Hiking up the three tallest sand dunes isn’t easy, but it can still be fun for all ages. Go solo or grab your friends and family to hike the 1.5-mile trail at your own pace. Just be sure to…
If your idea of fun is running up the stairs of a skyscraper or doing a marathon, try climbing 552 vertical feet of sand and stairs. The 3 Dune Challenge is Indiana’s best test of physical…
Start Here
Your adventure begins at the Indiana Dune State Park Nature Center.
How to Complete the Dare
- Go to the Indiana Dunes State Park
Visit Indiana Dunes State Park, located at the end of State Rd. 49 at 1600 N. 25 East, Chesterton, IN 46304. - Hike the Trail
With 552 vertical feet, this is the toughest trail in the State Park. Take the challenge and conquer the dunes. - Share the Challenge
Take a selfie at the top of one of the dunes and post it using #3DuneChallenge. - Get Your Badge of Honor
Visit the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center for a free bumper sticker and to buy a commemorative T-shirt or hoodie.
Celebrate Your Accomplishment
Stop by the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center to get your free 3 Dune Challenge sticker.
You can also buy a T-shirt or hoodie—you’ve earned it!
Acrylic Painting at Sunset Hill Farm County Park
All skill levels are welcome to attend this art class under the guidance of our experienced instructor - Susan…
Area Artists Association Challenge The Perspective of “The Square” In Chesterton Art Center Exhibition @ Chesterton Art Center
- Chesterton Art Center (CAC)
- Recurring daily
Chesterton Art Center is pleased to announce a new exhibition in partnership with The Area Artists Association…
Big & Little Art
- Sunset Hill Farm County Park
- Recurring daily
Kids ages 3-5 and their "bigs" (moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas, etc) are invited to join Becky for an art program at…
Charcuterie Styling and Wine Pairing @ The Willow Shop
Join us for a fun evening of Charcuterie Styling and Wine Pairing at The Willow Shop! Get ready to learn how to…
Connections: Take a Closer Look - Permanent Exhibit
- Porter County Museum (PoCo Muse)
- Recurring daily
Gathered throughout the PoCo Muse are pairs of objects that speak to each other in surprising ways. The objects may…
Discovering the Duneland Connection to St. Mary's Cemetery
Jim Nelson will help us discover what an Otis cemetery has to do with North Porter County in his program about the…
Holiday Gift Gallery
- Art Barn School of Art. Inc.
- Recurring daily
For the season, Art Barn’s gallery will overflow with small items perfect for holiday giving. Visitors will find…
Name That Tune @ Running Vines Winery
Get ready for a night of nostalgia and great music! Join us for Name That Tune featuring Olivis Rodrigo, Chappell…
Viewpoints by Julia Holmaas @ Country Inn & Suites, Valparaiso
- Country Inn & Suites by Radisson - Valparaiso
- Recurring daily
Join us for the Art Gallery Exhibition of Viewpoints by Julie Holmaas at the Valpo Country Inn & Suites.
DJ Every Saturday Night, Let's Party
- The Hive
- Recurring weekly on Friday
We are excited to join the downtown district and bring a new social life to Chesterton. There is a DJ every Saturday…
Fall Photo Scavenger Hunt, Indiana Dunes State Park
- Indiana Dunes State Park Nature Center
- Recurring weekly on Friday
Stop by the Nature Center any time for this fun Fall game. Bring a camera or smartphone to “focus” on capturing…
Hicks Dou @ Hunter's Brewing
The music starts at 6:00 pm. Come early to get a seat.
JD Marshall Shipwreck History Program @ Indiana Dunes State Park
- Indiana Dunes State Park Nature Center
- Recurring weekly on Friday
Set anchor in the Nature Center’s Auditorium as the Naturalist describes one of Lake Michigan’s shipwreck stories…
Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! @ The Chicago Street Theatre
- Chicago Street Theatre
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
By Allison Gregory, directed by Dona Henry, and co-director Ashleigh Happer A wonderful way to ring in the holiday…
