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Join us for our Hometown Holiday celebration! Enjoy a holiday edition of Chesterton's European Market beginning at 8 AM. The Twilight Parade will step off at 5:15 PM, followed by Visits with Santa in the Park right after the parade. While you're downtown, be sure to shop small and support our incredible local businesses—it's a perfect day to enjoy Chesterton for the holidays!

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The Chesterton European Christmas Markets in downtown Chesterton, attracts locals and tourists alike to celebrate the holiday season in the Duneland area. We will be open for two 2 special holiday markets; Nov 28th and Dec 5th. On Saturday, November 28th - there will be tents filled with local products and artisans selling their wares, gift wrapping, local store happenings, a pancake breakfast, Christmas trees and wreaths to purchase, sleigh rides and more. As you wander the market and town, nibble on festive foods, treats, sip on traditional hot chocolate and specialty drinks; such as spiced cider or mulled wine to keep you warm. Our day will wrap up with the lighting of the park and the town tree and a visit from SANTA in our traditional parade through downtown Chesterton. True to tradition, the event will be open to all and free of charge. Nov 28th extended hours for the market 8am-5pm CT Hometown Holiday 

NOVEMBER 28TH - Schedule 

~ 7-10 AM: Pancake Breakfast with Mrs. Claus at George's Gyros Spot. Sponsored by Chesterton-Porter Rotary
~ 8 AM - 5 PM: Hometown Holiday Market
~ 10 AM - 5 PM: Shop Small Saturday in Business District
~ 10 AM - 1 PM: Horse Drawn Wagon Rides Downtown
~ 10 AM - 2PM: Kid's Tree Decorating and crafts
~ 5 PM - Hot Coco with the Duneland Kiwanis
~ 5 PM: Park and Tree Lighting Ceremony
~ 5:15 PM: Twilight Parade with Santa on Broadway
~ 7 PM: Visit with Santa in the Park