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THIS WEEK’S FEATURED EVENT
Jun 27: Midsummer Celebration
CHESTERTON | Celebrate summer in traditional Scandinavian style at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore’s Chellberg Farm with traditional Scandinavian music provided by Lingonberry Jam, folk dancing by Dans Norden and the children’s dance group Nordikids, and costumes. Visitors are invited to bring flowers from home to take part in the age-old custom of decorating the Maypole. The event also includes traditional Scandinavian games and crafts for the children and demonstrations of loom weaving, knife making and wood carving. Find out more here.
ALSO THIS WEEK
• Ongoing: Kids Moves at the Southlake YMCA in Crown Point
• Ongoing: Science Storms at Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago
• Ongoing: Teen Strength Training Class at the Southlake YMCA in Crown Point
• Ongoing: YMCA Summer Adventure Camp at the Southlake YMCA in Crown Point
• Through Jun 25: Design your own JDRF NASCAR Contest. Information at jdrf.org.
• Through Jul 21: The True Story of the Three Little Pigs at the Apollo Theater in Chicago
• Through Jul 22: Peter Pan at the Apollo Theater in Chicago
• Through Jul 29: Historical Discovery Series for Families and Individuals at Deep River County Park in Hobart
• Through Jul 30: City of Hammond’s Summer Recreation programs at various sites in Hammond
• Through Jul 31: Summer Reading Programs at Hammond Public Libraries
• Through Aug 6: Discovery Camps at the Rogers-Lakewood Park’s Discovery Shelter in Valparaiso
• Through Aug 13: Beginner Junior Golf Lessons at Cedar Creek Family Golf Center in Cedar Lake
• Through Aug 20: No Bummer Summer Camp at Portage High School West and Portage Township YMCA
• Through Sept 3: Family Fun Festival at Millennium Park in Chicago
• Jun 28: Cooking and Craft Class at the Schererville Town Hall
• Jun 27: Independence Day Kids Parade at Prairie West Park in St. John
NEW ARRIVALS TO THE NWI PARENT CALENDAR
The NWI Parent Calendar is constantly updated with new listings. Check often for new upcoming events, performances and more:
• Jul 5: Crown Point Annual Picnic at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point
• Jul 23: St. Jude House Fundraiser at RailCats Ballgame at the US Steel Yard in Gary
