This weekend, the beautiful and lively Northwest Indiana has plenty of live music, car shows, neighborhood events, and more! You can read over the quick details here and add a few events to your calendar to enjoy with family and friends.
Attend the Monotype Printmaking Workshop at Meadowbrook Nature Preserve
Art Barn School of Art Instructor, Lee Bauman, will lead a walk-up printing workshop on Saturday, August 21 from 10 a.m. - 1p.m. at the Meadowbrook Nature Preserve. Lee will give guidance on how to create a monotype print inspired by the plants found at the Meadowbrook Nature Preserve. Each participant will be able to create and bring home their own monotype print. For more information, click here.
Go back in time at the Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church Oldies But Goodies Car Show
Do you love classic cars or have a classic car you’d like to show off? Check out the Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church Oldies But Goodies Car Show at Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church in Merrillville. Entry for those who are just looking is free, and car registration is only $20. For more information, visit here.
Celebrate community at the City of Hammond’s A Wonderful Day in the Neighborhood event
Bring your kids out to the City of Hammond’s A Wonderful Day in the Neighborhood Event at Dowling Park and enjoy pony rides, a professional DJ, concessions, and more! To learn more about this event, visit here.
Enjoy Live Music at First Presbyterian Church Valparaiso’s Summer Song Sundaes Concert featuring The Many
Join First Presbyterian Church this Sunday at its outdoor pavilion for a free concert featuring The Many! While listening, enjoy some ice cream sundaes and socializing as we wrap up the summertime. For more information, click here.
Catch a Gary SouthShore Railcats game
Watch the Gary SouthShore Railcats take on the Chicago Dogs this weekend at U.S. Steel Yard. Click here to purchase tickets.
Celebrate Wise Guys Liquors Valparaiso’s 1 Year Anniversary
This Saturday marks the 1 year anniversary of Wise Guys Liquors’ Valparaiso location! Head out to Wise Guys on Saturday to enjoy different tastings throughout the day as well as cornhole, big Connect 4, small giveaways, a large raffle, and an appearance from 105.5 FM. Learn more about the big day here.
Catch Steve Ball & Rocco at Zao Island
Did you know Zao Island in Valparaiso is not only a top destination for family fun, but they now also present Live Music every Friday and Saturday night! Check out the full lineup here.
Rev your engines and get ready to join Rittenhouse Village at Portage and the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce for the 6th Annual Car Show Fundraiser
Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce. Awards will be awarded by Rittenhouse Village at Portage for People’s Choice, Resident Choice, and Chamber Choice. Do you have a gorgeous car/souped up hot rod? Come showcase your car for $15 per vehicle! Call Rittenhouse Village at Portage to RSVP and register your car. Learn more here.
Support local veterans at the Goodwill Michiana La Porte Military Veteran Stand Down
Goodwill’s Veterans Resource Network (formerly Vets’ Community Connections) and its community partners have organized employment and housing opportunities, information pertaining to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, free personal care items, care kits, backpacks, meals and more. Click here to register and learn more.
Listen to Quinn Guillermo live at Sunset Grille
Come check out Quinn Guillermo at the Sunset Grille right on the lake. Great food, drinks, and unbelievable sunsets! To learn more about Quinn Guillermo’s music, follow him on Facebook here.
