10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, October 23 – October 26

Halloween is almost here! One more weekend until the big night, but Northern Indiana is already getting pretty spooky. Trunk or treats, ghost hunts, costume contests, and more are hitting the streets of the Region and Michiana as we ramp up for the scariest night of the year!

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

Trunk or Treat with Life Care Center of Valparaiso

Grab your costume and head to the Life Care Center of Valparaiso this Thursday for the center’s annual Trunk or Treat! Head out to the parking lot to see all of the decorated cars, get your candy, and enjoy a safe night out celebrating Halloween. Learn more here.

Clink glasses at the inaugural Portage Boos and Brews

The City of Portage is excited to host its first ever Boos & Brews Brewfest this Friday at Woodland Park! Celebrate Halloween with music, costumes, food trucks, and plenty of beer at this thrillingly fun festival. Dress your scariest for a chance to win the costume contest! Learn more here.

Get ready for Halloween with Belvedere Senior Housing’s Trunk-or-Treat

Belvedere Senior Housing is hosting its largest Trunk-or-Treat ever this Friday to help you celebrate Halloween early! Head out to the assisted living facility at 4 p.m. to see the residents’ decorations, enjoy the DJ’s playlist, play in the bounce house, and collect your candy dressed in your favorite costume. Learn more here.

Get the family together for VU Football’s Homecoming game

Valparaiso University’s football team is celebrating Homecoming this Saturday with a night of family fun! Get your gold gear out for the game against Morehead State, and if you’re feeling the spirit of Valpo, swing by the Surf Internet booth with extra hats, scarves, and winter gear for the Gameday Giveback. Feel good, do good, and enjoy a good game! Learn more here.

Walk among the pumpkins in downtown Crown Point

The City of Crown Point’s annual Pumpkin Walk is returning to the Square this Saturday, offering you a fun weekend with the family trick or treating! This free event lets you get into the Halloween spirit with trips to local downtown businesses and plenty of decorated pumpkins. Learn more here.

Get your candy with Franciscan Health Michigan City

Franciscan Health Michigan City will be hosting a Trunk or Treat event complete with a DJ, food trucks, and tons of candy to enjoy. Join the party this Friday at the hospital’s legacy campus to sink your teeth into something sweet. Learn more here.

Examine AI’s impact on healthcare at David Pogue’s Sinai Forum session

The Purdue University Northwest Sinai Forum brings world-renowned speakers to Northwest Indiana to explore the issues impacting us today. Tech expert and CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue will be taking the stage this Sunday to examine the risks, benefits, and impacts of integrating AI into the healthcare industry. Come out to Purdue University Northwest’s Westville Campus for a chance to hear more! Learn more here.

Hike into the night with La Porte County Parks

The La Porte County Parks Department is preparing a spooky night in the woods this Friday for families to hunt the ghosts and goblins out for the season. Explore Luhr County Park after dark with your blacklight, take a haunting hayride, and check out the results of the pumpkin carving contest. The event is free to attend. Learn more here.

Haunt the Mishawaka Riverwalk at Mishawaka Parks’ Table or Treats

This Saturday, the Mishawaka Parks Department and over 80 local businesses will be set up along the Mishawaka Riverwalk for the city’s Table or Treat event! This free event is open to all trick or treaters, no registration required. Learn more here.

Close out a frightful season at the St. Joe County Public Library

For the month of October, the St. Joseph County Public Library has hosted a series of delightfully frightening events. As the season comes to a close this Thursday, join the team one last time for a fun party sure to get your heart racing! With pizza, crafts, costumes, a photobooth, and more, this event will give you one last hurrah before the big day on the 31st. Learn more here.