March is here, and with it comes warmer weather and more chances to connect with your community! Whether you’re out there supporting a great cause, making new friends, or just trying to have a little fun, you’ll find an opportunity this weekend in Northern Indiana.
Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana and be sure to add some to your calendar!
Help Rhyme & Reason spread its wings at its fourth annual gala
This Friday, Rhyme & Reason is inviting you to its fourth annual gala! Party with Rhyme & Reason’s participants at the Indiana Dinosaur Museum as you raise funds for programming throughout Michiana. Enjoy food catered by The Public House and participate in a silent auction while getting to know some of the individuals Rhyme & Reason serves. Learn more here.
Learn everything you need to know about buying a home with United Way Northwest Indiana
Are you ready to purchase your first home but don’t know where to start? Join United Way Northwest Indiana this Saturday for a First-Time Homebuyer Vendor Fair at NEO in Portage to learn everything you need to know! This event is free to the public. Learn more here.
Welcome the first Friday of March at LCA’s Poetry Slam
Lubeznik Center for the Arts’ First Friday brings you free events on the first Friday of every month. This month, join poets from across the Region at the annual Poetry Slam! This year’s slam will be held in honor Kathleen “Kathi” Marie and will feature an open mic, themed fill-in-the-blank poems, and conclude with a full-participant game! Learn more here.
Dance the night away at Lori’s Smile 3rd Annual Gala
Travel back to the past this Saturday as Lori’s Smile takes a trip to the Roaring ‘20s for its third annual gala! Enjoy 12 wines, beers, and spirits with paired food as you listen to live music, participate in silent auctions, and try your luck at the raffles. Come dressed in last century’s best as you support a great cause! Learn more here.
Make a new friend at the St. Joe County Public Library
The St. Joseph County Public Library makes the first Friday of every month a day full of fun! Head to the library starting at 1 p.m. for the chance to make new friends through games, and enjoy some popcorn while you’re there. Learn more here.
Tap your toes with Memorial Opera House during “Singin’ in the Rain”
“Singin’ in the Rain” is coming back for its second weekend at Memorial Opera House this Friday and Saturday! Enjoy a lovingly rendered adaptation of the most famous movie musical in the world. Tickets sell out fast, so purchase yours today! Tickets available online. Learn more here.
Make maple syrup with Lake County Parks
It’s Maple Syrup Time in the Region, and Lake County’s Parks and Recreation Department is offering you a chance to see how the stuff is made this Saturday and Sunday! Maple syrup can only be created in places with above-freezing days and below-freezing nights, making Northwest Indiana one of the few places it can be made. Experience the process from tapping trees to adding the heat until tree sap becomes maple deliciousness. Learn more here.
Step into March with La Porte County Parks
Join the La Porte County Parks and Recreation department this Thursday at Cummings Lodge to get dance instructions from Dance Sophisticates’ very own Patty Kolvek. This week, learn how to chacha and 2-step so you’re prepared to hit the dance floor! Registration required. Learn more here.
Support local artists with disabilities at Art Barn’s latest exhibit
Art Barn School of Art is partnering with Opportunity Enterprises for the fifth year in a row to bring you an exhibit composed of art created by Opportunity Enterprises’ students. Head out this Friday for an artist reception to meet some of the artists being featured in the gallery! Learn more here.
Kick off Women’s History Month with Purdue Northwest
Purdue University Northwest is celebrating women’s history all March long! To kick off the month, join PNW students and faculty at the Westville campus for “Advancing Working Women,” a recognition of the women who have mentored and inspired those around them. Food, conversations, and a chance to share the women you admire make this the perfect opportunity to start off Women’s History Month. Learn more here.
