10 Fun Things To Do This Weekend in Northwest Indiana: End of the Year Bashes, Resolution Runs, and Last Chance to Win an iPod Touch

Each week we will be bringing you 10 fun things to do in Northwest Indiana over the weekend, so you are never without something to do!

End 2011 With a Bash at Valpo Velvet!
Say goodbye to 2011 and get your Valpo Velvet fix before they close for two months at the Friday Farewell party! This Friday, December 30, join ValpoLife at the shoppe as we end this year with a bang! From noon to 2 pm, enjoy a delicious lunch specials. good company, and live music! Be sure to check your sandwich basket for a special sticker to win one of 5 prizes! Tour the ice cream plant with Mike Brown!

Ring in the New Year at Star Plaza's Ultimate Bash!
The ultimate New Year’s Eve party is back! As the epicenter of entertainment in Northwest Indiana, Star Plaza is gearing up to usher in 2012 with the area’s premier event. With our unbelievable variety of restaurant, lounges and special event venues, our STAR PLAZA NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH includes a property-wide collection of dance parties, comedy shows, live entertainment and world-class performances – and features special all-inclusive overnight packages.

Ridge Runners 3rd Annual Post Christmas Run 2011
The race, taking place on Saturday, December 31st 2011 from 7:30 am until 11:00am, is a potluck run, so bring your favorite dish to share. We will provide water on the route and hot chocolate following the run. ALL PACES WELCOME!! Come close out 2011 and bring in 2012 together!!

Resolutions Run 5K
It’s time to register for the only race that can promise you will run your fastest 5K time of the year so far! The Resolutions Run 5K will take place New Years Day (Sunday, January 1st).

Reach Out and Touch Someone, Enter to Win an iPod Touch!
This is the last weekend for your chance to win an iPod Touch, just by commenting on our site! We've teamed up with great local businesses to give away six 8GB iPod Touch devices, to say thank you for supporting our mission of breeding positive news!

Winter Lights Drive Through
Get in the holiday spirit with Porter County Parks and Recreation! A Winter Lights Drive Through will take place at Sunset Hill Farm County Park EVERY NIGHT through New Years Day, from 5 to 9 p.m. Come experience the glowing holiday tradition!

Fifth Annual Freezin' for a Reason Polar Bear Plunge
Some of you may already be familiar with one of our biggest fundraisers of the year. Our organization is inviting anyone who would like to join us to do the Polar Bear Plunge into Lake Michigan in Chicago on January 1, 2012. Last year our organization raised approximately $16,700 for greyhound rescue. Our goal this year is a little loftier. We are hoping to increase that number by 50%.

New Year's Eve Family Dance Party
The Mayor's Office of Special Events, Crown Point, will host a New Year's Eve dance party for families including a DJ, pizza and beverages. $5 per person, free for 2 and under

Bellabration
Hurrah! Hurrah! “The End” is Near. Let’s Ring in the New Year with Loads of Cheer! Tiny Kings and Queens, Don your Best Attire; Enjoy the Friendly Staff and Sweet Goodies while our Day’s Events Transpire

New Year’s Eve Fireworks
As part of the season’s Festival of Lights activities there will be a fireworks display at Main Square Park on New Year’s Eve. Bring the family to enjoy the midnight show, leave the alcohol at home and enjoy hot chocolate from the concession stand located behind the Gazebo in Highland.

More events can be found on our event calendar! Want to submit your own event? Click here to do so or send us an email at share@valpolife.com!