This weekend, Northwest Indiana will feature fun events for the whole family, including a band concert, a Pink Floyd tribute show, a Hispanic Heritage Festival, farmer’s markets, and more.
Check out the list of 10 Fun Things to do this weekend and be sure to add a few to your calendar!
Listen to some tunes at La Porte High School’s Band Concert
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On Thursday, October 14, the La Porte High School Band is scheduled to bring you a live concert for a family-friendly event. Find more information for the concert on La Porte Community School Corporation’s website here.
Visit Portage High School for its Trunk or Treat
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Now that spooky season is in full swing, there’s no better time to enjoy an event like a Trunk or Treat. Hosted at Portage High School on Thursday, October 14, this event is set to be a great one. Find more information here.
Join in celebrating Goodwill Plymouth’s Grand Opening
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On Thursday, Goodwill is set to open its doors to a new location in Plymouth! Join the community for the event that will feature a ribbon-cutting and a 50%-off discount for the first 50 customers! Find more information here.
Attend Echoes of Pompeii, A Tribute to Pink Floyd
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The concert is happening on Friday, October 15 and starts at 7:30 p.m., so grab your tickets now for this show that will feature state-of-the-art visuals and amazing music. Find more information here.
Attend Purdue Northwest’s Hispanic Heritage Festival
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Purdue Northwest is inviting its campus and the greater community to take part in a celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month, which continues until October 15. The event, taking place on Friday, will feature local food and craft vendors. Find more information here.
Grab a tasty bite to eat at the La Porte Taco Fest
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Did someone say a festival? For tacos? To round out the City of La Porte’s Friday Night Live events of the season, there will be a Taco Fest with tacos, of course, beer, music, and more! Find more details here.
Visit the Craft/Vendor Show and Bake Sale at First Presbyterian Church
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First Presbyterian Church is inviting you to its Craft/Vendor Show and Bake Sale happening on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find more information here.
Cheer on the runners at the Cross Country Regionals at Sunset Hill
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Located at Sunset Hill in Valparaiso, the Cross Country Regional meet will feature runners from near and far who are competing for a spot at the State Championships. Come cheer on your favorite team. Find more information here.
Help Center for Hospice Care raise money for its Concert for a Cause Fund
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This event will be held at Vegetable Buddies located at 129 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46601. Tickets for the event are available at michisa.org. This is a 21+ event. There will be light snacks and a cash bar. The door opens at 7 p.m. and the concert starts at 8 p.m.
Take a stroll through the Chesterton European Market
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Enjoy your Saturday morning by taking a walk through the Chesterton European Market that features plenty of unique shops, crafts, and food. Find more information here.