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Weekend Ideas in Crown Point
Crown Point's historic downtown square is one of Northwest Indiana's best weekend anchors. Browse the shops around the old Lake County Courthouse, catch the Thursday car cruise in summer, or bring the family to Bulldog Park's splash pad. Lemon Lake County Park adds a big outdoor draw nearby.
Crown Point is served by the Crown Point Community School Corporation (PK through 12).
What to Do
Plan Your Crown Point Weekend
Historic Downtown Square & Courthouse
The old Lake County Courthouse anchors the square, ringed by boutiques, galleries, and restaurants, with the Lake County Historical Museum upstairs.
Sip Coffee House & Artisan Cafe
Start the morning with a hand-crafted latte on Court Street.
Bulldog Park
A splash pad in summer, an ice rink in winter, plus live music, festivals, and the weekly summer car cruise.
Lemon Lake County Park
Fishing, five disc-golf courses, a paved lake loop, and miles of trails at this 400-acre county park.
Lucrezia Italian Ristorante
Homemade pasta and a warm Main Street atmosphere for dinner.
Hidden Creek Farm
A no-entrance-fee pumpkin patch with pre-picked and u-pick pumpkins, a kids' corn maze, mums, and hayrides, open Thursdays and Fridays 1 to 5 p.m. and weekends 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Manic Meadery
Crown Point's meadery hosts paint-and-sip evenings like Paint & Drink: Cardinal in the Window on Nov 13, 2026, plus mead pours and events through the season.
Ideas are curated from local parks, attractions, and venues, and details like seasonal hours can change. Confirm opening times on each spot's site or with the town before you head out.
Curated Guides
Full Weekend Guides for Crown Point
These deep-dive picks from the Weekend Guide dig further into Crown Point and the surrounding area.
Crown Point's Main Street: A Saturday Stroll
Walk the historic Crown Point square, grab coffee at Sip Coffee House, and explore the shops and restaurants lining Main Street. A perfect low-key Saturday.
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Crown Point Christmas on the Square: Tree Lighting at the Courthouse
Crown Point lights up the historic courthouse square for Christmas on Friday, Nov 27, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., with the mayor lighting the trees, choir and handbell performances, and hot chocolate and cookies.
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Crown Point Winter Market: A Holiday Shopping Day at Wheeler Middle School
The City of Crown Point's annual Winter Market fills Wheeler Middle School on Saturday, Nov 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the perfect kickoff to holiday shopping the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
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Photos with Santa & Wassailing on the Square in Crown Point
Free photos with Santa at the historic Lake County Courthouse run weekends Nov 28 through Dec 20, 2026, from noon to 4 p.m., capped by Wassailing on the Square on Saturday, Dec 19, at 5:30 p.m.
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Crown Point Holiday Gun & Knife Show at the Lake County Fairgrounds
The Holiday Gun & Knife Show returns to the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point on Saturday and Sunday, Nov 14 and 15, 2026, with collectibles, crafts, and commercial vendors from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Paint & Drink: Cardinal in the Window at Manic Meadery
Paint & Drink: Cardinal in the Window brings a guided paint-and-sip evening to Manic Meadery in Crown Point on Friday, Nov 13, 2026, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
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Toy Story Friendsgiving: A Family Morning in Crown Point
Toy Story Friendsgiving brings a family-friendly morning of toys and crafts to The Social Suite 219 in Crown Point on Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
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Jail Break 5K: A Morning Run Past Crown Point's Old Jail
The Jail Break 5K sends runners past the historic Old Sheriff's House and Jail in downtown Crown Point on Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, with the start around 8:30 a.m., hosted by Race the Region and the Old Sheriff's House Foundation.
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Hunt + Gather Holiday Market in Crown Point
The Crown Point Holiday Hunt + Gather Market returns Friday, Dec 11, 2026, at 4 p.m. at 899 S Court St, an evening of local makers and handmade gifts on the city's south side.
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