Halloween is here, and there’s still plenty of time to get your costume ready for contests and scares this weekend. If you’re looking for more ghoul-free events, November’s line-up is looking like the perfect opportunity to reflect before the end of the year with family and friends.
Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana and be sure to add some to your calendar!
Trick-or-treat throughout Northern Indiana
Halloween is finally here! This Thursday, take the streets in your scariest costume for an evening of frights, delights, and candy. From Lake County to Elkhart, cities across Indiana will be celebrating the holiday this weekend. Find out your Halloween trick-or-treating time and get your treats! Learn more here.
Honor those who fought for our freedom at Hammond’s Veterans Appreciation Day Parade
Deciding to join the Armed Forces is never easy and involves a lot of risk and sacrifice, and the City of Hammond recognizes this. That’s why it’s holding a parade in honor of all of the Region’s veterans this Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon! Immediately following the parade will be a short program by selected veterans to help everyone remember why they fought. Learn more here.
Ride and dine with Harley-Davidson at the 25th annual Blue Ball Run
Are you a fan of motorcycles and chili? Harley-Davidson of Michigan City is inviting you to the 25th annual Blue Ball Run and chili cook off this Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Sign up to ride with all the attendees before chili time at noon hits! Learn more here.
Learn more about Joel Sartore’s Photo Ark at his Sinai Forum session
The Purdue University Northwest Sinai Forum brings world-renowned speakers to Northwest Indiana to explore the issues impacting us today. The next session with National Geographic Explorer and photographer Joel Sartore will explore Sartore’s quest to take a photo of every species in the world. Come out to Purdue University Northwest’s Westville Campus this Sunday for a chance to hear more! Learn more here.
Step into the world of ballroom dancing with the City of La Porte
The City of La Porte’s Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a dance class this Thursday at Cummings Lodge! Come out at 6:30 p.m. to learn the 2-step and some salsa from Dance Sophistcates’ Patty Kolvek. Learn more here.
Pay tribute to Taylor Swift at Four Winds Casinos New Buffalo
Taylor Nation, the country’s premier sing-along Taylor Swift tribute, is coming to Four Winds Casinos’ New Buffalo location this weekend for two rocking performances! Travel through all of Swift’s eras with live renditions of hit after hit this Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are available online. Learn more here.
Rock out with Michael McDermott at Memorial Opera House
Genre-defining musician Michael McDermott is heading to the newly renovated Memorial Opera House this Saturday for a performance you don’t want to miss! If you miss the inspirational rock of the past, McDermott’s musical journey through life’s good times and bad times is right up your alley. Join the fun this weekend by purchasing your ticket today! Learn more here.
Shoot for the green with Journeyman Distillery
Journeyman Distillery’s Welter’s Folly Fall Big Cup Putting Tournament is coming to the Featherbone Factory this Sunday at 11:30 a.m. EST. Come out with your team of two to compete for cash prizes in a friendly skins game or closest to the pin competition. Tickets can be purchased online. Learn more here.
Get the rundown on newborns with Associated Pediatricians
Join Dr. Aubrey Coleman this Saturday at Associated Pediatricians for FREE to learn all about the basics of having a newborn! Whether you’re an expectant mother or soon-to-be father, this course will help you prepare for life with a baby. Space is limited, so reserve your seat soon! Learn more here.
Celebrate HalloWEEN with Burn ‘Em Brewing
HalloWEEN is coming to Burn ‘Em Brewing this Friday at 6 p.m. with The Waste headlining with renditions of WEEN’s best. Join the party to enjoy live music, drinks, and a Halloween costume contest between the bands! Tickets are available online now. Learn more here.
