This Memorial Day weekend, the Region is dedicated to honoring veterans. Whether you’re looking for a parade or a ceremony featuring the vets in your community, you’ll find it this weekend. Plus, there’s plenty of fun to be had with concerts, alcohol, and a great group of people who you couldn’t find anywhere else.
Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana and be sure to add some to your calendar!
Grab a sip of Journeyman’s newest small-batch spirit at the Kissing Cousins limited release
Journeyman Distillery is inviting Northern Indiana to its Featherbone location in Three Oaks, Mich., for a limited release of its Kissing Cousins distillation. This spirit has deep earthy tones thanks to finishing its aging in wine barrels donated by the nearby St. Julian Winery. Come out this Friday before it's gone! Learn more here.
Show your support for local veterans at Harley-Davidson’s Impact Rides
Harley-Davidson of Valparaiso is partnering with Operation Charlie Bravo and Kelly Law to bring you the ultimate veterans event. With food and beer from Leroy’s Hot Stuff, live music from the Head Honchos, and a scheduled ride beginning at 10:30, this Saturday’s event is the first of many throughout the summer. Learn more here.
Rock out with Rick Springfield at Four Winds New Buffalo
This Saturday, Grammy-winning musician Rick Springfield is coming to Four Winds Casinos’ Silver Creek Event Center in New Buffalo for a night of rockin’ and rollin’. With hits like “Jessie’s Girl,” “An Affair of the Heart,” and “Human Touch,” you’ll be singing along the whole night! Learn more here.
Join Crown Point in honoring veterans at the Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
The City of Crown Point is inviting the whole community to join American Legion Post 20 and the City in honoring the veterans who have made our freedom possible. Beginning with a parade at 10:30 a.m., this celebration is one for the whole family. Come out to Maplewood Historic Cemetery this Memorial Day to join in the celebration. Learn more here.
Learn to help others with Franciscan Health
Franciscan Health is teaching the Region to save lives at its Outpatient Center this Thursday at 10 a.m. The course is based on question, persuade, and refer (QPR) curriculum, which offers practical advice to save lives. The event is free to attend, but registration is required. Learn more here.
Honor the veterans of Valpo at Valpo Parks’ Memorial Day ceremony
Join the City of Valparaiso and the Valparaiso Parks Department this Friday in remembering those who have served at a Memorial Day ceremony hosted at Foundation Meadows Park. The ceremony will include the posting of the colors, speeches from public figures and guests, and recitation of the names on the Duty and Sacrifice monument. Learn more here.
March through the streets of South Bend at the South Bend Westside Memorial Day Parade
Beginning bright and early this Memorial Day, come out and see the South Bend Westside Memorial Day Parade! Held in honor of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, the parade begins at 8:15 a.m. and marches through the streets to the St. Joseph Cemetery, where a service will be held beginning at 11. Learn more here.
Give gratitude at Portage’s Memorial Day Remembrance & Honor Ceremony
Join the City of Portage and American Legion Post 260 for a Memorial Day service in Founders Square Park this Memorial Day. This year’s program will feature addresses by State Representative Chuck Moseley, Congressman Frank Mrvan, and special guests as well as performances by the Portage High School choir. Service begins at noon. Learn more here.
See Art Barn’s annual Juried Art Exhibition before it’s gone
This is your last chance to see Art Barn School of Art’s Juried Art Exhibition before it leaves until 2025! Come out this Thursday to see 2D and ceramic art from local Region artists. All entries are entirely original designs, so you’ll be in for a treat you won’t find anywhere else. Learn more here.
Kick off PNW’s Acorn Concert Series with Gone 2 Paradise
Purdue University Northwest’s Acorn Concert Series kicks off this Saturday with Gone 2 Paradise, the ultimate Jimmy Buffet tribute band. Trade in your day job for a few hours of kicking back on the beaches of Margaritaville as you enjoy timeless classics with your friends and family. Learn more here.
