COMMUNITY EVENTS

Dunes Learning Center holds year-round overnight field trips and summer camp, and we are usually not open to the public— with the exception of our community events!

Please join us for workshops, hikes, guest speakers, and casual gatherings in Indiana Dunes National Park throughout the year. Events will be posted on this page as they are confirmed, and we ask that our guests register prior to attending.

Hope to see you here soon!

Step back in time and discover the story of Camp Good Fellow. Hear from local historians as they share the camp’s rich history and its impact on families throughout Northwest Indiana.

Nat’s Holiday Workshop

Sunday, December 6, 1-3pm at Cowles Lodge, Dunes Learning Center
Cost: $10 per family

Join Nat the Nature Nut this December for a festive, fun-filled holiday workshop where creativity meets sustainability! Kids will get into the holiday spirit by making unique gifts from repurposed materials, creating fun holiday crafts, and decorating cookies.

New! For ages 0-5

Join our team of environmental educators at the Trojan Early Learning Center in Chesterton each month, and on our campus at DLC, in partnership with the Duneland Early Learning Hub!

More events coming soon, check this page for updates!

Dunes Learning Center events are supported by our 2026 Corporate Event Sponsors, including BP America, Cleveland Cliffs, Franklin Pest Solutions, Friends of Indiana Dunes, Keramida Inc., Mark J. Mihalo Family Dentistry, NIPSCO, Shinka Sustainability Consultants, and Wickcraft Boardwalks.

Looking for events for babies ages 0-3? Click here!