The City of Whiting is headed into the 2019 Holiday Season full cheer ahead! All aboard for family-fun all season long in Whiting!
Holiday Lights Downtown
November 29, 2019 – January 5, 2020
Take a cheerful stroll or drive through Historic Downtown Whiting to view the City’s 2019 holiday light displays. The many displays and animated units along 119th Street include colorful, holiday favorites the entire family will love. The lights will be lit daily at dusk all holiday season long through January 5th, 2020.
Illuminated Christmas Parade
& Whiting City Hall Tree Lighting
Friday, December 6, 2019 | 7 PM
Begin your holiday season with the City of Whiting’s magical, Illuminated Christmas Parade on Friday, December 6th at 7:00 pm. The parade starts on the corner of 119th Street and Davis Avenue, and will travel east down 119th Street to Whiting City Hall. The 2019 Illuminated Christmas Parade will feature Santa’s Reindeer, illuminated and animated floats, local marching bands, and of course jolly old Santa and Mrs. Claus. The City’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place after the parade in front of Whiting City Hall!
Small Town Christmas
Saturday, December 7, 2019 | 10 AM – 3 PM
Join the Whiting/Robertsdale Chamber of Commerce on December 7th for a day in Downtown Whiting filled with holiday cheer! Small Town Christmas will feature the Arts Alive Holiday Cookie Sale at Studio 659 from 9am – 1pm, Breakfast with Mrs. Claus at Winey Beach Cafe from 9am – 12pm, Clark High School Honor Society FREE gift wrapping at Beggars Pizza from 11am – 2pm (for items and gifts purchased in Downtown Whiting only), and of course, photos with Santa at the Chamber from 11am – 3pm.
Holiday Shop Downtown Whiting
All Season Long
Grab your holiday shopping list and spend a day with friends in the City of Whiting’s quaint and cozy downtown business district. With walkable shops and eateries galore, 119th Street offers handcrafted, homemade products that embody the holiday spirit. Spread the cheer, savor the season, and share the warmth of gift giving all holiday season long in Whiting.
The City of Whiting proudly announces our 2019 summer schedule, full of spectacular events extending from June through September. The City has teamed up with some of the nation’s most famous entertainment companies, nationally recognized characters, and has created one-of-a-kind events that you and your family will not want to miss. Summer lives here!
MHOF 2019 Induction Weekend
June 14th – 16th
Mascot Hall of Fame
1851 Front Street
An action-packed weekend at the Mascot Hall of Fame museum honoring new and current inductees.
The Crawpuppies at Sheridan Plaza
June 21st
7pm – 10pm
Sheridan Plaza Stage
(Sheridan Ave. & 119th St.)
A favorite Northwest Indiana cover band performing favorite rock and pop classics.
Super Hero Saturday
June 22nd
11am – 3pm
Downtown Whiting
Super heroes, comic vendors and children activities.
WhoaZone Opening Day 2019
June 22nd
Whihala Beach
Jump. Bounce. Run. Play. Splash. Visit WhoaZone at Whihala Beach for the most fun you’ve had on Lake Michigan
Fireworks & Party in the Park
July 3rd
7pm – 10pm
Whiting Lakefront Park
Food, drinks, live music, and dazzling Independence Day fireworks over Lake Michigan
100th Annual 4th of July Parade
July 4th
10am
Downtown Whiting
Celebrating 100 Years of Whiting’s July 4th Parade, featuring nationally recognized characters
Latin Satin Soul at Sheridan Plaza
July 5th
7pm – 10pm
Sheridan Plaza Stage
(Sheridan Ave. & 119th St.)
An evening of dancing and live music with a soulful Latin rhythm
Whiting Park Festival Orchestra and Chorus Symphony
July 13th
7:30pm
Whiting Lakefront Park
A Summer with the Symphony Concert
Hollywood Cruise Night
July 17th
5pm – 9pm
Downtown Whiting
Featuring famous Hollywood cars the entire family will love.
Pierogi Fest®
July 26th, 27th & 28th
119th Street
Downtown Whiting
25th Anniversary of Whiting’s famous Pierogi Festival, featuring food, arts + crafts, entertainment, a parade and more!
Whiting Park Festival Orchestra and Chorus Symphony
August 3rd
7:30pm
Whiting Lakefront Park
A Summer with the Symphony Concert
Whiting Lakefront Park Back to School Event
August 5th
1pm – 6pm
Whiting Lakefront Park
A free, family-fun back to school celebration with games, concessions and attractions
Sean Wiggins at Sheridan Plaza
August 9th
7pm – 10pm
Sheridan Plaza Stage
(Sheridan Ave. & 119th St.)
Favorites from Guns N’ Roses to AC/DC to Alan Jackson to Adele
Whiting Park Festival Orchestra and Chorus Symphony
August 17th
7:30pm
Whiting Lakefront Park
A Summer with the Symphony Concert
Elvis Cruise Night
August 21st
5pm – 9pm
Downtown Whiting
A Cruise Night tribute to Elvis, featuring a special Elvis performance
Mary Lou Piatek Tennis Clinic
August 24th
10am – 12pm
Whiting Municipal Sports Complex
Free tennis clinic for all ages led by world-ranked tennis professional Mary Lou Piatek-Daniels
Whiting Park Festival Orchestra and Chorus Symphony
September 1st
7:30pm
Whiting Lakefront Park
Labor Day Symphony with Fireworks Finale Whiting Lakefront Park
Howl 2 Go Experience at Sheridan Plaza
September 6th
7pm – 10pm
Sheridan Plaza Stage
(Sheridan Ave. & 119th St.)
Howl at the Moon’s live dueling pianos performing requested favorites from the audience
Thank You To Our 2019 Sponsors!
City VIP
Community Hospital
St. Catherine Hospital
Title Sponsors
NIPSCO
Peoples Bank
Region Signs
Platinum Level Sponsors
Calumet Supply Company
Royal Bank
Baran Funeral Home
Gold Level Sponsors
Cargill
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LLC
Silver Level Sponsors
Sunrise Restaurant
Nancy Stolman – Re/Max Realty
Roosevelt Club, Inc.
Centier Bank
Vision One, PC
American Legion Post 80
Bronze Level Sponsors
Mind Benders Puzzles & Games
Judge Ann P. Likens
Anne Marie Gyure
Whiting Lions Club
Rebeca’s Full Service Salon
Johnel’s Restaurant & Lounge
Robert G. Sluka, D.D.S.
Whiting Fraternal Order of Police
Hammond Councilman Kalwinski
Chuck Bucsanyi
Tom & Cathy Michniewicz
Whiting Elks BPOE #1273
Hoosier Theatre
Hammond Councilman Markovich
WhoaZone Entryway Sponsors
Mind Benders Puzzles & Games
Sunrise Restaurant
Whiting Lions Club
Centier Bank
Pop Whiting Amusement Train Sponsors
Sunrise Restaurant
Calumet Supply Company