10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, July 9 – July 12

Following the 250th anniversary of independence in the United States of America, the patriotic vibes will continue, along with a series of community summer gatherings.

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!

Celebrate with the City of Hammond for Sponsor Party 

Members of the Hammond community can come together with their peers for a special celebration in their city. Hosted by the City of Hammond, everyone is welcome to attend this special sponsor celebration event! Learn more here.

Play on the green during LEAP’s Annual Golf Outing 

The La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP) will host the 52nd Annual Play Day Golf Outing on July 10th, at Beechwood Golf Course, 2222 Woodlawn Drive in La Porte. With many volunteer options throughout the day and contests all outing long, hit the green with your best team! Learn more here.

Check out elite golfing at the Four Winds Invitational 

It’s a big golf weekend all around the Region, and the beginning of the Four Winds Invitational will also kick off. This three-day tournament will feature some of the best golfers all brought onto the same course. Watch the masters at their craft putt their way to victory! Learn more here.

Join BucherTech in its 25th Anniversary Celebration with the community

BucherTech has made it a mission to provide secure, cost-effective, and reliable technology services so local businesses and nonprofits can access the same high-level solutions used by large corporations. As the company celebrates its 25th anniversary, the entire community can celebrate what this business has done for a quarter of a century! Learn more here.

Sprint to the finish at the City of Hammond Roadie Run 

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and The City of Hammond Department of Parks & Recreation are inviting runners and walkers of all ages to compete in the Kathleen Pucalik Memorial 5K Roadie Run. This activity leads into the Festival of the Lakes celebration. Register early for the event and make sure you arrive at Lake Pavilion for the Roadie Run! Learn more here.

Ease into dinner with Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Lindenwood Slow Down Banquet 

It’s nice to slow down every once in a while. That’s the premise of what the Poor Handmaid of Jesus Christ goes for during its Lindenwood Slow Down Banquet. This event is a calming evening filled with dinner and festivities. Come join the celebration of Lindenwood’s legacy! Learn more here.

Dive into Finding Nemo Jr. at the Memorial Opera House

Finding Nemo Jr. is a heartwarming, colorful adventure about courage, family, and inclusion. The Memorial Opera House will be putting together a 60-minute stage musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar film Finding Nemo. Watch this classic hit the big stage and recap their best hits from the soundtrack! Learn more here.

Learn about the arts at LCA’s Kindred Spirits: Curator Talk 

The Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) is bringing in an engaging and knowledgeable curator as she takes you through all of the amazing art pieces of the Kindred Spirits: Margaret Wharton and Betsy Odom exhibition. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the artists, their artwork, inspirations and processes at the LCA! Learn more here.

Uncover the significance of water at Streams of Power program 

Elkhart County is nourished by abundant natural sources of water. The Streams of Power program helps explore how water flows through the history of Elkhart County. Walk away from this program with a better understanding of how the power of water shapes lives and communities! Learn more here.

Ride with the naturalists during Spokes and Scoops Bike Ride 

A fun ride to the Vanilla Bean Creamery with the naturalist team will be taking over the trails of Elkhart this weekend. As an 11-mile ride along the MapleHeart and Elkhart River Greenway Trail, meet up at the Ox Bow Haus Shelter for this epic journey! Learn more here.