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Wednesday, August 12th, 2026

Into the Woods Sr. at Memorial Opera House

| Local Events | Memorial Opera House · Valparaiso

Things to Do in Northwest Indiana - Events, Festivals, Family Fun & More

| Local Events

Northwest Indiana Homeless Shelters

| Charity, Fundraiser

Portage Township Schools open enrollment for grades kindergarten and 1

| Schools and Education | Portage Township Schools · Portage

100+ Festivals & Fairs in Northwest Indiana 🎪🎡

| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs

Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Northwest Indiana!

| Local Events

Northwest Indiana Community Resource Guide Made Possible by our Community Partners 🫶

| Local Events

Pet Friendly Patios in NWI 🦴

| Local Events

Northwest Indiana Market Guide 🥕🍎🌷

| Local Events

High Five Cruise-In & Bingo for Charity at The Design Barn

| Shopping | The Design Barn · Hebron

JOB OPENINGS IN NORTHWEST INDIANA AND THE CHICAGO AREA

| Local Events

Diabetes 101: Understanding the Basics

| 11:00 am | Health Seminars and Screenings | Hammond Community Room

Golf Cart Tour at Gabis Arboretum ⛳

| 2:00 pm | Local Events | Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest · Valparaiso

Coffee Creek Farmers Market 🫛

| 3:00 pm | Local Events | The Residences at Coffee Creek Parking Lot · Chesterton

Persoid Meteor Shower Viewing at Gabis Arboretum 🌃🌠💫

| 11:00 pm | Local Events | Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest · Valparaiso

Glacial Sands

Dr. Sonia Bennett
Board Certified Oral Sugeon
*Wisdom Teeth Removal*
*Dental Implants*
*Tooth Extraction*
*Jaw Surgery*
*Cosmetic Services*
Call/Text 219-964-4321

Levin Tire & Service Center

100+ Years of
Automotive Excellence
*𝐻𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑑 *𝐶𝑟𝑜𝑤𝑛 𝑃𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡
*𝑊𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑 *𝑉𝑎𝑙𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑠𝑜
Click HERE for our Coupons
800-475-5005

Powers Health

🧑‍⚕️Primary Care
🩺Cancer Care
💓Heart Care
🦴Orthopedics
👩‍🦰Women's Health
✨AND MORE!
Learn More
219-836-3477

Thursday, August 13th, 2026

Horse Boarding at Apple Blossom Trails 🐴🌼

| Local Events | Apple Blossom Trails · Crown Point

Valparaiso Events Summer Concert Series 🎵🎷🎸

| Local Events | Central Park Plaza · Valparaiso

Have a Birthday Party on Wheels with The Beer Pedaler in Valparaiso🍺

| Local Events | The Beer Pedaler · Valparaiso

Things to Do in Northwest Indiana - Events, Festivals, Family Fun & More

| Local Events

Northwest Indiana Market Guide 🥕🍎🌷

| Local Events

Into the Woods Sr. at Memorial Opera House

| Local Events | Memorial Opera House · Valparaiso

☀️ Your Ultimate Guide to Summer Fun in NWI: Field Trips, Beaches, Festivals & more!

| Sports and Recreation

Northwest Indiana Community Resource Guide Made Possible by our Community Partners 🫶

| Local Events

Unique Places to Visit in Northwest Indiana

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Northwest Indiana Roof Replacement & Storm Damage Experts Total Roofing & Construction 🏚️

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100+ Festivals & Fairs in Northwest Indiana 🎪🎡

| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs

Medicare Doesn't Cover Everything - That's Where Medicare Supplement Plans Come In

| Local Events

Summer Concert Series & Live Music in Northwest Indiana 🎵☀️

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JOB OPENINGS IN NORTHWEST INDIANA AND THE CHICAGO AREA

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NWI Fun Ball - The Region RAZZLES vs the NEW Hammond SALMON!

| 6:30 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Oil City Stadium · Whiting

NWI Baths

🔸Lifetime Warranty
🔸Women-Owned Business
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Save $1500 NOW with our COUPON
(219) 419-7439

NorthShore Health Centers

El Salto Mexican Restaurant
⭐ 5 Convenient Locations

• Cedar Lake
• Merrillville
• Munster
• Schererville
• Valparaiso
🌮FRESH, AUTHENTIC
MEXICAN CUISINE🌮
Click HERE for our Coupon

Friday, August 14th, 2026

Northwest Indiana Splash Pads, Waterparks & Pools 🌊💦

| Sports and Recreation

100+ Festivals & Fairs in Northwest Indiana 🎪🎡

| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs

Things to Do this Weekend in Northwest Indiana, August 14-16 🎭🎨🍷🎶

| Local Events

Northwest Indiana Market Guide 🥕🍎🌷

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📅 Save the Date: Rockopelli Music Fest is August 22, 2026! Get Your Tickets Today!

| Promotional | Bulldog Park · Crown Point

U-Pick Flower Farms in Northwest Indiana 🌻🌷

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Things to Do in Northwest Indiana - Events, Festivals, Family Fun & More

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Into the Woods Sr. at Memorial Opera House

| Local Events | Memorial Opera House · Valparaiso

Local Scholarship Resource Guide for High School Seniors, College Students & Adult Learners 🎓

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Shotgun Willie (A Tribute to Willie Nelson) at Hobart Art Theater

| Arts and Entertainment | Hobart Art Theatre · Hobart

Northwest Indiana Community Resource Guide Made Possible by our Community Partners 🫶

| Local Events

JOB OPENINGS IN NORTHWEST INDIANA AND THE CHICAGO AREA

| Local Events

Public Beaches in Northwest Indiana 🏖️🐚

| Sports and Recreation

Deep River Waterpark is Now Open! 🛝

| 10:00 am | Local Events | Deep River Waterpark · Crown Point

The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA at the Hard Rock Live

| 7:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana · Gary

Heartache Tonight - A Tribute to the Eagles

| 8:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | LIVE AT THE LAKEFRONT · Michigan City

Hoosier Buddy

MOVING DONE RIGHT-
EVERY TIME.
✅ Free quotes
✅ Licensed & Insured
✅ Modern equipment
✅ Flexible scheduling
No hidden fees.
No stress.
Just quality that moves you.
FREE ONE HOUR OF MOVING
(219) 881-8819

Sunset Hill Biergarten

🍺Beer, Wine, Seltzer & Cider
🍺Food Trucks 🍺Live Music
MAY 21-23 • JUN 4-6
JUL 9-11 • AUG 6-8
SEP 3-5 • OCT 8-10
👉 Click for Details
(262) 909-1096

Cherries & Berries
Pancake House

🥞Fluffy Pancakes
🍒Fresh Berries
🍳Breakfast
🥪Lunch
✨Fresh Ingredients-Locally Sourced
219-250-5101

Gabis Arboretum
at Purdue Northwest

*Field trips, hikes & tours
*Magnificent landscapes
*Education programs
*Community events
*Scavenger hunts
*Concert series
*Railway garden
Plan Your Visit Here

Saturday, August 15th, 2026

Northwest Indiana Car Shows & Cruises 🚦🚗 🏁

| Local Events

Northwest Indiana Market Guide 🥕🍎🌷

| Local Events

Always Buying at the Baseball Card Exchange

| Sports and Recreation | Baseball Card Exchange · Schererville

100+ Festivals & Fairs in Northwest Indiana 🎪🎡

| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs

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Senior Care Insurance Services

Turning 65 or Older?
Best in Medicare Supplement
Medicare Advantage
Medicare Prescription/Part D
PROUD TO BE LOCAL SINCE 1987
*VALPARAISO*
*Merrillville *Munster
*Schererville *Crown Point
(219) 736-7800

American Paving Services

🚜 Excavation & Site Utilities
👷 Union Crews, In-House Work
🅿️ Parking Lots, Driveways, Milling
🚧 Commercial & Residential Paving
ONE TEAM. ONE CONTRACT.
ZERO RUNAROUND.
👉 Start Your Free Quote Today
(219) 587-9002

Wonderlane Events

KIDCHELLA IS COMING TO NWI!🎉
📅 August 29, 2026
⏰ 10AM–3PM
📍 Sunset Hill Farm
🎧 Silent Disco
🍹 Mocktail Garden
👑 Mama Lounge
🎨 Tie-Dye Station
🫧 Foam Party
🌸 Flower Crown Station
🛍️ Vendor Village
✨ And More!
Click HERE for tickets!

Apple Blossom Trails

🛍️ Craft & Farmers Markets
🎉 Parties & Events
💍 Rustic Barn Weddings
🐴 Horse Camps & Boarding
Click Here For Schedule

Baseball Card Exchange

💥 𝗔𝗟𝗪𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗕𝗨𝗬𝗜𝗡𝗚 💥
709B US 41, Schererville
M-F 10-7 S/S 10-5
Learn More Here
(219) 319-0197

Sparta Dome

*Leagues *Tournaments
*Special Events *Indoor Camps
*Youth Programs *Birthday Parties
*All in a State-of-the-Art Climate Controlled Environment!
(219) 224-3663

Van Drunen Outdoor Living

𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀
Your Vision. Our Precision.
Driveway. Patio. Walkway. Deck.
Rubber Stone. Vuba Stone.
Beautiful. Safe. Built to Last.
(219) 765-1541

Off Square Brewing

*Beer *Wine *Sangria
*Live Music *Event Room
*House Made Apps *Salads *Woodfire Oven *Sandwiches *Brunch *House Brewed Root Beer
*Catering *Pet-Friendly Patio
(219) 310-8898