10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, November 6 – November 9

As November rolls in and the end of the year grows closer, it’s time to begin thinking about what you’re grateful for. Maybe it’s the veterans who risked everything to defend your freedoms, maybe it’s the boundless artistry flowing through Northern Indiana, or maybe it’s just all the opportunities to grab your friends and family and go have a good time.

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

Honor America’s heroes at Valpo Parks Foundation’s Veterans Day ceremony

Choosing to serve in the Armed Forces requires guts, commitment, and dedication to something bigger than yourself. That’s why Valparaiso Parks Foundation is honoring its veterans with a ceremony this Friday at 9 a.m. Come out to the Service Memorial at Foundation Meadows Park to show your support! Learn more here.

Discover the best of local artistry at Art Barn’s Holiday Gift Gallery

Featuring a ton of local crafters, Art Barn School of Arts’ Holiday Gift Gallery is returning for another season of festive fun! Whether you’re shopping for a truly unique gift or just seeing what’s available in the Region, the Holiday Gift Gallery has your answer this weekend. Head over to the gallery’s reception this Friday for a first look at what’s available! Learn more here.

Achieve your college goals with PNW

It’s College Goal Sunday at Purdue University Northwest this weekend! Sit down at PNW’s Hammond or Westville campuses with financial aid professionals at this free event to figure out the best way for you to attend college. From filling out your FAFSA application to scouting scholarships, you can make higher education achievable and accessible. Learn more here.

Rock out with Switchfoot’s Jon Foreman at Bishop Noll

Bishop Noll Institute is celebrating the people who make education possible with a gratitude concert from Switchfoot’s Jon Foreman this Saturday! This ticketed event begins at 5 p.m. and includes dinner, drinks, and front row seats to this Grammy-winning singer’s performance. Tickets can be purchased online. Learn more here.

Get seated for Valparaiso University’s production of ‘Cabaret’

Valparaiso University’s Center for the Arts is debuting its production of “Cabaret” this Thursday for all audiences to enjoy! This heady and heavy play is filled with romance, thrills, and laughs. Shows run from Thursday to Sunday, so make sure you grab your seat this weekend! Tickets are available online. Learn more here.

Say hello to your neighbors at Lubeznik’s latest installation

Lubeznik Center for the Arts’ latest community art installation is popping up in MIchigan City! “Hello Neighbor: Purple Windows” takes the panes of COVID-19 and transforms them into a peak at the inner lives of those kept inside during the pandemic. These purple windows will be set up throughout LCA’s grounds, letting you walk through a disembodied neighborhood from another time. Learn more here.

Continue the Dream this weekend with the SHARE Foundation

The SHARE Foundation is hosting its 33rd annual gala Continuing the Dream gala this Friday! Featuring dinner, auctions, dancing, as well as an opportunity to learn more about the SHARE Foundation and its mission, this event is the perfect way to cap off the week. Learn more here.

Channel your inner lumberjack at Mishawaka Parks’ Flannel Formal

This Friday, join the Mishawaka Parks Department at the Ball Band Biergarten for the return of the Flannel Formal! Enjoy live music and drinks around the campfire as you don your favorite flannel in preparation for the upcoming winter. This event is 21+. Learn more here.

Explore the role of monsters in cinema at St. Joe County Public Library’s monster mixer

The St. Joseph County Public Library is welcoming monster aficionados from across the county to its Centre Township branch for a frighteningly fun workshop analyzing your favorite movie monsters. Write about and discuss how these terrors of the screen reflect the real-world anxieties of their creators. Learn more here.

Experience Prince with Gabriel Sanchez at the Hobart Art

The Hobart Art Theater is bringing The Prince Experience with Gabriel Sanchez to the stage this Friday! This tribute to one of the most impactful artists of his time will begin at 8 p.m. and rock on through the night. Tickets are available online. Learn more here.