This weekend’s weather is perfect for getting outside with your friends and family, and the Region is offering a plethora of fun activities to help give you something to do! With free concerts, movies, and dog-walking, the opportunity to do something you’ll love is looking you in the face.
Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana and be sure to add some to your calendar!
Travel back in time with Memorial Opera House’s Summer Soundscape
This Saturday, Memorial Opera House is bringing you back to the days of big band orchestras at its Summer Soundscape concert! Featuring a historically accurate 18-piece band, the Midwest Big Band has been bringing the sound of the ‘20s, ‘30s, and ‘40s to modern audiences for half a decade. Concert begins at 8 p.m. Learn more here.
Enjoy a free concert from Together in the City of Hammond
Together, Chicagoland’s premier English/Spanish showband, is performing for free at the Pavilion at Wolf Lake on Friday beginning at 7 p.m. Come out to hear a selection of songs ranging from modern pop to blues to selected Latin rock! Learn more here.
Promote your baby’s health at Associated Pediatricians’ breastfeeding support group
Becoming a mother can be a very stressful experience when you have a lot of questions without answers. Associated Pediatricians is hoping to help both new and experienced mothers become educated on their infant’s health at its breastfeeding support group this Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Learn from experts, get your questions answered, and connect with others going through the same experience as you. Learn more here.
Walk the dog at Lakeshore PAWS’ Pup Crawl
Lakeshore PAWS is hosting its biggest fundraising event of the year this Saturday at 5 p.m. With live music, raffles, food, and puppies, it's sure to be a good time! Plus, get the opportunity to meet dogs looking for their forever home and find your new best friend. Learn more here.
Experience “The Concert That Never Was” at PNW’s Acorn Concert Series
Purdue University Northwest is inviting you to experience a Vegas-style concert between Queen and Lady Gaga this Friday at 7 p.m. in the Gabis Arboretum! Experience the beautiful combination of the two on stage in “The Concert That Never Was.” Learn more here.
Kickstart your child’s STEM fascination at Tiny Mascots at the Mascot Hall of Fame
Fostering the early curiosity for science in children is important to beginning their academic careers, and the Mascot Hall of Fame is offering parents an opportunity to get their child engaged this Friday at 11 a.m. The Mascot Hall of Fame’s toddler program encourages physical and mental activity, movement, and socialization. Learn more here.
Purchase homegrown goods at Valparaiso’s Summer Market
The City of Valparaiso is hosting its summer market this Saturday at Urschel Pavilion from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop locally grown produce, handmade crafts, and stunning plants while getting the opportunity to support and engage your community. Learn more here.
Enjoy community goods at Crown Point’s Farmers Market
The City of Crown Point’s Farmers Market is back this Saturday, and you don’t want to miss it! Featuring over 70 local vendors from farmers to artisans, a splash pad, and live music, attendees are in for far more than just a day of shopping local goods. Learn more here.
Make a splash at WhoaZone’s opening day
WhoaZone at Whihala Beach is opening for the season this Saturday at 11 a.m. Enjoy the water obstacle course on Lake Michigan for a full day of fun and excitement! The white sand and amenities of Whihala Beach are calling your name. Learn more here.
Shop local at Portage’s Market on the Square
The Market on the Square is back in the City of Portage starting this Friday at 3 p.m. Come out every Friday through the summer for shopping local vendors, listening to lice music, and watching free family movies once the sun goes down. This week’s entertainment includes a performance from Leslie Nuss and a showing of “Descendents!” Learn more here.
