Don’t miss any of these exciting events and places to explore before you graduate from CCSJ!

• Spend a day at Whihala Beach
- Sun, sand, and surf for an unforgettable day at Lake Michigan.
• Go to the Homecoming Football Game
- Show your school spirit and cheer on the Crimson Wave Sprint Football Team!
• New student bonfire at Whihala Beach
- Social, scenic, and a perfect way to kick off college life.
• Attend the Festival of the Lakes
- A big, festive celebration with plenty to see and do.
• Go to Wickedly Whiting
- A festive Halloween Event sure to get your heart racing!
• Go to a game at The Rittenmeyer Athletic Center  – Cheer on Crimson Wave Basketball and Volleyball at The Ritt!
• Have fun at WhoaZone
- Make a splash at WhoaZone!
• Ride the Hammond South Shore Line into Millennium Park
- A unique ride that ends at one of Chicago’s iconic spots.
• Take Lake Shore Drive to Downtown Chicago
- A scenic drive along Chicago’s beautiful Lakefront
• Go to Pierogi Fest
- Pierogis, live music, and fun! A Whiting tradition for over 25 years.
• Attend the Whiting Empanada Fest
- Another food festival where flavor meets festivity.
• Run/Walk the Pierogi Stumble 5k
- A playful race that’s as much about fun as fitness.
• Watch a baseball game at Oil City Stadium
- Cheer on Crimson Wave Baseball and enjoy a hotdog at the ball park!
• Whiting 4th of July Parade
- Festive, community-driven, and filled with patriotic flair.
• Walk/Bike the Lakefront Trail
- An active way to enjoy beautiful views of Hammond and Whiting!
• Participate in Garage Mahal
- Find everything from books, to furniture, clothing in this community-wide garage sale!
• Watch a movie at Hoosier Theatre
- Sit back for a cinematic escape in a historic setting.
• Enjoy an art exhibit at Studio 659
- A local art studio in the art of Downtown Whiting.
• Visit the shops in Downtown Whiting – Stroll through 119th street and explore plenty of local shops and eateries.
• Shop at Southlake Mall
- Retail therapy at its most relaxed.
• Have lunch at Grillers Restaurant
- Make sure to show your CCSJ I.D. for a discount!
• Have lunch at Grindhouse Café – Another tasty spot to refuel your day.
• Have lunch at Arnie’s Dog House   – “Where Man Bites Dog.”
• Have a day at the Whiting Lakefront Park – Enjoy scenic lake views, peaceful walking trails, and simply unwind by the water.
• Have breakfast at Sunrise Restaurant A must have breakfast staple in the area.
• Take a Drive to the Indiana Dunes – Discover Indiana Dunes National Park
• Play a game of pool in the Student Lounge – grab a friend for a friendly competition.
• Destress in the Zen Den – Remember the egg chair!
• Check out a book from the Specker Library – over 60,000 books to choose from!
• Go bowling at Olympia Lanes – Grab some friends a grab a lane!
• Explore the Friendship Botanic Gardens  – Take a drive to Michigan City and spend some time in nature!
• Take grad photos by the Alumni Park Cross – solidify your status as a CCSJ Graduate!