Looking to take Dad out on the town this weekend? Northwest Indiana has tons of activities lined up for the whole family! Spend some time together as a family learning, loving, and just having fun this Father’s Day 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!
Kick off the summer with Porter County’s health fair
The Porter County Health Department is kicking off the same with a health and wellness fair this Friday featuring over 50 interactive vendors! Join them all in Central Park Plaza at 10 a.m. for dental exams, vaccinations, free backpacks for school children, and more! Plus, enjoy live entertainment and plenty of local food. Learn more here.
Keep diabetes at bay at Methodist Hospitals’ free virtual seminar
Methodist Hospitals’ Diabetes Prevention series of free virtual seminars is back this Thursday with a new session: “Understanding Calories and Keeping a Food Diary!” Join RN Valerie Alger in learning how to put your healthy eating plans into action. While the event is free, space is limited, so make sure to reserve your spot! Learn more here.
View a unique gallery from Urban League of Northwest Indiana
Urban League of Northwest Indiana is helping support black women living with or affected by HIV with a unique art gallery this Saturday! Featuring photography and digital art, the gallery gives a platform to these artists while also helping direct others who may be dealing with HIV towards necessary resources. Learn more here.
Get the summer going with the first Pav Summer Concert of the seasons
The City of Hammond is inviting Visions of Santana to help kick off the Pav Summer Concert Series this Saturday, and it’s a show you don’t want to miss! Fan favorites of last year’s series, Visions of Santana pays tribute to Carlos Santana and Latin music in general. The show is free and begins at 7 p.m. Learn more here.
Bust a gut with Fortune Feimster at Four Winds New Buffalo
Stand-up Comedian Fortune Feimster is hitting the stage at Four Winds Casinos’ New Buffalo Silver Creek Event Center this Saturday! Whether you know her from her podcast and radio appearances, her roles in shows like “The Simpsons” and “2 Broke Girls,” or her special on Netflix, Feimster is sure to have your sides splitting. Learn more here.
Connect with the resources you need at Goodwill’s Elkhart Stand Down event
Goodwill is hosting another Stand Down event in Elkhart this Saturday to connect veterans with the resources they need. Come out at 9 a.m. EST to help our vets navigate the unique challenges presented to them in life. Learn more here.
Take Dad out to brunch with Journeyman
If you’re in search of a nice meal for Dad this Father’s Day, look no further than Journeyman Distillery! At both the Three Oaks location and the Valparaiso location, enjoy a premier brunch event this Sunday with delicious eats like ribs, French toast, biscuits and gravy, and more. Learn more here.
Shop ‘til you drop at Hobart’s Summer Market on the Lake
This Thursday kicks off the summer season for the City of Hobart, and that means tons of great deals at the Summer Market on the Lake! Whether you’re looking for a bite to eat, the perfect gift, or just to be in the community, the Hobart Market is the place to be. Learn more here.
Enjoy donuts with Dad at Bellaboo’s
This Father’s Day, do you want to combine education, donuts, and tons of fun? Bellaboo’s Play and Discovery Center has just the thing with Donuts with Dad this Sunday at 11:30 a.m. Come out for free donuts while exploring a world of interactive edutainment! Learn more here.
Celebrate the South Shore Orchestra’s 20th anniversary with Valpo Events
The South Shore Orchestra has been thrilling the Region with symphonic wonder for the past 20 years, and Valparaiso Events is inviting everyone to Central Park Plaza this Thursday to celebrate that history! Join the orchestra at 7 p.m. to hear the band that’s wowed the South Shore for the past two decades. Learn more here.
