Feel the excitement of the festive season in Hobart! Discover all the top events and activities with our guide. Whether you're a familiar face or a fresh visitor, this guide unlocks the holiday treasures of Hobart.
One of the highlights this season is the enchanting Holiday Pops Presented by South Shore Orchestra, which features a delightful mix of seasonal music sure to warm hearts. With festive décor and a community spirit, Winter Fest & Tree Lighting provides a magical atmosphere as residents come together to celebrate the arrival of the holidays. And the Holidays in Hobart is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a range of local festivities and traditional charm. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Hobart
- Winter Fest & Tree Lighting (Valparaiso)
- Holiday Pops Presented by South Shore Orchestra (Valparaiso)
- Holidays in Hobart
- Christmas Tyme Lights Drive-Thru (Lowell)
- Magic of Lights Holiday Drive Through (La Porte)
- Christmas Tree Lighting
- Holiday Parade (Hammond)
- Indiana Ballet Theatre Presents the Nutcracker (Gary)
- Santa’s March & Tree Lighting Ceremony (Highland)
- Holiday Fun Run (Hammond)
See these and even more events listed below!
Hobart Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Tree Lighting
What to Expect:
Community celebration with tree lighting and holiday music.
Description:
The Christmas Tree Lighting event at Hobart Community Center features the illumination of a festive tree, accompanied by holiday music and community festivities.
Where: Hobart | More Info: Christmas Tree Lighting
Magic of Lights Holiday Drive Through
What to Expect:
Dazzling drive-through holiday lights with iconic characters and dinosaurs.
Description:
Magic of Lights is a dazzling drive-through holiday lights experience featuring over a mile of spectacular light displays that bring to life your favorite holiday scenes and characters. Highlights include the larger-than-life sparkling Holiday Barbie display, the supersized Bigfoot Monster Truck, and life-sized dinosaurs in Prehistoric Christmas.
Where: La Porte | More Info: Magic of Lights Holiday Drive Through
Christmas Tyme Lights Drive-Thru
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday character meet-and-greets with festive lights and treats.
Description:
Explore a half-mile walking trail at Harvest Tyme Family Farm, featuring millions of lights, classic holiday tunes, unique festive displays, hot cocoa, fresh-baked cookies, and campfire s'mores. Meet beloved holiday characters like Bluey, Bingo, the Grinch, Jack Skellington, Elf on the Shelf, and Frosty the Snowman.
Where: Lowell | More Info: Christmas Tyme Lights Drive-Thru
Hobart Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Holiday Pops Presented by South Shore Orchestra
What to Expect:
Holiday music celebration with Santa Claus.
Description:
Maestro Troy Webdell and the South Shore Orchestra present a Valparaiso tradition featuring holiday music from around the world and classical and contemporary Christmas favorites at the Memorial Opera House.
Where: Valparaiso | More Info: Holiday Pops Presented by South Shore Orchestra
Indiana Ballet Theatre Presents the Nutcracker
What to Expect:
Traditional ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
Description:
Indiana Ballet Theatre presents a classic all-ages ballet performance of The Nutcracker, featuring Clara's journey through a world of toy soldiers, mice, and magical characters.
Where: Gary | More Info: Indiana Ballet Theatre Presents the Nutcracker
Holiday Parade
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday celebration with live entertainment and a fun run.
Description:
The Hammond Holiday Parade is a vibrant community event featuring floats, marching bands, and entertainment, including a grand marshal from Towle Theaters' Evening Dickens musical. The parade starts at Gavit High School and proceeds down Indianapolis Boulevard to the Hammond Sportsplex, with a pre-parade Santa Sprint Fun Run.
Where: Hammond | More Info: Holiday Parade
Hobart Holiday Giving Opportunities
Santa & Sirens Toy Drive
What to Expect:
Drive-through holiday toy drive with Big Santa and festive lights.
Description:
Join Valpo Parks and the Dunes Leathernecks Marine Corp League for the Santa & Sirens Toy Drive, a festive event where families can drive through a stationary display of emergency vehicles, enjoy Big Santa, lights, treats, and holiday music while donating new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots.
Where: Valparaiso | More Info: Santa & Sirens Toy Drive
Hobart Other Holiday Activities
Winter Fest & Tree Lighting
What to Expect:
Free event with special ice rink admission and skate rental for Small Business Saturday.
Description:
Join us at Central Park Plaza in Valparaiso for Winter Fest & Tree Lighting, featuring caroling, Santa photos, treats, and the lighting of the Central Park Plaza Christmas tree at 6:00 PM. After the festivities, guests are encouraged to enjoy dinner at a downtown restaurant and present a receipt from a downtown business at the ice rink from 7 - 10 PM for a special $10 admission and skate rental to support Small Business Saturday.
Where: Valparaiso | More Info: Winter Fest & Tree Lighting
Holidays in Hobart
What to Expect:
Vibrant community events celebrating local culture and entertainment.
Description:
Holidays in Hobart offer a variety of events, including the Lakefront Festival, Dam Duck Race, and Summer Market on the Lake, showcasing local culture, entertainment, and community activities.
Where: Hobart | More Info: Holidays in Hobart
Holiday Fun Run
What to Expect:
One-mile run before the Hammond Holiday Parade.
Description:
The Holiday Fun Run is a one-mile run that starts at 175th Street and Indianapolis Boulevard, ending just past 165th Street at the front of the Hammond Sportsplex. This event precedes the Hammond Holiday Parade and features kids' characters and high school marching bands.
Where: Hammond | More Info: Holiday Fun Run
Santa’s March & Tree Lighting Ceremony
What to Expect:
Family-friendly holiday celebration with a festive parade and tree lighting.
Description:
Join Santa's March & Tree Lighting Ceremony at Main Square Park in Highland, Indiana, where a festive parade culminates in a tree lighting ceremony at 5 PM. Enjoy hot chocolate and watch Santa distribute treat bags to good boys and girls.
Where: Highland | More Info: Santa’s March & Tree Lighting Ceremony
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Portage (5 miles)
- Merrillville (5 miles)
- Gary (6 miles)
- Crown Point (10 miles)
- Highland (10 miles)
- Valparaiso (11 miles)
- Schererville (11 miles)
- East Chicago (13 miles)
- Munster (14 miles)
- Lansing (15 miles)
- Calumet City (15 miles)
- South Holland (19 miles)
- Dolton (20 miles)
- Chicago Heights (20 miles)
- Harvey (21 miles)
- South Chicago (21 miles)
- Park Forest (22 miles)
- Michigan City (22 miles)
- South Shore (23 miles)
- Chatham (23 miles)
- Blue Island (24 miles)
- Morgan Park (24 miles)
- Greater Grand Crossing (24 miles)
- Woodlawn (25 miles)
- Auburn Gresham (25 miles)
- Hyde Park (25 miles)
- Oak Forest (26 miles)
- Englewood (26 miles)
- Grand Boulevard (27 miles)
- West Englewood (27 miles)
- Tinley Park (28 miles)
- Ashburn (28 miles)
- LaPorte (28 miles)
- Douglas (28 miles)
- New City (28 miles)
- Chicago Lawn (28 miles)
- La Porte (28 miles)
- Oak Lawn (29 miles)
- Gage Park (29 miles)
- West Lawn (29 miles)
- Bridgeport (29 miles)
- Near South Side (29 miles)
- Chicago (30 miles)
- Brighton Park (30 miles)
- Burbank (30 miles)
- Lower West Side (31 miles)
- Chicago Loop (31 miles)
- Orland Park (32 miles)
- South Lawndale (32 miles)
- Near North Side (32 miles)
- North Lawndale (33 miles)
- West Town (33 miles)
- East Garfield Park (33 miles)
- Cicero (34 miles)
- Lincoln Park (34 miles)
- Logan Square (35 miles)
- Berwyn (35 miles)
- Homer Glen (36 miles)
- Uptown (36 miles)
- North Center (36 miles)
- Oak Park (37 miles)
- Avondale (37 miles)
- New Lenox (37 miles)
- Edgewater (38 miles)
- Lincoln Square (38 miles)
- Irving Park (38 miles)
- Belmont Cragin (38 miles)
- Albany Park (39 miles)
- Maywood (39 miles)
- Rogers Park (39 miles)
- West Ridge (39 miles)
- Portage Park (39 miles)
- Darien (40 miles)
- Melrose Park (40 miles)
- Westmont (41 miles)
- Lockport (42 miles)
- Kankakee (42 miles)
- Skokie (42 miles)
- Joliet (43 miles)
- Downers Grove (43 miles)
- Elmhurst (44 miles)
- Bolingbrook (44 miles)
- Crest Hill (44 miles)
- Woodridge (44 miles)
- Romeoville (44 miles)
- Niles (44 miles)
- Morton Grove (44 miles)
- Wilmette (44 miles)
- Park Ridge (45 miles)