Park and Rec Events
La Porte Invitational 2025
Nationally televised
high school basketball at
La Porte Civic each January.
January 9-11, 2025
The La Porte Invitational wrapped up on Saturday, at the La Porte Civic Auditorium. This three-day, nationally televised basketball showcase featured 9 of the best high school programs in the nation, with multiple of ESPN’s top-ranked recruits. With its old-school charm and classic “Hoosiers” feel, there’s no better stage than the Civic to watch the college and pro talent of tomorrow.
The games included three matchups featuring local powerhouse La Lumiere. The Lakers finished the 2023-24 campaign ranked 14th in the nation, and return a talented group of top-ranked seniors including 6-foot-7 forward Jalen Haralson (committed to Notre Dame), 6-foot-5 guard Darius Adams (committed to UConn) and 6-foot-7 forward Chuck Love (committed to Loyola Chicago). As one of the blue bloods of high school basketball, La Lumiere has a reputation for a physical, championship worthy brand of basketball on the defensive end of the floor, and a high-powered offensive system.
Thank you to all the sponsors, staff, volunteers, teams and fans who made this event the success that it was!
For additional information visit the La Porte Civic Auditorium or call 219-362-2325.
Thursday, January 9
4:00 PM (CST): Sunrise Christian Academy vs. La Lumiere School
6:00 PM (CST): Brewster Academy vs. Legacy Early College
7:45 PM (CST): Orangeville Academy vs. Veritas Academy
Friday, January 10
3:00 PM (CST): Sunrise Christian Academy vs. Orangeville Academy
4:45 PM (CST): Legacy Early College vs. Montverde Academy
6:30 PM (CST): Veritas Academy vs. Long Island Lutheran
8:15 PM (CST): CIA Bella Vista vs. La Lumiere School
Saturday, January 11
1:00 PM (CST): Long Island Lutheran vs. Orangeville Academy
2:45 PM (CST): CIA Bella Vista vs. Montverde Academy
4:30 PM (CST): IMG Academy vs. Link Academy
6:15 PM (CST): Brewster Academy vs. La Lumiere School
Downtown La Porte Ice Rink
The Downtown La Porte Ice Rink is currently: CLOSED
Thank you La Porte for a great season.
The Downtown La Porte Ice Rink returns this winter to the corner of State and Monroe Streets (near La Stitch). With over 300 pairs of ice skates available for rent, the rink provides plenty of sponsorship opportunities, group skate outings, skating lessons and more!
- For sponsorship information, contact Emily at earchambault@cityoflaportein.gov
- For group skate information, contact Tabitha at taguilar@cityoflaportein.gov
- Reserve skate time online HERE.
Thank you to 2024-2025 Event Sponsors:
Northern Indiana Federal Credit Union
Sons of the American Legion Squadron 83
Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care
Peeples Farms
Satoski Bros
La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP)
Foodie Tuesdays
May 27-August 26, 2025
Join us each summer to enjoy a delicious lunch break lakeside at Unity Park (1010 Pine Lake Avenue) 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
If interested in becoming a Foodie Tuesday mobile vendor, please contact Tabitha Aguilar at taguilar@cityoflaportein.gov or complete the Foodie Tuesday Mobile Vendor Application. Applications for the 2025 summer season are now being accepted.
Foodie Tuesday Mobile Vendor Application
LakeFest | July 25, 26, 27, 2025
- Click here for full schedule and special announcements regarding the City of La Porte LakeFest or to become a LakeFest Sponsor.
- Mobile food vendors apply here.
La Porte LakeFest in La Porte, Indiana boasts three days of music, art, food, and fun for the whole family on La Porte’s Pine, Stone and Clear lakes. This event is the perfect opportunity to showcase the city’s lakes and natural resources, as well as show neighboring communities what it means to be ‘Livin’ the Lake Life’ in the City of La Porte.
*photo courtesy of Greatnews.Life
Letters From Santa
We are assisting Santa and his elves at the North Pole with the delivery of his letters. If there is someone you know that would enjoy receiving a letter from Santa, simply fill out the registration form and return it to the City of La Porte Park and Recreation Office (250 Pine Lake Avenue) by the first Friday in December, or email your completed form to the Park Office at taguilar@cityoflaportein.gov.
Registration forms are available at the Park Office starting in November and by clicking here.
Movies in the Park
Lights, Camera, Action!
Join us for the eagerly anticipated return of the Movies in the Park series, brought to you by the City of La Porte Park and Recreation in partnership with local businesses! Beginning in 2024, sponsors have a unique opportunity to showcase their support with pre-movie commercial trailers.
All screenings are free and open to the public, starting around 8:15 p.m. or dusk. Movies will be shown at the Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater in Fox Park.
In addition to the movies, food trucks and surprises await to enhance your experience! Interested in becoming a sponsor or vendor? Check out our sponsorship guide and the vendor food truck application, then fill out our sponsor online contact form so we can invoice you. Contact Emily Archambault at earchambault@cityoflaportein.gov for more information.
Night Bike Rides
- Night Bike Ride - Online Registration | June 13, July 11, August 15*
The La Porte Night Bicycle Rides will take you on a leisurely 13-mile starlit bike ride of La Porte. Check-in time is at 8 p.m. with the ride beginning promptly at 9 p.m. (first three rides only, see below for September ride times) Please note these are NOT races. All participants must wear a helmet and have a headlight and taillight on their bikes. Participants under the age of 10 years old must be accompanied and ride with an adult, either pull behind or tandem, and require their own registration. The cost for each riding event is $20 per person ($30 night of ride) and includes post-race snacks and a t-shirt if registered a week prior to the event or until supply is gone. Registeration will open early 2025.
*tentative 2025 schedule; subject to change
WinterFest | January 24, 25, 26, 2025
- For details on 2025 WinterFest events, visit our WinterFest page
The annual WinterFest, organized by the La Porte Park and Recreation Department, returns every January.

- Adult Classes
- Adult Sports
- Boys Baseball
- Camps
- Girls Fastpitch Softball
- Girls Slowpitch Softball
- T-Ball
- Tennis
- Youth Classes
- Youth Scholarship Request Form (Printable)
- Youth Sports Coaching Application (Printable)
- ZERO Tolerance Policy
Fees
- 2023/2024 Park Department Fees
- 2023 Recreation Fees
- 2023 Beechwood Golf Course Fees
- 2023 Civic Auditorium Fees
- Downtown La Porte Ice Rink
- Foodie Tuesdays
- La Porte Invitational
- Lakefest
- Letters From Santa
- Night Bike Rides
- WinterFest