Just because summer is coming to a close doesn’t mean the fun in Indiana is moving indoors! From races to concerts to even a bit of island hopping, Northern Indiana is bringing tons of fun for the whole family straight to you 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!
Race for a cause at the Tour de La Porte
The Tour de La Porte is racing to the Region this weekend, kicking off this Friday! The event, hosted by the La Porte County Family YMCA, raises money to support families in need of financial assistance for healthy programs. Eagle-eyed attendees may even catch GNL’s very own Chris Mahlmann competing! 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.
Take a bite of island cuisine at Journeyman’s Chef’s Dinner Series
Journeyman Distillery is going tropical at the Chef’s Dinner Series this Friday with a Polynesian buffet. With island flavors carefully curated and paired with cocktails created by Journeyman’s own lead bartender, everything about this dinner is designed to relax. From the pig buffet to the desserts, head on over to the Featherbone Factory for some island delights! Tickets are limited. Learn more here.
Jam at Arts in the Park’s summer concert series
Get yourself to Fox Park this Thursday for a free concert! The Arts in the Park concert series is a series of free concerts featuring Region locals. This week’s entertainment is Indika Reggae bringing its unique and innovative reggae style to La Porte. Learn more here.
Find autism resources at the City of Hammond’s Lunch and Learn Autism 101
The Hammond Sportsplex is transforming into a giant resource fair this Saturday thanks to the City of Hammond and the City’s Commission on Disabilities. Lunch and Learn helps people with autism or their caretakers connect with resources that can help discover important services! Learn more here.
Rock out with Trippin’ Billies at Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest
The ultimate Dave Matthews Experience tribute band is coming to Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest Friday at 7 p.m. Come enjoy all of Dave Matthews’ greatest hits in a high-energy performance at the arboretum as part of the Acorn Concert Series. Learn more here.
Get medieval at the Michiana Renaissance Festival
The 12th annual Michiana Renaissance Festival is rolling into the St. Joe County Fairgrounds this weekend with four different re-enactment themes! Whether you’re a swashbuckling rogue on the hunt for treasure or a Viking berserker awaiting the next raid, you’ll find tons of fun as you step into a world of fantasy. Learn more here.
Bust a gut as Brad Williams takes Four Winds New Buffalo
Comedian Brad Williams is pound for pound the funniest comedian in the country, and he’s coming to Four Wind Casinos’ Silver Creek Event Center in New Buffalo this Friday for a set sure to split sides. Whether he’s joking or sharing pearls of wisdom, audiences will be hanging on his every word. Learn more here.
Step into a world of natural wonder at Lake County Parks’ Homeschool Wandering series
Every month, Lake County Parks & Recreation is taking children 10 and under on an adventure through a new park. This Friday, join the rangers as they explore Stoney Run County Park and share nature facts in an event that combines curiosity and play! Learn more here.
Catch up on the latest in cinema at La Porte’s Movies in the Park
Whether you’re looking for a unique viewing experience or an excuse to be outdoors, the City of La Porte Parks & Recreation is bringing you free movie viewings in Fox Park with the eagerly awaited return of Movies in the Park. This week, enjoy “Kung Fu Panda 4,” the latest in the animated series of martial arts tomfoolery. Learn more here.
