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Weekend Ideas in St John
St John is a compact town with outsized family fun. Zig-E's Funland is the anchor, with go-karts, mini golf, and laser tag on Wicker Avenue, while Heron Lake and Prairie West Parks bring splash pads, trails, and lakeside picnics. Summer evenings mean movies and concerts in the parks.
St John is served by Lake Central School Corporation, which also covers Schererville and Dyer.
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Plan Your St John Weekend
Zig-E's Funland
Northwest Indiana's best-known family fun park: go-karts, mini golf, laser tag, batting cages, and two arcades on Wicker Avenue.
Heron Lake Park
Playground, picnic tables, splash pad in summer, a sledding hill in winter, and walking trails.
Prairie West Park
Playgrounds, a pond, trails, and open space. The site of St John's summer Movies in the Park.
Movies in the Park
Friday evenings at sundown at Prairie West Park, with concessions, through the summer.
St John Community Center
Home to Touch-A-Truck, holiday celebrations, and year-round community events on Cline Avenue.
St. John Farmers Market
Sundays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., June through October, in the Community Hospital Outpatient Center lot at 9660 Wicker Ave.
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 St John
These deep-dive picks from the Weekend Guide dig further into St John and the surrounding area.
St. John Christmas in the Park: Festival of Lights at Prairie West
St. John's 22nd Annual Christmas in the Park opens Friday, Nov 27, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Prairie West Park with a tree-lighting ceremony, fireworks, and live music, then glows through New Year's Day.
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St. John Gobble & Grub Festival: A Night Off From Cooking
St. John's Gobble & Grub Festival returns Saturday, Nov 21, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the St. John Community Center (10216 Cline Ave), with small bites from local restaurants and sweet treats from dessert vendors, all in one night off from cooking.
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A Very Grinchy Christmas: Holiday Family Fun in St. John
St. John's 'A Very Grinchy Christmas' brings a holiday family celebration to Prairie West Park on Saturday, Dec 5, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m.
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Lake Central Holiday Craft Fair: A Day of Local Makers in St. John
The Lake Central Holiday Craft Fair brings local makers to Lake Central High School in St. John on Saturday, Dec 12, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with handmade gifts and holiday decor just in time for the season.
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