It is October so time for fall festivals and getting into the Halloween mindset! So many ways to enjoy this weekend like the gory Evil Dead: The Musical, delightful Crisman 5th Grade Carnival, scrumptious Oktoberfest, heroic CASA Superhero Race, and more. Check out our 10 Fun Things to Do in Northwest Indiana for October 5th - 7th!
As always, if you have an event going on, let us know with an email to share@ideasinmotionmedia.com and we'll be sure to add it to our calendar!
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October 5-6: Evil Dead: The Musical - Valparaiso, IN
Directed by Michael Glorioso, the gory and song-filled tribute, complete with a "Splash Zone," is lovingly adapted for the stage with book and lyrics by George Reinblatt and music by Reinblatt, Christopher Bond, Frank Cipolla, and Melissa Morris.
October 6: Harbor Buick Fall Fest - Portage, IN
Stop by Harbor's Fall Fest on October 6th from 10 am until 4 pm! We'll have over 100 vendors! Food, crafts, animal adoptions, free health screenings, bounce houses, and of course amazing deals on new & pre-owned vehicles!
October 6: Crisman 5th Grade Carnival - Portage, IN
This year, the carnival will feature a dunk tank, face painting, a live DJ, food, dozens of games, prizes, a photo booth, a 68' inflatable obstacle course, pedal go-kart races, and more!
October 6: Oktoberfest - Crown Point, IN
Oktoberfest is a fun family friendly event that will have various food vendors, kids activities, hayride, beer garden and live music sponsored by Crown Brewing, corn hole contest sponsored by All Services, pumpkin pie and applesauce eating contests! Fun for everyone!
October 6: Northwest Indiana Breast Care Center at Methodist Hospitals Pink Party - Merrillville, IN
The Northwest Indiana Breast Care Center at Methodist Hospitals will be holding a Pink Party celebrating their 6 year anniversary in honor of breast cancer awareness month in October. This event will be kicked-off with a Strive for Five free fun 5K Walk/Run at 9:30 a.m.
October 6: CASA Superhero Race - La Porte, IN
Family Advocates invites you to join us for our 6th annual Superhero Fun Fest and 5K/10 run/walk & 10K Bike Race. Come spend the day with us and enjoy the fun while supporting a wonderful cause.
October 6: Paladin at Barker Woods Open House - Michigan City, IN
Paladin at Barker Woods invites the community to a fall Open House on October 6th to learn about Barker Wood's new programming and partnerships, interact with Paladin staff and fall activities, eat & drink.
October 6-7: Fall Festival - Hobart, IN
Looking for something new, fun and hands on to do? Come join us this Fall for fun at the farm! Enjoy picking your own pumpkin in our fields and then stop at our fun farm market for our activities!
October 7: 15th Annual Unite & Fight Cancer Walk and 5K Run - Munster, IN
Join us for our 15th Annual Unite & fight Walk and 5K Run. Registration at Noon, Survivorship Celebration at 12:30, Kid's 100 Yard Dash -12:45 pm and the Walk & %K Run at 1:00 pm. Family picnic to follow!.
October 7: Celebration of Wildlife - Valparaiso, IN
Has your pet made a difference in your life of the lives of those around you? Does your pet provide service to someone who is disabled? Has your pet overcome an abusive past to become a loving, caring member if your family?