The Thanksgiving holiday approaches, and Christmas and wintertime fun follows soon after. Find fun activities, festivals and things to do with your family and friends that are also kid-friendly!
Goshen First Friday: Holiday Light Parade - Friday, November 7.
Downtown Goshen will be lit on First Fridays with the Holiday Light Parade featuring a procession of lighted floats on Main Street. From 5 to 9 p.m. Downtown will glow in the light as you cozy up to comfort food specials and merchants who will help you get ready for a holiday season of entertaining and gift-giving. More info.
Dinner at Das Dutchman Essenhaus
Warm up with a hearty, comforting meal at Das Dutchman Essenhaus in Middlebury, where generations-old Amish-style recipes are served in a friendly, family-style setting. Enjoy favorites like broasted chicken, real mashed potatoes, and a generous slice of homemade pie straight from their bakery. The inviting atmosphere and genuine hospitality make it an ideal stop. More Info.
Elkhart Juried Regional - Through December 31.
Talented artists from across northern Indiana have their best on display at the Midwest Museum of Art, 429 S. Main St., Elkhart. The 46th annual Elkhart Juried Regional draws talent in every visual art medium, from paintings to drawings and sculpture and photography. More info.
Goshen Nights of Lights
See Goshen’s Shanklin Park all decked out for Christmas at Goshen Nights of Lights from 5 to 10 p.m. Thanksgiving through January 1, annually, This spectacular light show will be the highlight of your holidays. More info.
Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights - Starting November 28.
Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights at Wellfield Botanic Gardens, 1011 N. Main St., Elkhart. Bigger and better than ever, the gardens are magical lit up in various Christmas and holiday themes. More info.
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The Lighting of Shipshewana - November 8
A day of family fun awaits starting at 10 a.m. with shopping opportunities, activities and more and evening Light Parade in downtown Shipshewana. More info.
Shipshewana Lights of Joy
Enjoy an incomparable 2-mile-long holiday light spectacular featuring 2 million LED Christmas lights. More info.
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