Mother & Son Event
May 2014
Dinner and a Movie with Mom! We have reserved an entire theater for opening day of The Amazing Spiderman 2! Enjoy a pre-mother’s day date with your favorite little man! Register at Portage Parks Department by April 1st. www.inportageparks.com
Spring Jewerly & Craft Show
Sunday, April 27, from 10 to 4
Where: Woodland Park. FREE ADMISSION
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and this is the perfect event to find that something special for her!
Portage Community Farmers’ Market
When: Sundays from June 1st to September 29th from 11am to 3pm
Where: Founders’ Square Park
Rain or Shine.
Woodland Park Preschool
Registration is now open for the 2014-15 school year. Students must be at least 3 years old by August 1st. For more information, please visit our website at www.inportageparks.com.
Woodland Park Preschool – Summer Program
Ages: 4-5
For information, please visit our website at www.inportageparks.com.
26th Annual Historical Society Picnic
When: Saturday, June 21st, 10am-5pm
Where: Countryside Park
FREE ADMISSION
Kids’ Cooking Camp July 2014
Ages: 6-12
There must be a minimum of seven participants enrolled and a maximum of twenty will be allowed.
Cost: $35 Residents $40 Nonresidents
Learn the basics of cooking. Each day we will have a new focus such as health, safety, and creativity while trying out new recipes.
Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk
The concession stand is open daily. Summer programming will be offered from June through August. All of the drop-in programs are free and will be geared towards the lake, the dunes and the environment. A listing of all programs will be available on our website. www.portageparks.com
Haunted Hayride
When: October 23rd, 24th, & 25th
From 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Where: At Woodland Park
Great for the whole family!
Haunted Hayride Scenes Wanted
Does your civic club or scout troop need to raise money for a special project? Gather your friends and family members to create, construct and operate a scene for the three-day event. You will earn $200 for each scene and additional money for 1st through 3rd prizes. Contact Lori at the Park’s Department to reserve your spot at 219.764.5736.
31st Annual Christmas Craft Show
When: November 29th & 30th
From 9am to 3pm
Where: Woodland Park
A great place to buy all of your Christmas gifts! There are over 70 crafters!
Water & Me Camp
This program is sponsored by the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County. For more information, call 219.465.3694 or visit www.itmeanstheworld.org. Space is limited.
Earth Camp
This program is sponsored by the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County. For more information, call 219.465.3694 or visit www.itmeanstheworld.org. Space is limited.
Other Community Events
- April 12th: Pancake Breakfast and Easter-Egg Hunt
- April 24th: Portage Community & Business Night
- May 1st: Prayer Breakfast & Senior Health Fair
- May 26th: Memorial Day Parade
- June 6-7th: Relay for Life at Willowcreek Middle School
- July 4th: Parade and Festival
- December 6th: Toys for Tots Chili Luncheon at Ayelsworth, Christmas Parade (down Willowcreek Road) and Park Lighting at Gilbert Park
**Pricing and availability of programs are subject to change.