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There are lots of events and activities in Northwest Indiana for Memorial Weekend that are fun for the whole family with lots of free things to do. While here in Northwest Indiana you’ll also find lots of amusement parks and Family Friendly Fun centers with arcades, indoor play, laser tag, miniature golf, bowling, batting cages, splash pads, and waterparks!
* Gary Southshore Railcats Games: Memorial Weekend Monday May 26th, 2025 at 4pm – Meet the New Railcats Baseball Team – Fireworks on Friday Night. Click here for more
* Hesston Steam Museum, LaPorte Indiana, Opening May 24th – 26th 2025! – Opening weekend, climb aboard all 3 of their steam powered railroads for a scenic ride through our woods. Historic steam locomotives will take you back to a bygone era. Also in operation will be the steam saw mill and electric light plant. Lots of big machines working hard to entertain and enlighten your family. click here for more
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* Michigan City Food Truck Festival SATURDAY AND SUNDAY May 24th and 25th, 2025 A 2-day festival in Fedderโs Alley, celebrating culture and food. Hosted by Michigan City Parks and Recreation. Visit Families can visit Washington Park zoo, and spend time on the Lake Michigan beach as well. For more info call 219.873.1506. Enjoy games and tasting food from food trucks. For tickets. General admission is free to all participants. This includes access up to 20 Gourmet Food Trucks, live music, outdoor games and more at regular stand prices. Food is bought separately, with cash, from each food truck click here for more
* Cobe Cup Car Cruise for Drivers and Spectators: The excitement returns to Northwest Indiana thanks to the Regional Streeters Car Club. The historical Cobe Cup Car Cruise will be held in 2025 on Saturday May 24th, 2025 The course mocks the original historical race โ going thru Crown Point, Lowell and Cedar Lake begins at the Lake county Fairgrounds in Lake County, Indiana. Click here for more
Learn to Fly Your Own Airplane! โ RC Airplanes
The Midwest Sundowners RC Flying Club is the best place in Northwest Indiana to visit if youโve ever wanted to fly your own airplane. Flying Radio Control aircraft is a HOBBY that can be enjoyed by personโs regardless of their age. There has been lots written about the value of having hobbies to enjoy andโฆ
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ATTENTION PARENTS:
Northwest Indiana is home to many Family Fun Amusement Parks and Family Entertainment Centers with lots of things to do with kids that make the perfect getaway for the weekend! Most of these venues have indoor arcades. Youโll want to visit Deep River Waterpark in the middle of Northwest Indiana, Inmanโs Recreation Center in Valparaiso, Zao Island Amusement Center in Valparaiso, Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Fun Park (Schererville); Jaks Warehouse (Indoor Theme Park – Highland); Washington Park Zoo (Michigan City); Barker Mansion Museum (Michigan City) and the Indiana Dunes Lakeshore Parks! Just to name a few! Every City has a Splash Pad or Public Pool too!
FUN FILLED BOUNCE HOUSES:
If your kids like bounce house, youโll find Five FunFlatealbes locations throughout Northwest Indiana that provide unique, year-round, soft inflatable playgrounds where the whole family can have continuous FUN Jumping, Bouncing, Climbing, Snaking. Click here for MORE!
INDOOR FUN:
Zao Island, Inmansโ Recreation Center, Jaks Warehouse, Sky Zone, and Crown Point Fun Center, and Zig Eโs Funland. All of these centers have arcade games, family games, fun food, and more. Click Here For MORE!
SPLASH PADS:
Wolf Lake Aquatic Play Center, Wicker Park Memorial Splash Pad, Oasis Splash Pad, Central Park Plaza Splash Pad, Heron Lake Splash Pad, Hub Municipal Pool, Founders Square Splash Pad, Splash Pad at JeorsePark, just to name a few. CLICK HERE FOR HOURS, COSTS, LOCATIONS AND CONTACT INFO!
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Sherwood Forest, the acclaimed land of heroes, castles, princesses, dragons, and Paint Ball. Did you say Paint Ball? YES! Right here in Northwest Indiana, 3497 US-35, LaPorte, Indiana to be exact. And owner Joe prides himself on stating, โI chose that name for the good things about competition. Itโs a great way to release tension wo harming someone. Actually, it combines a lot of sport skills.โ Continue Reading . . .
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Susie Young Baxter, CEO, has published PanoramaNOW Magazine for 31 years. Her hobbies are Camping, Boating, Hiking, Nature, Gardening and Outdoor Activities. She is an Artist, Graphic Designer, an Avid Seamstress, Dabbles in Homemade Crafts and Landscaping. Since her Father was a Health Teacher, she also likes homeopathic Health Solutions. Since blogging started over 10 years ago, PanoramaNow has been added to Newsbreak – a national news affiliate.
