The weather just keeps getting nicer in Northern Indiana, and that means there are tons of chances to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty that is our community! Fun runs, high teas, parties, planting – whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find it here.
Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana and be sure to add some to your calendar!
Get out to Hills Hans Park for Kids to Parks Day
The City of Mishawaka’s Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating National Kids to Parks Day this Saturday with a variety of fun games and activities at Hills Hans Park! From scavenger hunts to inflatables, the City of Mishawaka has plenty of things to do to keep your kids active and healthy. Learn more here.
Stand up for St. Jude House at the 30th anniversary comedy show
St. Jude House Domestic Violence Prevention Center & Shelter has been supporting survivors throughout Northern Indiana for the past three decades! To celebrate this milestone achievement, head out to County Line Orchard this Friday for the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year: a stand up comedy special sure to bring tears of joy to your eyes. Event is 21+. Tickets are available online. Learn more here.
Sip and savor at the Maria Center High Tea
Join the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ this Saturday for an afternoon connecting with your community over an elegant and delightful tea service. In addition to good tea and good company, you can enter a raffle to win one of several themed baskets filled with unique, valuable prizes. Tickets are available online and support the Maria Center’s mission providing seniors with independent living. Learn more here.
Show your true colors at Valpo Parks’ Color Fun Run
Valparaiso Parks and Recreation is teaming up with the City of Valparaiso’s Mayor’s Youth Council for a colorful fun run for the whole family! Registering for the run comes with a free white T-shirt to be colored in along the way and access to a ton of fun activities before and after the race. Race begins at 6 p.m. at Rogers Lakewood Park. Learn more here.
Shop ‘til you drop at Hammond’s Indoor Flea Market
Ready to stock up for the summer or looking to redecorate your home without breaking the bank? Head to the Hammond Civic Center this Saturday to shop dozens of vendors from throughout the city at the Indoor Flea Market! Find your next treasure at this one-day event. Learn more here.
Grab your boots and flannels for the IU Northwest Black Student Union Cookout
The Black Student Union at Indiana University Northwest is inviting you this Saturday to its second annual cookout! This year’s theme is “Midwest Cowboy,” so come dressed in your flannel, hat, and spurs to enjoy a potluck-style lunch with good company. Learn more here.
Discover your green thumb at Portage Parks’ Flower Planting Class
Have you ever wanted to make your yard beautiful but aren’t sure how to begin? Find out where to start at Portage Parks Department’s Flower Planting Class this Saturday! Learn how to successfully pot and care for plants that can add a touch of natural beauty to your home. Registration required. Learn more here.
Shine a spotlight on the stars of education at Evening with the Stars
Enjoy an evening with the LaPorte Educational Development Foundation while shining a spotlight on the teachers, staff, and more who help make La Porte’s schools successful. From bus drivers to food service workers to administrators, come out this Thursday to celebrate them all for all of their hard work! Learn more here.
Have a Spring Fling with DJ Gino J at Four Winds South Bend
Lifetime resident of South Bend DJ Gino J is heading up Four Wind Casinos’ Spring Fling Party this Saturday in South Bend! Get down with a South Bend legend at this raging party at Edgewater. Tickets are available online. Learn more here.
Visit Lubeznik Center for the Arts’ ‘Ordinary Wonders’ exhibit
Lubeznik Center for the Arts’ latest exhibit – “Ordinary Wonders” – is in full swing and open to the public this weekend! This exhibit features photos from Jessica Labatte and Cecil McDonald, Jr. that highlight the beauty of the everyday. Come see the combined works of these two artists this weekend! Learn more here.
