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Your weekly guide to what's happening in Northwest Indiana every weekend. Festivals, farmers markets, live music, family activities, and community events curated by Liz Rytel-Mudroncik, a lifelong Northwest Indiana resident who knows exactly where to go.

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SS Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral during Greek Fest with Byzantine blue domes, white market tents, blue and white decorations, and people gathering in the courtyard at golden hour

Weekend Guide Aug 19, 2026

Things to Do This Weekend in Northwest Indiana | August 21-23, 2026

Your complete weekend guide for Northwest Indiana, August 21-23, 2026. Rockopelli Music Fest in Crown Point, Jay Sean concert in Valparaiso, Pints in the Park in Highland, Crown Point Farmers Market, and more.

Lake County Fair in Crown Point at twilight with a colorful carnival midway, towering ferris wheel silhouetted against an orange and lavender evening sky, white tents and food vendor booths, and families enjoying the fairgrounds on a warm August evening

Weekend Guide Aug 12, 2026

Things to Do This Weekend in Northwest Indiana | August 14-16, 2026

Your complete weekend guide for Northwest Indiana, August 14-16, 2026. Final weekend of the Lake County Fair in Crown Point, Lubeznik Arts Festival in Michigan City, Brewski Fest in Valparaiso, farmers markets, and more.

Lake County Fair in Crown Point at twilight with a colorful carnival midway, glowing ferris wheel silhouetted against an orange and purple summer sky

Weekend Guide Aug 5, 2026

Things to Do This Weekend in Northwest Indiana | August 7-9, 2026

Your complete weekend guide for Northwest Indiana, August 7-9, 2026. The Lake County Fair opens in Crown Point, Valpo Corn Roast Fest, Deep River Waterpark, farmers markets, and more.

Bright summer afternoon at a Lake Michigan beach in Northwest Indiana with blue-green water, sandy shoreline, green dune grasses, and a hazy blue sky with soft white clouds

Weekend Guide Jul 29, 2026

Things to Do This Weekend in Northwest Indiana | July 31-August 2, 2026

Your complete guide to things to do this weekend in Northwest Indiana. Deep River Waterpark, Wolf Lake, Crown Point events, Indiana Dunes, and more in Lake County.

Vibrant summer street festival scene in a Lake Michigan lakefront town with colorful vendor booths, festive banners, string lights, and crowds enjoying a warm July afternoon

Weekend Guide Jul 22, 2026

Things to Do This Weekend in Northwest Indiana | July 24-26, 2026

Your complete guide to things to do this weekend in Northwest Indiana. Pierogi Fest in Whiting, Crown Point Farmers Market, Indiana Dunes, and more in Lake County, July 24-26.

A vibrant summer weekend scene in a Northwest Indiana downtown with historic brick buildings, outdoor cafe seating, banners, string lights, and families enjoying a sunny July afternoon

Weekend Guide Jul 15, 2026

Things to Do This Weekend in Northwest Indiana | July 17-19, 2026

Your complete guide to things to do this weekend in Northwest Indiana. Deep River Waterpark, Crown Point concerts, Highland events, local dining, and more in Lake County.

Vibrant summer festival scene at a Midwest county fairground with vintage tractors, white vendor tents, and families enjoying the sunshine

Weekend Guide Jul 8, 2026

Things to Do This Weekend in Northwest Indiana | July 10-12, 2026

Festivals, farmers markets, live music, and family fun across Crown Point, Munster, St. John, and beyond, July 10-12, 2026.

Patriotic red, white, and blue bunting and American flags decorating a charming small-town main street for the Fourth of July

Weekend Guide Jun 30, 2026

Your July 4th Weekend Guide: What's Happening in Northwest Indiana

Fireworks, parades, festivals, and family fun across Lake County, your complete day-by-day guide to Independence Day weekend in Northwest Indiana.

About the Author

Liz Rytel Mudroncik

Top-producing REALTOR® with Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate in Northwest Indiana. 9 years of real estate experience, 80+ homes sold, and ranked in the top 10% of agents across the region. With 30+ years of marketing experience for global brands and AI-Certified credentials, Liz brings big-brand strategy and small-town warmth to every transaction.

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