10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, September 25 – September 28

As September comes to a close and the weather continues to chill, the fun is still heating up in Northern Indiana! Matches in the squared circle, laughs on the stage, and shopping directly from your neighbors keep things exciting, fresh, and engaging.

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

Celebrate hospitality’s best at the R.O.S.E. and R.I.S.E. Awards

The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority’s annual R.O.S.E. and R.I.S.E. Awards are returning to Hammond’s Horseshoe Casino this Thursday! Come on out for an elegant evening celebrating the people in the hospitality industry making the Region a tourist destination unlike any other. Tickets are available online. Learn more here.

Further your education at Urban League NWI’s scholarship fair at IU Northwest

Urban League of Northwest Indiana’s annual scholarship fair brings over 40 colleges and universities to the Savannah Center at Indiana University Northwest every year! This year, set your students up for success by equipping them with transcripts, test scores, and a love for education as they explore their potential future schools. Students will even have the opportunity to win scholarships at this free event! Learn more here.

Celebrate community health with Franciscan Health Foundation

This Friday, the Franciscan Health Foundation is inviting you to one of the most anticipated galas of the year: the Spirited Celebration! This gala, supporting the Franciscan Health Foundation’s Community Health & Wellness Fund, features live entertainment, dinner, auctions, and a dessert station. Tickets are available online. Learn more here.

Raise awareness for breast cancer at the Pink Ribbon Society’s annual luncheon

Join the Pink Ribbon Society at Avalon Manor this Sunday for the 24th annual Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon! With vendors, raffles, and the reveal of 2026’s Breast Cancer Survivors Calendar’s models, the event is set to be a fun day of celebration and fundraising. Come out to support the important work of the Pink Ribbon Society and provide support for those experiencing breast cancer. Learn more here.

Compete to be the best at the Wanatah Scarecrow Fest

With fall in full swing, Wanatah’s annual Scarecrow Fest is ready to begin! With prizes for the tallest sunflower, largest pumpkin, and most unusual gourd amongst others, expect a day full of fun competition. Join the fun beginning this Friday or bring your biggest ear of corn for a chance to win a prize of your own! Learn more here.

Laugh along with comedian Duncan Trussell at Four Winds South Bend

Four Winds Casinos South Bend’s Ribbon Town Conference and Event Center is welcoming critically acclaimed comedian Duncan Trussell to the stage this Friday! Best known for his podcast and his work on “The Midnight Gospel,” Trussell has a diverse career that makes every show one-of-a-kind. If you’re ready for an evening of laughter and reflection, you’ll want to purchase your ticket today! Learn more here.

Connect with the resources you need at Goodwill’s Porter County Stand Down event

Goodwill is hosting a Stand Down event in Porter County this Saturday to connect veterans with the resources they need. Come out to the American Legion Post 502 at 11 a.m. to help our vets navigate the unique challenges presented to them in life. Learn more here.

Get seated for the main event with Ohio Valley Wrestling at the Civic Auditorium

Ohio Valley Wrestling is returning to the Civic Auditorium this Saturday with an action-packed main event! Grab your tickets to see the next generation of sports entertainment superstars turn the squared circle into a battlefield for the ages. Tickets are available to purchase online. Learn more here.

Shop ‘til you drop at the Portage Summer Market

This Friday, join the City of Portage in Founders Square Park for Market on the Square! Enjoy shopping for artisan crafts from local vendors while listening to live entertainment every Friday. This weekend, enjoy live entertainment from the Acoustisharks. Learn more here.

Take part in a Chesterton tradition at the European Market

The Town of Chesterton’s European Market is more than just a Saturday shopping spot; it’s a tradition that Chesterton invites everyone to enjoy. Featuring local vendors and craftsmen, live entertainment, and farm-fresh meals ready to be enjoyed, the market is beloved by many for a good reason. Come see that reason in action this Saturday! Learn more here