The Region is all about autumn this weekend! From bike rides to festivals, get outside to watch the leaves change color with the season at one of Northwest Indiana’s many beautiful parks and outdoor spaces. Plus, new businesses boom as Journeyman Distillery makes its way into the Region!
Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana and be sure to add some to your calendar!
Blow Away Breast Cancer with Northwest Health - Porter
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Northwest Health - Porter is helping to get the word out with its Blow Away Breast Cancer rally this Thursday at 12 p.m. Celebrate survivors and honor those who have passed with a flag-raising ceremony, comments from hospital officials and survivors, and the planting of pinwheels to help blow away breast cancer. Learn more here.
Race for heart health at Community’s Bolt for the Heart
When it comes to heart health crises, an AED can be the difference between recovery and death. That’s why Community Healthcare System is calling on the Region to join the annual Bolt for the Heart Run/Walk to fund AEDs for law enforcement. Hit the Cummings Lodge at 9 a.m. this Saturday to race for something greater. Learn more here.
Check out the Breast Care Center at Methodist’s Pink Party
The Northwest Indiana Breast Care Center at Methodist Hospitals is the premier destination in the Region for breast care, and Methodist is offering Region residents the opportunity to tour the state-of-the-art facility this Saturday at 9 a.m. Join hospital officials for a tour, continental breakfast, breast risk assessments, and more! Learn more here.
Watch the leaves change on Valpo Parks’ Autumn Color Ride
The last group bike ride of the Valparaiso Parks Department’s season is here! Join the team at Rogers Lakewood Park at 5:30 p.m. to bike the trails and watch the leaves change colors for the season. No registration is required. Learn more here.
Close out the Valpo Market at the Fall Harvest Festival
Valparaiso Events’ Fall Harvest Festival is here again! Celebrate everything autumn in downtown Valpo this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. While you’re there, stop by Urschel Pavilion to browse the Valpo Market one last time before it's gone for the season. Learn more here.
Light up the Gourds with the City of Portage
The City of Portage’s third annual Light up the Gourds is happening this Saturday as the sun sets! Come see the trails at Imagination Glen light up with community-carved pumpkins beginning at 6:30 p.m. For those with sensory issues, an earlier session is available at 5 p.m. to make sure the fun is fully accessible. Learn more here.
Support your favorite team at the Midwest Region Volleyball Crossover tournament
Nearly 700 athletes will be joining the Region this Friday and Saturday for South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority’s Midwest Region Volleyball Crossover tournament! This two-day event features the best of the best in the Midwest, and it’s open to the public. Get out to the Hammond Sportsplex to purchase your tickets. Learn more here.
Celebrate hispanic culture at PNW’s Hispanic Heritage Festival
Hispanic and Latine culture is rich in the U.S., and Purdue University Northwest is looking to recognize that as part of its Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations with a festival at 4 p.m. this Friday! Enjoy food from local vendors, live music, and family activities during this afternoon event. Learn more here.
See history revived at Journeyman’s American Factory Grand Opening Party
Valparaiso’s American Factory has been a heart of manufacturing in the Region for decades, and Journeyman Distillery is bringing it back to life this Saturday and Sunday at its Grand Opening Party! Come check out the new American Factory which will feature a distillery, brewery, restaurant, retail space, and event space. Be one of the first to get a look at the factory’s return. Learn more here.
Run from the bulls at Lake Station’s rodeo
The City of Lake Station is hosting a rodeo at Riverview Park this Sunday at noon! Come for live music, food, drinks, and the bulls. This party goes all day, so come out and dance the night away! Learn more here.
