December 28 - January 3 * This Week in Indiana History
Date:
Sun, 12/28/2025 - 12:01am to Sat, 01/03/2026 - 11:59pm
Hoosier History Highlights
New Year's Eve Party at the American Factory
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Wed, 12/31/2025 - 7:30pm to Thu, 01/01/2026 - 12:30am
Ring in 2026 with an evening of enchantment in Valparaiso, IN. Enjoy curated cocktails, dancing, and live DJs while you welcome the new year at Journeyman Distillery. As the clock strikes midnight, raise a sparkling toast in the twilight of the American Factory.
NYE Stars & Garters SPECTACULAR SPECTACULAR
Date:
Wed, 12/31/2025 - 8:00pm to Thu, 01/01/2026 - 3:00am
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR STARS & GARTERS INAUGURAL EVENT: NEW YEAR’S EVE SPECTACULAR SPECTACULAR! || Ring in the New Year At Chicago’s Newest Retro Entertainment Venue
360 Chicago Announces Return of Annual New Year's Eve Celebration
Date:
Wed, 12/31/2025 - 9:00pm to Thu, 01/01/2026 - 1:30am
RING IN 2026 FROM 1,000+ FEET IN THE CLOUDS AT 360 CHICAGO’S ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION || Limited Early Bird Tickets Available Now Starting at $100
Tales and Trails @ Meadowbrook
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Wed, 01/07/2026 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Explore how different animals live during the cold and snowy winter months as we read Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner.
Tales and Trails @ Lydick Bog
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Thu, 01/08/2026 - 9:00am to 10:30am
Explore how different animals live during the cold and snowy winter months as we read Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner.
Meadowbrook Silent Hike
Date:
Sat, 01/10/2026 - 10:30am to 12:00pm
Hiking with a group can be wonderful, but sometimes we also want… quiet. To observe and enjoy our surroundings, to get lost in our own heads, and to just soak in nature. As we get the new year started, this hike will offer space for quiet and contemplation as we walk the trails of Meadowbrook Nature Preserve.
Lakeshore Community Concerts Presents How Sweet It Is!: Steve Leslie Sings James Taylor Live in Concert
Date:
Sun, 01/11/2026 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Grammy Award-winning songwriter and recording artist Steve Leslie performs the music of Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame singer-songwriter James Taylor in an authentic and spell-binding concert event.
Announcing Suzy Eddie Izzard Talks Shakespeare N’Stuff [Forsooth]
Date:
Fri, 01/16/2026 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Chicago Shakespeare Theater announces Suzy Eddie Izzard Talks Shakespeare N’Stuff [Forsooth] || A one-night-only benefit event in The Yard || January 16, 2026
Comedy Night Returns to the CVPA
Date:
Fri, 01/16/2026 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Theatre at the Center presents Comedy Night at the CVPA Starring Michael Palascak || January 16, 2026