SPEND THE HOLIDAYS IN STEUBEN COUNTY

A mix of traditional favorites and new events where you’ll make treasured memories highlight the 2023 holiday season in Steuben County.

SPEND THE HOLIDAYS IN STEUBEN COUNTY – 2023 Event Schedule

A mix of traditional favorites and new events where you’ll make treasured memories highlight the 2023 holiday season in Steuben County.

The calendar is jam-packed and the celebrations kick off with the Old-Fashioned Horse-Drawn Christmas Parade the Saturday after Thanksgiving and ends with the Christmas Eve morning walk at Pokagon State Park. In between, there’s a large variety of events geared to young and old alike.

We’re listing some the highlights of the festive season below. (There’s so much to do, we couldn’t include it all!) For a more complete schedule of both holiday and non-holiday events in Steuben County, visit www.lakes101.org/events/

1 – Steuben Arts Scene “The Gallery”

Tuesday-Saturday through Dec. 23, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
101 W. Maumee St., Angola

The Gallery on the public square in Angola features 20 regional artists with more than 150 items including pottery, paintings, sculptures, wooden items, jewelry and glass artwork.

Steuben Arts Scene Holiday Art Experience

Photo courtesy Powers Church

4- Drive Through Light Show

Friday-Sunday, Dec. 1-3; Dec. 8-10; Dec. 15-22 and Dec. 29 and 30, 6 to 10 p.m.
Steuben County Park @ 100 LN 101B Crooked Lake, Angola

Drive through the Steuben County 4-H Park on Crooked Lake to see a variety of lighted displays. Free admission with donations accepted.

The Wishing Well Studio & Gifts Open House
Photo courtesy The Wishing Well Studio & Gifts

Photo courtesy Trine University

11. Christmas at Camp

Friday, Dec. 8, 15 and 22 and Saturday, Dec. 9, 16 and 23, 6-10 p.m.
Anthony Wayne Scout Reservation
2282 W. 500 S., Pleasant Lake
Free event and donations accepted

This new drive-through event features more than two miles of lighted displays. Enter the camp then enjoy the displays from the comfort of your vehicle. On Dec. 16, kids are invited to meet Santa, enjoy refreshments and play games.

Christmas at Camp

13. Christmas at the Farm

Dec. 9 and 16, 5 to 8 p.m.
Double H Farms
7100 S. State Road 1, Hamilton
$10 for those 3 and older

The barn is decorated for Christmas and you’ll see a variety of animals dressed up for the holiday! Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, listen to festive music and visit the petting zoo.

Christmas at the Farm
Photo courtesy Double H Farms

16- Christmas Eve Morning Walk at Pokagon State Park

Sunday, Dec. 24, 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Pokagon State Park, Angola
Gate admission: $7 per Indiana vehicle and $9 per out-of-state vehicle

Enjoy this one-of-a-kind Pokagon tradition! Bundle up and take a self-guided stroll through the wintry landscapes of Pokagon. The 2.5-mile walk will begin and end at the nature center. Along the trail, look for holiday-themed stations that will fill you with the Christmas spirit. This program is made possible by Friends of Pokagon.