Get ready for a weekend that is packed full of entertainment. From concerts to art exhibits to golf outings to exercise events and more, our 10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana guide will have you ready to take on the next three days with something fun for everyone!
Attend City of Crown Point’s Taste of Crown Point
Head out to Crown Point for two great nights of music, food, and fun happening at Bulldog Park. Find more information here.
Visit Lubeznik Center for the Arts’ Things That Fly summer camp
Lubeznik Center for the Arts is inviting young artists to join its summer camp where you can create your own rockets, planes, spaceships, and anything of the sort that can fly! The camp is happening on Thursday, June 15 and Friday, June 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., so find the details on the Facebook event page here.
Get your workout on with Valpo Parks’ Summer Downtown Fitness
Happening on Friday, June 16, Valpo Parks and Valparaiso Family YMCA will be hosting one of its many Summer Downtown Fitness events in Central Park Plaza. This Friday’s class is free and led by local instructor Melissa. It’s happening from 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m., so click here for more details.
Get involved with one of the best events of the year - Festival of the Lakes
Festival of the Lakes has been bringing entertainment to the City of Hammond all week long, but catch The Steepwater Band, REO Speedwagon, Morning Praise, Fishing Day, Kid’s Day, Special Person’s Day, and so much more happening on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday this weekend. Find details on the event’s website here.
Enjoy an outdoor meal at a restaurant suggested by Lifer Carter Dahlgren
Whether it’s Blackbird Café, Fiddlehead, Patrick’s Grille, or anything in between, there are plenty of delicious spots to enjoy a meal outside in the summer weather. Learn more about Carter’s best suggestions in the video here.
Show your support at La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership’s 2021 Play Day Golf Outing
La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership is hosting its 47th Annual Play Day Golf Outing on July 16 at Beechwood Golf Course. Find details for registration here.
Enjoy Memorial Opera House’s Back To The Dean Martin Show
Memorial Opera House is presenting Back To The Dean Martin Show on Saturday, July 17 starting at 7:30 p.m.! Find the details here.
Head to the 2nd Annual Six Strings Music Fest in Downtown Valparaiso
The 2nd Annual Six Strings Music Fest is coming to the Porter Health Amphitheater Stage in Central Park Plaza on Saturday, July 17. The lineup is stellar and features plenty of great blues and rock bands. Find information on tickets here.
Meet Reggie the Redbird at Mascot Hall of Fame
Saturday is your chance to meet Illinois State University’s mascot, Reggie the Redbird! It’s happening at Mascot Hall of Fame on Saturday, July 17 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., so click here for more information.
Experience Griffith Park Full of Art
Happening on Saturday and Sunday this weekend, the Griffith Park Full of Art event is a beautiful showcase of artists in the categories of oils, acrylics, watercolor, sculpture, pottery, graphics, photography, jewelry, and more! Admission to the event is free and food and beverages are available for purchase. Click here for more details.