10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, August 7 – August 10

As kids begin returning to school, this weekend is set to give one last hurrah to summer vacation. From 300-foot slip-n-slides to night bike rides to live musical performances, take a chance to enjoy these last days of summer before they’re gone.

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

Putt for a purpose with Paladin, Inc.

Paladin, Inc. is hosting its annual golf outing this Friday! Help build a more inclusive future for people of all abilities as you take to the green at this charity golf event. Head out to the Michigan City Golf Course to directly support the Michigan City Day Program remodel while having a fun time on the fairway. Learn more here.

Show what you know at CoAction’s Lake County Trivia Night

Are you ready to bring home the Trivia Night Trophy? Join CoAction this Friday at the Dean and Barbara White Community Center to challenge your community to a friendly competition of trivia! In addition to bragging rights, win awesome prizes or bid on auction items. All proceeds support CoAction’s critical work in the community, so you can feel good while showing off your knowledge. Learn more here.

Enjoy sky high spectacles at the Gary Air Show

Every year, the Gary Air Show wows the south shore of Lake Michigan with aerial acrobatics and high-flying fun. This year’s show at Marquette Park kicks off on Saturday and will feature several acts, including parachuters, biplane aerobats, and the unique muscle biplane “Machaira!” Plus, enjoy vendors and the surrounding Miller Beach. Learn more here.

Witness music royalty at Four Winds New Buffalo

Join the Four Winds Casinos in welcoming Wilson Phillips to New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center this Friday! Wilson Phillips is a dynamic trio consisting of Carnie and Wendy Wilson and Chynna Phillips. Born into the music industry, Wilson Phillips has had a lifetime to hone their talents to create a fantastic show just for you. Tickets are available online. Learn more here.

Bike through the night with Valpo Parks

Valpo Parks is hosting its annual Night Bike Ride this Saturday once the sun sets! Join your friends and family at Creekside Golf Course to begin a 10-mile bike ride led by the Valpo PD through Valparaiso neighborhoods. Get outside, get some exercise, and get new memories to treasure as the summer ends. Learn more here.

Rock out with Jeshua Marshall at Burn ‘Em Brewing

Burn ‘Em Brewing is hosting Larry and His Flask’s very own Jeshua Marshall on the Patio this Friday! Marshall combines a variety of musical genres – from folk punk to reggae – to create a musical blend uniquely his own. This all-ages show has no cover, making it easy for all to enjoy. Learn more here.

Visit the Lake County Fair before it’s gone

The Lake County Fair is back in Crown Point for one more weekend! From rides to food to vendors to shows to games and more, there’s something for everyone at the fair. Come out before the fair leaves for the year to make some final summer memories! Learn more here.

Take part in a Chesterton tradition at the European Market

The Town of Chesterton’s European Market is more than just a Saturday shopping spot; it’s a tradition that Chesterton invites everyone to enjoy. Featuring local vendors and craftsmen, live entertainment, and farm-fresh meals ready to be enjoyed, the market is beloved by many for a good reason. Come see that reason in action this Saturday! Learn more here.

Release your inner Jimmy Buffett at La Porte’s Cheeseburger in Paradise

This Friday, downtown La Porte is turning tropical for the annual Cheeseburger in Paradise event! Starting at 6 p.m., enjoy live music, eat treats from local vendors, drink at the beer garden, and just have a good time with your friends and family. The best part? The event is FREE for all ages! Learn more here.

Close out the summer with Mishawaka Parks’ Slide the Hill

Ever stood at the top of a hill and fantasized about sliding all the way down? Mishawaka Parks is giving you the chance this weekend! Come to George Wilson Park this Friday-Sunday for 300-foot slip-n-slides running all the way down the hill. Grab your tube or floatie, climb to the top, and careen downhill to send summer out with a bang. Learn more here.