While the groundhog might’ve predicted an early spring, the Region is still feeling chilly as it moves towards the end of February. That won’t stop the fun! From plays to performances to nature walks, this weekend brings opportunities to learn, reflect, and grow into spring.
Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana and be sure to add some to your calendar!
Get connected with Surf Internet
Interested in learning more about fiber internet? Join Surf Internet and Kankakee Valley REMC this Thursday to learn more about the Indiana Connectivity Program! Bring your internet speed results to discover ways of bringing new providers into Wanatah. Learn more here.
Care for your heart at Northwest Health’s free seminar
Northwest Health is looking out for you this Thursday with its next HealthyU seminar: “Do Your Part, Care for Your Heart.” This free seminar will teach you about cardiac risk factors and ways to manage your heart health. Come out to Northwest Health’s Michigan City location this Thursday to improve your quality of life! Learn more here.
Follow Joe’s journey of self-discovery in “The Garage”
Edgewater Health and Urban League of Northwest Indiana are bringing you “The Garage” this Thursday and Friday for your spiritual and mental wellbeing! “The Garage” follows Pastor Joe as he rediscovers himself in an auto shop and reignites his passion for life. Showings are at 7 p.m. in the West Side Theatre on Thursday and Friday. Learn more here.
Join IU Northwest for two days of films featuring Black history
Indiana University Northwest’s 13th annual Bill Johnson Black Film Festival is coming at you with two days of films focusing on Black history. Come out to see films that help audiences understand and explore the historical and modern experiences of the African diaspora. Learn more here.
Rock out with Lit at the Four Winds Casinos
Are you longing to relive the days of the post-grunge music scene? Join Lit at the Four Winds Casinos’ Silver Creek Event Center this Friday to listen to some of the band’s greatest hits. Whether you’re your own worst enemy or feeling Miserable, you’re in for a real treat at this show. Learn more here.
Dress your best at PNW’s Toast to Black Excellence
Purdue University Northwest’s premier black-tie Black History Month event is raising a toast this Saturday to everything the Black community has contributed to the university! Toast to Black Excellence is happening from 7 to 9 p.m. and is free to attend. Learn more here.
Hit the ice with Crown Point Athletics
Whether you’re an ice-skating superstar or a beginner just getting started, Crown Point Athletics Learn to Skate is inviting you to its ice show this Saturday at Bulldog Park. Beginning at 3 p.m., watch and shout as skaters rock the rink at Rock ‘n’ Roll on Ice! Admission is free. Learn more here.
Broaden your education horizons at Ivy Tech
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana is hosting financial aid workshops this Sunday to help you achieve your academic goals! Whether you’ve just graduated or you’re looking for a new path to follow, the FAFSA experts at Ivy Tech will help you get the money you need to jumpstart your education. Learn more here.
Enjoy cocoa under the stars with Lake County Parks
Come see Lemon Lake’s nocturnal life thrive with Lake County Parks and Recreation’s Full Moon Campfire & Cocoa event this Saturday. Once the sun sets, join park employees for conversation, observation of the wildlife, and hot cocoa. Learn more here.
Beat the chill at Journeyman’s Whiskey & Blues concert series
If winter is getting you down, Journeyman Distillery’s Whiskey and the Blues concert series is just the thing to light a fire in your belly. Whether you’re enjoying the house drinks or lounging to the tunes of this week’s performer, you’ll find the American Factory to be the perfect place to be for a relaxing Sunday afternoon. Learn more here.
