10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, August 14 – August 17

With another warm, sunny weekend ahead of us, it’s like summer never left and school never started! Take this chance to make a daring lake voyage, travel to your island paradise, rock out with glam metal legends, or just enjoy the Friday night lights at your local high school stadium. 

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

Row to victory at the Great Cardboard Boat Race

This Friday, Crossroads United Way is heading to the LaSalle Bristol pond for the annual Great Cardboard Boat Race. Family and friends from throughout Elkhart County and beyond will go head-to-head as they race to see whose homebuilt boat is the fastest. Plus, the money raised from the event goes right back into Crossroads United Way’s critical family programs. Learn more here.

Get creative at Lubeznik’s 43rd annual art festival

Lubeznik Center for the Arts’ 43rd annual Arts Festival is here this Saturday and Sunday for Northern Indiana residents to enjoy! This year, the festival will feature local artists, food vendors, live demonstrations, family activities, and more that help connect attendees with the many programs offered by Lubeznik. Additionally, “Women to the Front” will be on display during the festival. Learn more here.

Race into fall at the Running Wild 5k

The Running Wild 5k, a staple event for the South Bend community, is back this Saturday at St. Patrick’s County Park! This chip-timed 5k is the perfect kickoff to the autumn season and features terrific door prizes, awards for top runners in each age group, and handcrafted participation medals. If the race isn’t your thing, you can still come out for the Wacky Scavenger Hunt! Learn more here.

Live your tropical day dreams at Journeyman’s Island Night

If the summer heat is going to hang around for another weekend, Journeyman Distillery is going to take advantage of it! Explore a Featherbone Factory turned tropical paradise this Saturday at Island Night. After last year’s success, Journeyman knew it had to bring this event back bigger than ever, and the bold flavors, tiki torches, and beautiful sun setting over Lake Michigan are helping make the vision come true. Learn more here.

Experience a Night on Broadway with the Whiting Park Festival Orchestra

Another free summer concert from the Whiting Park Festival Orchestra is hitting the stage in Lakefront Park this Saturday, and you’re being taken to the bright lights of Broadway! With music from favorites like “My Fair Lady,” “Carousel,” and more, this concert is sure to have you singing along. Learn more here.

Take it back to the ‘80s with Pearcy | DeMartini at Four Winds New Buffalo

Get ready to go round and round with Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini, the driving forces behind RATT! Early pioneers of the hair metal scene, the two legendary musicians are bringing their Sunset Strip sound to Four Winds Casinos New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center for an evening of nostalgic rocking. Tickets are available online. Learn more here.

Ride on out to Crown Point’s Car Cruise

Crown Point’s annual car cruise season brings automotive enthusiasts from throughout the Region to Bulldog Park for a reason! Whether you’re a gearhead hoping to check out some classic rides or you’re just looking for a fun way to pass the afternoon, head out to the park this Thursday to hang out with your friends and family. Learn more here.

Shop ‘til you drop at the Portage Summer Market

This Friday, join the City of Portage in Founders Square Park for Market on the Square! Enjoy shopping for artisan crafts from local vendors while listening to live entertainment every Friday. This weekend, enjoy live entertainment from DJ Byers. Learn more here.

Witness the duel of the pianos at Howl2Go

Howl2Go is an electrifying dueling piano show that excites audiences everywhere it goes! See what all the hype is about when Howl2Go comes to the Memorial Opera House this Saturday. From familiar favorites everyone can sing along with to modern classics to live song requests, the world-class performers will have you moving and grooving to the music. Learn more here.

Get out to the stadium for your local high school

School is back in session, which means fall sports are getting underway! Get out to your local high school as you watch student-athletes compete in everything from football and volleyball to tennis and cross country. If you can’t make the game yourself, make sure to check out our coverage after!