As school gets let out, the skies turn bright blue, and the temperature rises, Northern Indiana is hitting its summer event season! That means that, wherever you are and whatever you enjoy, you’ll find an excuse to get outside with your friends and family.
Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana and be sure to add some to your calendar!
Roast corn in Crown Point with Crossroads Chamber
Crossroads Chamber is bringing the Crown Point Corn Roast to the city this Friday for two days of fun under the sun! 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.
Show what you know at CoAction’s Porter County Trivia Night
Are you ready to bring home the Trivia Night Trophy? Join CoAction this Friday at the Porter County Expo Center to challenge your community to a friendly competition of trivia! In addition to bragging rights, win awesome prizes or bid on auction items. All proceeds support CoAction’s critical work in the community, so you can feel good while showing off your knowledge. Learn more here.
Celebrate cancer survivors with Powers Health
June is Cancer Survivors Month, and Powers Health wants to celebrate with you this Sunday at 1 p.m. Head out to Powers Health Rehabilitation Center for a FREE outdoor event celebrating you and your journey featuring live music, lunch, giveaways, and more! Learn more here.
Rock out with music legends Lita Ford and Dee Snider at Four Winds New Buffalo
Legendary musicians Lita Ford and Dee Snider are ready to blow the roof off Four Winds Casinos’ New Buffalo location this Friday! Whether you’ve been a fan since the beginning or hopped on the train after, you don’t want to miss your chance to see these two live in concert. Tickets are available online. Learn more here.
Kick off the summer at La Porte’s Friday Night Live
Friday Night Live, La Porte’s ever-popular summer event series, is kicking off this Friday with the first ever Country & ‘Que event! Featuring local food vendors and live entertainment, this free event is the best way to get your summer in La Porte started. Learn more here.
Claim your souvenir button from the Porter County Museum
The Porter County Museum’s button program, introduced in 2023, has been helping enthusiasts build their button collection with commemorative keepsakes for attending exhibits and participating in programming. This Saturday, fill out your collection at Souvenir Button Day. Fill gaps in your hoard with buttons from past exhibits, and check out some of the new offerings as well. Learn more here.
Celebrate wellness and community with MHAM
Mental Health Awareness of Michiana is hosting its fifth annual Family Fun Fair this Friday at Howard Park! This free event invites the whole family to participate in wellness and community building activities like tai chi, fishing, cardio drumming, and more. Learn more here.
Split your sides at Journeyman Distillery’s Comedy on the Rocks
The American Factory in Valparaiso is welcoming summer with a laugh at Journeyman Distillery’s Comedy on the Rocks this Friday! The show will feature two stand up comedians – Adam Degi and Mike All – sure to have you doubled over in laughter. Show is 21+. Tickets available online. Learn more here.
Shop ‘til you drop at the Crown Point Farmers Market
This Saturday – and every Saturday through September – join over 70 local vendors in kicking off the summer season at the 2025 Crown Point Farmers Market! With live music, a splash pad, and dozens of local artisans, farmers, and more, the Crown Point Farmers Market is the perfect way to spend a day supporting your community. Learn more here.
Get creative at Coffee & Canvas
Are you looking to let your artistic side out for a ride? Head over to Lemon Lake this Saturday to participate in Coffee & Canvas, an artist-led painting class! Take part in guided painting while sipping on coffee and connecting with your community. Registration is required. Learn more here.
