This weekend’s weather is perfect for getting outside with your friends and family, and the Region is offering a plethora of fun activities to help give you something to do! Whether you’re trying to support the local sellers in your community or celebrating children for National Kid’s Day, there’s opportunity around every corner to enjoy yourself this weekend.
Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana and be sure to add some to your calendar!
Brighten your smile at ADC’s Invisalign Day
Have you been wanting to try Invisalign but find the cost to be a barrier? Advanced Dental Concepts is helping to ease that burden with its Invisalign Day this Thursday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. With $600 off as well as free custom whitening trays and whitening syringes, this is a deal that’s sure to bring a smile to your face. Learn more here.
Join Currie Motors Ford of Valpo for its next Classic Car Show
Currie Motors Ford of Valpo is hosting its next Classic Car Show this Friday from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Check out the classic rides for free at Valparaiso University and enjoy some time outdoors with other automotive enthusiasts. Learn more here.
Celebrate being young at Munster’s Kids Fest
The Town of Munster is celebrating National Kid’s Day with a fun-filled day of activities this Sunday at noon! Centennial Park will be filled with bounce houses, pony rides, a tattoo station, an inflatable water obstacle course, and so much more. Learn more here.
Party in the Park with Valpo Parks Department
Valparaiso’s Parks and Recreation Department is hosting an evening of music, food, and friendship this Friday from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. In anticipation of the new Valparaiso Skate Park, partygoers are encouraged to dress in their most radical skate attire as they enjoy a casual dinner courtesy of Wireman’s BBQ. Learn more here.
Nurture an interest in trades at Valpo Parks’ Touch-a-Truck event
Do you have a child that can’t get enough of big rigs? Valparaiso’s Parks and Recreation Department is giving them an opportunity to go hands-on with their favorite machinery at Touch-a-Truck this Sunday. Take pictures, enjoy food trucks, and jam out to the DJ’s tracks at this free event. Learn more here.
Connect with other homeschooled students at the City of Whiting’s Homeschool Hangout
One of the biggest struggles for homeschooled students can be getting ample opportunities to socialize. The City of Whiting is helping to solve this issue with its Homeschool Hangouts at the Mascot Hall of Fame. This Friday, explore the museum and enjoy STEM-based projects from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more here.
Purchase homegrown goods at Valparaiso’s Summer Market
The City of Valparaiso is hosting its summer market this Saturday at Urschel Pavilion from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop locally grown produce, handmade crafts, and stunning plants while getting the opportunity to support and engage your community. Learn more here.
Enjoy community goods at Crown Point’s Farmers Market
The City of Crown Point’s Farmers Market is back this Saturday, and you don’t want to miss it! Featuring over 70 local vendors from farmers to artisans, a splash pad, and live music, attendees are in for far more than just a day of shopping local goods. Learn more here.
Rock out at Zao Island’s summer concert series with the Sean McKee Band
Are you looking for live music with no cover in a fun atmosphere? Zao Island’s got you covered! This Friday, the amusement center is hosting its summer concert series with Chicago’s Sean McKee Band. Come out from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for free live music with the community! Learn more here.
Shop local at Portage’s Market on the Square
The Market on the Square is back in the City of Portage starting this Friday at 3 p.m. Come out every Friday through the summer for shopping local vendors, listening to lice music, and watching free family movies once the sun goes down. This week’s entertainment includes a performance from Beyond Carolina and a showing of “Lightyear!” Learn more here.
