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Friday, October 9th, 2026

Fall Festivals in Northwest Indiana 🍂🎪🎡

| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs

Things to Do this Weekend in Northwest Indiana, October 9-11 🎃🍻🎶🍂👻

| Local Events

Rock of Ages at Memorial Opera House

| Local Events | Memorial Opera House | Valparaiso

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

| Local Events

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

| Local Events

Haunted Hills Haunted Attractions 2026

| Local Events | Haunted Hills Haunted Attractions | Merrillville

25+ Haunted Houses, Trails & Tours in NW Indiana & The Chicago Area 👻

| Local Events

Oktoberfest Weekend at Off Square Brewing 🥨🍺

| Local Events | Off Square Brewing | Crown Point

Griffith Oktoberfest 🥨🍺

| Local Events | Griffith Central Park | Griffith

Stephen King's MISERY at the Towle Theater

| Arts and Entertainment | Towle Theater | Hammond

Hunt and Gather Market

| Local Events | Lake County Fairgrounds | Crown Point

Decorated Halloween Home in Lake Station - Heralds Halloween (2744 Vermillion St)

| Local Events | Heralds Halloween | Lake Station

Elmo & Cookie Monster Meet & Greet at Harvest Tyme Family Farm Fall Festival & Pumpkin Glow! 📸

| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Harvest Tyme Family Farm | Lowell

Movies in the Park in Northwest Indiana 🍿

| Local Events

50+ Halloween Events in Northwest Indiana 👻🎃🧟

| Local Events

JOB OPENINGS IN NORTHWEST INDIANA AND THE CHICAGO AREA

| Local Events

Live Music Today! 🎵🎙️

| Arts and Entertainment

Read Along the Path at Gibson Woods

| 9:00 am | Local Events | Gibson Woods Nature Preserve | Hammond

Lake County Path to Wellness

| 10:00 am | Sports and Recreation | Lake County Health Department | Crown Point

Mahjong Open Play Session at Dyer-Schererville Branch Library

| 1:00 pm | Library Events | Dyer-Schererville Branch | Schererville

Pumpkin Glow Trail Festival at Harvest Tyme Family Farm - Over a Million Lights🕯️🎃

| 6:30 pm | Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Harvest Tyme Family Farm | Lowell

Highland Parks & Recreation Annual Fright Ride 👻🚲

| 7:00 pm | Local Events | Highland Parks & Recreation | Highland

The Cursed Haunted Attraction Wicked Willow Production

| 7:00 pm | Charity, Fundraiser | The Cursed Haunted Attraction | Crown Point

Joe DeRosa Live at The Hobart Art Theater

| 8:00 pm | Local Events | Hobart Art Theatre | Hobart

Van Drunen Outdoor Living

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NorthShore Health Centers

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
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219-836-3477

Saturday, October 10th, 2026

Fall Festivals in Northwest Indiana 🍂🎪🎡

| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs

Pumpkin Paint 'n Sip at The Daily Drip 🎃☕

| Arts and Entertainment | The Daily Drip | Dyer

Decorated Halloween Home in Lake Station - Heralds Halloween (2744 Vermillion St)

| Local Events | Heralds Halloween | Lake Station

Oktoberfest Weekend at Off Square Brewing 🥨🍺

| Local Events | Off Square Brewing | Crown Point

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

| Local Events

45+ Trunk-or-Treat & Downtown Trick-or-Treat Events in Northwest Indiana 🍫🎃🍭

| Local Events

Elmo & Cookie Monster Meet & Greet at Harvest Tyme Family Farm Fall Festival & Pumpkin Glow! 📸

| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Harvest Tyme Family Farm | Lowell

Things to Do this Weekend in Northwest Indiana, October 9-11 🎃🍻🎶🍂👻

| Local Events

Stephen King's MISERY at the Towle Theater

| Arts and Entertainment | Towle Theater | Hammond

Rock of Ages at Memorial Opera House

| Local Events | Memorial Opera House | Valparaiso

Youth Soccer – Session #1 Begins November 7 – Sign Up Today! (ages 6-14) ⚽

| Local Events | Sparta Dome | Crown Point

Crown Point Fire Department Charity Dodgeball Tournament at The Sparta Dome - EVENT CANCELED

| Local Events | Sparta Dome | Crown Point

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

| Local Events

Shop Small This Fall: NWI Craft Shows & Vendor Fairs 🍂🧺☕

| Shopping

Griffith Oktoberfest 🥨🍺

| Local Events | Griffith Central Park | Griffith

Johnson's Pumpkin Festival 🎃

| Local Events | Johnson's Farm Produce | Hobart

Haunted Hills Haunted Attractions 2026

| Local Events | Haunted Hills Haunted Attractions | Merrillville

Girls Soccer – U10, U12, U14 Register Your Team Today for November 7 Session! ⚽

| Local Events | Sparta Dome | Crown Point

Disability Resources & Support in Northwest Indiana

| Charity, Fundraiser

Northwest Indiana Market Guide 🥕🍎🌷

| Local Events

Your One-Stop Shop for All Your Hobby Needs at the Baseball Card Exchange

| Sports and Recreation | Baseball Card Exchange | Schererville

Hunt and Gather Market

| Local Events | Lake County Fairgrounds | Crown Point

The Best Steakhouses in Northwest Indiana 🥩

| Local Events

Chiropractic Care at Northshore Health Centers

| Local Events

Live Entertainment Venues in Northwest Indiana 🎵🎙️

| Arts and Entertainment

50+ Halloween Events in Northwest Indiana 👻🎃🧟

| Local Events

JOB OPENINGS IN NORTHWEST INDIANA AND THE CHICAGO AREA

| Local Events

Things to do in Lake Station

| Local Events

Fall Fest Run for the Hills 5K/2K

| 8:00 am | Sports and Recreation | Triangle Hills Camp & Retreat Center | Crown Point

2026 FALL RUMMAGE & CRAFT SALE

| 8:00 am | Local Events | Lake Station VFW Post 9323 | Lake Station

Read Along the Path at Gibson Woods

| 9:00 am | Local Events | Gibson Woods Nature Preserve | Hammond

Storytime at Woodland Park with Griffith-Calumet Branch Library

| 9:00 am | Library Events | Griffith-Calumet Branch Library | Griffith

Craft Saturday: Ghost Painting at St. John Branch Library

| 10:00 am | Library Events | St. John Branch Library | St. John

Halloween Costume Swap at Dyer-Schererville Branch Library

| 10:00 am | Library Events | Dyer-Schererville Branch | Schererville

Fall Festival at Harvest Tyme Family Farm - Hay Rides, Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo and More! 🍂

| 10:00 am | Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Harvest Tyme Family Farm | Lowell

Yoga for Adults at Munster Branch Library

| 10:00 am | Library Events | Munster Branch | Munster

Haunted Hills Fall Fest

| 11:00 am | Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Haunted Hills Haunted Attractions | Merrillville

The Hesston Ghost Train

| 12:00 pm | Local Events | Hesston Steam Museum | La Porte

Birds on the Move with Humane Indiana Wildlife

| 1:30 pm | Local Events

Munster Lions Club Oktoberfest

| 2:00 pm | Charity, Fundraiser | Munster Social Center | Munster

Family Board Games at Merrillville Branch Library

| 2:00 pm | Library Events | Merrillville Branch | Merrillville

History of Mexico and Puerto Rico at Highland Branch Library

| 3:00 pm | Library Events | Highland Branch Library | Highland

NWI Martial Arts Trunk or Treat

| 3:00 pm | Community and Civic Groups, Clubs | Northwest Indiana Martial Arts Academy | Schererville

Hobart Parks presents: Pumpkins in the Park

| 3:30 pm | Local Events | City Ball Park | Hobart

6th Annual Salzeider Family Charity Oktoberfest

| 4:00 pm | Celebration | Wicker Memorial Park | Highland

Kashmir - A Led Zeppelin Tribute Band

| 6:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Hoosier Theatre | Whiting

Pumpkin Glow Trail Festival at Harvest Tyme Family Farm - Over a Million Lights🕯️🎃

| 6:30 pm | Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Harvest Tyme Family Farm | Lowell

The Northwest Indiana Nightfall Tour / The Lake County Demon Run!

| 7:00 pm | Local Events | Indiana Welcome Center | Hammond

The Cursed Haunted Attraction Wicked Willow Production

| 7:00 pm | Charity, Fundraiser | The Cursed Haunted Attraction | Crown Point

Calvin Evans at The Hobart Art Theater

| 7:30 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Hobart Art Theatre | Hobart

Terror on Aviana Free Haunted Walkthrough

| 7:30 pm | Local Events | Hobart

Ladies Night Every Saturday at One13North

| 8:00 pm | Local Events | One13North | Crown Point

Apple Blossom Trails

🛍️ Craft & Farmers Markets
🍎 Apple & Pumpkin Picking
🎃 Fall Festivals
🎉 Parties & Events
💍 Rustic Barn Weddings
🐴 Horse Camps & Boarding
Click Here For Schedule

Harvest Tyme Family Farm

Daytime Fall Festival & Nighttime Pumpkin Glow + Trail of Lights
Saturdays & Sundays
Sept 19 - Oct 25
🎢 Amusement Rides
✨ Thousands of Lights
📸 Photo Opportunities
🐐 Children's Petting Zoo
🤝 Character Meet & Greets
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(219) 440-2386

El Salto Mexican Restaurant
⭐ 5 Convenient Locations

• Cedar Lake
• Merrillville
• Munster
• Schererville
• Valparaiso
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Prime Steakhouse

Fine Steaks & Fresh Seafood
Delicious Daily Business Lunch
(219) 663-7377

Sunday, October 11th, 2026

We Level. We Seal. We Guarantee. Contact Van Drunen Today!

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Johnson's Pumpkin Festival 🎃

| Local Events | Johnson's Farm Produce | Hobart

45+ Trunk-or-Treat & Downtown Trick-or-Treat Events in Northwest Indiana 🍫🎃🍭

| Local Events

Decorated Halloween Home in Lake Station - Heralds Halloween (2744 Vermillion St)

| Local Events | Heralds Halloween | Lake Station

Summer Sports and Events in Northwest Indiana ⚾

| Sports and Recreation

Born To Play T-Ball League at D-Bat Schererville - Sign-Up Today, Begins October 17 (Ages 3-6) ⚾🧢

| Kids | D-BAT Schererville | Schererville

Powers Health Launches Advanced Heart Failure Services for Outpatient Care ❤️

| Local Events

Northwest Indiana Market Guide 🥕🍎🌷

| Local Events

Fall Festivals in Northwest Indiana 🍂🎪🎡

| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs

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Griffith Oktoberfest 🥨🍺

| Local Events | Griffith Central Park | Griffith

Stephen King's MISERY at the Towle Theater

| Arts and Entertainment | Towle Theater | Hammond

Haunted Hills Haunted Attractions 2026

| Local Events | Haunted Hills Haunted Attractions | Merrillville

Get $10 OFF the Works Package at Webb Ford 💥

| Shopping | Webb Ford | Highland

👻 65+ Decorated Halloween Homes in Northwest Indiana 🎃🕷️

| Local Events

Things to Do this Weekend in Northwest Indiana, October 9-11 🎃🍻🎶🍂👻

| Local Events

🎣 Northwest Indiana Fishing Spots

| Sports and Recreation

Rock of Ages at Memorial Opera House

| Local Events | Memorial Opera House | Valparaiso

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

| Local Events

Elmo & Cookie Monster Meet & Greet at Harvest Tyme Family Farm Fall Festival & Pumpkin Glow! 📸

| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Harvest Tyme Family Farm | Lowell

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

| Local Events

Let El Salto Handle the Food—You Handle the Fun! 🎉🌮

| Local Events | El Salto Mexican Restaurant

Fall Favorites Bucket List 🍂💕

| Local Events

25+ Gorgeous Parks & Gardens to Visit in Northwest Indiana

| Sports and Recreation

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Pediatrics & Pediatric Endocrinology
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(219) 322-8534

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Dyer Parks & Recreation

Sept 12 - Sale in the Park
Sept 19 - Fall Family Fest
Oct 18 - Halloween Parade
Nov 21 - Holiday Shopping Spree
Dec 4 - Tree Lighting
Click HERE or call for details.
(219) 661-2271

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*Special Events *Indoor Camps
*Youth Programs *Birthday Parties
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(219) 224-3663

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City of Crown Point

Oct 3 – Oktoberfest
Oct 24 – Pumpkin Walk
Oct 31 – Trick-or-Treat
Nov 11 – Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov 27 – Tree & Tank Lighting
Nov 28 – Winter Market
Nov 28 – Santa Parade
December - Tour of Lights
Dec 31 - NYE Ball Drop
Click HERE for Details or call (219) 661-2271

Senior Care Insurance Services

Change a Medicare Advantage Plan or a Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan.
***Click HERE for Details***
800-821-0604

Mexico Lindo

*Family-Owned
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*Located in Portage, Knox, & Lowell
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219-841-9843

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