Top 10 Community Articles on NWI.life 2025
- By: Philip Bolton, Garrett Spoor, Curtis Hankins, Alyssa Chartrand & Samantha Marino
- Last Updated: December 23, 2025
What a year it has been for Northwest Indiana. Businesses, organizations, and city leaders all came together to make this year a memorable one. The community was able to enjoy all kinds of events, from the Lake County Park’s Memorial Day Presentation to …
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Lake County Parks and Rec Launches Next Five-Year Masterplan
- By: Claire Kenney
- Last Updated: December 1, 2025
Every five years, Lake County Parks and Rec crafts a master plan for the following five years. Given the last Lake County Parks and Rec Master Plan launched in 2021, the master plan of 2026 signals what’s in the works for the parks. Upon completion, the …
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10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, October 30 – November 2
- By: Damon Modglin
- Last Updated: October 29, 2025
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 …
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Buckley Homestead celebrates the changing of seasons at Fall Festival
- By: Lauren Grasham
- Last Updated: October 9, 2025
As a brisk breeze begins to dance through the air nudging colored leaves off their trees, it can only mean one thing – fall has arrived in Northwest Indiana, and Buckley Homestead County Park is here to celebrate. In honor of the …
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10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, September 4 – September 7
- By: Damon Modglin
- Last Updated: September 3, 2025
It’s Popcorn weekend in the Region! Valpo’s premier festival is taking over downtown with races, parades, performances, and more. If you’re not in the popping mood, however, there’s still plenty to get excited for: empanadas, artwork, golf, shopping …
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Bellaboo’s gives a ‘super’ fun goodbye to summer with a Superhero Super FUN “Back to School” Bash
- By: Lauren Grasham
- Last Updated: August 4, 2025
When many beloved superheroes, such as Captain America, Wonder Woman, Black Panther, and others need a break from fighting the bad guys and saving the day, they fly over to Bellaboo’s Play and Discovery Center for a fun-filled time alongside their friends …
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