The Region is in the last throes of summer, and it’s giving residents everything it's got! Whether you’re learning about your health, listening to local music, or dining at some of Northwest Indiana’s finest establishments, you can be sure to have a ton of family fun 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!
Connect with Region women at Franciscan Health’s girls night
Franciscan Health is inviting Region women to PJs, Popcorn & Girl Talk this Thursday at 5 p.m. Learn about the risks of cancer in women, participate in health screenings, compete in pajama contests, and watch “Mamma Mia!” There will also be prize drawings, and every attendee will get a free pair of Vera Bradley slippers when the movie ends. Learn more here.
Boogie the night away with Marrakesh Express at Memorial Opera House
Marrakesh Express, a tribute band of one of the most powerful folk rock supergroups, is coming to Memorial Opera House this Saturday at 8 p.m. Watch faithful interpretations of Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young performances with all the gusto of modern musicians. Learn more here.
Get to know your firefighters at Valpo’s annual Picnic with the FIrefighters
The City of Valparaiso’s firefighters have returned with their annual picnic! Make your way to Foundation Meadows Park this Saturday at 10 a.m. for free lunch and the opportunity to meet the brave men and women protecting your homes from fire. Learn more here.
Dine in at Don Quijote to support VNA Hospice NWI
Are you looking for a good meal and an even better cause? Stop in at Don Quijote Restaurante this Sunday at 2 p.m. for a gourmet four-course meal! Ticket sales go towards supporting VNA Hospice NWI’s Meals on Wheels program. Learn more here.
Say aloha to downtown La Porte at the last Friday Night Live
The City of La Porte is transforming downtown into a Hawaiian Luau for the final Friday Night Live! Come out this Friday at 6 p.m. in your best beach outfits and watch as local vendors go head to head to determine who has the best burger in the city. Learn more here.
Rock the Block with American Licorice
Are you ready for school? American Licorice is hosting a Rock the Block back-to-school rally at La Porte High School this Thursday at 3 p.m. Bring your La Porte Community Schools students for free backpacks, school supplies, and a whole lot of community fun! Learn more here.
Get out on the green at the Four Winds Invitational
Four Winds Casinos is hosting its annual Four Winds Invitational, an Epson Tour Tournament. The tournament kicks off this Thursday and runs through Saturday. Watch as some of the top golfers in the LPGA compete to take first place. Learn more here.
Check out some art at Art Barn School of Art
Art Barn School of Art has three exhibitions up and running this weekend, meaning there’s bound to be something for everyone. The first, “Vibrant Colors” by Jean Head, offers viewers a chance to see what a lifetime of commitment to art can accomplish. “Artistic Landscapes” by Mark Vander Vinne gives onlookers a peek at the artist’s knowledge of tonalism. Finally, the “Jimmy Duke Johnston Memorial Wall” pays tribute to a man whose heart and soul were dedicated to art in the Region. Learn more here.
Rock out at Zao Island’s summer concert series with ReTurn2Soul
Are you looking for live music with no cover in a fun atmosphere? Zao Island’s got you covered! This Friday, the amusement center is hosting its summer concert series with the ReTurn2Soul. Come out from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for free live music with the community! Learn more here.
Attend the most exciting event in the costumed world at the Mascot Hall of Fame’s Induction Ceremony
The City of Whiting’s Mascot Hall of Fame will be inducting some of the world’s most iconic mascots into the Hall of Fame this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come out for live performances, special guests, and plenty of surprises for a day of family fun! Learn more here.
