10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, October 9 – October 12

Halloween is quickly approaching, and the creatures of the night are popping up all around Northern Indiana. Trunk or treats, jack-o-lanterns, and harvest fests invite you to get into the fall spirit! Take the time to get into your scariest costume and join the fun this weekend.

Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana and be sure to add some to your calendar!

Get your costumes ready for Hammond’s Indoor Trunk or Treat

Bring out the family to the Hammond Sportsplex this Thursday evening for the city’s annual Indoor Trunk or Treat! Come rain or sleet or snow, Hammond’s Trunk or Treat is sure to be warm, dry, and a really great time. Event begins at 5 p.m. and continues while supplies last. Learn more here.

Lift up your community at CoAction’s Reimagine Conference 

As a member of the Northern Indiana community, it’s important to have the tools necessary to enact change for the better. CoAction is inviting everyone to learn more about actionable ambition at this Friday’s Reimagine Conference. Keynote speaker Dr. Angela Pharris will address the importance of having hope and the profound mental effects it can have on reaching your goals. Learn more here.

Light up the Gourds with the City of Portage

The City of Portage’s sixth annual Light up the Gourds is happening this Saturday as the sun sets! Come see the trails at Imagination Glen light up with community-carved pumpkins beginning at 6:30 p.m. For those with sensory issues, an earlier session is available at 5 p.m. to make sure the fun is fully accessible. New this year, enjoy a trunk-or-treat from Trailside Community Church beginning at 5 p.m! Learn more here.

Rock out at the Hobart Art

This Saturday, a rocking lineup of musicians is heading to the Hobart Art Theater. Featuring Finger Eleven, Alien Ant Farm, BRKN LOVE, and local favorites The Elephant March, Saturday’s show will have you singing old favorites like “Paralyzer” and “Smooth Criminal” while discovering new favorites! Learn more here.

Get ready for Harvest Fest fun with Goodwill at the Indiana Dinosaur Museum

This weekend, Goodwill is heading to the Indiana Dinosaur Museum in South Bend for the Harvest Fest! Come out Friday through Sunday for tons of family fun including pumpkin pie eating contests, hayrides, caramel apples, and more. Goodwill will be providing DIY scarecrow kits and photo opportunities with the Scare-a-Crow-SAURUS alongside other fun attractions during the event. Learn more here.

Sip and savor with Purdue Northwest at Wine on the Rails

If you’ve a penchant for fine wine, fine learning, and fine company, Wine on the Rails at the Gabis Arboretum is the event for you! Led by Purdue University Northwest’s own Dr. Matthew Bauman, this Thursday afternoon trip through the Railway Garden will tickle the interest of the sommelier and the adventurer alike. Tickets are available online. Learn more here.

Jam with Tennessee Whiskey at the La Porte Civic Auditorium

The La Porte Civic Auditorium is welcoming Chris Stapleton tribute band Tennessee Whiskey back to La Porte this Friday for another evening movin’ and groovin’. Tennessee Whiskey is composed of musicians dedicated to bringing you the most authentic Stapleton experience possible right here in the Region. Tickets are available online. Learn more here.

Duck, dive, and dodge during Crown Point’s dodgeball tournament

The Sparta Dome is becoming a battleground for charity this Saturday as the Crown Point Firefighters Association’s annual dodgeball tournament supports Northwest Indiana Cancer Kids Foundation! Hit the turf for an action-packed afternoon as you dip and dodge your way to victory. If you’re not looking to compete, enjoy the food, DJ, and beer garden instead as you spectate! Learn more here.

Race into the weekend during the Middlebury Pumpkin Race

Are you ready for the Middlebury Pumpkin Race this Saturday? Come out to see which squash is the fastest as they roll down West Warren Street in the most competitive gourd race you’ll ever see. If your pumpkin is caught cheating, it’ll face the Mallet of Justice to the cheers of the crowd. The winner of the event will get a chance to choose which non-profit proceeds support, so there’s even more incentive to make your pumpkin the fastest it can be! Learn more here.

Say hello to your neighbors at Lubeznik’s latest installation

Lubeznik Center for the Arts’ latest community art installation is popping up in MIchigan City! “Hello Neighbor: Purple Windows” takes the panes of COVID-19 and transforms them into a peak at the inner lives of those kept inside during the pandemic. These purple windows will be set up throughout LCA’s grounds, letting you walk through a disembodied neighborhood from another time. Learn more here.