Send September out with a bang this weekend with the nonstop fun of Northern Indiana! From brewfests to concerts to festivals, all across the region you’ll find friends, fun, and tons of good times. Whether you want to laugh or cry, you’ll find something to move you this weekend.
Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana and be sure to add some to your calendar!
Stay on top of your health at the La Porte’s senior expo
“A Gallery of Lifestyle & Health” brings the best experts on older adult healthcare to you this Friday for an expo and resource fair you’re not going to want to miss! With free health screenings, educational activities, and resource connections, this expo is perfect for any older adults or their caregivers hoping to stay on top of their health. Learn more here.
Discover the fantastical world of nature with your child at Stoney Run Park
Lake County Parks and Rec’s Nature Playdate of September will close the month out with a trip to Stoney Run Park this Friday! Intended for children ages 2-6, the Nature Playdate is the perfect way to nurture a child’s interest in nature. Explore the park with attendants and discover everything it has to offer! Learn more here.
Compete to be the best at the Wanatah Scarecrow Fest
With fall in full swing, Wanatah’s annual Scarecrow Fest is ready to begin! With prizes for the tallest sunflower, largest pumpkin, and most unusual gourd amongst others, expect a day full of fun competition. Join the fun beginning this Friday or bring your biggest ear of corn for a chance to win a prize of your own! Learn more here.
Witness an incredible one-man show at Four Winds New Buffalo
Chazz Palminteri is bringing “A Bronx Tale,” his powerful, autobiographical one-man stage play, to the stage at Four Winds Casinos’ New Buffalo location this Friday! Whether you’re a fan of heartfelt performances or the De Niro film, you’ll be enraptured as Palminteri brings 18 unique characters to life on stage. Tickets are available online. Learn more here.
Shop ‘til you drop at the Valparaiso Market
Time is quickly running out to hit the Valparaiso Market at Urschel Pavilion! Head out this Saturday to find farm-fresh produce, plenty of unique crafts, and a lot of smiling faces. If you’re looking for something scrumptious to eat, a beautiful bloom to add to your garden, or your next special gift, you’ll find it at the Market! Learn more here
Sample over 200 beers at Valparaiso’s Brewfest
Brewfest is an annual tradition that’s made its way into the heart of every Region resident, and it's back this weekend! With over 200 unique brews available to sample, the Brewfest is the place to be for anyone who enjoys a nice craft beer. Get downtown this Saturday for good beer with even better people. Plus, enjoy a mainstage musical performance from Joe Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers! Learn more here.
Enjoy live music at Journeyman Distillery
Every Saturday through the summer, Journeyman Distillery is treating guests to a night of free live music courtesy of some of the Region’s local favorites. Enjoy dinner or a drink between 6-9 p.m. at the American Factory in Valpo for a free musical treat! This weekend, Frank Ruvoli closes out the season with a chill evening of jams. Learn more here.
Close out the season with the final Homespun Market
The Homespun Fall Market is hosting its final session this Saturday at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds! With its eclectic selection of vendors and crafts, the Homespun Market is one of the best places to collect handmade vintage items. Enjoy over 100 shops before they’re gone for the year! Learn more here.
Get ready for the big game at University of Notre Dame’s Friday Night Bash
As the University of Notre Dame prepares to take on Louisville at home this weekend, join thousands of fans for the Friday Night Bash! This upbeat party at Notre Dame’s stadium is the perfect way to prepare for the game. Food, drinks, music, friends – what more could a football fan ask for? Learn more here.
Hear a free concert at the Pav
The City of Hammond’s premier concert venue at Wolf Lake is bringing you a free concert this Saturday! Head out to the Pav to enjoy Caught on Cline, an improv band bringing you an eclectic blend of musical tastes. Bring your lawn chair and blankets, find a nice spot, and settle in for a night of fun! Learn more here.
