas Candlelight service is Sunday, December 23rd. This service will be led by our band, SonDay Glory, and will feature many traditional carols with a new sound.

End of the World Blow Out!
Catherine's Bridal is hosting a giant sale on the 21st! For one day only, get 50% or more off everything in the store! Plus, all Mori Lee gowns are 10% off and $20 lingerie orders will receive a free stocking with purchase.

La Porte County Historical Society Museum Holiday Happenings
This Saturday, December 22nd, come here about La Porte County Christmas traditions by County Historian Fern Eddy Schultz, and Historical Holiday Memories from Susie Richter.

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