Portage, Porter County welcomes families to local Thanksgiving activities and events

With Thanksgiving just a few days away, there are many things to do during this fall season in Porter County. These are

some activities you can do to get ready for the upcoming holidays!

If you want something to do on Thanksgiving Day, November 28th, here are some local events to check out with the whole family:

• The Portage YMCA Turkey Trot: Portage YMCA
  • November 28th, 2024
  • 8:00 AM- 10:30 AM
  • ($35)

• The Valparaiso Turkey Trot: Valparaiso High School
  • 8:00AM-12:00 PM (Valparaiso, IN)
  • November 28th, 2023
  • ($35)

• The Gobble Gobble Turkey Walk: Friendship Botanical Gardens
  • November 28th, 2024
  • 11:00 AM-1:00 PM (Michigan City, IN)
  • (Free)

•  The Flying Turkey Market: Lake County Fair
  • November 28th, 2024
  • 7:00 AM- 11:00 AM (Crown Point, IN)
  • ($5 dollars to get in)

• The Flying Turkey 5k/2k Run/Walk: Lake County Fair
  • November 28th, 2024
  • Check in 6:30 AM Race Start 8:00 AM (Crown Point, IN)
  • ($20-$30)

• The Pumpkin Plod 10k Run/5k Walk: Highland
  • 9:00 AM-10:45 AM (Highland, IN)
  • ($23-$33)