Summer is almost here in the Region, and many throughout the community are finding every excuse to get outside and enjoy the nice weather! From dance parties to festivals, there’s always a reason to join your community when you’re in the Region.
Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana and be sure to add some to your calendar!
Get the best protection from breast cancer with Northwest Health
The best breast protection is early detection, and Northwest Health’s next free HealthyU seminar this Thursday is giving you the tools you need! Learn about the factors influencing breast cancer and actionable steps to decrease your risk. Registration is encouraged. Learn more here.
Prepare for childbirth with Methodist Hospitals
Becoming a parent can be a scary journey, but Methodist Hospitals is doing what it can to prepare expectant parents with a one-day course this Friday focusing on labor, delivery, and postpartum care. This course, beginning at 1 p.m., is free to mothers delivering at a Methodist Hospital location. Learn more here.
Dance the night away at Journeyman Distillery
Journeyman Distillery’s EDM Factory Dance Party is coming to Valparaiso this Friday with some of Chicagoland’s hottest DJs. Doors open at 7 p.m. for a four-artist set featuring DJ-Angel, DJ Doublee, DJ Nasty Boy Noel, and DJ Gordo. Attendees can expect a welcome cocktail. Learn more here.
Learn the best tax strategies for your small business with Urban League of NWI
The Urban League of Northwest Indiana is inviting small business owners and entrepreneurs to a free class this Saturday focusing on the best tax strategies to use for you! Join Urban League at 12 p.m. at the Peoples Bank Corporate Centre to get all the knowledge you need to succeed. Learn more here.
Take your family to Lubeznik for a free workshop
Lubeznik Center for the Arts is inviting you and the family to a free Family Day Workshop led by the Chicago ACT Collective this Saturday! This workshop combines visual arts and poetry to create screen-printed original poems. Registration is recommended. Learn more here.
Let your pride flag fly at NWI Pridefest
The City of Lake Station and NWI Pride are hosting NWI Pridefest in Riverview Park this Saturday and Sunday! Come out for live music, drag performances, food, a beer garden, and much more. Whether you’re a member of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, you’ll find a place to belong at Pridefest. Learn more here.
Celebrate cancer survivors with Community Healthcare System
June is Cancer Survivors Month, and Community Healthcare System wants to celebrate with you this Sunday at 1 p.m. Head out to Community Stroke & Rehabilitation Center for live music, lunch, giveaways, and more! Learn more here.
Fish with family at Valpo Parks’ Take a Kid Fishing event
Whether you’re an experienced angler or new to the rod, Valpo Parks’ Take a Kid Fishing event this Saturday is the perfect excuse to get outside with your loved ones! Head to Rogers Lakewood Park at 8 a.m. for on-site registration for this free event. Adults may fish without a license. Learn more here.
Roast corn in Crown Point with Crossroads Chamber
Crossroads Chamber is bringing the Crown Point Corn Roast to the city this Friday! Get yourself to Bulldog Park at 4 p.m. for live music, festival activities, and plenty of corn roasting with your friends and community members. The Corn Roast is the perfect kickoff to summer! Learn more here.
Party with Hobart all weekend at the Lakefront Festival
The City of Hobart’s four-day Lakefront Festival is kicking off this Thursday at Festival Park! Featuring live entertainment, arts and crafts, food vendors, and more, the Lakefront Festival is a Hobart tradition that always draws a big crowd. Learn more here.