May has arrived in Northern Indiana! Flowers are in full bloom, the sun is shining, and all around the community are tons of fun events for the whole family! Whether you’re looking forward to the spring sports season, the upcoming holidays, or just a bit of summer fun, you’ll get your taste this 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!
Join Harvest Tyme for its inaugural Tulip Tyme Festival
Harvest Tyme is bringing something new to the Region this weekend: the Tulip Tyme Festival! Come out to take pictures with over 300,000 tulips in bloom, enjoy fun activities like a petting zoo and jump pillow, and check out everything this limited time festival has to offer. Tickets can be purchased online, and GNL readers can get $2 off your ticket with code NWILife. Learn more here.
Celebrate student-athlete accomplishments at IU Northwest’s Champions & Leadership Awards Show
The third annual Champions & Leadership Awards Show is coming to Indiana University Northwest this Thursday! Come out to celebrate everything IU Northwest’s student-athletes have accomplished this school year with a reception, a red carpet walk, and an awards show unlike any other! Tickets must be purchased ahead of the event. Learn more here.
Kick off the spring sports season at Crown Point’s Ball Diamond Sports Festival
The City of Crown Point is ramping up for its spring sports season, and it’s kicking things off with an opening ceremony at Bulldog Park! This free event will feature a parade, plenty of food trucks, vendors, fun things to do, and a softball skills competition at Cal Ripken fields. Learn more here.
Discover new ways to learn at the grand opening of Bendix Woods County Parks’ Discovery Room
Learning is a never-ending process when it’s fueled by curiosity, and St. Joseph County Parks is ensuring that curiosity is instilled early with the launch of its Discovery Room at Bendix Woods County Park this Saturday! Experience life in the pond up close with an explorable muskrat lodge, a climbable painted turtle, and more. Learn more here.
Walk with VNA Hospice NWI at a ‘Star Wars’ themed Stroll for Hospice
May the 4th be with you and VNA Hospice NWI at this year’s annual Stroll for Hospice fundraiser in downtown Valparaiso this Sunday! This fundraiser features something for the whole family: a picnic, music, family games and activities, and the namesake 2-mile walk in the park. Tickets and additions can be purchased online. Learn more here.
Enjoy an evening of classical music with Charlie Carpenter and the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ
The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ are collaborating once again with organist Charlie Carpenter to bring you an evening of classical music this Sunday. Carpenter is a nationally recognized organist who brings the depth and beauty of classical organ music to the forefront for audiences of all ages. Come out to enjoy this free performance! Learn more here.
Get bluesy at Lubeznik’s First Friday event
Lubeznik Center for the Arts brings you a new free event on the first Friday of every month, and this month’s event will be a performance from Chesterton High School student and musician Evans Frassine. Frassine brings a unique multicultural spin to his blues, creating a dynamic mix of blues, folk, jazz, and rock music. In addition to Frassine’s performance, take a tour of the “Art from the Start” exhibition featuring the work of Michigan City elementary students! Learn more here.
Join the City of Hammond’s fiesta for Cinco de Mayo
The City of Hammond’s 20th annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta is happening this Friday from 5 - 8 p.m. Whether you’re interested in celebrating Mexican culture, enjoying El Gran Taco’s cuisine, or just looking for a good time, you’ll find it at this annual party! Learn more here.
Check out original artworks from local young artists at the Tri-County School Exhibition
Every year, the Tri-County Junior/Senior High School Exhibition at South Shore Arts gives students throughout the Region an opportunity to get their artwork out into the public. This year’s exhibition is out now! Check out the latest from up-and-coming artists and support their creativity! Learn more here.
Shop ‘til you drop at the City of Hobart’s Trash or Treasure garage sale
It’s that time of year again! The City of Hobart’s annual, city-wide Trash or Treasure garage sale is happening this Saturday throughout the city. Turn one man’s trash into your treasure with incredible deals from your neighbors. Learn more here.
