It’s Independence Day weekend! Throughout Northern Indiana, we’re taking to the streets for parades, festivals, fireworks, and more. The weather is looking beautiful and there’s fun to be had, so get outside with your friends and family!
Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana and be sure to add some to your calendar!
March through the streets of Northern Indiana this Independence Day
The Fourth of July is here, and that means tons of parades throughout Northern Indiana! Check out some of the places that we’ll be this weekend to get your pic taken by us:
Lake Station - July 3
Hobart - July 4
Crown Point - July 4
La Porte - July 4
Portage - July 4
Whiting - July 4
Catch the Fireworks on the Fairway at Black Squirrel Golf Club
Black Squirrel Golf Club’s annual Fireworks on the Fairway event is back again this Friday with the biggest and best fireworks show in Goshen! Shop from local vendors and food trucks before settling in on the fairway for a show you won’t forget. Learn more here.
Celebrate 30 years with Deep River Waterpark
This Friday, Deep River Waterpark is celebrating 30 years serving the Region with a Birthday Splash Party that’s sure to be splashtastic! Join the fun at a discounted rate beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are available in advance for $15. Learn more here.
Golf in the dark with Journeyman Distillery
On the first Friday of every month this summer, Journeyman Distillery is turning down the lights for Glow Putt Nights at Welter’s Folly. See your short game shine as the sun sets at this one-of-a-kind golf game! Kids golf free. Learn more here.
Rock out with Ace Frehley at Four Winds New Buffalo
KISS co-founder and lead guitarist Ace Frehley is heading to Four Winds Casinos’ New Buffalo location for a night of unforgettable, electric rock this Friday! Frehley has been a touring powerhouse for decades, shaping the foundations of rock and metal still felt today. Come see a legend live! Tickets available online. Learn more here.
Shop ‘til you drop at the Valparaiso Market
The Valparaiso Market at Urschel Pavilion is in full swing! 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.
Support the parks and beaches at Michiana Shores’ ‘Art for Parks’ Sake’ event
Are you a fan of Northern Indiana’s natural beauty? Do you want to ensure that future generations get to walk the trails and play on the beaches you’ve enjoyed? If that’s the case, join Michiana Shores this Saturday in Michigan City for the inaugural Art for Parks’ Sake reception and silent auction! Put your money towards a good cause, enjoy live music, and walk away with some brand new art! Learn more here.
Check out Lubeznik’s latest gallery
Lubeznik Center for the Arts opened its latest art collection to the public this week, and you’re first in line for the viewing! “Women to the Front” is a gallery that celebrates the work of women, queer artists, and artists of color. Featuring over 70 original works, “Women to the Front” explores the social and political issues important to women throughout history. Learn more here.
Show your red, white, and blue at Portage’s Independence Day Market on the Square
This Friday, Portage’s Market on the Square is turning extra patriotic for the Independence Day Festival! Shop at your favorite local food trucks and vendors while enjoying live music and pro wrestling. There’s nothing more American than coming together with your community for a fun time! Learn more here.
Light up the night sky throughout Northern Indiana
It wouldn’t be the 4th of July without fireworks shows all across Northern Indiana! From Whiting to Elkhart, communities will gather for a night of fireworks and fun this weekend. Take a look at some of the shows our friends are hosting!
