10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, July 17 – July 20

This weekend is stacked with fun events in Northern Indiana! From Brantley Gilbert and Akon at Festival of the Lakes to Nick Swardson at Four Winds Casinos, big names are on their way to deliver you an unforgettable summer weekend. If you’re looking to get more active, the Creekside Classic and the Fastpitch World Series are both here too. There’s really something for everyone!

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

Watch world-class entertainment at the Festival of the Lakes

The Festival of the Lakes, the City of Hammond’s premier summer festival, is officially kicking off this weekend! With show-stopping performances from Brantley Gilbert, Akon, John Fogerty, Third Eye Blind, and more happening throughout the weekend and special event days like the Polka Party and Fishing Derby planned, you’re not going to want to miss anything happening this weekend in Hammond. Learn more here.

Travel back to the past with the Winamac Power Show

The Winamac Power Summer Show beginning this Thursday takes you back to the past to see how the world was powered. With tractor shows, equipment demos, shopping opportunities, daily children’s activities, and more fun to be had, the Power Show is edutainment at its best! The full list of events is available online. Learn more here.

Shoot for the green at this year’s Creekside Classic

Play a real shotgun start at Valpo Parks’ annual Creekside Classic this Thursday! The Creekside Classic is the perfect way to get the whole family golfing in support of the Valpo Parks Foundation. With two flights this year – one in the morning and one in the afternoon – expect fast play and tons of fun! Learn more here.

Watch future softball pros at the NSA Fastpitch World Series

Send out the softball season with a bang at the annual NSA Northern World Series Fastpitch Tournament in the Crown Point Sportsplex this weekend! Kickoff the event this Thursday at Opening Night to get a look at the 170+ teams participating and stay through the weekend for a tournament unlike any other. Learn more here.

Step up to the tee for LEAP’s 51st annual golf outing

This Friday, the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership will be hosting its 51st annual Play Day Golf Outing at Beechwood Golf Course! Take part in a variety of contests on top of the game: a hole-in-one contest, a “Closest to the Pin” challenge, and a test to see who can hit the longest drive. Learn more here.

Grab your 10-gallon hat for Deep River Waterpark’s Country Western Splash Party

You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t give it a splashtastic time without heading to this Saturday’s Country Western Splash Party at Deep River Waterpark! Starting at 5:30 p.m., get into the park at a discounted rate to enjoy a western-themed evening of fun in the sun. Tickets are available online at a discounted price. Learn more here.

Meet up with AJ Portable Building at the Porter County Fair

Fair season is hitting Northern Indiana, and that means the AJ Portable Buildings team is doing its tour through the fair circuit with a stop planned at the Porter County Fair this weekend! Come experience the high-quality craftsmanship of AJ Portable Buildings’ stock up close and maybe walk away with shed dreams of your own. Learn more here.

Laugh along with comedy legend Nick Swardson at Four Winds South Bend

Nick Swardson – known for his work on “Reno 911,” “NIck Swardson’s Pretend Time,” and his various roles with Adam Sandler’s Happy Madison Productions – is heading to Four Winds Casinos’ South Bend location for a side-splitting set this Friday! Experience Swardson’s unique brand of comedy that’s willing to cross verbal, visual, and olfactory boundaries in the name of a laugh. Tickets are available online. Learn more here.

Discover how Lubeznik’s latest gallery was put together at this weekend’s curator talk

This Saturday, join Lubeznik Center for the Arts curator Whitney Bradshaw for a guided tour through Lubeznik’s latest gallery, “Women to the Front!” Learn all about the process of creating the gallery, the backstory to the pieces, artists, and collectors, and more on this interactive FREE event. Learn more here.

Rock out with Q Sonics at Mishawaka Parks’ summer concert

Grab your lawn chair and head to Central Park this Thursday for a bluesy set from Q Sonics! Enjoy this free summer concert with your friends and family, shop at local vendors, and spend some time outdoors while the weather is nice. Learn more here.