Highlights include the Summer Festival with its parade, drum corps show, cardboard boat races, air show and Jet Ski competition. Gaming enthusiasts can try their luck at blackjack, roulette, poker and other games at the Blue Chip Casino, which features six gaming areas and more than 1,300 slot machines. Diners have three restaurants to choose from in the pavilion, which also features meeting and banquet facilities. Year-round fun and activities are provided by the City Park and Recreation Department, as well as independent groups and sports centers. A variety of youth summer camps and sports leagues are available.
Adults can enjoy summer softball leagues as well as winter volleyball and basketball leagues.
Basketball, bowling, ice-skating, indoor pools, and fitness centers keep sports enthusiasts of all ages busy and active. The Michigan City Senior Center serves the city's older adults, providing social services as well as recreational, educational and volunteer activities. Overlooking the beach in Washington Park, the 14,000 sq.ft. Respect for the area's active seniors brings full-circle the community's commitment to and appreciation for all ages.