10 Fun Things To Do This Weekend in Northwest Indiana: Santa Visits, Sundae Sunday, and Holiday Celebrations

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!

Santa to Visit County Line Orchard
Santa is coming to the Orchard! Join County Line Orchard on December 17 and 18, 2011, from 9 am to 5 pm for a holiday celebration! Fresh donuts will be available and kids can explore their inner artist by participating in donut decorating! There will also be inflatables for kids. Best of all, Santa will make a special appearance!

Valpo Velvet Sundae Sunday
This Holiday season we've added an artsy twist to your cool gift that is sure to bring even more excitement under the tree on Christmas. When you purchase a pint of Valpo Velvet Ice Cream and a personal sundae bowl for $25, we will offer you the opportunity to paint that bowl for FREE with Cathy Brown Brown, the fun and vibrant owner-operator of Valpo Velvet. She will be here in our studio on Sunday, December 18 and will share her joy of ice cream with you while you paint your bowl and sample the latest holiday flavors of goodness made right here in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Tear Up the Floor at Duneland Ballroom's Holiday Party!
Join Duneland Ballroom for lively holiday festivities, including a polka group class, potluck meal, games, and dancing! Don you most hideous apparel and get in on the fun on Saturday, December 17!

Ice Sculpting and Chili Night
Michigan City Mainstreet Association is proud to present the Fourth Annual Winter Wonderland and Stained Glass tour on the first three Saturdays in December. Come out this weekend and watch ice sculpting from the Michiana Ice Carvers Association. Also, a Chili Night will be held, where attendees can sample 13 different varieties of chili in different venues located in the Uptown Arts District.

Celebrate the Meaning of Christmas
Christmas is a time of coming together and celebrating a joyous occasion. Many local churches are hosting special Christmas services, to remember and reflect on the meaning of the season. This weekend, Valparaiso Nazarene Church will host it's production Light, which uses the modern day understanding of light to tell the story of Christmas. GracePoint church will also host their Christmas service on Sunday, December 18!

Last Weekend of "It's A Wonderful Life"
Be sure to come out to Chicago Street Theatre for the final showings of "It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play", a new twist on the classic inspirational story set in 1946 about George Bailey who learns through an angel that despite his financial woes, his life has been meaningful and those around him have been better off because of his contributions. But this play is about more than the heartwarming holiday tale. It’s performed as a live radio broadcast, and everyone in attendance is the live studio audience.

Holiday Open House at the Library
The South Haven Public Library will be hosting a holiday open house Come in from the cold and join the staff in a special celebration! Cookies and punch will be served, and there may be a special visit from Santa!

Handel’s Messiah and Bach’s Christmas Oratorio
The Chapel of the Resurrection at Valparaiso University will ring out with the sounds of Handel's Messiah and Bach's Christmas Oratorio this weekend! Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and non-Valpo students, and free to Valpo students, faculty and staff!

PNC American Sign Language Club Coffeehouse on December 16
The Purdue University North Central American Sign Language Club will host its final ASL Coffeehouse of the semester. The event is open to ASL students as well as community members and children are welcome to attend with a parent or adult. This is a fun, casual event for all to enjoy through participation or as an observer. Participants are asked to use ASL providing an ideal opportunity to practice ASL to better communicate with friends, co-workers or family members.

Santa's Clubhouse at Aberdeen
For all of the golfers in your life, we have great fits, annual passes, and gift cards that make the perfect stocking stuffers! Please visit Santa’s Clubhouse at The Course at Aberdeen this Friday and Saturday from 9am – 3pm; we’ll have plenty of cookies and hot chocolate on hand!

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