Mother’s Day is quickly approaching! Luckily, the Region is packed full of fun things to do with the whole family to let them know that you care. From special brunches to opportunities to get out and meet your neighbors, there’s plenty to be excited about this weekend.
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 your muscles moving with Methodist Hospitals
As part of its Diabetes Prevention series, Methodist Hospitals is inviting you to attend a virtual seminar to get active! Join the seminar this Thursday to learn more about how exercise can improve your health and get tips on getting started. Space is limited. Learn more here.
Check out local clothing designers at Lubeznik’s youth fashion show
Lubeznik Center for the Arts is partnering with Temerity Boutique to bring you a youth fashion show featuring local designers from the Region! Starting this Friday at 5 p.m., this show will feature items from Goatish Behavior, Region R.A.T.S., and Sew Royal - Tinea Hodges Designs. Enjoy light refreshments, a cash bar, and a chance to get to know others in your community! Learn more here.
Set the dance floor alight with Sister Sledge at Four Winds New Buffalo
Get your dancing shoes on as Sister Sledge comes to Four Winds Casinos’ Silver Creek Event Center in New Buffalo this Friday! With world-wide hits like its “We Are Family” album, Sister Sledge is sure to get you moving and grooving when the music kicks in. The night promises to be nothing short of “Sledgendary!” Learn more here.
Connect with your artistry at Lake County Parks’ Paint in the Park
For centuries, nature has served as a muse for countless artists, and the Lake County Parks Department is hoping to spark your creativity this Saturday at Paint in the Park. Come out to Lemon Lake at 10 a.m. for a serene morning of art-making where everything you need is provided to you. Registration is preferred. Learn more here.
Bring Mom to brunch with Journeyman
Nothing screams Mother’s Day more than a nice brunch, and Journeyman Distillery is bringing that to you at both of its locations this Sunday! Whether you’re near Valparaiso or Three Oaks, Michigan, Journeyman’s brunch buffet is the perfect way to show Mom how much you care about her. Learn more here.
Buy Mom some flowers at MCAS’ annual Flower Power sale
Michigan City Area Schools’ Transportation Department is hosting its 11th annual Mother’s Day sale this Friday at 9 a.m. Featuring a variety of potted plants, flowers, flats, and hanging baskets provided by Mark’s Farm Market and Greenhouses, get your flowers for Mom at the sale to make her happy and support your local schools! Learn more here.
Go out to eat for Mother’s Day at Patrick’s Grille
Patrick’s Grille is rolling out a special Mother’s Day menu this Sunday featuring classic breakfast items as well as premium entrees like prime rib and chicken marsala. Treat your mother to something nice this Mother’s Day! Reservations required. Learn more here.
Find everything the Region has to offer at South Shore CVA’s ‘Calumet Voices, National Stories’
The Field Museum, Calumet Heritage Area, and South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority are working together to bring you “Calumet Voices, National Stories,” an exhibit all about how the Calumet area has shaped the nation. Immerse yourself in digital and physical displays that show off the Region’s industrial power and cultural richness! Learn more here.
Take a Wildflower Hike with PNW
Join the naturalists at Purdue University Northwest this Saturday at 10 a.m. for a walk through Gabis Arboretum to see what’s sprouted as spring rolls in! This month’s focus is on ephemeral blooms; some of the plants attendees will be looking to ID are wild ginger, bloodroot, trilliums, and more. Learn more here.
Take a tour of Journeyman’s American Factory
Have you wanted to see what Journeyman Distillery’s Valparaiso location has become since it opened back in October? This weekend is your chance! Visit the American Factory and see the brewery, stills, and production floor as you learn how Journeyman brings its drinks to life in your glass. Reservations are strongly recommended. Learn more here.