While the 4th may be passed, the party never stops in the Region! Festivals are happening everywhere from East Chicago to New Buffalo. Hang out with auto enthusiasts, taco lovers, live musicians, bikers, artists, and everyone else in Northwest Indiana. It’s time to get outside and enjoy the community that makes the Region unique!
Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana and be sure to add some to your calendar!
Join Currie Motors Ford of Valpo for its next Classic Car Show
Currie Motors Ford of Valpo is hosting its next Classic Car Show this Friday from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Check out the classic rides for free at Valparaiso University and enjoy some time outdoors with other automotive enthusiasts. Learn more here.
Enjoy La Porte’s favorite food festival at Taco Fest
Taco Fest is returning to the City of La Porte this Friday for another year of competition and tacos! Join local vendors down Lincolnway as they try to win the coveted Best Taco award. With the winner decided, enjoy a beer garden, music, pop-up art stalls, and more. Learn more here.
Rock the Block with Big Shoulders Fund and St. Stan
St. Stanislaus School in East Chicago is throwing its second annual Rock the Block celebration with the help of Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free food, a concert from Together, and tons of engaging activities for the whole family. Learn more here.
Kick off the Festival of the Lakes at Hammond’s Launch Party
The City of Hammond is kicking off the Festival of the Lakes this Friday with a launch party from 5 to 8 p.m. Get a taste of what the festival holds with refreshments at 18th Street Brewery and live music from the Rusted Strings Band. Food, music, and beer are sure to make the night a ton of fun! Learn more here.
Jam with Elle King at Bulldog Park
Elle King is coming to the City of Crown Point as part of the Hometown Jams series this Friday at 5 p.m. Come out to Bulldog Park for a night of music featuring opening acts Austin Dye and Caitlyn Smith before the headline and enjoy live music with your community. Learn more here.
Glow with Four Winds at its summer pool party
Four Winds Casinos is holding another pool party this Saturday, and this week’s theme is “Glow!” Dress vibrantly and beat the heat at Four Winds’ New Buffalo Resort, and enjoy the many other amenities on offer while you’re there. Learn more here.
Celebrate being young at Munster’s Kids Fest
The Town of Munster is celebrating National Kid’s Day with a fun-filled day of activities this Sunday at noon! Centennial Park will be filled with bounce houses, pony rides, a tattoo station, an inflatable water obstacle course, and so much more. Learn more here.
Bike for freedom with Valpo Parks
Valparaiso Parks and Recreation are inviting the Region and beyond to its Red, White, and Blue bike ride this Friday at Bicentennial Park. Decorate your bike in patriotic colors and join the group at 5:30 p.m. No charge, no registration, no worries! Learn more here.
Rock out at Zao Island’s summer concert series with the John David Daley Duo
Are you looking for live music with no cover in a fun atmosphere? Zao Island’s got you covered! This Friday, the amusement center is hosting its summer concert series with the John David Daley Duo. Come out from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for free live music with the community! Learn more here.
Admire the works of Vivian Maier with Lubeznik
Lubeznik Center for the Arts is debuting a new exhibit this weekend: “Vivian Maier: In Color.” See Maier’s work in over 50 color prints from 1950 - 1970 in this generously donated collection and appreciate Maier’s journey to photographic refinery. Free opening reception happening this Friday at 5 p.m. Learn more here.
