10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, April 8-11

10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, April 8-11
By: Kayla Hofferth, Kelsea Costello Last Updated: April 7, 2021

This weekend, head outdoors, enjoy local theatre, try some whiskey, and more. Make sure to wear your mask and social distance at any in-person events! 

Listen to the Valparaiso University Virtual Jazz Fest

Tickets are not required and the performances are free for everyone. Tune into the event via livestream here

Attend Indiana University Northwest’s “Keeping the Dream Alive”

Throughout the two-hour session, Garduño will share the challenges undocumented and DACA students may face during the application process and review legislative changes affecting students. Find more info here.

Learn about whiskey from Wise Guys Liquors 

You don’t have to be the foremost expert on spirits to enjoy a glass of Irish whiskey on the rocks or a glass of scotch neat. Learn more here.

Join NIETF in watching the Munster Theatre Company’s performance of Tarzan: The Musical 

This streaming event will take place April 10 at 7 and April 11 at 2 PM on Showtix4U. Buy your tickets here.   

Visit the Artworks from Michigan City Area Schools’ Art Educators exhibit presented by Lubeznik Center for the Arts  

Find more details here. 

Support a local business and head to Fiddlehead Restaurant in Michigan City for a nice family meal 

Find further details here.

Take ballroom dance classes with the City of La Porte 

Find times and prices here.

Head to Culver’s of Valparaiso to get the custard flavor of the day  

Find their list of flavors here. 

Get active and take a walk at one of the Valpo Parks  

Find their list of parks and trails here

Check out the latest All About the Girls episode  

The newest episode features interviews of the 2021 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana “Youth of the Year” award winners; Madelyn, Bailey, and Andrian. Check it out here!