This month is all about the heart. Whether you're looking to check in on your health or perhaps your love life, the Region has a suite of events ready to sweep you off your feet! From Community’s Hearts of Hope and Northwest Health’s Stories from the Heart to Galentine’s Day shopping in downtown Valpo, you’re in for a treat no matter where you go.
Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana and be sure to add some to your calendar!
Contribute to a great cause at Community Healthcare’s Hearts of Hope
For the 19th year in a row, Community Healthcare System is raising money to support cardiovascular research at its Hearts of Hope tree-lighting celebration! Join the team this Thursday at St. Mary Medical Center to honor your loved ones while helping to advance cardiac care in the Region. Learn more here.
Enjoy a Valentine’s Day date at Lubeznik’s Hearts on Fire Sale
Looking to treat that special someone to an evening of wine, fine art, and good company. Lubeznik Center for the Arts’ “Hearts on Fire Sale!” is the perfect place to spend a romantic Saturday night while also supporting the arts in the Region. With food catered by Cafe Farnia and art on sale for as little as $25, you’re sure to walk away with love in your heart. Learn more here.
Find the perfect gift at the Galentine’s Shop Around
After a resounding success last year, Valparaiso Events is bringing the 2nd annual Galentine’s Shop Around to you this Thursday in downtown Valpo! Starting at 4 p.m., find exclusive deals from some of your favorite local shops: Ella Jayms, Old World Market, Indie Indie Bang! Bang!, and so many more. Love is in the air, and the savings are in your pockets! Learn more here.
Share your story at Northwest Health’s Stories from the Heart
February is American Heart Month, and Northwest Health - La Porte is honoring those with tales to tell at “Stories from the Heart” this Thursday! The event gives Northwest Health a chance to remind us all about that ticker in our chest while providing educational opportunities to protect the Region from heart-related issues. Learn more here.
Go on a musical journey with Elton Jeff & the Honky Cats at Memorial Opera House
Elton Jeff & the Honky Cats aren’t just another tribute band; they’re a musical experience spanning Elton John’s historic career! Featuring performances of the musician’s top-charting hits, Memorial Opera House is sure to be hoppin’ and boppin’ this Saturday. Last year’s show sold out early, so grab your tickets now before they’re gone! Learn more here.
Have an out-of-this-world date at the Challenger Learning Center
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to reconnect two lunar rovers on an unforgettable Valentine’s Day experience. This Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., expect a night full of astral wonder, including a one hour mission to the moon, a guide to the night sky in the planetarium, and dinner and drinks provided by Byway Brewery. Learn more here.
Create a labor of love with Art Barn’s Upcycled Valentines Family Workshop
The best gifts aren’t always the most expensive. Art Barn School of Art is helping you learn how to make beautiful, thoughtful Valentine crafts out of materials you already have at home this Saturday! Turn plastics, paper, and other recycled materials into a Valentine gift your loved ones can treasure forever. Learn more here.
Explore American identity as IU Northwest hosts ‘Street Cat Tales’
2021 Guggenheim Fellow Stephen Marc is bringing his electric photography to Indiana University Northwest this Thursday with “Street Cat Tales and Tangled Times!” The photo gallery explores what it means to be an American in a world following the initial COVID-19 wave. Explore your identity at the Arts and Science building! Learn more here.
Get your brunch on at Journeyman Distillery
Nothing screams weekend like a good brunch, and no one does it better than Journeyman Distillery! From Nutella-stuffed french toast to smoked salmon toast, you’ll discover a new favorite in the lively atmosphere of Union Hall. Brunch is available every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more here.
Tune your night senses at Lake County Parks’ New Moon Stroll
Have you ever wanted to get in touch with your body’s nocturnal side? Head out to Oak Ridge Prairie this Friday to explore the park just after sunset as it’s bathed in new moon darkness. Feel your eyes adapt to the night and your hearing sharpen as you enjoy the park at dark! Pre-registration required. Learn more here.
