Even with the warm weather retreating, Northern Indiana is keeping the fun going as we head towards true spring! As the new season approaches, it’s important to reflect on ways that we can grow just like the world around us.
Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana and be sure to add some to your calendar!
Join the conversation during the Chicago Women’s Conference at South Suburban College
This Friday, welcome the return of the highly anticipated Chicago Women’s Conference to South Suburban College’s main campus! This event is a great way for women to connect with other professionals from throughout Chicagoland while participating in dynamic breakout sessions and supporting local vendors. Learn more here.
Learn all about food in Lake County with Legacy Foundation
Legacy Foundation is gathering experts on all things food for its panel conversation this Friday at Avalon Manor! Strack and Van Til’s Jeff Strack, Faith Farm’s Curtis Whittaker, and Food Bank of NWI’s Victor Garcia will share insights into the food market of Lake County and discuss how we can ensure food is accessible for everyone. Learn more here.
Unlock your lungs’ microbiome with Northwest Health
This Thursday, Northwest Health’s Dr. Marvi Bikak is teaching you about the importance of your lung health. Head to the La Porte campus to learn more about how your lungs impact your body as well as strategies for maintaining healthy lungs throughout your laugh. This free seminar is part of Northwest Health’s HealthyU series. Learn more here.
Celebrate those making a difference in their community at Hammond’s Disabilities Awards Breakfast
The City of Hammond is hosting its 39th annual Disabilities Awards Breakfast this Thursday at Dynasty Banquets. Enjoy a catered breakfast as you hear from service providers for people with disabilities, gain resources, and celebrate disabled people in your community who are making an impact. Learn more here.
Visit Lubeznik Center for the Arts’ newest exhibit
Lubeznik Center for the Arts’ latest exhibit – “Ordinary Wonders” – is in full swing and open to the public this weekend! This exhibit features photos from Jessica Labatte and Cecil McDonald, Jr. that highlight the beauty of the everyday. Come see the combined works of these two artists this weekend! Learn more here.
Pay tribute to Fleetwood Mac at the La Porte Civic Auditorium
Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show is rocking the La Porte Civic Auditorium this Friday in an unforgettable evening show! Formed in 2012, Rumours has spent the last decade and a half building the perfect persona to take you back to those youthful years of Fleetwood Mac’s success with period-accurate costumes and note-to-note replication of the band’s biggest hits. Learn more here.
Laugh and cry at ‘Guys and Dolls’ with Memorial Opera House
Whether you’re looking for a good laugh or a heart-touching romance, “Guys and Dolls” at the Memorial Opera House has you covered. This romcom set in the heart of New York City follows a cast that might not know where they’re going, but they’re still taking it one step at a time. The show opens this Friday, and tickets are available online. Learn more here.
Keep the green party going for South Bend St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day may be over, but that doesn’t mean the party has to stop. Downtown South Bend is celebrating Irish culture with its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 22. The parade will navigate down Jefferson Boulevard before the start of the Greening of the East race. Come celebrate the 25th anniversary of this beloved community event. Learn more here.
Enjoy diverse company with poets in the Poetry Den at Indiana University South Bend
Whether you’re a poet with words to share or a listener hoping to sit back and enjoy, the Poetry Den has been the place in South Bend to unite poets and friends for over twelve years. Founder and host Pam Blair will start with an open microphone featuring a wide variety of voices and styles. The evening finishes with a different featured artist each month. This free event is offered both in-person and online via Zoom. Learn more here.
Hunt the Ultimate Werewolf at the St. Joseph County Public Library
The St. Joseph County Public Library at its main branch this Saturday, March 22, for the ultimate Werewolf experience! From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., the Community Learning Center will transform into the hunting grounds of werewolves as you work with your community to play social deduction games like Among Us. Will you solve the case before the next full moon? Learn more here.
