With snow everywhere to be found then it is time for some winter fun to be had! Stay warm and enjoy some great events this weekend like the exhilarating First Skate at Central Park Plaza's Ice Rink to Benefit the Valpo Parks Foundation, tasty La Pour Brew & Wine Fest at La Porte Civic Auditorium, colorful Opportunity Enterprise's ARTability 2018 at Valparaiso University, classic "The Sound of Music" at Chesterton High School, and more. Check out our 10 Fun Things to Do in Northwest Indiana for November 16th - 18th!
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November 16th - Vegas Legend Wayne Newton Comes to Blue Chip
Blue Chip Casino - Michigan City, IN
His show will feature performances of his favorite hits, including his platinum record, “Danke Schoen,” showbiz stories and candid conversations with questions from the audience. He will also play an assortment of the many musical instruments he has perfected.
November 16th - Non-Reserved Public Hayrides
Buckley Homestead County Park - Lowell, IN
Take a hay ride and spend the day see the historic park Buckley Homestead.
November 16th - IU Northwest’s Nov. 16 ‘Women and Power’ Seminar Series to Explore Topic of Turning Young Women Into
Indiana University Northwest John W. Anderson Libr - Gary, IN
Indiana University Northwest’s One Book…One Campus…One Community reading initiative invites the campus and community to the second installment of its Women and Power Seminar Series, a year-long look at powerful women and the challenges that confront them.
November 16th - Pumpkin Fest Fish Fry
Westville United Methodist Church - Westville, IN
Dinner includes your choice of Fried or Baked Pollack or Shrimp, or Fish/Shrimp Combo; French Fries or Baked Potato, coleslaw, or mac & cheese and drink for $9.00 adults, and $8.00 for Senior Citizen.
November 16th - Opportunity Enterprises’ ARTability 2018 at Valparaiso University
Valparaiso University - Valparaiso, IN
Please join Opportunity Enterprises for the 12th annual ARTability art show and sale featuring artwork by artists with disabilities. Proceeds from the event benefit the Art Enrichment Program, which is enjoyed by 100 adults with disabilities.
November 16th - “Wine & Canvas” Returns to Hammond in November
Jean Shepherd Community Center - Hammond, IN
Join us for Wine and Canvas at the Jean Shepherd Community Center!
November 16th - "The Sound of Music" at Chesterton High School
Chesterton High School - Chesterton, IN
The Chesterton High School Music and Drama Departments will present the classic musical, "The Sound of Music" by Rodgers and Hammerstein.
November 16th - Stuff the Ambulance
Southlake Mall - Merrillville, IN
Senior Angels is a non-for-profit group that assist seniors in need throughout the community. Senior Angel's has not turned away a senior since the start of the giving program.
November 17th - La Pour Brew & Wine Fest
La Porte Civic Auditorium - La Porte, IN
Join DeCamp’s Band of Brothers Foundation for the fourth annual La Pour Brew & Wine Fest. The event will feature the great beers of Burn ’Em Brewing, Back Road Brewery, Zorn Brew Works, Shoreline Brewery, 10-56 Brewing Company, Evil Czech Brewery and many other breweries and wineries from throughout the region, state and country.
November 17th - First Skate at Central Park Plaza’s Ice Rink to Benefit the Valpo Parks Foundation
Central Park Plaza - Valparaiso, IN
Be the first on the ice this season at the Valpo Parks Foundation First Skate fundraiser at Central Park Plaza’s ice rink. Come skate for a good cause on Saturday, November 17 from 5:00-9:00 pm under the William E. Urschel Pavilion.