October is here and Halloween is right around the corner! Start getting into the spirit with tons of fun activities from concerts to festivals to ghost tours. Wherever you are in Northern Indiana this weekend, you can always find an excuse to get with your friends for a good time right around the corner.
Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana and be sure to add some to your calendar!
Help welcome ‘La Portal’ to the city of La Porte
Lubeznik Center for the Arts is inviting those with a passion for painting to help welcome its newest mural to La Porte! “La Portal,” sponsored by Health Foundation of La Porte and painted by artist Alex Ann Allen on the side of the LPCPL Exchange building, is a culmination of community input and artistic vision that brings La Porte together. Celebrate the completion of this incredible work this Friday with family and friends! Learn more here.
Lay seeds for the future at Valpo’s Tree Planting Event
Following storms that have damaged Valparaiso’s urban forest, the city is inviting the public to help plant new trees in a morning of community building! Join city officials this Saturday at City Hall to keep downtown feeling beautiful, natural, and inviting. Learn more here.
Grab your stein and head to the American Factory for Oktoberfest
With Oktoberfest upon us, Journeyman Distillery is hosting a suite of festivities this Saturday at the American Factory in Valparaiso. Sign up for one of the distillery’s five Oktoberfest sessions to enjoy an all-you-can-eat German buffet and German-inspired craft beers from Sea of Monsters! Once you’ve had your fill, head to the courtyard for games, music and more. Learn more here.
Shout Prost! at Crown Point’s Oktoberfest
Are you looking to finally wear your lederhosen? The City of Crown Point’s Oktoberfest this Saturday in Bulldog Park is the perfect excuse to get outside with a nice beer with the family this weekend! With food, music, and plenty of drinks, Crown Point’s Oktoberfest is one you won’t forget! Learn more here.
Rock out with Air Supply at Four Winds New Buffalo
Four Winds Casinos’ New Buffalo location is hosting Australian rock duo Air Supply this Saturday! With classics like “All Out of Love,” “Making Love Out of Nothing,” and “Lost in Love,” you’ll be moving to soft rock hit after hit. Come see the band that convinced East Asia that Western bands could draw a crowd! Learn more here.
Learn more about free speech in the modern age at Jonathan Turley’s Sinai Forum session
The Purdue University Northwest Sinai Forum brings world-renowned speakers to Northwest Indiana to explore the issues impacting us today. The next session with George Washington University Shapiro Professor Jonathan Turley, titled “The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage,” will explore free speech in its historical, legal, and political contexts in the modern day. Come out to Purdue University Northwest’s Westville Campus this Sunday for a chance to hear more! Learn more here.
Discover fire safety tips and tricks with Hammond Fire Department
The City of Hammond’s Fire Department is hosting a free Fire Prevention Open House this Saturday to help keep its residents safe during winter. With demos and tours to give in-person examples of danger as well as raffles and hot dogs for a bit of fun, this event will keep you informed and in good spirits! Learn more here.
Take a walk through downtown South Bend
Join St. Joe County officials on an architectural tour through downtown South Bend this Friday evening! Whether you’re a fan of history, art, or a brisk walk, join the group as you walk past South Bend’s landmarks and learn a bit about their inspiration and creation. Plus, learn more about how these buildings have adapted to suit the needs of the 21st century. Learn more here.
Sight spooky specters during the Hesston Ghost Train ride
The Hesston Steam Museum is bringing out its steam trains for a spooky ride through a haunted wood. Learn about the fates that befell the ghost train’s crew and the business that keeps them on the track. As Halloween approaches, the Ghost Train ride is the perfect way to get into the spirit! Learn more here.
Get in costume for Wickedly Whiting
The City of Whiting’s all-Halloween festival Wickedly Whiting is hitting the streets this weekend with tons of delightful frights planned! Beginning Friday, head downtown for music, food, and specialty beer as festivities begin. Those with enough courage can even browse the Market of the Living Dead! This unique festival is only found in Whiting, so make sure not to miss it! Learn more here.
