Family events in Kendallville, IN

Angola’s downtown turns into a festive street food hub for the Final Friday edition of Food Truck Fridays. This event features an expanded selection of food trucks, live music, and a lively atmosphere that offers a celebratory close to summer. Taking place in Angola, Indiana, it brings together great eats and a fun community vibe in the center of town.

A new downtown market created to broaden opportunities for local makers, bakers, growers, artists, and small businesses, complementing the established Farmers Market. It highlights handmade work, homegrown offerings, small-batch goods, and heart-led enterprises. Vendors line the stretch of West Gale Street between Jenny Lou's Greenery and Elizabeth Street, creating a lively corridor for community creativity and commerce.

Hooked Up Bait & Tackle is celebrating customers with a special day filled with fishing fun and in-store perks. It coincides with the last Free Fishing Day of the year, a chance to get on the water with family and friends. Free hot dogs, chips, and pop will be available while supplies last. Kids can enjoy games with chances to win prizes, and raffles will take place throughout the day. Shoppers can take advantage of blowout deals on bait, tackle, and more. The event also marks the shop’s six-month business birthday and offers a moment to thank the community for its support.

Children and their caregivers begin with a short, curiosity-sparking story, then head outside to explore different parts of Merry Lea together. This monthly, 1.5 hour program is led by a Merry Lea educator for children ages 3 to 5, and younger siblings are welcome. Please plan to be outdoors for the entire session. Admission is free, and registration is not required for drop-in participation. Those who choose to register will be added to the Tales and Trails monthly email list, which provides updates such as the locations of upcoming sessions held at various sites around Merry Lea.