Family Fun in Elkhart County

Fill a day with family fun ranging from the superheroes and villains at the Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum to the endless selection of candies, chocolates and sweet treats at the Wakarusa Dime Store. The Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum Wanna see their eyes light up? Tell the kids you're taking…

Free Things to Do in Elkhart County

Fun doesn’t have to come with dollar signs attached. The Heritage Trail Driving Tour is proof of that! Fill your day with adventure and your camera roll with memorable snaps, all without spending a dime. Heritage Trail Audio Driving Tour An Experience for all Seasons. Let the Heritage Trail audio…

Elkhart County 4H Fair

Elkhart County 4-H Fair: July 18 - 26, 2025 Visit 4HFair.org for schedule and admission info. It’s nine glorious days of everything from Midway rides to a rodeo to carnival games. Sprinkle in amazing concerts, farm animals and 4-H exhibits and you have a perfect summer day. The Elkhart County 4-H…

Quilt Gardens in Elkhart County

May 30 - September 15 The Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail joins quilting, gardening, and art into a one-of-a-kind event featuring more than a million vibrant blooms, gigantic gardens, and hand-painted, super-sized murals. This colorful patchwork of quilt-inspired gardens and hand-painted…

Winter Outdoor Activities

It’s always a good time to get a breath of fresh air, and Elkhart County’s parks and trails are a fantastic way for you and the family to enjoy the great outdoors. So pull on the parka, hat, gloves, scarf and boots and get out and explore. Ice Skating in Elkhart Tighten the laces on your skates…

Keep the Kids Entertained Over Christmas Break

Your Essential Guide to Keeping Kids Entertained Over Christmas Break Are your kids starting to feel a little stir-crazy at home? Don’t let the winter blues take over! Elkhart County offers plenty of exciting, family-friendly activities to keep everyone entertained this holiday season. Bundle Up…

Holiday Lights

Where to see Holiday Lights in Elkhart County, Indiana and Nearby Cold days and nights are no match for warm hearts when the holiday season arrives. Holiday lights are so pretty, especially when the snow is drifting gently across the landscape. Check out some of our favorite places for Christmas…

Nappanee Apple Festival

September 18 - 21, 2025 The Nappanee Apple Festival is home to Indiana's largest 7-foot baked apple pie and comes out of the oven just in time to kick off the festival! We were even chosen as #1 in the State of Indiana in the Top Ten Fall Festival Signature Food Items for our 7-foot apple pie in…

Fall in Elkhart County

FALL One of the best times to experience the Heritage Trail is when the leaves begin to turn. Gold. Red. Orange. Brilliant warm colors to balance the new chill in the air. Clusters of trees sporting blazing fall hues form a vibrant backdrop for the barn-red Bonneyville Mill, Indiana’s oldest…