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Fun & Food Trucks

Event information

Date: Friday, August 8, 2025

Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Fee: Free!

Age: All ages.

Contact: 815-727-8700

Location: Hickory Creek Preserve – LaPorte Road Access


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A line of people at the window of a food truck. Photo by Anthony Schalk

Event details

Summer’s winding down, so don’t miss a chance to savor one more Friday night in the preserves for the last event of our Fun & Food Trucks series! Hit the road or hop on the trail and make your way to enjoy the sights and surroundings of the beautiful Hickory Creek Preserve. Grab a bite from Lil' Deb’s or Life’s A Slice paired with a beverage from Hickory Creek Brewing and find a spot to enjoy the music by Alex Hoffer. Take a walk or ride through the preserve and enjoy the entertainment, including a bounce house and lawn games plus activities from the Leave No Trace educator team, free Crumbl cookies and giveaways from our staff and sponsors!

The 2025 Fun & Food Trucks series is sponsored by Old National Bank.

Event requirements

No registration required.

The event is hosted along paved pathways and natural surfaces across uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.