Chautauqua Wawasee 2026 Program Schedule Discover the Chautauqua Wawasee 2026 Program Schedule, a full year of inspiring events celebrating Arts, Education, Faith, and Recreation in the Syracuse and Lake Wawasee community. This year’s lineup blends beloved traditions with new programs designed to inform, entertain, and connect. Highlights for 2026 The ever-popular Purdue Varsity Glee Club […]
By Kip SchummChautauqua-Wawasee Old Fashioned Christmas Oakwood Resort Returns Syracuse, IN – The Old Fashioned Christmas at Oakwood Resort is back! On Saturday, November 29, from 5:30 to 8 PM, families are invited to enjoy one of northern Indiana’s most beloved free holiday events. This evening tradition brings joy to all ages with a magical tree […]
Syracuse Ghost Tour: Haunted Past Comes Alive The Syracuse Ghost Tour premieres on Saturday, October 18, 2025, bringing history and hauntings together in one unforgettable evening. This one-night-only walking tour takes guests through downtown Syracuse, Indiana, where they’ll meet the “ghosts” of the past and hear the stories that shaped the town. What You’ll Experience […]
Wawasee “Then and Now” Historical Cruise-2025 We know Lake Wawasee as Indiana’s largest natural lake, lined with impressive mansions and charming cottages. But what did its shores look like long ago? The Wawasee Then and Now Historical Cruise invites you to step back in time and explore the fascinating history of this beloved lake. Presented by […]
Celebrate Archaeology Month This September: Three Free History Programs in Syracuse In celebration of Archaeology Month, Chautauqua-Wawasee invites you to enjoy three free, engaging programs that bring history to life. From the cultural renewal of the Miami Tribe to the earliest inhabitants of Northern Indiana and the leadership of Potawatomi Chief Five Medals, these events […]
Revitalization of the Miami Culture – Indiana and Beyond In celebration of Archaeology Month, Chautauqua-Wawasee will host “Bringing History Alive” with a program on the Revitalization of the Miami Culture: Indiana and Beyond. The presentation is free to attend outdoors at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Ruddell Pavilion, 11586 N State Route 13, Syracuse, IN, […]
Digging Through History – September 11 & 12 in Syracuse, Indiana Chautauqua-Wawasee and the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum invite you to the fifth annual free two-evening series, “Digging Through History,” where history truly comes alive. Both events take place at the Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N Long Drive, Syracuse, Indiana. Thursday, September 11 – The Pre-History […]
A Patriotic Day to Remember in Syracuse Sunday, June 29th, was truly unforgettable as Chautauqua-Wawasee hosted a powerful Patriotic Speakers program and proudly co-sponsored the spectacular Patriotic Pops Concert at Oakwood Resort. Teddy and Edith Come to Life A Historical Performance with Heart The day began at Wawasee High School, where 172 guests stepped back […]
Famous Hoosier Eli Lilly: A Legacy of Healing and Innovation Join us on July 12 at Oakwood Resort for the second annual Famous Hoosier program, featuring Eli Lilly.This free public event highlights the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of Eli Lilly, an influential Indiana medical pioneer whose innovations and values continue to shape not only […]
Free Wednesday Evening Paint Outs at Lake Wawasee | 5:00 – 8:00 PM Dates:July 2, 9, 16, 23 Are you a beginner landscape painter eager to try Plein Air painting? Or a seasoned artist looking to paint alongside others in the beauty of nature? Join artist David Broerman and fellow creatives for a series of […]