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

This is one of the biggest weekends for the country in a long time, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Between parades, parties, and community gatherings, plenty of activities will be taking place in the Region for this holiday weekend.

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!

Sit alongside the top Independence Day parades in Northwest Indiana

To celebrate the Fourth of July, this weekend will have a large slate of parades to check out. This includes Lake Station, Chesterton, Hobart, Portage, Whiting, La Porte, Crown Point, and more. It will be a weekend to celebrate, so make sure to round up your family members and friends to watch any of these local parades!

Celebrate with several Fourth of July community gatherings

Along with the many parades in the Region this weekend, an array of Fourth of July celebrations will be coming to Northwest Indiana as well. Communities such as Hammond, Valparaiso, and Elkhart will transform this weekend to honor 250 years of our country’s independence. With food vendors and a series of group activities to partake in, you don’t want to miss these events!

Spark your weekend with fancy firework shows in Northwest Indiana

Northwest Indiana communities such as Schererville, East Chicago, Hammond, La Porte, Munster, Whiting, Crown Point, Hebron, Hobart, and Michigan City will be putting sparks to the sky with public firework displays. Grab a good spot before these firework shows to see the sky illuminate this weekend! 

Rock out with Hairball at South Bend Cubs All-American Rock Party

As a way to recognize the Fourth of July weekend, the South Bend Cubs are hosting the All-American Rock Party featuring Hairball at Four Winds Field. This Independence Day event features a live rock concert on the field followed by fireworks. Come listen to Hairball take over South Bend under the night lights! Learn more here.

Sing along at the City of Valparaiso’s America 250 Concert

The Valparaiso community will have special events lined up throughout the weekend for the Fourth of July. On Friday, July 3, the community can enjoy an outdoor concert at Central Park Plaza, featuring Jonny James, a Nashville recording artist with Northwest Indiana roots. Watch as he brings high-energy entertainment to the celebration! Learn more here.

Cruise into a carnival atmosphere at the Cedar Lake Summerfest

Live music, family fun, and a community carnival is coming to Cedar Lake this weekend. From July 2-5, food vendors and cardboard boat races will keep people with smiles on their face who come to the Cedar Lake Summerfest. Check out the car shows, entertainment, and more during this multi-day celebration! Learn more here.

Harmonize with Southern Accents: Tribute to Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers

Harbor Country Adventures, JL Entertainment, and Live at the Lakefront will present a performance by Southern Accents: Tribute to Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. All ages are welcome for this outdoor venue at the Millenium Plaza Bandstand. Take a trip down nostalgia lane with this family-friendly concert experience! Learn more here. 

Take a slow ride downtown La Porte for Cruise Night event

The third edition of the Cruise Night series in downtown La Porte will be coming back this weekend on the evening of July 4. This is a series that brings cars of all kinds together in the community during the first Saturday of the month, running from May to September. Drive through the city and check out all the sweet rides! Learn more here. 

Eat like a champion with hot dogs and apple pies at Bonneyville Mill

Bonneyville Mill will orchestrate an evening highlighted by hot dogs and apple pies on the evening of the Fourth of July festivities in Elkhart. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., you can get both menu items, with crust on the apple pies made from Bonneyville Mill flour. Watch the mill grind flour and enjoy this American classic food combination! Learn more here.

Join Big Perm for his Birthday Bash at Four Winds Field

Four Winds Field will turn into the ultimate summer party destination on July 3 to celebrate U93’s Big Perm with a special concert and fireworks show. This celebration will feature Larger Than Life, one of the nation’s premier boy band tribute experiences. Big Perm will also play your favorite hits as he DJ’s his own birthday party. Jump into a night of choreography, costume changes, and high-energy production! Learn more here.