10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, October 30 – November 2

The ghosts and goblins are free to roam Northern Indiana this weekend as the veil thins for Halloween! Haunt the halls of Journeyman Distillery and the Memorial Opera House or stalk through the streets on your hunt for candy this holiday weekend.

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

Trick-or-Treating throughout Northern Indiana

It’s Halloween this Friday, and that means it’s time to take to the streets in your costume for a haunting night of fun and candy! Remember to dress warmly, look both ways before crossing the street, and check with your local municipal government for trick-or-treating times in your area.

Have a graveyard smash at Four Winds Casinos’ Monster Bash

South Bend is in for a haunting treat as Party Foul performs at the Four Winds Casinos South Bend’s Ribbon Town Conference and Event Center this Friday at 8 p.m. Eastern. In addition to the live music, a cash bar will be open, and you can win your night’s drinks in the costume contest set to give contestants $1,000 in prizes! Learn more here.

Dance into the night with Journeyman Distillery

Come dressed in your scary best to the American Factory at 8 p.m. for the fright of your life! Journeyman Distillery is inviting attendees to a Halloween dance party with live music, a costume contest, and spooky-themed cocktails. Get a taste of what Journeyman has in store this Halloween and feel your bones rattle to the music! Learn more here.

March alongside veterans in the City of Hammond

The City of Hammond is hosting its annual Veterans Appreciation Day parade and celebration this Saturday to celebrate the people who risked everything to ensure your freedom. The celebration will include members from the local American Legion and VFW posts, live music from the high school band, and a flyover! Learn more here.

Do the Time Warp again with Memorial Opera House

Once the curtain closes on the Rocky Horror cast this Friday, stick around for a special treat: the Time Warp Ball! This deliciously dreadful event is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Rocky Horror with dancing, glitter, and fabulous costume prizes. The Time Warp Ball is 21+ and tickets are available online. Learn more here.

Celebrate Halloween with Burn ‘Em Brewing

Burn ‘Em Brewing’s Homegrown Halloween is returning to the Back Room this Friday for an evening of rock and roll from out of this world. A $10 cover gets you in for Janky Limo and also lets you compete in the Halloween costume contest, where the grand prize winner walks away with $250. This is a 21+ event. Learn more here.

Have a not-so-spooky Halloween adventure with Bellaboo’s

Bellaboo’s Play and Discovery Center is hosting a family-friendly Halloween bash this Friday! Boo at the ‘Boo combines entertainment and education to create a fun, safe Halloween experience for children of all ages. From stories around the campfire to ooze labs to cooking spooky snacks, everyone will have some fun at this event! Learn more here.

Craft your own Halloween decorations with St. Joe County Public Library

The St. Joseph County Public Library will be hosting a special session of Crafting Connections this Thursday to prepare for the holiday! Learn to craft Halloween and fall-themed screenprints to step your scare game up to the next level. Learn more here.

Experience some Late Night Madness with Purdue Northwest

Purdue University Northwest is kicking off basketball season this Thursday during Late Night Madness! With returning emcee Brooke Weisbrod and a variety of fan-favorite activities, the Fitness & Recreation Center is going to be loud and Lion proud beginning at 9 p.m. Dancing, costumes, dunking, musical chairs, and more await eager competitors who have the chance to win everything from a VR gaming system to brand new Apple products. Learn more here.

Cut the ribbon on Fairfield’s new fieldhouse

This Thursday, the community is invited to Fairfield Jr.-Sr. High School for the grand opening of its new fieldhouse! Beginning with a ribbon cutting ceremony, the night will see tours through the facility as well as dinner provided by Franky’s Tacos. Check out the new facilities that will support Fairfield’s students in all their extracurriculars! Learn more here.