05/15/2026
Tonight!
Dune Birds In Art Exhibit tonight from 5-8pm
THIRD FRIDAY series returns to Downtown Chesterton on Friday May 15
It’s the best way in Duneland to start a weekend: Third Fridays in historic Downtown Chesterton.
Feeling breezy? Feeling easy? Got a yen to dig the zen? Why not try your hand at something new and make some art, off the cuff and on the fly?
Or just sample from a veritable buffet of aesthetic offerings.
The hugely popular Third Friday series will return for its 2026 run from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 15, in Downtown Chesterton, and the lineup of participating businesses is impressive.
RETAILERS
*CHELLE’S, 209 Broadway: Birdhouse painting kids on offer for $15!
*CHESTERTON TOYS, 211 Broadway: For every $25 spent, get a raffle ticket for a $25 gift certificate!
*YESTERDAY’S TREASURES, 700 Broadway: Join a fashion-themed scavenger hunts and earn an entry in a $25 gift card drawing!
*REPURPOSE PLACE, 102 Beverly Drive: Open until 7 p.m.
*THE IN COAST, 135 S. Calumet Road: Bird socks and tee-shirts with a FREE Snowy Owl sticker with purchase!
SERVICES
*WAXI TAXI, 206 S. Calumet Road, Suite C: Visit from 4 to 7 p.m. and complete a raffle ticket for a $25 gift card! Winner will be notified on Saturday, May 16.
*IT’S TIME 2 RELAX, 209 S. Calumet Road, Suite 4: Lymphatic Reset group demo, with individual demo including a take-home Facia Blaster tool. Twelve spots available ($15)! Call 219-775-0523 to book!
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
*219 TAPROOM, 103 Third St.: Live music by Matt & Larry from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
*LIA’S BELLA CUCINA, 401 Broadway: $2 off shareables! Music by Chad Clifford on the patio! Drink specials: Flying Goose and an Italian merlot!
OLIVEZIA, 420 S. Calumet Road: Wine tasting from 5 to 7 p.m. with bird-themed wines! Also enjoy live music by local guitarist/vocalist Evans Frassine!
*RUNNING VINES WINERY, 119 S. Calumet Road: Drink specials including margarita flights and live music.
*TETHAN’S CANDY & CONFECTIONS, 221 Broadway: Try a sneak-peek sample of a brand-new project created by Tethan’s high school interns as their final project! The official launch will be one day later, on Saturday, May 16, but you can get a debut sample early!
ART AND ARTISTS
*THREE MOONS FIBERWORKS, 402 Broadway: Join a public weaving project and contribute to a community piece!
*ANCILLARIE GALLERY, 109 S. Calumet Road: An art exhibition featuring the birds of Duneland from 5 to 8 p.m.
*HOLLY JACKSON STUDIO, 103 S. Second St.: Open until 7 p.m. for viewing new work.
*CHESTERTON ART CENTER, 115 S. Fourth St.: Join the artists reception for the Chesterton Woman’s Club 74rd annual Art Show exhibition and enjoy light refreshments, cash bar, and a great community. All are welcome!
*COPPER SKY STUDIO, 1050 Broadway, Suite 21/23: A watercolor tutorial of a Sandhill Crane on a bookmark. Participants leave with a finished product, tassel included! All experience levels welcome!
YOGA
*THE ZEN DEN, 534 Broadway: Free all-levels Mobility Class and Studio Open House at 5:45 p.m. Check out the offerings and treat your joints to a free class! Each attendee will receive a goodie bag and discounts on class packages and services.
*EBB & FLOW YOGA, 206 S. Calumet Road, Suite E: A Yoga Nidra Practice with Sarah from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. ($15 drop-in).
The Third Fridays series is an initiative of the Chesterton Branding and Leadership Corporation. The mission of the Third Friday series: To create a vibrant arts scene, foster collaboration, and attract residents and visitors alike to experience this community’s vital creative energy.
Get your weekend off to a grand start—right after work!—with special programs,promotions, and events, featuring workshops, art making, popups, gallery exhibitions, live music, restaurant promotions, walking tours, and much more!
