News & Events



Syracuse is home to a wide variety of community events throughout the year. For more information, contact the Parks Department at 574-457-3440 or Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce at 574-457-5637.

Touch-A-Truck
Saturday, May 6, 10:00AM-2:00PM
Syracuse Community Center

Artisans & Farmers Market
Saturdays, May 13-October 14, 9:00AM-2:00PM
Veteran’s Memorial Park at Crosson Mill

Syracuse Downtown Cruise-In
Friday, May 19, 5:00PM-8:00PM
Downtown Syracuse

Wawasee Kiwanis Car Show
Saturday, May 20, 8:00AM-3:00PM
Syracuse Community Center

Mudtastic Classic
Saturday, June 24, 9:00AM-12:00PM
WACF Education Center

Tour des Lakes Bike Ride
Saturday, July 8, 7:30AM-4:00PM
Syracuse Community Center

Wawasee Kiwanis Triathlon
Saturday, August 12, 8:00AM
Syracuse Community Center

Fall Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 14, 9:00AM-2:00PM
Lakeside Park

The Haunted Thrill at Crosson Mill
October 29, 29 & 31, 6:30PM-9:00PM
Veteran’s Memorial Park at Crosson Mill

Holiday Magic
Saturday, November 18, 4:00PM-7:00PM
Veteran’s Memorial Park at Crosson Mill

Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 2, 8:00AM-11:00AM
Syracuse Community Center