10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, October 28-31

This weekend in Northwest Indiana is helping to round out the month with Halloween spirit and fun artistic talent all around. Check out our list of 10 Fun Things to do and see what you could get up to, including trick-or-treating, of course, a walking pumpkin trail, a ghost tour, a musical, and a costume party!

Find the list here, and be sure to add a few to your calendar. 

Join Mayor McDermott and City of Hammond for the 34th Annual Volunteer Awards Breakfast

Happening on Thursday, October 28, Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr. and the City of Hammond are hosting the 34th Annual Volunteer Awards Breakfast and invite you to join. Click here for more information, including how to grab your ticket. 

Attend the Light Up the Gourds! Illuminated, walking pumpkin trail in Portage

The City of Portage is bringing you a Light Up the Gourds pumpkin trail happening from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday. Visit our page here to see more details. 

Journey through the Lake County Chiller Ghost Tour in Crown Point

The Lake County Chiller Ghost Tour is coming to Crown Point on Friday and will include stops at the Old Courthouse and Crown Point Jail. Find more information here. 

Head to Luna Kitchen + Cocktails for its annual Halloween Bash

Join Luna Kitchen + Cocktails for its annual Halloween Bash on the rooftop for Halloween themed cocktails and prizes for best costumes. Visit the Facebook page here for details. 

Don your best costume for the 10th Anniversary Halloween Ball & Costume Contest

Head to the Halloween Ball & Costume Contest on Saturday to show your best costume and enjoy a 50/50 raffle to benefit Lakeshore PAWS. Head to the event on our website here to get involved.  

View the talent at Opportunity Enterprises’ last day for the student exhibition

Saturday, October 30 is the last day for Opportunity Enterprises Student Exhibition, so be sure to stop by Art Barn School of Art to see all the amazing talent. Find the information here, including some featured artists. 

Stop by the Mascot Hall of Fame for See You Saturday! 

Happening on Saturdays only, the Mascot Hall of Fame opens their doors for family and friends to come and enjoy the lively environment and meet new mascots. Click here for details. 

Take a seat at Chicago Street Theatre for the last day of “Coraline”

The musical, “Coraline” is being performed all weekend long, so be sure to stop by before Sunday to see the entertaining show on stage and join in the Halloween spirit. Click here for more information, including how to grab your ticket.

Visit the Nature Now Exhibit at Lubeznik Center for the Arts

On Sunday, October 31, the Lubeznik Center for the Arts’ Nature Now Exhibit will be open to all to come see the cyclical nature of life and our impact on the world presented through some beautiful art. Head to the link here to learn more. 

Enjoy Trick or Treating in La Porte 

Fit into your best costume and grab a bag to fill with candy, because City of La Porte’s Trick or Treating is happening on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. Click here for more details.