With the holidays approaching, the Region’s feeling awfully festive! Whether you’re looking to attend a Christmas concert, get on the ice for ice skating, or cram in a little extra knowledge before the new year, we’ve got you covered.
Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana and be sure to add some to your calendar!
Learn to control stress eating with Methodist Hospitals’ virtual seminar
The holidays can be stressful, and stress can mean falling back on unhealthy eating habits. Methodist Hospitals is helping the Region stay nutritious with a FREE virtual seminar as part of its Diabetes Prevention series. Learn effective ways to manage your stress from a certified education specialist. Learn more here.
Enjoy high-flying acts at Four Winds Casinos’ Holiday Dreams Cirque
Four Winds Casinos is hosting Fernando Quevedo’s Holiday Dreams Cirque this Saturday and Sunday! This annual tradition helps to bring families together as they watch world-class performers, hear side-splitting comedy, and enjoy some of the most technologically advanced performance art of the century. Learn more here.
Celebrate Christmas with the Highwaymen at the La Porte Civic Auditorium
The Highwaymen Show, a tribute to some of the greatest outlaw country artists in history, is performing their annual Christmas special in the City of La Porte this Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Featuring holiday favorites as well as tributes to names such as Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson, this holiday tradition is one you won’t want to skip! Learn more here.
Learn to save a life with the La Porte Fire Department’s CPR classes
Back by popular demand, the City of La Porte’s Fire Department is offering another round of free CPR classes, and the next session is happening this Saturday at 8 a.m. and noon! Classes are comprehensive in imparting life-saving skills, so expect your session to run about four hours. Learn more here.
Meet Santa at the La Porte Family YMCA’s Cookies & Cocoa event
The La Porte County Family YMCA is hosting its annual Cookies & Cocoa with Santa event this Sunday in a life-sized gingerbread house! Bring the kids to tell Santa their Christmas wishes, enjoy some delightful holiday treats, and get familiar with the YMCA’s plethora of programs that you can take part in year-round. Learn more here.
Hit the ice in Bulldog Park at open skate night
The City of Crown Point’s ice rink at Bulldog Park is open for the season, with open skate times this Friday through Sunday! Hit the ice Friday night with a friend, or start your mornings skating on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $5, and skate rentals are an additional $5. Learn more here.
Sing along to classic Muppet Christmas songs at Deep River Waterpark
Lake County Parks & Recreation’s Deep River Waterpark is coming alive with the sounds of “A Muppet Christmas Carol” and other playful classics this Thursday! Ice skaters will be thrilled to hear songs from some true holiday hits as they get out on the ice. As always, guests are welcome to dress up to match this week’s theme! Learn more here.
Meet the cast of “A Christmas Story” when Ralphie and the Gang Come Home
The South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority is hosting the cast of “A Christmas Story” at the Ralphie and the Gang Come Home event this Saturday and Sunday! A tribute to Hammond and the movie that’s become a holiday tradition, meet the cast, relive the magic moments, and check out the “A Christmas Story” Comes Home exhibit! Learn more here.
Light up the night at Challenger NWI’s Laser Holiday Light Show
Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana’s annual Laser Holiday Light Show is back this Friday and Saturday to dazzle anyone and everyone! With bright lights and festive music, the show is sure to enchant viewers. For an even more psychedelic experience, attendees can purchase special glasses that make colors pop even more! Space is limited, so purchase your tickets now. Learn more here.
Follow the growth of abstract art in the 21st century with Lubeznik
While replicating reality is a challenge, seeing an artist capture the surreal undercurrent of life can be a moving experience. SInce the 19th century, abstract art has been the realm of the avant-garde, but Lubeznik Center for the Arts is bringing it to everyone at its Abstraction + Love exhibit this weekend! See how abstract art has developed in the hands of contemporary Midwestern artists. Learn more here.