Indiana Dunes Outdoor Adventure Festival

Celebrate the outdoors at the 2026 Indiana Dunes Outdoor Adventure Festival. The festival starts on Friday, September 4, and continues through Sunday, September 20. More than 50 events will take place during the festival at parks and preserves throughout Northwest Indiana. Events include hiking, paddling, biking, photography, yoga, birding, and many more events for visitors of all ages and activity levels. For the list of programs, times, and locations, and other information, visit the festival's website at www.dunesoutdoorfestival.com. Please note the time and starting location of each event.

There is no charge for the festival and no pre-registration is required. The national park will change an entrance fee of $25 per car for a seven-day pass. The national park will also honor America the Beautiful inter-agency passes. The state park will charge a daily per car entrance fee of $7 in-state / $20 out-of-state.

Come out and see why Northwest Indiana is such an amazing outdoor place!