10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, April 2 – April 5

April is the first full month of spring. It’s the beginning of a new chapter in 2026; one that is filled with warmth, love, and every reason to enjoy the outdoor weather. With this being the week of Easter, you can expect plenty of egg hunts and appearances from the Easter Bunny all-around the area.

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

Score with El Salto at Hoops Crafts and Community Night 

Board & Brush Valparaiso is celebrating with El Salto and the entire community for a basketball-inspired fundraiser. This will benefit Valpo Pop Warner and their Scholarship Program, which helps local kids participate in cheer, dance, and football. Help these kids receive youth sports opportunities through a night of fun! Learn more here.

Explore the Area Artists Association exhibition of Anything Goes

The Area Artists Association (A3) is announcing Anything Goes, a dynamic group exhibition celebrating artistic freedom in all its forms. With work by A3 member artists in the Region, the exhibition embraces a no-holds-barred approach starting on April 2.. Come support Visit Michigan City La Porte and check this exhibition out any day until the end of May! Learn more here.

Admire local performers at the Great Pages Circus in Goshen

The Great Pages Circus will be having an upcoming showtime at Elkhart County Fairgrounds on Thursday, April 2. Starting at 6 p.m., the Goshen community can watch clowns, horses, and acrobats all take the center stage for this night of nostalgia! Learn more here.

Celebrate cultural excellence with Celtic Woman: A New Era

Grammy-nominated global music sensation Celtic Woman is coming to the area on Friday, April 3. The Lerner Theatre will welcome in the group as they celebrate 21 years of their rich musical and cultural heritage. Everyone in attendance can expect a captivating performance with Irish music and culture, so come check out what the night has to offer! Learn more here.

Recite your best lines at Lubeznik Center for the Arts Annual Poetry Slam

Performers of all walks of life can come share their original works at Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) for the annual Poetry Slam. This event will be in tournament style, with contestants eliminated each round. Be the last one standing to walk away crowned as this year’s LCA Poetry Slam Champion! Learn more here.

Collect the most prizes at City of Hobart Easter Egg Hunt 

To kick off Easter weekend, members of the Hobart community will be able to participate in the City of Hobart’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. More than 1,000 eggs are set to be scattered around Festival Park. Come collect as many eggs as you can and take a picture with the Easter Bunny before you leave! Learn more here.

Win the golden ticket at City of Michigan City Easter Egg Hunt 

The Easter festivities are going to be taking place all weekend long. La Porte County residents can check out the City of Michigan City’s Easter Egg Hunt, which will take place in Fedder’s Alley at Washington Park. Between golden ticket prizes and enough eggs to fill up Lake Michigan, this will be a family-fun experience! Learn more here.

Meet unique characters at Annual Family Easter Event in Lake County

An Easter celebration is making its way to the Lake County Fairgrounds as well. The annual Easter Event for Families by Everlasting Smiles and Memories will create a warm, exhilarating environment with different toddler play areas, timed Egg-Cade hunts, and appearances from 19 different characters. Come check out the vendors and win cool prizes and candy at the event! Learn more here.

Earn a Parents Night Out with all-night entertainment for the kids

For what might be a long weekend for parents when it comes to preparing a good Easter celebration for their children, all that hard work can be celebrated the night before the real deal with a Parents Night Out. At this event, the kids are welcome to try obstacle courses, dodgeball, and more games, while the parents can get time to themselves from 4-7 p.m. Give your kid one last big bash before Easter Sunday and make the most of that time with a night out to treat yourself! Learn more here. 

Join the City of Crown Point for photos with the Easter Bunny

It’s an Easter tradition to let your kids meet the Easter Bunny. With the City of Crown Point, you can take this meet-and-greet to the next level with photo opportunities on Saturday, April 4. From 12-2 p.m. and 2:30-4:30 p.m., stop by the basement shops at the old Lake County Courthouse in downtown Crown Point for the last chance to meet this icon! Learn more here.