New Chicago Event Calendar

Events in December 2022

  • Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth to 23 Months

    Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth to 23 Months


    December 1, 2022

    Babies and their caregivers will participate in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music activities designed to enhance important pre-literacy skills.

    Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room
  • Recycling Pickup

    Recycling Pickup

    All day
    December 2, 2022

    Pickup of recycling takes place every other Friday. If a holiday occurred that week, it will be picked up on Saturday.

  • Police Commission Meeting

    Police Commission Meeting


    December 5, 2022

    Teen Anime Club

    Teen Anime Club


    December 5, 2022

    Are you a fan of anime or manga? Come to the Lake Station-New Chicago's Teen Anime Club to find new anime to watch and to discuss your favorite manga. Ages 12-18.

    Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
  • Afternoon BINGO

    Afternoon BINGO


    December 6, 2022

    You can also play the LCPL catalog BINGO game all month long. Learn more and get BINGO sheets at the Lake Station-New Chicago Display Case during the month of December.

    Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
    Parks Board Meeting

    Parks Board Meeting


    December 6, 2022

    The New Chicago Parks Board holds their monthly meeting the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm at the New Chicago Town Hall. These meetings are open to the public.

    Town Wide
  • Family Storytime: Ages 2-6

    Family Storytime: Ages 2-6


    December 7, 2022

    Toddler and preschool aged children and their caregivers are invited to an early literacy storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes.

    Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room
  • Mother Goose On The Loose: Ages Birth to 21 Months

    Mother Goose On The Loose: Ages Birth to 21 Months


    December 8, 2022

    Babies and their caregivers are invited to an evening program where participants will hear stories, do finger plays, sing songs, and take part in other pre-literacy activities.

    Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room
  • Arts & Craft: Paper Roll Snowflake

    Arts & Craft: Paper Roll Snowflake


    December 12, 2022

    Join us at the library to create your own snowflake decoration. Registration is required. Supplies will be provided. Ages 15 and up.

    Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
  • Storytime: Ages 2-3

    Storytime: Ages 2-3


    December 13, 2022

    Children 2 & 3 years of age, and their caregivers, are invited to a toddler storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, and songs that teach early literacy skills.

    Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room
  • Teen Gaming

    Teen Gaming


    December 14, 2022

    Come hang out and play some video games! We provide the video games...you bring your friends to join in on the fun! Ages 12-18.

    Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
    LEGO® Night

    LEGO® Night


    December 14, 2022

    Children and their families are invited to create and play with lego in an hour of free play and fun. Finished creations will be displayed in the library for the rest of the month!

    Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
    Planning Commission Meeting

    Planning Commission Meeting


    December 14, 2022

    The New Chicago Planning Commission meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:00pm, if there are people or businesses on the agenda for that month. To be added to the agenda, please contact the Town Hall the Thursday before the next meeting at the latest to ensure that you are added to the agenda. Those who are not on the agenda will not be heard at the meeting.

    Town Hall
    122 Huber Blvd
    New Chicago, IN 46342
    Town Council Meeting

    Town Council Meeting


    December 14, 2022

    The New Chicago Town Council meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00pm. Meeting start time may be delayed due to the Planning Commission meeting that is immediately before this meeting.

    Town Hall
    122 Huber Blvd
    New Chicago, IN 46342
  • Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth to 23 Months

    Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth to 23 Months


    December 15, 2022

    Babies and their caregivers will participate in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music activities designed to enhance important pre-literacy skills.

    Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room
  • Recycling Pickup

    Recycling Pickup

    All day
    December 16, 2022

    Pickup of recycling takes place every other Friday. If a holiday occurred that week, it will be picked up on Saturday.

  • Craft and Chat

    Craft and Chat


    December 17, 2022

    Bring your craft projects from home and join us to chat with fellow crafters and work on your project without the interruptions of home. All are welcome.

    Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
    COMMUNITY SING-ALONG!

    COMMUNITY SING-ALONG!


    December 17, 2022

    Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

    Hey, there! Dear friends & family,

    New Chi Park & Rec wants you all to come sing your heart out at a good-old-fashioned, spirit-warming,COMMUNITY SING-ALONG!

    Please join the celebration at Twin Oaks Park on Saturday December 17, from 2-4 p.  

    For more cheer, there will be a bonfire & the Old New Chicago Snack Shack will be open for warm drinks!

    Bring a wild bird seed ornament to trim the park tree!

    Musicians - bring an instrument, if you wish! Songsheets will be provided.

    And for even more holly-jolly, there’s a cookie swap, too! Bring a boxed baker’s dozen of your favorite holiday cookies to swap for a box of someone else’s favorites.

    #newchiparks&recsingalong

  • Teen Arts & Crafts: Holiday Ornaments

    Teen Arts & Crafts: Holiday Ornaments


    December 19, 2022

    Join us at the library to make a variety of holiday ornaments. All materials will be provided. Registration is required. Ages 12-18.

    Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
  • Miracle (2004)

    Miracle (2004)


    December 20, 2022

    Miracle tells the true story of Herb Brooks (Kurt Russell), the player-turned-coach who led the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team to victory over the seemingly invincible Russian squad. Rated PG. 136 min

    Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
    Storytime: Ages 4-5

    Storytime: Ages 4-5


    December 20, 2022

    4 and 5 year old children and their caregivers are invited to an early literacy storytime, featuring books, fingerplays, and songs that teach pre-reading skills.

    Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room
  • Holiday Party (Grades K-6)

    Holiday Party (Grades K-6)


    December 21, 2022

    School age children are invited to celebrate the holiday season and take part in games, crafting, and fun.

    Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
  • Teen Gaming

    Teen Gaming


    December 28, 2022

    Come hang out and play some video games! We provide the video games...you bring your friends to join in on the fun! Ages 12-18.

    Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
  • Recycling Pickup

    Recycling Pickup

    All day
    December 30, 2022

    Pickup of recycling takes place every other Friday. If a holiday occurred that week, it will be picked up on Saturday.