10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, July 9-11

Music, food, and marathons, oh my! Participate in our 10 Fun Things this weekend and tag us in all the fun things you do on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. 

Join Harley Davidson of Valparaiso for its US 30 Cruise Night

Enjoy live music, food, drinks, bikes, and classic cars at Harley-Davidson of Valparaiso’s US 30 Cruise Night on July 9. For more information on the event, visit the event page here.

Watch Thompson Square Live at Bulldog Park with Special Guest Jerrod Nieman

Join Thompson Square at the Franciscan Health Amphitheater and Pavilion for a night of country music. Doors open at 6 p.m., and tickets start at $35. For more information on the event and how to purchase tickets, click here.

Grab your bike and take a beautiful ride around La Porte at night

The La Porte Night Bicycle Ride will take you on a leisurely 13-mile, starlit bike ride of La Porte. This is not a race and all participants must have the following: a helmet, a headlight and a tail light. For more information and how to register, visit here.

Watch Chicago Street Theatre Perform Shakespeare in the Park

After being unable to present a play last summer due to COVID-19, the Chicago Street Theatre will present “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” for its 10th annual Shakespeare in the Park. This event is free to the public and will be held on both Friday, July 9 and Saturday, July 10 in Central Park Plaza. For more information, visit the Chicago Street Theatre’s website here.

Get active and participate in Festival of the Lakes Roadie Run

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation invite walkers and runners of all ages to compete in the Kathleen Pucalik Memorial 5K Roadie Run leading up to the Festival of the Lakes. Registration begins at 7 a.m., and the race begins at 8 a.m. For more information and how to register, click here. 

Get your game on outside with help from Lifer Carter

With a sunny weekend ahead of us, soak it up and play some yard games that’ll be sure to bring back some memories. Watch his segment on this week’s episode of Great News Weekly here.

Play an 18-hole mini golf course, laser tag, and race go-karts at Zao Island

Zao Island is the perfect destination for a family-fun weekend! Enjoy games, mini golf, go-karts, food and drinks right in Valparaiso. Find more information here.

See Matt Martino perform at Four Winds Casino

With showtimes both Friday and Saturday, you won’t want to miss Martino’s “blue-eyed soul playing style” and a performance that’ll be sure to impress! Find details here.

Grab a specialty drink and a bite to eat at Blackbird Café

Visit one of Valparaiso’s longest-standing cafés this weekend! If you’re out on the town be sure to stop by to grab a drink or to snack on a bakery item. Check out their menu here. 

Experience Centier Bank’s history in its newly opened museum in the city of Whiting

Have you ever been curious about Centier Bank and its branches in Northwest Indiana? Learn more about its history from 1895 all the way until now by visiting the museum in Whiting. More details can be found here!