The annual WinterFest, organized by the La Porte Park and Recreation Department, returns  January 27-29, with many of the events enjoyed over the past years as well a couple new twists to bring a blast of winter fun to town. FRIDAY - JANUARY 27 ICE...

Join Ranger Laura for some fun snow art (weather dependent), create a craft and have a snack at the Luhr County Park Nature Center. All ages are welcome and no pre-registration is required. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Jingle, jingle, jingle. Take a brisk ride through the beauty of wintry nature while enjoying the majesty of the equine. After a trot through Soldiers Memorial Park, warm up with a cup of hot chocolate by the fireplace. Sponsored by: Hubers Marine.

Glide yourself into a day of enjoyment! Bundle up and come ice skate in Downtown La Porte. Located at Monroe and State streets. Skate time is FREE by entering the discount code WINTERFEST during checkout. Skate rental available for $3. A signed...

Make sure you stop out at the La Porte Armory to get some yummy warm food before heading out to enjoy the final day of WinterFest. The return of the Kiwanis Club of La Porte's all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast has been greatly anticipated! The...

Join us for a breath of fresh air while combing the park for glow in the dark clues to complete your assigned riddle. The park will be used as a template for glow in the dark letters when combined will allow you to successfully complete your...

Feeling the winter blahs? Riding a bike in the winter will help beat back those wintertime blues. The event starts at noon with registration while the pedaling takes off at 1 p.m. Participants will take a leisurely one-hour ride and return to...

What is winter without a cute penguin to make you smile? Don't like the wet snow and cold? Here is a WinterFest event just for you! This adult class has a $35 fee with pre-registration required at the Park Office. All supplies and instruction are...

Flip the winter gloom away!  Come and join certified instructor Christie Trksak as she introduces gymnastics to the Park and Recreation activities!  Full classes will begin later this Spring, but come try out a FREE class during...

GET READY TO GO ICE SKATING! Enjoy a temporary refrigerated ice rink at Monroe and State streets in Downtown La Porte, as opening weekend for the Downtown La Porte Ice Rink begins Friday, December 9. The ice rink is open during the following...