For the first weekend of 2025, Northern Indiana is pulling out all the stops! Whether you’re looking to catch a rocking concert or get on stage yourself, this weekend’s activities run the gamut of everything that can be called fun.
Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana and be sure to add some to your calendar!
Sing your heart out at Lubeznik’s Open Mic Night
To celebrate the first First Friday of the year, Lubeznik Center for the Arts is inviting you to the stage during Open Mic Night! Come see tons of talented musicians, poets, comedians, and more this Friday for free at Lubeznik. Complimentary light refreshments will be provided, cash bar available. Learn more here.
Send 2024 out in a blaze with the City of Crown Point
This Sunday, the City of Crown Point is teaming up with Geisen Funeral Home for its annual Christmas Tree Bonfire at the Lake County Fairgrounds! This free, family-friendly event is the perfect way to celebrate the new year by burning away your old tree. Free hot chocolate and popcorn will be available for all attendees. Learn more here.
Learn more about how insects survive the winter with Lake County Parks
Birds migrate, mammals hibernate, but what do the bugs do when winter rolls into Indiana? Join Lake County Parks and Recreation at Gibson Woods County Park this Friday to learn all about how our multi-legged friends handle the cold! Event intended for child and caregiver. Learn more here.
Race into the new year with Porter County Parks
Are you looking to prepare for your next 5k? Porter County Parks is hosting training sessions for March’s Foot Pursuit 5K beginning this Saturday at Sunset Hills. Train with a team of other runners under experienced coaches dedicated to bringing you up to speed on the world of race training. Families can even run together thanks to the Youth program available for kids aged 5-17. Learn more here.
Join the world premiere of ‘Lifers: A Local H Movie’ at the Hobart Art Theater
Everyone knows the Local H is basically a local band in Northwest Indiana, which is why the LIFERS Podcast featuring band frontman Scott Lucas is debuting its first movie at the Hobart Art Theater this Thursday! Throw in an after-movie Q&A and a special acoustic performance, and it sounds like you’ve got a fun evening on your hands already. Learn more here.
Pay tribute to Pink Floyd at the La Porte Civic’s ‘Echoes of Pompeii’
Missed your chance to see Pink Floyd live? The La Porte Civic Auditorium is giving you another chance at “Echoes of Pompeii” this Saturday at 7 p.m. This fan-favorite 10-piece orchestra will deliver the authentic Pink Floyd sound coupled with awesome visuals including lasers, videos, and images that’ll keep audiences floating in transcendental bliss. Learn more here.
Get your off-season favorites at the Farmed & Forged Market
Farmed & Forged’s off-season market is heading to Burn ‘Em Brewing’s Back Room this Thursday! Shop from local farmers, producers, and creatives from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to find all of your off-season favorites from produce to treats to crafts. Admission is free. Learn more here.
Hit the ice at Ironworks Plaza
The ice rink at Ironworks Plaza is open for the season! This Saturday, guests can skate into a pink world of glitz and glamor during Barbie Night. Hit the ice in your best Barbie-inspired outfit for a chance to look good, feel good, and have a ton of fun! Learn more here.
Hit up South Bend’s Farmers Market for the best local deals
Hoping to support your local vendors and artisans heading into 2025? Head out to the South Bend Farmers Market this Thursday and Saturday to shop small and put money directly into the hands of your community. Whether it’s food or crafts, the market has something for everyone. Learn more here.
Encourage early childhood development at Bellaboo’s Building Block Party
Bellaboo’s Play & Discovery Center, partnering with Lakeshore Public Media, is hosting the Building Blocks Party this Thursday, and it’s better than ever this year! Give children a chance to play while you take the chance to learn about childhood development and the ways you can encourage learning as a parent. Learn more here.
