10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, July 29- August 1

10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, July 29- August 1

Enjoy live music at Zao Island’s Summer Concert Series

Start your weekend early on Thursday with live music from My Tyme Jazz & Funk at Zao Island. Like Zao Island on Facebook to stay up to date on their concert series or click here for more information. 

Run in the Porter Fire Department “Stop, Drop and Run” 5K

Run alongside the Porter Volunteer Firefighters and help them raise funds to replace aging firehouse equipment. For more information, click here.

Head to Abbiocco Italian Cuisine for brunch

Try Abbiocco’s brunch menu on Saturday or Sunday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. To view their brunch menu, click here.

Watch the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra at The PA

Watch the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra perform live at the Pavilion at Wolf Lake. To learn more about the free concert, visit the event page here.

Ride in the Hobart Bike Party

Meet at Festival Park at Lake George for this month’s bike party. With a theme and unique route, this bike ride around Hobart is sure to be unlike any other. For more information, visit here.

Attend the City of La Porte LakeFest 2021

Events are happening all weekend long, including local food, live music, sand volleyball tournaments, boat parades and grand Prix's on the lake, and an artisan market. For dates, times, and events, visit the festival page here.

Work on your skills at the Drawing Bootcamp with Alan Larkin

Students will learn the basic skills needed to draw anything they see, strategies that unify these skills, and the acceleration techniques that will help them to become faster without sacrificing accuracy. The class will introduce students to exercises that will strengthen mastery of each skill. The class is an eye-opening experience for complete beginners as well as seasoned artists. Lunch provided. Ages 18+. To register, click here.

Experience the MJ LIVE - Michael Jackson Tribute at Four Winds Casinos

Enjoy this live tribute to Indiana legend, Michael Jackson, at the Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds Casinos. For more information and ticket purchasing, visit the event page here.

Enjoy Live Music at Sunset Grille with Jeff Robinson

End the weekend with live music from Jeff Robinson at Sunset Grille on August 1. For more information, click here

Attend the Final Days of the Porter County Fair

Enjoy rides, fair food, livestock, demolition derbies, and more at the final days of the Porter County Fair. To stay up to date on events throughout the weekend and updates on the fair, click here