Gatherings

As Christmas is inching closer and closer, kids' anticipation is rising as to what what the holidays will bring them. Downtown businesses in Valparaiso wanted to aid that anticipation by hosting a Kid's Holiday Party. Pikk's Tavern, rTrail Collective...

The City of Portage invites you to the 2010 Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony this Saturday, December 11, 2010. The parade will begin at 5:00 pm and will follow a route from Hamstrom to Central Avenue. Immediately following the parade will...

The Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce is hosting their Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 16, 2010. The gathering will be held in the Chamber of Commerce Conference Room at 2642 Eleanor St from 5 to 7 pm. Complimentary refreshments and hors...

Jolly Old St. Nick decided to make an appearance at the Harley Davidson store of Valparaiso. The elves at the North Pole must be working extra hard to allow Santa some free time. He must've had Mrs. Claus take over for him while was here. He came to...

The Christmas season is getting of to a great start on Saturday at Woodland Park in Portage. The US Marine Corps will have their annual Toys for Tots Campaign, from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The Admission is one new unwrapped toy. Fun family activities...

What are your favorite things to do or places to go during this holiday season? We're putting together a list of 31 Things to do in Northwest Indiana for the holidays. Send your suggestions to contribute@portagelife.com and we'll add them to this...

Free First Fridays @ 5 continue at Michigan City's lakefront Lubeznik Center for the Arts at 5 p.m. on December 3 with a seasonal celebration that includes a Holiday Artisan Market and music by the Marquette Singers. Visitors to Lubeznik Center's...

The Pride in Portage Committee would like to encourage anybody filled with the Christmas spirit to please join us in this special event for young and old alike. The parade will take place on December 11th and will commence from Kyle School parking...

Surprise the kids with an entire “Evening with Santa”!  The Portage Township YMCA preschool academy is inviting the public to this exciting event that the kids will never forget.  Mark your calendars-December 10, 5-8 p.m., enjoy games, sundae...

December 5, 2010 All-you-can-eat French Toast Breakfast 7:30 am to Noon Santa will be there from 9:00 am to noon Baked goodies will be for sale! Children 3-12 $5 12 and older $7 Children 2 and under free St. John's United Church of Christ 101st John...