Just because summer is ending doesn’t mean the fun in Indiana is moving indoors! From races to concerts to island hopping, Northern Indiana is bringing tons of fun for the whole family right to you this weekend.
Check out our list of 10 fun things to do in Northern Indiana and be sure to put some of them on your calendar!
Race for a good cause at the Tour de La Porte
The Tour de La Porte is coming to the region this weekend and kicks off this Friday! The event, hosted by the La Porte County Family YMCA, raises money for families in need of financial assistance for health programs. Attentive attendees may even catch GNL’s Chris Mahlmann competing! Learn more here.
Dine at Don Quijote and support VNA Hospice NWI
Looking for a great meal and an even better cause? Stop by Don Quijote Restaurante this Sunday at 2pm for a gourmet four-course meal! Ticket sales go to VNA Hospice NWI’s Meals on Wheels program. Find out more here.
Sample island cuisine at Journeyman’s Chef’s Dinner Series
Journeyman Distillery is going tropical this Friday with the Chef’s Dinner Series, featuring a Polynesian buffet. With carefully selected island flavors and cocktails created by Journeyman’s own head bartender, this dinner is all about relaxation. From the pork buffet to the desserts, head to the Featherbone Factory for some island delights! Tickets are limited. Click here for more information.
Jam at Arts in the Park’s summer concert series
Come to Fox Park this Thursday for a free concert! The Arts in the Park concert series is a series of free concerts featuring local artists from the area. This week’s entertainment is Indika Reggae, bringing their unique and innovative style of reggae to La Porte. Learn more here.
Find Autism Resources at the City of Hammond’s Lunch and Learn Autism 101
Thanks to the City of Hammond and the City Commission on Disabilities, the Hammond Sportsplex will be transformed into a massive information fair this Saturday. Lunch and Learn helps people with autism or their caregivers connect with sources of information that can help them discover important services! Learn more here.
Rock with Trippin’ Billies at Gabis Arboretum
The ultimate Dave Matthews Experience tribute band is coming to Gabi’s Arboretum this Saturday at 7pm. Come enjoy all of Dave Matthews’ greatest hits in a high energy performance at Purdue Northwest University’s amazing venue as part of the Acorn Concert Series. Find out more here.
Experience the Middle Ages at the Michiana Renaissance Festival
The 12th Annual Michiana Renaissance Festival is taking place this weekend at the St. Joe County Fairgrounds and features four different reenactment themes! Whether you’re a swashbuckling rogue on a treasure hunt or a Viking berserker waiting for the next raid, you’ll have tons of fun as you step into a world of fantasy. Learn more here.
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Comedian Brad Williams is easily the funniest comedian in the country and he’s coming to the Silver Creek Event Center at the Four Wind Casino in New Buffalo this Friday for a performance that’s guaranteed to turn heads. Whether he’s cracking jokes or spouting wisdom, the crowd will be hanging on his every word. Find out more here.
Enter a world of natural wonders at Lake County Parks’ Homeschool Wandering series
Each month, Lake County Parks & Recreation takes kids under 10 on an adventure through a new park. This week, join rangers as they explore Stoney Run County Park and share nature facts in an event that combines curiosity and play! Learn more here.
Find out about the latest movies at Movies in the Park in La Porte
Whether you’re looking for a unique movie-going experience or an excuse to get outside, the City of La Porte Parks & Recreation Department is bringing you free movie screenings at Fox Park with the highly anticipated return of Movies in the Park. This week, enjoy “Kung Fu Panda 4,” the latest installment in the animated series full of martial arts fun. Learn more here.
