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"Cup of Joy!" All Ages event!! No experience needed, we guide you through it step-by-step! Includes 11x14 pre-sketched canvas, all needed paint & supplies, & artist-guided step-by-step instruction. . Minors must be accompanied by an adult, no drop-offs permitted. All attendees must purchase a spot. No canvas-sharing or spectators. $25 per guest. Your spot must be purchased in advance, before the event, so we can have your canvas & supplies ready for you! We need a minimum of at least 4 painters signed up in advance or the event may be canceled. No alcohol will be permitted in the studio as minors may be present.

**No Alcohol permitted at this event as minors may be present.

~An apron will be provided, but please do not dress in clothes that can not get paint on them. Bring your best smile as we take pictures at all of our events to use as part of our promotion efforts.

~Location: The Painted Apple Creative Studio, 2536 Portage Mall (next to Clancy's), Portage, IN. Phone: (219) 841-9196

~Please arrive 10 minutes before the event start time to check-in and get situated so the event can start on time.

~By proceeding with the purchase of event ticket(s), you agree to the following Cancellation/Refund policy: No monetary refunds are permitted after purchase. CANCELLATIONS are permitted up to 72 hours before an event. For cancellations with adequate notice, A STUDIO CREDIT FOR YOUR PURCHASE AMOUNT WILL BE ISSUED IN THE FORM OF AN E-GIFT CARD emailed to the email address provided at purchase. The E-GIFT CARD can be used as a form of payment toward a future purchase within one year of the issue date. To cancel, you must notify us via Facebook Messenger or email at PaintedApple219@gmail.com before the 72 hour period. After that point, we invest time, labor, & materials to create your custom prepared project & we hold a reserved spot for you. You will forfeit your purchase payment & project materials for "no shows" or short-notice cancellations within 72 hours of the event.

Come get an early start on your shopping and find those unique gifts for the special people in your life from all of our great vendors! This event is free and open to the community to come shop! Open 9am-6pm.

Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the classic story as they are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ for a magical one-hour trip to meet Santa. Once on board, your car hosts will work their way through the coach and punch your golden ticket before hot chocolate and delicious Walker’s Shortbread are served by dancing chefs. Passengers then read along with the classic children’s book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg.

Santa and his helpers board the train to greet passengers and each guest is given the first gift of Christmas – a silver sleigh bell. During the trip, characters on each car lead passengers in caroling and onboard entertainment just like in the film! Each guest will take home a keepsake sleigh bell in addition to the wonderful memories made on this magical trip.

ALL DECEMBER LONG!

Free introductory session on BMX racing for all kids who can ride a pedal bike! Loaner bikes and helmets available or bring your own, wear long pants and long sleeved shirts… helpers will assist riders in trying out the regions only Indoor BMX race track. Follow up with a five week class bringing Jan 6th!

The Nutcracker

December 7-10, 2023
Theatre Northwest, IUN, 3401 Broadway, Gary, IN 46408

December 7
10am (Schools – SOLD OUT) | 12:30pm (Field Trip -SOLD OUT)
7pm (Reserved for special interest groups. Sponsored by IU Northwest.)
December 8
10am (Schools – SOLD OUT)
7pm
December 9
1pm | 6pm
December 10
2pm

Tickets: $25/adult | $20/children & seniors

It’s everyone’s favorite holiday tradition – The Nutcracker. Kick off the holidays with Indiana Ballet Theatre in this annual all-ages classical mime ballet. This year’s performance will take place at the beautiful Theatre Northwest at Indiana University Northwest’s campus.