Need to know where to celebrate the 4th? Where to listen to the best local music? What about the Festival of the Lakes in Hammond? Summer is here and packed with fun events that you can enjoy by taking the South Shore Line!
Whether you walk from the station, ride your bike, or take a cab or Uber, South Shore Line can get you to hundreds of events taking place throughout the month of July, and the best part: up to three kids can ride free with an accompanying adult.
Take a look at some of what we found for family fun along the South Shore Line and if we missed something, let us know with a comment or an email to share@ideasinmotionmedia.com and we'll add to this list!
South bend airport
- Seitz & Sounds Open Stage (every Thursday)
- Music Under the Marquee
- St. Joseph County 4-H Fair (6/30-7/8)
- Beer Walk (7/12)
- World pulse festival (7/14, 7/15)
- Serbfest (7/29)
Hudson lake
- Laporte 4th of July Parade
- Laporte County Fair (7/9-7/15)
- Taste of LaPorte (7/29)
- Sidewalk saturdays (7/28-7/30)
Carroll ave
11th street Michigan city
- Skamania Mania (7/1, 7/2)
- First Friday Art Walks (7/7)
- Painting on the Patio (7/20)
Beverly shores
- Depot Friday (7/14)
- Complete the 3 Dune Challenge (ongoing)
Dune park
- Lightning Bug Music Festival (7/2)
- Family 4th Fest (7/4)
- Annual Sand Sculpture Contest (7/15)
- Porter County Fair (7/20-7/29)
Ogden dunes
- Portage Independence Day Parade and Festival (7/4)
- Nativityfest (7/13-7/16)
- Music in the Park (7/4, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25)
- Portage Cruise Night (7/6, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25)
Miller
- The Shops on Lake Street First Fridays (7/7)
- Miller Beach Farmers Market (Every Sunday)
- Visit the Miller Bakery Cafe
Gary metro
- Fourth of Juluau Pig Roast (7/3)
- Greek fest (7/14,-7/16)
- Gary Preservation Tour (7/15)
Gary/Chicago airport
- Broad Street Blues and Barbecue Festival (7/1, 7/2)
- Griffith Fourth of July Parade (7/4)
- Family Fun Night at Wicker Park (7/14)
- A Park Full of Art (7/15, 7/16)
East Chicago
- East Chicago Independence Day Celebration (7/3)
- Calumet Day (7/21-7/23)
- Indiana Military Family Beach Day (7/22)
- Pierogi Fest (7/28-7/30)
Hammond
- The Grape Escape (7/15)
- Festival of the Lakes (7/19-7/23)
- Catch a Show at the Horseshoe Casino
Hegewisch
- Freedom’s Eve (7/3)
- Independence Day Celebration (7/4)
- Dolton Flea Market and Bazaar (7/5)
63rd street
- Visit the Frank Robie House
- So Fresh Saturdays (7/8, 7/22)
- Rainbow Beach Community Stewardship Day (7/22)
57th street
- Visit the Museum of science and Industry
- Jazz in the Courtyard (7/7)
- Silver Room Block Party (7/15)
- Hyde park Sidewalk Sale (7/13 - 7/15)
Mccormick place
- Visit the Bridgeport Art Center
- Humana Rock ‘N’ Roll (7/15, 7/16)
- Star Party (7/28)
- South Loop Beer and Cider Fest (7/29)
Museum campus/11th street
- Ruido Fest (7/7 - 7/9)
- Fitness at the Field (7/9, 7/16, 7/23/ 7/30)
- Adler After Dark (7/20)
Vanburen street
Millennium station at Randolph
- Fireworks at Navy Pier (Wednesdays & Saturdays)
- Taste of Chicago (7/5- 7/9)
- Windy City Smokeout (714-7/16)
- Chinatown Summer Fair (7/16)
- Artfest Michigan Avenue (7/21-7/23)
- Randolph Street Market (7/24-7/25)
- Wicker Park Music Fest (7/29, 7/30)