More About Crown Point Announces Winter 2025 Events โ๏ธ
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Ice skating returns to the NHL-sized Timothy Grzych Ice Rink at Bulldog Park on Friday, Nov. 28, weather permitting.
Beginning Nov. 28, all visitors and skaters at Bulldog Park will be required to register at a kiosk before skating. Any skater or visitor during open skate under the age of 18 or not enrolled in high school must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
All open skate hours are weather permitting and subject to change. For a complete list of hours, please visit: crownpoint.info/openskate
Opening Weekend Hours
(Weather dependent and subject to change)
โข Noon to 9 p.m. โ Nov. 28
โข Noon to 9 p.m. โ Nov. 29
โข Noon to 6 p.m. โ Nov. 30
Place: Franciscan Health Pavilion at Bulldog Park, 183 S. West St.
Admission: $5โโขโSkate Rental: $5
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Join Mayor Pete Land and the City of Crown Point for the Tree and Tank Lighting Ceremonies on Friday, Nov. 28.
The Tank Lighting Ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. at the intersection of Goldsborough and Main streets with American Legion Post 20 and the Boy Scouts. A proclamation will be read during the Tank Lighting by Mayor Land.
The Tree Lighting Ceremony will begin immediately following, around 6:30 p.m., on the east side steps of the historic Lake County Courthouse.
The Tree Lighting features the Crown Point High School Choir and Harmony Handbells. Wittenberg Village will provide hot chocolate and cookies.
This free event coincides with the Christmas on the Square Celebration by the Lake Court House Foundation, which features dozens of decorated trees on the Courthouse lawn.
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The Winter Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Wheeler Middle School, 401 W. Joliet St. Shop a variety of hand-crafted artisan goods, clothing, jewelry and holiday gifts. Start your holiday shopping early! Please use the rear parking lot.
Time/Date: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29
Place: Wheeler Middle School, 401 W. Joliet St.
Cost: Free entry
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Santa is set to fly into Crown Point at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, for the annual Santa Parade. He will be flown in by the Lake County Sheriffโs Department helicopter. The parade begins at Pointe Plaza on North Main Street and ends at the historic Lake County Courthouse.
Following the parade, families can visit Santa and take photos in the lower level of the courthouse.
Time/Date: 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29
Place: Pointe Plaza, 1900 N. Main St.
Cost: Free
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Snap photos with Santa in the lower level of the historic Lake County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, beginning Saturday, Nov. 29. Santa will be available:
Noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 21
Noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23
Please bring a camera.
Time/Date: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 29โDec. 21, & noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23
Place: Lower level of the historic Lake County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square
Cost: Free
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The Crown Point Tour of Lights will be held 5โ8 p.m. Dec. 12โ13 and 5โ7 p.m. Dec. 15โ18. Each tour begins with a holiday story time hosted by the Crown Point Community Library, lasting about 30 minutes. Each guided trolley ride lasts about one hour.
All festivities are hosted at the Crown Point Community Library, 122 N. Main St.
Registration is required by visiting crownpoint.in.gov. Reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are limited to 10 people per party. Space is limited! Reservations open Monday, Dec. 1.
Time/Date: 5โ8 p.m. Dec. 12โ13 & 5โ7 p.m. Dec. 15โ18
Place: Crown Point Community Library, 122 N. Main St.
Cost: Free
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The Julia Watkins Brass Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the City of Crown Point will honor fallen heroes by placing wreaths on graves at the Historic Maplewood and Maplewood Memorial cemeteries during the Wreaths Across America Ceremony at noon Saturday, Dec. 13.
A brief ceremony will be held at Solon Robinson Elementary School prior to wreath laying.
Time/Date: Noon Saturday, Dec. 13
Place:
โข Ceremony: Solon Robinson Elementary School, 601 Pettibone St.
โข Wreath Laying: Historic Maplewood & Maplewood Memorial Cemeteries, 347 Maple Lane / 555 S. Indiana Ave.
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Ring in 2026 with the City of Crown Point! Close out 2025 at Bulldog Park with family fun festivities. This yearโs Kidโs NYE Party will include a countdown, magician, balloon artist, face painter, and DJ.
While there is no event fee, admission to the Timothy Grzych Ice Rink at Bulldog Park is $5. Magic shows require free same-day pre-registration. Showtimes: 12:30 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2 p.m. & 2:45 p.m.
Time/Date: Noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 31
Place: Bulldog Park, 183 S. West St.
Cost: $5 (Bulldog Park admission fee)
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Ring in 2026 in The Hub! Join the City of Crown Point at our New Yearโs Eve Ball Drop downtown from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31 at Clark and Main streets.
This family-friendly event will feature a countdown, DJ, fireworks, beer garden, and more!
Time/Date: 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31
Place: Downtown Crown Point, Clark & Main streets
Cost: Free
***Photo Courtesy of City of Crown Point
Ice skating returns to the NHL-sized Timothy Grzych Ice Rink at Bulldog Park on Friday, Nov. 28, weather permitting.
Beginning Nov. 28, all visitors and skaters at Bulldog Park will be required to register at a kiosk before skating. Any skater or visitor during open skate under the age of 18 or not enrolled in high school must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
All open skate hours are weather permitting and subject to change. For a complete list of hours, please visit: crownpoint.info/openskate
Opening Weekend Hours
(Weather dependent and subject to change)
โข Noon to 9 p.m. โ Nov. 28
โข Noon to 9 p.m. โ Nov. 29
โข Noon to 6 p.m. โ Nov. 30
Place: Franciscan Health Pavilion at Bulldog Park, 183 S. West St.
Admission: $5โโขโSkate Rental: $5
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Join Mayor Pete Land and the City of Crown Point for the Tree and Tank Lighting Ceremonies on Friday, Nov. 28.
The Tank Lighting Ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. at the intersection of Goldsborough and Main streets with American Legion Post 20 and the Boy Scouts. A proclamation will be read during the Tank Lighting by Mayor Land.
The Tree Lighting Ceremony will begin immediately following, around 6:30 p.m., on the east side steps of the historic Lake County Courthouse.
The Tree Lighting features the Crown Point High School Choir and Harmony Handbells. Wittenberg Village will provide hot chocolate and cookies.
This free event coincides with the Christmas on the Square Celebration by the Lake Court House Foundation, which features dozens of decorated trees on the Courthouse lawn.
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The Winter Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Wheeler Middle School, 401 W. Joliet St. Shop a variety of hand-crafted artisan goods, clothing, jewelry and holiday gifts. Start your holiday shopping early! Please use the rear parking lot.
Time/Date: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29
Place: Wheeler Middle School, 401 W. Joliet St.
Cost: Free entry
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Santa is set to fly into Crown Point at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, for the annual Santa Parade. He will be flown in by the Lake County Sheriffโs Department helicopter. The parade begins at Pointe Plaza on North Main Street and ends at the historic Lake County Courthouse.
Following the parade, families can visit Santa and take photos in the lower level of the courthouse.
Time/Date: 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29
Place: Pointe Plaza, 1900 N. Main St.
Cost: Free
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Snap photos with Santa in the lower level of the historic Lake County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, beginning Saturday, Nov. 29. Santa will be available:
Noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 21
Noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23
Please bring a camera.
Time/Date: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 29โDec. 21, & noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23
Place: Lower level of the historic Lake County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square
Cost: Free
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The Crown Point Tour of Lights will be held 5โ8 p.m. Dec. 12โ13 and 5โ7 p.m. Dec. 15โ18. Each tour begins with a holiday story time hosted by the Crown Point Community Library, lasting about 30 minutes. Each guided trolley ride lasts about one hour.
All festivities are hosted at the Crown Point Community Library, 122 N. Main St.
Registration is required by visiting crownpoint.in.gov. Reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are limited to 10 people per party. Space is limited! Reservations open Monday, Dec. 1.
Time/Date: 5โ8 p.m. Dec. 12โ13 & 5โ7 p.m. Dec. 15โ18
Place: Crown Point Community Library, 122 N. Main St.
Cost: Free
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The Julia Watkins Brass Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the City of Crown Point will honor fallen heroes by placing wreaths on graves at the Historic Maplewood and Maplewood Memorial cemeteries during the Wreaths Across America Ceremony at noon Saturday, Dec. 13.
A brief ceremony will be held at Solon Robinson Elementary School prior to wreath laying.
Time/Date: Noon Saturday, Dec. 13
Place:
โข Ceremony: Solon Robinson Elementary School, 601 Pettibone St.
โข Wreath Laying: Historic Maplewood & Maplewood Memorial Cemeteries, 347 Maple Lane / 555 S. Indiana Ave.
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Ring in 2026 with the City of Crown Point! Close out 2025 at Bulldog Park with family fun festivities. This yearโs Kidโs NYE Party will include a countdown, magician, balloon artist, face painter, and DJ.
While there is no event fee, admission to the Timothy Grzych Ice Rink at Bulldog Park is $5. Magic shows require free same-day pre-registration. Showtimes: 12:30 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2 p.m. & 2:45 p.m.
Time/Date: Noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 31
Place: Bulldog Park, 183 S. West St.
Cost: $5 (Bulldog Park admission fee)
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Ring in 2026 in The Hub! Join the City of Crown Point at our New Yearโs Eve Ball Drop downtown from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31 at Clark and Main streets.
This family-friendly event will feature a countdown, DJ, fireworks, beer garden, and more!
Time/Date: 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31
Place: Downtown Crown Point, Clark & Main streets
Cost: Free
***Photo Courtesy of City of Crown Point
Date & Time
December 31, 2025
10:30am
Location
Lake County Courthouse East Side Steps
1 Courthouse Square
Crown Point, IN 46307
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The City of Crown Point was founded on Oct. 31, 1834, by Solon Robinson. At the time, it was known as Robinsonโs Prairie, named after Solon Robinson. Crown Point was incorporated as a town on June 3, 1868, and officially became a city 43 years later on June 6, 1911.
Crown Point is the seat of Lake County and is considered "The Hub," of Lake County.
Our staff works hard every day to, "Build a Stronger Community from Within."
Crown Point is the seat of Lake County and is considered "The Hub," of Lake County.
Our staff works hard every day to, "Build a Stronger Community from Within."
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