This weekend, the beautiful and lively Northwest Indiana will host fun events including a biking race, farmer’s market, sunset hike, and plenty of live music. You can read over the quick details here and add a few events to your calendar to enjoy with family and friends!
Attend Lerner & Rowe’s Merrillville Backpack Giveaway at the Dean and Barbara White Community Center
Come on out to this back-to-school celebration hosted by Lerner & Rowe at the Dean and Barbara White Community Center. Each student will be receiving a brand new backpack filled with school supplies. After receiving your backpack, please stick around and enjoy hot dogs, snow cones, giveaways, and more. For more information on this event, click here.
Hear the tunes of Reggae Express on Zao Island’s concert stage
This Thursday, August 12, is another night of fun happening at Zao Island for its summer concert series. Featuring Reggae Express, this Thursday’s tunes will have you on your feet in a lively, tropical environment. Find more information on our event page here.
Get to know professionals at Rittenhouse Village at Valparaiso’s Breakfast with the Team networking event
Happening from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. The Breakfast with the Team professional networking event will feature a delicious hot breakfast, like-minded professionals, and great services to get to know your community and its partners. Learn more at the link here.
Walk around the Southpoint US 30 Cruise-In at Harley-Davidson of Valparaiso
You are invited to attend the Southpoint US 30 Cruise-In that has live music, great bikes, vintage rides, hot rods, and a beer garden, and food provided by Leroy’s and Suzie’s Cafe respectively. The live music performance for Friday, August 13 is set to be Radiogypsy. Get to know more about the weekly, summer-long event at the link here.
Attend Portage Parks’ Market on the Square
Market on the Square happens every Friday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and is the perfect place to unwind, enjoy the background of live music, and shop fresh produce, meats, unique crafts, food trucks and tents, and much more. Check out the detailed event page here.
Enjoy a sunset hike at Mount Baldy Summit
Starting at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, August 13, and continuing until 9 p.m., this Mount Baldy Summit Sunset Hike will bring you to the top of the beautiful Mount Baldy at Indiana Dunes National Park. Get involved by viewing the event’s Facebook page here.
Stop by the Crown Point Farmers Market for a small Saturday morning adventure
Featuring over 30 artisans, farmers, and unique vendors, the Crown Point Farmers Market is a great spot to be on Saturday morning. Stop by anytime from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on August 14. Click here for the event’s details on the City of Crown Point website.
Cheer for the 20K Cyclocross Race with Valpo Parks
Happening on the Creekside Trial short course, Valparaiso Parks Department’s 20K Cyclocross Race will feature wooded trails, grass, steep hills, and various obstacles for riders to conquer. Visit the Valpo Parks website here for more information regarding the race location, time, and other important details.
Celebrate Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ’s 170th Anniversary
Starting at 9 a.m. on Sunday, August 15, you can virtually join Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ as they celebrate 170 years of dedicated, spirit-guided work and share their appreciation and gratitude for the many blessings that have graced their organization. Click here for more key details.
Listen to Jim St. James live on the rooftop of Sunset Grille
Along with Sunset Grille’s typical great food, drink, and views of Lake Michigan from its rooftop restaurant, starting at 6 p.m. on Sunday, it will also feature the live music of Jim St. James! Learn more at the event page here.
