Whitley County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center

Teen Tuesdays at Peabody Public Library
2025-11-18 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-11-11 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-11-04 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-10-28 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-10-21 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
For ages 12-18. Each week offers a different focus, visit peabody.librarymarket.com to see this week’s activity!

Shine for "We believe in YOU(th)" at Andy's Car Wash
2025-11-18 08:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-17 08:00 - 19:00
Shine for ‘We Believe in YOU(th)’! A portion of every wash at Andy’s Car Wash supports this campaign, empowering and uplifting local youth. Together, we can make a lasting impact in our community!
255 Frontage Rd. Columbia City, IN 46725
11/17-11/21

Homeschool Happenings at Peabody Public Library
2025-11-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-20 13:00 - 14:00
For children ages 6-11. FREE to attend!
Each week has a different focus, so be sure to visit peabody.librarymarket.com to see what’s in store for this week!

Toddler Storytime at Peabody Public Library
2025-11-13 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-11-06 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-30 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-23 10:30 - 11:00
For ages 0-5. Be sure to visit peabody.librarymarket.com to see this week’s story time reading!

Project Ballet - Nutcracker
2025-11-07 10:30 - 12:30
Project Ballet from Fort Wayne will come present their performance of Nutcracker!
Peabody Public Library 1160 E SR 205, Columbia City, IN 46725
RSVP here: https://peabody.librarymarket.com/event/project-ballet-nutcracker-23793

Cafes & Conversations - Hosted by the Whitley County Chamber
2025-11-07 08:00 - 10:00
Kick off your month with great coffee and even better company at Cafes & Collaborations! This laid-back networking event happens on the first Friday of every month, giving you the chance to connect with other local professionals, swap ideas, and build relationships in a relaxed setting.

Each month, we’ll meet at a local bakery or coffee shop to support our community and keep things fresh — so you’ll always have a new spot to explore and enjoy!

When: First Friday of every month starting at 8amWhere: This month, we’re meeting at Ozaras (105 N Main Street in Columbia City)Cost: No cost to attend. Just the cost of your coffee/breakfast!

No need to stress — just bring your business cards, grab a coffee, and get ready to chat. See you there!

Friends of the Library Book Sale
2025-11-06 09:00 - 18:00
Dive into our treasure trove of stories, knowledge, and inspiration. From timeless classics to contemporary bestsellers, we have something for every reader. Don’t miss this chance to fill your shelves and fuel your imagination.
Peabody Public Library 1160 E SR 205, Columbia City, IN 46725

Halloween Hunt with ESP
2025-10-31 20:00 - 23:30
Peabody Public Library is teaming up once again with ESP, a local paranormal exploration group, to do another fun ghost hunt on the library premises! Join us if you dare for this spooky Halloween themed hunt! Patrons are encouraged to dress up in costumes for the occasion as there will be goodies and ghosts galore! *If you’re 14-17, you’ll have to have a parent/guardian register as well.
Ages 14+ with parent or guardian
Peabody Public Library, 1160 E SR 205, Columbia City, IN 46725
Register: https://peabody.librarymarket.com/event/peabody-paranormal-ghost-hunt-20879

Halloween Carnival Games at Peabody Public Library
2025-10-31 16:30 - 18:30
Join us right before you go trick-or-treating in town for some fun Halloween Carnival Games! We’ll have monster mini golf, ring toss, pin the eye on the monster, and more! Be sure to wear your costume and bring the whole family!
All Ages Welcome. FREE to attend.
Peabody Public Library, 1160 E SR 205, Columbia City, IN 46725

Lil Pumpkins Trick or Treating
2025-10-31 15:00 - 17:00
Downtown Columbia City will be spooktacular on Friday Oct 31, 3-5pm – Right before the City kicks off their trick or treating!
All businesses are welcome to join, come set up a table around the square & hand out goodies.No registration needed, just join in on the fun and support our wonderful community.

Homespun Workings - Rustic Block Pumpkins at Peabody Public Library
2025-10-29 18:00 - 20:00
Ages 18+. FREE to attend.
Each month we explore different types of textiles as we create a homespun craft! This month join us as we make “Rustic Block Pumpkins”! We will be using wooden blocks, hot glue, twine, paint, and beads to create this easy craft to decorate your mantle with!

Register: https://peabody.librarymarket.com/event/homespun-workings-19312

Peabody Public Library, 1160 E SR 205, Columbia City, IN 46725

Taste & Tunes Fundraiser
2025-10-28 18:00 - 21:00
Come enjoy a delicious meal and outstanding music by Hubie Ashcraft & Travis Gow while helping to support the WCCOA.
The Woodlands – 710 N Opportunity Dr, Columbia City
Tickets must be purchased in advance by 10/17/25 at the Woodlands.. $35
Must be 21+ to participate.

Tales with Tails at Peabody Public Library
2025-10-24 16:30 - 18:00
At tales with tails we will have a service dog at the library that you can sit with and read to! You can probably even sneaks in a few pets as well!
Ages 6 to 11 with parent or guardian. FREE to attend.
Peabody Public Library, 1160 E SR 205, Columbia City, IN 46725

Computer Mobile Lab at Peabody Public Library
2025-10-24 10:00 - 12:00
All ages welcome! Bring your questions, devices, and cords to the computer classroom and lets have fun talking computers and technology!
Peabody Public Library, 1160 E SR 205, Columbia City, IN 46725

Amateur Crafts - Macrame Gnomes at Peabody Public Library
2025-10-23 17:30 - 18:30
Ages 18+, FREE to attend. Register here: https://peabody.librarymarket.com/event/macrame-gnomes-23027
Warm up with some cute crafting fun!
Peabody Public Library, 1160 E SR 205, Columbia City, IN 46725

Coffee & Cadavers Book Club at Peabody Public Library
2025-10-23 10:00 - 11:00
Ages 18+, FREE to attend.
Our victim will be Shari Lapena’s ‘A Stranger in the House”. Come out for good discussion, and good company. Karen and Tom Krupp are happy—they’ve got a lovely home in upstate New York, they’re practically newlyweds, and they have no kids to interrupt their comfortable life together. But one day, Tom returns home to find Karen has vanished—her car’s gone and it seems she left in a rush. She even left her purse—complete with phone and ID—behind. There’s a knock on the door—the police are there to take Tom to the hospital where his wife has been admitted. She had a car accident, and lost control as she sped through the worst part of town. The accident has left Karen with a concussion and a few scrapes. Still, she’s mostly okay—except that she can’t remember what she was doing or where she was when she crashed. The cops think her memory loss is highly convenient, and they suspect she was up to no good. Karen returns home with Tom, determined to heal and move on with her life. Then she realizes something’s been moved. Something’s not quite right. Someone’s been in her house. And the police won’t stop asking questions. Because in this house, everyone’s a stranger. Everyone has something they’d rather keep hidden. Something they might even kill to keep quiet.
Peabody Public Library, 1160 E SR 205, Columbia City, IN 46725

Otherwordly Book Club at Peabody Public Library
2025-10-20 18:00 - 19:00
Ages 18+, FREE to attend!
In the beam this month: “So Thirsty” By: Rachel Harrison Imagine going on a weekend vacation in the Finger Lakes for your birthday with your best friend, ironically planned by your cheating husband, just to end up being turned into a vampire by a group of people you just met! This novel is about two friends navigating the world in their sharp and shinny new positions. It’s a story about how life is ever changing, finding love, and the beauty of friendship. What more could you ask for? Sounds like a good book we, and the aliens, can sink our teeth into.
Peabody Public Library, 1160 E SR 205, Columbia City, IN 46725

Kelly's Whitley County Skeleton Festival
2025-10-18 14:00 - 19:00
Kelly’s Whitley County Skeleton Festival 2025📍 Historic Downtown Columbia City📅 Saturday, October 18 | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Celebrate fall fun at the annual Skeleton Festival! Enjoy family-friendly activities including a skeleton decorating contest, chili cook-off, golf cart decorating, vendor booths, and a lively costume contest at 5:00 PM. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes and creative entries.
Vendors will be set up with treats, decorations, and fun for all ages. Bring the family downtown for an afternoon filled with Halloween spirit, food, and community fun!
For registration details or to participate, contact Michelle Grable at 260-241-0247.
