As July comes to a close, Northern Indiana is in for tons of festivities! From LakeFest in La Porte to Pierogi Fest in Whiting, you’ll find plenty of fun across the Region this weekend. In Michiana, you can join the Lifers as we celebrate the launch of our fifth site, Michiana.Life, at the WXYZ Bar in South Bend!
Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana and be sure to add some to your calendar!
Celebrate the launch of Michaina.Life at the WXYZ Bar
GreatNews.Life, everyone’s favorite all-positive digital news network, is celebrating the launch of Michiana.Life with a party at Aloft’s WXYZ Bar in South Bend this Thursday! Join us at 3 p.m. EDT to celebrate all of the good happening in the Michiana area, and take the opportunity to get to know the Lifers. Learn more here.
Embrace the City of Whiting at Pierogi Fest
The national phenomenon that is Pierogi Fest returns this weekend for a three-day extravaganza of people, parties, and pierogies! Beginning this Friday, join the City of Whiting as it welcomes guests from around the nation with live music events, dozens of food vendors, parades, and much more. Learn more here.
Enjoy everything La Porte has to offer at LakeFest
The City of La Porte’s Lake Fest is back this weekend with music, arts, and more! Featuring concerts including Soul Asylum, an artisan market, and a cornhole tournament, every day of LakeFest is filled with family fun. Of course, it wouldn’t be a day on the lake without boats, so join the city for a Venetian Boat Parade and the fan-favorite P1 AquaX Jet Ski races. Learn more here.
Dine finely at Journeyman’s Chef’s Dinner Series
Journeyman Distillery is treating guests to fine dining in finer company at the Chef’s Dinner Series, kicking off this Friday with the Char No. 3 four-course dinner. With smoky flavors carefully curated and paired with cocktails created by Journeyman’s own lead bartender, everything about this dinner is designed to relax. Tickets are limited. Learn more here.
Eat some pancakes and fly around the airport with Michigan City Police Department
The City of Michigan City’s Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 75 is hosting its annual pancake breakfast this Sunday at the Michigan City Municipal Airport, and attendees are in for a treat! On top of breakfast, guests will be treated to K-9 demonstrations, displayed vehicles, and free airplane rides. For an additional fee, guests will even be able to skydive! Learn more here.
Rock out at Zao Island’s summer concert series with the Sean McKee Band
Are you looking for live music with no cover in a fun atmosphere? Zao Island’s got you covered! This Friday, the amusement center is hosting its summer concert series with the Sean McKee Band. Come out from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for free live music with the community! Learn more here.
Take a trip to the past with Four Winds Casinos
Four Winds Casinos’ South Bend location is transforming its Edgewater Café into a nightclub during Edgewater After Hours. Bringing a new themed dance party every weekend, Four Winds is offering everyone a trip to the past for ‘90s Flashback Night this Friday! With live music and a costume contest, you’re not going to want to miss this! Learn more here.
Manage your mental health and business with the help of IU Northwest
Indiana University Northwest’s Business Academy is hosting a free clinic this Saturday designed to set your inner entrepreneur at ease! Connect with resources, network, and learn more about running a sustainable business at “Personal Wellness for the Entrepreneur.” Join guest speaker Kasee Smith of Zenblends to learn how to balance business and health. Learn more here.
Enjoy the Porter County Fair before it’s gone
The Porter County Fair is wrapping up its time in the Region soon, so come out for tons of fun before it’s gone! From dog shows to concerts to derbies to fair rides, there’s something for everyone at the Porter County Fair. Full schedule for the fair is currently live online. Learn more here.
Shop ‘til you drop at Hobart’s Summer Market on the Lake
This Thursday, head out to the City of Hobart’s Festival Park for tons of great deals at the Summer Market on the Lake! Whether you’re looking for a bite to eat, the perfect gift, or just to be in the community, the Hobart Market is the place to be. This week’s entertainment features Mandalyn & the Hunters! Learn more here.
