10 Fun Things To Do This Weekend in Northwest Indiana: Iconoclastic!, Sparkle Shopping, and Evening with Santa


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! This weekend an art opening, a veteran's concert, a holiday mingle event, a holiday open house, holly days celebration, a benefit sale, an evening with Santa, paws for a cause, dinner with a mascot, and a bell choir concert are all on tap for a fun weekend in Northwest Indiana!

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LaPorteCountyLife.com and Lubeznik Center for the Arts have partnered to present the exhibit, Iconoclastic!, which launches with its opening reception December 7. The exhibit features iconic images that are appropriated, manipulated, and repurposed from advertising. Join us Friday as we celebrate a group of talented artists!

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This weekend County Line Orchard will host the Veteran's Benefit Concert! Great music will be played, local food and drink will be available for purchase, all in the name of honoring those who serve our country! Bands featured include Oldskool, Chris & Lou, Crawpuppies, and New Element.

Mix, Mingle and Jingle at Blue Chip
Perfect for networking with your office, friends and coworkers in a party setting! Dance the night away this Friday with live entertainment from Libido Funk Circus!

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Engstrom Jewelers' Annual Trunk Show and Holiday Open House will take place this weekend! This year, the Trunk Show is twice as nice, with two days to save, Friday and Saturday! Join them for their biggest sale of the year and the chance to have all of your purchases FREE!

Celebrate the Season at Holly Days
Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season in downtown Valparaiso! Holly Days takes place this Friday, December 7. Live holiday music, Michiana Ice Carvers, the Holiday Village Market, train rides, and more will take place during this annual family event.

Harley-Davidson, Honda, and Triumph Dealerships of Michigan City Get Ready for the Holidays
Give back this weekend with Harley-Davidson of Michigan City! December 8 and 9 is Give Back Weekend, where customers bring in a nonperishable food item or toy and receive a discount on their purchase! Food items will be going to Lamb’s Chapel Food Pantry and the toys got to Toys for Tots.

Surprise the Kids with an Entire "Evening with Santa"
The Portage Township YMCA preschool academy is inviting the public to this exciting event that the kids will never forget. Enjoy games, sundae bar in Santa’s Sweet Shop, pictures with Santa, crafts, games and more.

Paws for a Cause
Bring your pets to Vale Park Animal Hospital for a nail trim that benefits the American Cancer Society! December 8, only $7 for a trim or $10 for dremmel.

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As a part of their sponsorship with VU Athletics, Industrial Revolution will host the Valpo Crusader on Saturday, December 8th! Come join VU's famous mascot at 6 pm! The Crusader will also be available for photos!

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Please join us this Holiday season in helping to support our Northwest Indiana families who are dealing with pediatric cancer. Saturday, December 8 will feature a bell choir concert at Hillside Community Church in Crown Point to honor these brave warriors.

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