As April comes to a close, the Region is shifting its focus to health, safety, and discovery this weekend. With multiple health fairs to make sure your body and mind are as fit as they can be and several opportunities to explore new interests, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in Northwest Indiana. Additionally, the return of Listen to your Mother and Hoop Dreams for a Cure is sure to keep things 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!
Witness the return of Community Healthcare System’s Hoop Dreams for a Cure
Benched since 2020, the incredibly popular Hoop Dreams for a Cure returns this Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Come watch as Community Healthcare System’s network of physicians, staff, and providers battle it out on the basketball court while raising money for the Cancer Resource Centre. Learn more here.
Learn the benefits of relaxation with NorthShore Health
Laughter is the best medicine, but do you know why? NorthShore Health Centers is planning to teach you on Thursday at the Portage Township YMCA from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Come learn different, fun ways to relax and combat stress. Learn more here.
Discover the barriers to care and how to overcome them with Porter-Starke Services
This Thursday, Porter-Starke Services is hosting a discussion on the barriers one might face in accessing healthcare as well as the solutions to overcoming these barriers. Led by LEAD Scholar Dr. Oladunni Oluwoye, this seminar will begin at 8 a.m. and finish at 10:30 a.m. Learn more here.
Participate in one of Indiana’s largest forums on childhood abuse and neglect with IU Northwest
Childhood abuse and neglect can fundamentally change a child’s perception of the world, and Indiana University Northwest wants to help you better understand how that happens. With workshops and a keynote address by Dr. Stacey Patton, you’ll be sure to walk away knowing more than you did before. Learn more here.
Get ready for “Listen to your Mother” by registering this weekend
“Listen to your Mother,” one of Northwest Indiana’s premier events revolving around motherhood, and it’s coming soon! Pre-register for the event to secure your seat at the Hobart Art Theater before tickets are all taken. Learn more here.
Grasp the facts of your health at Community Healthcare System’s Stroke & Diabetes Awareness Fair
Community Healthcare System’s wants to teach you the ins and outs of strokes and diabetes this Saturday at its Stroke & Diabetes Awareness Fair. Beginning at 8 a.m. with a conversation on how dangerous a stroke can be, attendees are in for a day of educational seminars to help them better know their bodies. Learn more here.
Game with the gals at United Way’s Bunco Bash
This Thursday, United Way of Northwest Indiana is hosting its annual Bunco Bash from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. With food, cash raffles, a silent auction, and a night full of Bunco, attendees are in for a real treat. Learn more here.
Scramble to the hole at Briar Leaf Golf Club’s One Man Scramble tournament
Briar Leaf Golf Club is putting together its annual One Man Scramble tournament for this Saturday at 9 a.m. Come out to the course to enjoy some golf, sandwiches, and good times with good friends. Learn more here.
Listen to beautiful music at the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ’s organ recital
The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ have the honor of hosting critically acclaimed musician and composer Balint Karosi this Sunday at the Ancilla Domini Chapel. Beginning at 4 p.m. EDT, the recital will demonstrate Karosi’s talent on the new Taylor and Boody Pipe Organ. Learn more here.
Gaze upon the heavens at PNW’s stargazing event
Join Purdue University Northwest’s astronomers in the Gabis Arboretum for a night of stargazing this Friday at 8 p.m. This free event offers the opportunity to see the moon, Venus, Mars, and a host of other celestial attractions. Learn more here.
