Get ready for a weekend of spectacle as Northern Indiana pushes what it means to be adventurous! From the Gary Air Show to the Great Cardboard Boat Race, Indiana residents are getting out of their comfort zones to explore new realms of fun this weekend.
Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana and be sure to add some to your calendar!
Connect with the resources you need at Goodwill’s La Porte County Stand Down event
Goodwill is hosting another Stand Down event in La Porte County this Friday to connect veterans with the resources they need. Come out at 9 a.m. CDT to help our vets navigate the unique challenges presented to them in life. Learn more here.
Get bluesy with Breezy Rodio at Zao island’s Summer Concert Series
Chicago-based performer Breezy Rodio is coming to the Region for a FREE concert at Zao Island this Friday! Head out to the entertainment center at 7 p.m. to enjoy the music, and be sure to check out everything else Zao Island has to offer. Learn more here.
Enjoy sky high spectacles at the Gary Air Show
Every year, the Gary Air Show wows the south shore of Lake Michigan with aerial acrobatics and high-flying fun. This year’s show at Marquette Park kicks off on Saturday and will feature several acts, including parachuters, biplane aerobats, and the unique muscle biplane “Machaira!” Plus, enjoy vendors and the surrounding Miller Beach. Learn more here.
Visit the home of the #1 spud at the Medaryville Potato Fest
Potato Fest is coming back to Pulaski County this Saturday as Medaryville pulls out all the stops! Featuring tons of vendors, a car show, and fun activities for the whole family, this beloved local festival is ready to embrace the Region. If you’re a fan of all things starch, Potato Fest is the way to go this weekend. Learn more here.
Get creative at Lubeznik’s 42nd annual art festival
Lubeznik Center for the Arts’ 42nd annual Arts Festival is here this Saturday and Sunday for Northern Indiana residents to enjoy! This year, the festival will feature local artists, food vendors, live demonstrations, family activities, and more that help connect attendees with the many programs offered by Lubeznik. Additionally, “KAPOW! Mighty Mythos,” the blockbuster exhibit of the summer, will be on display during the festival. Learn more here.
Rock out with The Remedy at Mishawaka Parks’ summer concert
The Mishawaka Parks Department is hosting its free, family-friendly concert series every Thursday of the summer in Central Park. This week, The Remedy takes the stage at 6 p.m. to play a diverse range of fan favorites from eras as early as the ‘60s to as late as the ‘90s. Get your lawn chair and head to Central Park for free music and good company! Learn more here.
Hit the water for the Great Cardboard Boat Race
It’s showtime for the Great Cardboard Boat Race! Come out to LaSalle Bristol Pond at 11 a.m. on Friday to kick off the Crossroads United Way campaign season with a food truck smorgasbord, plenty of drinks on offer, and tons of fun activities for the whole family. At 3 p.m., dozens of cardboard boats will take the water for the race of the summer! Learn more here.
Throw on your boots for Journeyman’s Country Night
Journeyman Distillery is bringing you back for a hootin’ and hollerin’ good time at the Dirty Boots Country Night II this Saturday! With live country music and line dancing encouraged, Valpo’s American Factory will be bumping through the night. Not sure how to dance? Don’t worry! Your ticket comes with a free dance lesson to get you in the groove. Learn more here.
Enjoy an evening of Wine, Women, and Song with the Whiting Park Festival Orchestra
The City of Whiting is calling on everyone to gather their blankets, lawn chairs, and favorite snacks for an evening of music and mingling with the Whiting Park Festival Orchestra this Saturday! This week’s performance, “Wine, Women, and Song!” features vocalists Kimberly Jones and Matthew Daniel in addition to the orchestra. Learn more here.
Experience a unique musical journey with the Smokin’ Dobroleles at Burn ‘Em Brewing
Burn ‘Em Brewing’s Back Room is quickly becoming one of the hottest concert venues in Michigan City. This weekend, head out to enjoy the unique stylings of the Smokin’ Dobroleles, combining the resonating sound of dobro guitar with the plucky spunk of ukuleles. Plus, enjoy some of the brewery’s finest drinks to enhance your concert experience. Learn more here.