It’s Mother’s Day, and that means this weekend is the perfect chance to take Mom out on the town! Whether you’re taking her for flowers at Harvest Tyme’s Tulip Festival or for dinner at Four Winds Casinos, take this time to let Mom know how special she is.
Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana and be sure to add some to your calendar!
Find balance and hope at Porter-Starke’s annual symposium
Porter-Starke Services’ annual Living Health, Balance, Hope Symposium brings leaders from the field of mental health to the Region to provide you the knowledge you need to live a healthy and balanced life. As the organization celebrates 50 years of service, come out this Thursday to hear from best-selling author and therapist Zach Brittle. Learn more here.
Shop ‘til you drop at Paladin’s Spring Craft Bazaar
This Friday and Saturday, join Paladin, Inc. at its Spring Craft Bazaar in Michigan City! With a selection of artisanal spring goods and works of art in support of a good cause, the Spring Craft Bazaar shines a spotlight on Paladin’s inclusive arts programs and gives artists with disabilities a platform to get their craft into the community. Learn more here.
Celebrate a Chesterton tradition at the European Market
The Town of Chesterton’s European Market is more than just a Saturday shopping spot; it’s a tradition that Chesterton invites everyone to enjoy. Featuring local vendors and craftsmen, live entertainment, and farm-fresh meals ready to be enjoyed, the market is beloved by many for a good reason. Come see that reason in action this Saturday! Learn more here.
Travel to Paris with Methodist Hospitals at the annual Foundation Gala
This Saturday, take a flight to Paris with Methodist Hospitals at the Methodist Hospitals Foundation Gala! Support the Foundation while enjoying an elegant evening at the Hard Rock Casino Northwest Indiana. Tickets are available for purchase online. Learn more here.
Get mom something delicious at Journeyman Distillery’s Mother’s Day brunch
This Sunday, Journeyman Distillery is helping you find the perfect beginning to Mother’s Day at its Three Oaks and Valparaiso locations. Featuring a variety of sweet and savory dishes, Journeyman will make sure Mom leaves full no matter what she’s craving. Tickets are available for purchase online. Learn more about the Valparaiso and Three Oaks offerings.
Enjoy muffins with Mom at Rising Sun Campground
Rising Sun Campground in Pulaski County is welcoming guests this Friday to an early Mother’s Day treat! Hit the campground dressed in your best Mrs. Roper costume for bingo, poker, and muffins. The best part? The celebration carries on all weekend long! Learn more here.
Swing into spring 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 the jitterbug and West Coast swing so you’re prepared to hit the dance floor! Registration required. Learn more here.
Catch Harvest Tyme’s inaugural Tulip Tyme Festival before it’s gone
Harvest Tyme is bringing something new to the Region this weekend: the Tulip Tyme Festival! Come out to take pictures with over 300,000 tulips in bloom, enjoy fun activities like a petting zoo and jump pillow, and check out everything this limited time festival has to offer. Tickets can be purchased online, and GNL readers can get $2 off your ticket with code NWILife. Learn more here.
Experience the concerts of the past at Mishawaka’s Tribute Fest
Celebrate the legendary sounds of Elton John, John Mellencamp, and Garth Brooks at Mishawaka Parks’ Tribute Fest this Saturday in Ironworks Plaza! The city has collected the premier tributes for these legendary artists – Elton Jeff, Smalltown, and No Fences – and brought them together for an epic night of rockin’ and rollin’. Tickets are available online. Learn more here.
Treat Mom to a delicious meal at Four Winds Casinos
This Mother’s Day, Four Winds Casinos’ New Buffalo and South Bend locations have special meal deals for the whole family! With Mother’s Day meals at Copper Rock Steakhouse and Kankakee Grille as well as a buffet of seafood and prime rib, Four Winds has your holiday meals covered. Learn more here.
