Have no fear, your weekend guide is here! We are here to share 10 of the best ways to get involved in your community this weekend. Whether it’s triathlons, Popcorn Fest, or even a rib cook-off, all the details are right here for you to read through.
Check out the list of 10 Fun Things to do this weekend and be sure to add a few to your calendar
Join Valpo Parks for its Heroes Ride in Fountain Meadows
Valpo Parks is always providing fun and exciting ways to adventure through the sidewalks that wind around this city. This Thursday’s event is no different as it will allow you to bike alongside local heroes in the community like firefighters and police officers. Find more details about the ride here.
Do some shopping at The Shops on Lake Street at Miller Beach
Located on the shores of Lake Michigan in the Miller Beach neighborhood, The Shops on Lake Street offers a ton of unique opportunities for things like apparel, bath and body products, art, gifts, food, and more! It’s happening on Friday, September 10, so find more information on the event’s Facebook page here.
Attend the Lit’l Kernel Puff Race, Popcorn Panic, and Popcorn Fest
Make your way down to Downtown Valparaiso on Saturday morning, because Popcorn Fest weekend is here! With the Lit’l Kernel Puff Race, the Popcorn Panic 5K walk and five-mile run, the beloved Popcorn Parade, all followed by a full day of entertainment, food, and more, this is an all-day event you won’t want to miss. You can find more the details here.
Participate in or cheer on the Leon’s Triathlon Obstacle Course Race at Indiana Dunes National Park
With partners like Overhead Door Company of Northwest Indiana, Leon’s Triathlon is coming to Indiana Dunes National Park on Saturday, September 11 for an exciting obstacle course race! Find information for the event at leonstriathlon.com.
Enjoy a peaceful, nature-filled September Guided Hike at Gabis Arboretum
As part of its September Guided Hike Series, Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest is inviting you to spend part of your Saturday enjoying the wildlife that its preserve has to offer. The guided hikes are free, but admission to the arboretum is $10 per car. Find additional details on the event’s Facebook page here.
Honor our fallen heroes at the Bonfire 9/11 Show Live at Bulldog Park
Presented by Tom Lounges Entertainment, LLC and Chicago Bonfire as a celebration of the many heroes on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in New York, this Bonfire 9/11 Show Live at Bulldog Park will include Jimmy Henrich’s Opry Rock Party, Women of Motown, Bonfire (AC/DC Tribute), and Peyton Walter performing the National Anthem on guitar. Learn more details about the event at the Facebook page here.
Head to Mascot Hall of Fame for its See You Saturday! event
You’re encouraged to bring your young ones to Mascot Hall of Fame on Saturdays to be entertained with play sessions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each session is three hours and admission is $10 for children over two years old. Head to the website here to learn more.
Spend your afternoon at Harley-Davidson of Michigan City’s 7th Annual Rib Cookoff
As The Harley-Davidson Shop of Michigan City puts it, “We bring the meat, you bring the heat!” This Saturday’s 7th Annual Rib Cookoff starts at 10 a.m. and will continue until 6 p.m., so get ready for some fun, tasty competition. Check out the event’s Facebook page here for more information.
Appreciate the talent at Hammond’s Live Arts Fest
Happening on Sunday, September 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Front Lawn of the Hammond Sportsplex, the Live Arts Fest is going to be the perfect place to see live, 3D chalk artists, cultural dances, bands, and much more. Find out more details, including how to sign up or take a special, outdoor canvas class, at the link here.
End your weekend at Crown Point’s Pop-Up Art Experience
This inaugural event, brought to you by Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce, is filled with fine art, delicious food, live performances, and a great, family-friendly atmosphere. For more information, head to the event’s page here.
