Spring is here! As the weather heats up, so does the fun in Northwest Indiana. With so many unique restaurants, learning opportunities, and chances to just get outside and enjoy yourself, the Region’s calling on you to get out of the house this weekend to have some fun.
Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana and be sure to add some to your calendar!
Get hooked on Lubeznik’s newest exhibit
Lubeznik Center for the Arts’ newest exhibit – “Stitched, Hooked, and Woven” – is debuting this Friday! Fiber arts have a long history going hand in hand with progression, and that history continues into today’s world. Come see the dynamic works of art created today! Learn more here.
Learn how to protect your heart at Community Healthcare System’s free seminar
Community Healthcare Systems’ Samer Abbas, MD, and Kais Yehyawi, MD, are speaking at a free seminar this Thursday! Beginning at 2 p.m. at Community Healthcare System’s Stroke & Rehabilitation Center, learn about the different life-saving techniques used to support healthy hearts. Learn more here.
Party under the sea with Spongebob and Lake Central
Lake Central High School is inviting you to the best weekend ever as its troupe of actors performs “The SpongeBob Musical!” With three awesome nights of performances, you’ll be singing in your seat alongside the colorful cast of the show. Tickets are available at the door. Learn more here.
Taste all the South Shore has to offer during Savor the South Shore
South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority wants to show you the culinary diversity available to Region residents with specially priced three-course meals available at restaurants throughout Northwest Indiana. Some participating eateries include Aftermath Cidery & Winery, Byway Brewing, and Lighthouse Restaurant. Simply sit down and ask to see their Savor the South Shore menu from now until March 10. Learn more here.
Support our troops at Sound Off for Soldiers
The Hobart Art Theater’s all-ages show this Friday is ready to rock to three hard rock and metal bands. Featuring Freak on a Leash, Eyes of Anguish, and Escape the Paradigm, this weekend’s show has all proceeds heading towards Severed Souls BC of Indiana, a non-profit serving veterans. Learn more here.
Express yourself with IU Northwest
Indiana University Northwest’s First Fridays Art Workshops kick off this weekend with “Art Making for Climate Justice!” Join artists William Estrada, Emily Essling, and Kaitlyn Stancy as they help you create art expressing your feelings on the growing climate crisis. Learn more here.
Further your education with PNW
Whether you’re getting ready to graduate high school or looking to get a degree to develop your job prospects, Purdue University Northwest offers plenty of educational opportunities on a campus filled with student amenities. Take a tour of the Westville location this Monday at noon to become acquainted with the classrooms, equipment, and faculty you’ll engage with when you join the Pride. Learn more here.
Celebrate student accomplishments with Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana is hosting its annual Youth of the Year event this Thursday beginning at 5 p.m. See the future of the Region as the most promising young men and women of our area give competitive speeches to see who will go on to the State competition. Learn more here.
Play all day with Lake County Parks and Rec
A leap day only comes once every four years, so you don’t want to miss Lake County Parks and Recreations’ Leap Day Nature Play event! Beginning at 4 p.m., this outdoor nature party is suitable for children ages 3 and up. Pre-registration required. Learn more here.
Beat the chill at Journeyman’s Whiskey & Blues concert series
If winter is getting you down, Journeyman Distillery’s Whiskey and the Blues concert series is just the thing to light a fire in your belly. Whether you’re enjoying the house drinks or lounging to the tunes of this week’s performer, you’ll find the American Factory to be the perfect place to be for a relaxing Sunday afternoon. Learn more here.
