Have no fear, your weekend guide is here! We are here to share 10 of the best ways to get involved in your community this weekend. Whether it’s cruise night, All About the Girls Part 6, or a musical, all the details are right here for you to read through.
Check out the list of 10 Fun Things to do this weekend and be sure to add a few to your calendar!
Get your ticket for GreatNews.Life’s 6th annual All About the Girls event
We are excited for the 6th Annual "All About the Girls" event! Join us September 16, 2021 at the fabulous Central Park Plaza under the Urschel Pavilion in downtown Valparaiso! Make sure you solidify your ticket soon. In previous years, this event has SOLD OUT! Find more details here.
Attend Purdue Northwest’s College Fair
Students and families are invited to meet with college admissions representatives from more than 60 institutions during one of Purdue Northwest’s college fairs hosted at the Fitness & Recreation Center at the Hammond campus. Potential transfer students are also encouraged to attend. Learn more here.
Catch Memorial Opera House’s reenactment of the musical 9 to 5
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the 1980 hit movie, Memorial Opera House will present this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era. You can find more details here.
Attend Faith Lutheran Church’s cookout and movie
The Sunday School at Faith Lutheran Church will host a cook-out followed by an outdoor movie on Saturday, September 18 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Find information for the event here.
Get creative at the Art Barn’s Art Blitz interactive art event for all ages
Featuring hands-on art activities and creative detours for all ages with demonstrations, sunflowers, music, food, and artist booths. Free parking and admission. Find additional details here.
Head the City of Hammond’s Fall Leaves Paint party
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation are holding a fall canvas painting party in September at the Hammond Sportsplex. The Fall Leaves Paint Party will feature a hands-on teaching format where guests will learn to paint a fall scene. The event is Saturday, September 18 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Hammond Sportsplex Union Lounge, 6630 Indianapolis Boulevard, second floor. Learn more details about the event here.
Watch live street artists at the Hooked on Art festival
Watch live street artists utilize a variety of mediums to express their creativity; completing a work of art from start to finish over the course of a day. Delicious food, unique shopping, live music, and art activities for all ages are just a few of the highlights that will welcome you at the event! Head to the website here to learn more.
Join Purdue Northwest in their annual fall sports celebration hosted at Dowling Park
You can catch the Pride in action with games featuring men’s and women’s soccer, baseball, softball, men’s tennis, and men’s ice hockey. Food, music, and family-friendly activities will also be available. Gates open at 11 a.m. General admission prices include $8 for adults and $5 for children. Visit here for more information.
Attend the City of La Porte’s Night on the Ave event
There will be a beer garden brought to you by Dick's Bar and Food trucks for those looking to eat out with their family. This is a family friendly event and the cost to attend is $5 per person with children below 12 free to attend. Must be 21 to enter the beer garden area. Find out more details with the link here.
Join the City of Crown point at the Franciscan Health Pavilion for its weekly Car Cruise
Come out and enjoy all the antique cars, live music, and tasty local eats all summer long! For more information, head to the event’s page here.
