The Region is taking advantage of the nice weather this weekend to get outside with the community! From bike rides to interactive art to live concerts, Northwest Indiana is holding nothing back in terms of fun for the whole family. Get outside with your loved ones at one of the many activities happening this weekend!
Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana and be sure to add some to your calendar!
Pay tribute to Queen with Queen Nation at the Civic Auditorium
This Saturday, premier Queen tribute band Queen Nation will be performing at the La Porte Civic Auditorium! With period-accurate costumes and performances, it’ll feel like you’re stepping back in time to see a genuine Queen concert. Doors open at 7 p.m. Learn more here.
Make some money at Munster’s Cash for Clutter
Are you looking to offload some of the tchotchkes and bric-a-bracs that you no longer have space for. At the Town of Munster’s Cash for Clutter event this Saturday, you can earn some money while finding your trinkets a new home. Running from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., you’ll have plenty of opportunities to sell your collection and maybe add something new. Learn more here.
Relive classics and hear something new with Chicago at the Four Winds Casinos
The Four Winds Casinos’ Silver Creek Event Center is going to be alive with the sound of rocking Chicago fans this Friday as the band tours for its new “Born for this Moment” album! Doors open at 9 p.m. Eastern, and hotel rooms are available for those that really want to party hard to some of the longest lasting musicians in America. Learn more here.
Have a laugh at Memorial Opera House’s “Nunsense”
When the Little Sisters of Hoboken find themselves in desperate need of money, they take over the middle school auditorium to put on a variety show fundraiser, and shenanigans ensue. “Nunsense” is playing this weekend at Memorial Opera House, and the zany musical is sure to have you chuckling in your seat. Shows begin this Friday. Learn more here.
Paint Crown Point in shades of chalk at the inaugural Chalk Walk
This Saturday, the City of Crown Point is inviting the Region to its very first Chalk Walk beginning at 9 a.m. See local artists create interactive exhibits of chalk around the historic Lake County Courthouse. The event is free to attend and runs to 6 p.m. Learn more here.
Celebrate 100 years with the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ
The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ are celebrating 100 years at the Center at Donaldson campus this Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The celebration begins with an hour-long worship service followed by family-fun activities and food with the community! Learn more here.
Start the next chapter of your career at Life Care Center of Valparaiso’s hiring fair
Are you looking to comfort, care, and inspire others in a work environment offering you competitive pay, great benefits, and a loving staff? Life Care Center of Valparaiso has just the job for you, and you can discover it at the company’s career fair happening this Thursday from noon to 4 p.m. It’s time to find where you belong. Learn more here.
Color your world and shirt at the Mayor’s Youth Council Color Fun Run
Valparaiso Parks and Recreation is teaming up with the City of Valparaiso’s Mayor’s Youth Council for a colorful fun run for the whole family! Registering for the run comes with a free white T-shirt to be colored in along the way. Race begins at 6 p.m. Learn more here.
Join Harley-Davidson of Valparaiso for the Blessing of the Bikes
Harley-Davidson of Valparaiso is inviting the community for a day of fun as Heartland Full Throttle Biker Church blesses the motorcycles to begin a new riding season. Enjoy live music and like-minded friends at this annual event beginning at 10 a.m. and the blessing at 11 a.m. at the Harley-Davidson of Valparaiso.
Receive free soccer training from Joshio Sandoval and the City of Hammond
Professional Player Joshio Sandoval is offering kids in the CIty of Hammond a free soccer clinic at the Hammond Sportsplex this Saturday and Sunday. Spots are limited, so register quickly if you want training from this Hammond native! Learn more here.
