June is in full swing as annual summer events get underway! From markets to car cruises to festivals, Northern Indiana is welcoming the new season with gusto as it prepares for a ton of fun in the sun.
Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana and be sure to add some to your calendar!
Kick off the summer at Crown Point’s Car Cruise
Crown Point’s annual car cruise season is kicking off this Thursday at Bulldog Park! Whether you’re a gearhead hoping to check out some classic rides or you’re just looking for a fun way to pass the afternoon, head out to the park to hang out with your friends and family. Learn more here.
Party with Hobart all weekend long 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. Plus, enjoy the Dam Duck Race and the Cardboard Regatta on Sunday to close out the festival and welcome summer to the Region! The Lakefront Festival is a Hobart tradition that always draws a big crowd. Learn more here.
Join the City of Portage for the opening of the Market on the Square
This Friday, join the City of Portage in Founders Square Park for the first Market on the Square of the season! Enjoy shopping artisan crafts from local vendors while listening to live entertainment every Friday. During opening night, swing by the beer garden for a chance to meet the Adams Radio Group. Learn more here.
Vote for your favorites at Valpo Parks Foundations’ Lip Sync Battle in the Park
The Valpo Parks Foundation is bringing together local celebrities for a one-night fundraising lip sync battle for the ages! Head out to Central Park Plaza this Friday to catch unique lip-synced acts from familiar faces. Use your donations to vote for your favorite! Have fun while raising funds for a good cause. Learn more here.
Make a splash at WhoaZone in Whiting
WhoaZone at Whihala Beach is opening for the summer season this Saturday! Enjoy the water obstacle course on Lake Michigan for a full day of fun and excitement. The white sand and amenities of Whihala Beach are calling your name! Learn more here.
Melt your face at Burn ‘Em Brewing’s Psychfest
This Saturday, Burn ‘Em Brewing is summoning the raw power of 10 heavy metal, doom metal, and psychedelic rock bands for its day-long Psychfest, a festival sure to melt your face. Distortion, walls of sound, hypnotic rhythms – if you’re a fan of heavy music, you’ll find it at Psychfest. Come out to the brewery starting at 1 p.m. to let the magic commence. Learn more here.
Drag yourself to brunch at Four Winds Casinos
Four Winds Casinos has a “drag-tastic” weekend planned for you with Drag Me to Brunch this Sunday and its pre-party on Saturday. Meet an electric cast of Kings and Queens at Four Winds’ New Buffalo location as you enjoy a spread of sweet and savory brunch dishes. Tickets are available online. Learn more here.
Get up to some monkey business at Brew at the Zoo
Head out to the Washington Park Zoo this Saturday to enjoy some craft brews, wine, and hard ciders while supporting the zoo at Brew at the Zoo! Your ticket goes towards helping the zoo fulfill its mission and comes with admission, a commemorative glass, food, music, and plenty of drinks. This event is 21+. Learn more here.
Laugh and cry at Playact Theatre’s production of ‘Shrek the Musical’
Everyone’s favorite ogre is leaving the big screen and making his way to Valparaiso University this weekend for Playact Theatre’s production of “Shrek the Musical!” This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, you’ll be sure to leave the theater smiling after experiencing the catchy songs and heartfelt moments throughout this musical. Keep an eye out during the performance and you might even spy one of GNL’s very own trying her “beary” best on stage! Learn more here.
Explore history with the help of reenactors at History Speaks
Lake County Parks is heading to the past this Saturday with help from the Crown Point Community Library and the NWI Civil War Roundtable! Join the journey at the Buckley Homestead to explore the history of our Region with local authors, reenactments, and more. This event is all ages. Learn more here.
