Chautauqua Recreation Events

2025 Taps Across the Water – A Moving Memorial Day Tribute

2025 Taps Across the Water – A Moving Memorial Day Tribute Sunday, May 25, 2025, marks the 5th annual Taps Across the Water tribute across Lake Webster, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse Lake, and Lake Papakeechie. This moving event honors U.S.…

2025 Points of Interest Cruse-Narrated by Ann Garceau

Events, Recreation

Wawasee “Points of Interest” Historical Cruise – May 17, 2025

🚤 Wawasee “Points of Interest” Historical Cruise – May 17, 2025 If you’ve ever wanted to step back in time while enjoying the beauty of Indiana’s largest natural lake, this is your chance. The Lake Wawasee historical cruise is…

Events, Recreation

Ball State Singers Return to Syracuse in 2025 – Don’t Miss This Unforgettable Performance!

Ball State Singers Return to Syracuse in 2025 – Don't Miss This Unforgettable Performance! The Ball State Singers are back in Syracuse, Indiana, for a highly anticipated performance on Sunday, February 16th, 2025, at 3:30 PM. Presented…

Faith, News, Recreation

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our 2024 Chautauqua Wawasee Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration Sponsors

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our 2024 Chautauqua Wawasee Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration Sponsors As the 2024 Chautauqua Wawasee Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration draws near,…

Events, Faith, Recreation

Experience the Magic of the Old-Fashioned Christmas!

Experience the Magic of the Old Fashioned Christmas! Are you looking for a unique, fun-filled family activity to kick off the holiday season? Look no further than Chautauqua Wawasee’s Old-Fashioned Christmas! This…

Events, Recreation

2024 “Lake Wawasee, Then & Now” Cruise

Chautauqua-Wawasee is repeating last year’s successful “Lake Wawasee, Then & Now” cruise, narrated by local historian Ann Garceau of the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum. As Ann shares interesting stories about historic structures…

Education, Events, Recreation

Ask Ben Franklin: In His Own Words

Ask Ben Franklin: In His Own Words As part of Chautauqua’s annual Patriotic Speaker Series, the 2024 program will feature American patriot Ben Franklin. The performance will feature professional actor Barry Stevens as Ben Franklin. Meet and…

Events, Recreation

Pawasee Dog Parade. June 22 at Oakwood Resort.

Pawasee Dog Parade. June 22 at Oakwood Resort Come paw-ty at the fur-st Pawasee Dog Parade hosted by Chautauqua Wawasee on Saturday, June 22. The parade will follow a one-quarter-mile route within the grounds of Oakwood Resort. This family…

Events, Recreation

2024 Lake Wawasee “Points of Interest” Historical Cruise

Chautauqua-Wawasee and the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum will once again enjoy local historian Ann Garceau as she narrates a cruise of Lake Wawasee highlighting “Points of Interest” aboard the SS Lillypad II. This event is always…

2023

Faith, Recreation

Chautauqua Wawasee Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration-2023

You are invited to Chautauqua Wawasee's annual Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration! This family-friendly occasion is perfect for people of all ages, including moms, dads, grandpas, grandmas, and kids. Come and see your favorite holiday characters…

Events, Recreation

Lake Wawasee “Then and Now” Historical Cruise

Chautauqua-Wawasee is repeating last year’s successful “Lake Wawasee, Then & Now” presentation by local historian Ann Garceau of the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum. As Ann shares interesting stories about historic structures…

Events, Recreation

Protected: Walk Down Memory Lane attendees can enjoy this 15% discount on food at the Pier & Back Porch Restaurant

Please enjoy this 15% discount off of your meal thanks to our friends at The Pier and Back Porch at Oakwood Resort! Simply show this post to your server! *Discount…

Events, Recreation

Third Annual Chautauqua Family Fun Film Festival

We have exciting plans for our third annual Family Fun Film Festival on August 5th, 2023. The Festival will showcase personal phone videos of people enjoying themselves while biking, boating, having fun on the water, or even just at home…

Events, Recreation

Lake Wawasee “Points of Interest” Cruise- Narrated by Ann Garceau- SOLD OUT

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Lake Wawasee “Then and Now” Historical Cruise- September 29, 2022

Local historian Ann Garceau will narrate a Historical Cruise of Lake Wawasee aboard the SS Lillypad II Chautauqua-Wawasee is repeating last year’s successful “Lake Wawasee, Then & Now” presentation by local historian…

Art, Events, News, Recreation

Wawasee Oakwood 2022 Featured Artists

Wawasee Oakwood 2022 Featured Artists Here is the list of the incredibly talented artists that will be at this year's Wawasee Oakwood Fine Arts Festival! We have entered websites wherever possible so you are able to take a "sneak peek". Nikki…

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Taps Across the Water at Dusk (Location details included)

Taps Across the Water at Dusk Chautauqua-Wawasee and Syracuse American Legion Post #223 are collaborating for a Memorial Day tribute to honor veterans and those who have died in the performance of their duties while serving in the United…

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Now Accepting Submissions for the Chautauqua Family Fun Film Festival!

Chautauqua-Wawasee’s second annual Fun Film Festival is set for August 6 at Syracuse’s Pickwick Theater. The Film Festival will feature personal phone videos of family fun on the water, biking, boating, pets, skating…anything fun…

Art, Events, Recreation

8th annual Wawasee Oakwood Fine Arts Festival

Chautauqua-Wawasee is holding the 8th annual Wawasee Oakwood Fine Arts Festival on May 28 in the park of Oakwood Resort in Syracuse, Indiana. This Festival brings together over 30 local and regional artists from around Indiana and beyond. All…

Events, Recreation

Lake Wawasee “Points of Interest” Historical Cruise- 2022 SOLD OUT

THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT, but don't worry, we will be releasing information on our fall cruise soon! Chautauqua-Wawasee and the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum will once again enjoy local historian Ann Garceau as she narrates…