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Dunes Offers October Entrance Fee Waiver

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · Porter, IN

Indiana Dunes National Park will waive entrance fees for U.S. citizens and residents on Tuesday, October 27, marking Theodore Roosevelt's birthday. The date provides Porter residents an opportunity to visit the national park without its usual entrance charge. The waiver covers entrance fees only; other charges, including reservation or timed-entry fees where applicable, may still apply. Residents can consult the park's visitor information when planning their outing. The national park's fee-free day does not extend to Indiana Dunes State Park.

Location: Indiana Dunes National Park

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October 16, 2026 · 7:30 PM Central Time

Folk Concert Comes To Dunes Visitor Center

The Save the Tunes Council will perform at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center in Porter on Friday, October 16, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The Music Heritage Series Concert features local mu…

October 22, 2026

Mail Ballot Applications Due Thursday

Eligible Porter voters requesting an absentee ballot by mail must have their application received by the responsible election office by 11:59 p.m. Thursday, October 22. The state's…

October 24, 2026 · 8:30 AM Central Time

Saturday Early Voting Opens For Residents

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October 31, 2026 · 8:30 AM Central Time

Final Saturday Early Voting Session Scheduled

Porter residents have another weekend voting opportunity on Saturday, October 31, when Porter County's early voting locations operate from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Listed sites inclu…

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This event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

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Porter, IN. Indiana Dunes National Park

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