Rensselaer Community Highlights

November 25, 2025

Rensselaer Chamber is still accepting entries for the Christmas Parade!



Don’t miss Frosty Fest on December 6th!


Right after the parade, Rensselaer Parks Department is launching a new community tradition—Mayor Phillips will light the official Christmas tree at beautiful Filson Park! Rensselaer Chamber is partnering with Rensselaer Parks to bring you a fun-filled, festive evening for all ages.


Enjoy holiday favorites including:


• Photos with Santa

• Sweet treats sold by La Trinidad Bakery

• Free hot chocolate compliments of Conagra Brands

• Other snacks by Rensselaer Parks

• Chamber of Commerce wagon rides through downtown

• Ornament Hunt for first 100 children

• Ornament Decorating (create your own ornament with our supplies or bring one from home to hang on the community tree!)


Keep the magic going!


Stroll over to Potawatomi Park to explore the Holiday Tree Trail. From 12–6 PM, you can vote for your favorite tree by donating a non-perishable food item. Every vote helps support the Good Samaritan Food Pantry of Rensselaer.


Stroll through downtown and enjoy our painted windows. There are 100 in all throughout Rensselaer!


Come enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas—see you there!


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The parade route has been extended this year in order to end up at Filson Park and Frosty Fest. For parade walking entries, short-cut is through Potawatomi Park if needed.

Thank you to our partners, along with Steve Shide and the Claussen and Clark families, for helping us bring you Free Wagon Rides!

Look who is being honored at this year's

Rensselaer Chamber Civic Awards event!

Get your Thanksgiving Desserts here...


TODAY!

TOMORROW!

November 26, 2025

Carpenter Creek Cellars

11144 Jordan Road

Remington, IN


Cup of Joy has extended their hours!

Cup of Joy

215 W Washington Street

219-816-9939

Curtis Creek Golf Club and Dining

Prairie Arts Council

301 N Van Rensselaer




Annual Photography Show

December 2, 2025 to January 6, 2026


Reception on Sunday, December 7 from 1:30 to 3:00 pm with

award presentation at 2:00 pm.


Gallery open Tuesdays 12 noon to 4pm and Thursdays from 2 to 6pm




Call for Entries: Wine Label Design Contest, Due: Apr. 2nd

Our annual design challenge to create an original wine label artwork to be featured on the 2026 Carpenter Creek Cellars’ Strawberry Wine. This contest is about celebrating and fundraising for PAC’s Rock the Arts. Entries help us raise money to run our gallery and to continue programs like Artcamp and other workshops. Find out more online.

First Hometown Mortgage is looking for a shared office situation in downtown Rensselaer. If you or someone you know is in need of a small business office space in Rensselaer and has interest in sharing an affordable downtown location, please contact Jeff at 219-208-8967.

FAIR OAKS FARMS

856 N County Road 600 East

Fair Oaks, IN

This season, Fair Oaks Farms is transforming into an exciting holiday experience with the arrival of Miracle® Holiday Pub—the world-famous Christmas bar that’s redefined festive cheer across the globe!


Step into a world of twinkling lights, vintage garlands, and holiday cheer as Miracle® at Fair Oaks Farms brings its internationally loved pop-up experience to the country fields. Sip on festive cocktails and mocktails served in signature glassware, enjoy hearty bites like our fan-favorite grilled cheese and quesadillas, and soak up the glow of floor-to-ceiling holiday décor that turns every corner into a magical celebration.


Gather your family and friends, toast the season, and make new memories at the most spirited bar in Northwest Indiana. Miracle® is opening Mid-November—make sure you follow our Miracle® at Fair Oaks Farms page to get all the updates so you can sip, snap, and celebrate at the farm in ways you never have before!


#MiraclePopUpBar #FairOaksFarms #HolidayMagic #FarmhouseRestaurant #FestiveCocktails #MiracleAtTheFarm

Look what's happening at

Rensselaer Parks Department!

Jasper Newton Foundation

301 N Van Rensselaer Street

219-866-5899


You're doing cool things in our community. We support cool things in our community. Seems like we have a lot to talk about!


Tell us your needs at https://www.jaspernewtonfoundation.org/contact!



Knights of Columbus

325 E Vine Street

219-866-9938



Sunday, November 30 - End of The Month Breakfast


All you can eat breakfast             8:00 to 11:30 CST      Dine in or carry out

Serving biscuits and gravy, egg casserole, pancakes and sausage and other treats!


This is a free will offering.


Jasper County Community Services and Rensselaer Senior Center


TODAY!

Saint Joseph's College

Business to Business discounts for Chamber members


With the list of proud Chamber members now available on the Chamber website, it's easier for businesses to offer discounts to fellow Chamber members.


Here are two that you might enjoy! Rensselaer Republican offers an advertising discount and Franciscan Working Well is offering a discount for their HEALTHeACCESS membership.


Send your Business to Business discount information to us for our next business spotlight.

See Chamber 2026 Calendar of Events!

See what's happening at the Rensselaer Library!

For more information or to register, please visit the Library at 208 W Susan St., Rensselaer, call 219-866-5881 or click below

Employment Opportunities

Do you have employment opportunities available for local workers? Send us your announcement and we will post it here.

Need to get out of the house this weekend?Check out a movie!

1376 Saint Gaspar Drive

219-866-2222


Scan QR below to view showtimes or purchase tickets.

Popcorn just got better! Use your Band Card at Fountain Stone Theaters and get 50 cents off a large popcorn.

Snack smart, save more. See you at the movies!

Chamber News

Do you have information to share? Email us at

admin@rensselaerchamber.com

Contact The Chamber by phone at 219-866-8223 or email at admin@rensselaerchamber.com



Feel free to contact us by phone or email with any questions.

Greater Rensselaer Chamber of Commerce | Rensselaerchamber.com


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