Merrillville Area Weekend Events: Check Out What's Happening

Merrillville IN

12 August, 2021

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MERRILLVILLE, IN — Want to spend a night out with friends? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events taking place this week in and around Merrillville. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. If you're wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events in and around Merrillville: Pierce 7th Grade Orientation - Pierce Middle School When: Thursday, August 12th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Pierce Middle School What: Event listing from Pierce Middle School: Thursday, August 12 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Learn More Friends Pre-sale Book Sale - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, August 12th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, August 12 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PMThe Friends Pre-Sale is from 4-7pm. You can pay to become a Friends Member at the door. Thousands of books, dvds, and and cds are available at fantastic prices! Learn More Pierce 8th Football Call-Out Meeting When: Thursday, August 12th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Pierce Middle School What: Event listing from Pierce Middle School: Thursday and August 12 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMPierce 8th Grade Football Call Out Parent Meeting in the Pierce Cafetorium. Please use Exit 5 to enter. Learn More Friends Book Sale - Lake County Public Library When: Friday, August 13th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Friday, August 13 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMThe Friends Book Sale is open to anyone interested in browsing through thousands of books, dvds, and cds-- all at fantastic prices! Learn More Meteor Shower Campfire Open House - Lake County Parks & Recreation When: Friday, August 13th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Friday, August 13 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PMAll ages $1 per person The annual Perseids are one of the brighter meteor showers of the year. Make a stop at the Buckley Homestead Visitor Center area to sit by the campfire and e... Learn More Free Backpack Giveaway for K-12 Students When: Saturday, August 14th at 8:00 a.m. Where: DEAN AND BARBARA WHITE COMMUNITY CENTER What: Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys is pleased to announce that their law firm will host a FREE 500 Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, August 14 at Dean & Barbara White Community Center (6600 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410) from 8:00 a.m. through 11:00 a.m. Families are invite... Learn More Teen: ActiviTEEN Kit - Lake County Public Library When: Saturday, August 14th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Saturday, August 14 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PMTeens can find inspiration to try new activities with these take-home kits. Pick one up at curbside or ask at the front desk and explore. Each kit will be available while supplies last. Learn More Pond Exploration Day: Oak Ridge Prairie When: Saturday, August 14th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Saturday, August 14 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AMAges 3 and up Ever wonder what lives underwater in a pond besides fish? Join us as we collect and look at some of the smaller and spectacular species of the watery world. Wear sh... Learn More Virtual Science Hour - Lake County Public Library When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMJoin us virtually, through Zoom, for this month's Science Hour. Register here if you will be attending virtually. Email is required to receive Zoom invite. Learn More Science Hour - Lake County Public Library When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMJoin us in person for this month's Science Hour. Register here if you will be attending in person. Space is limited so register early. Learn More United in Faith Worldwide! When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Virtual Event What: Jehovah's Witnesses Hold Global Virtual Event in 240 Lands, 500+ Languages Breaking a century-old tradition, the largest convention organization in the world has moved its annual in-person event to a virtual format for the second time in as many years, canceling nearly 6,000 c... Learn More Stitch'n Time - Lake County Public Library When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Saturday, August 14 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PMBring your current projects (knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, etc.) for an opportunity to chat and create! Learn More Born a Crime by Trevor Noah - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, August 17th at 11:15 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PMOur August 2021 title is Born a Crime by Trevor Noah. Pick up a copy at the Hobart branch and join us in person or virtually for a chat! Contact us at [email protected] for event details. Learn More Crossroads Chamber Monthly Luncheon - Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce When: Tuesday, August 17th at 11:15 a.m. Where: Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, August 17 from 11:15 AM to 1:00 PMOur guest speaker will be Matt Doyle, President and CEO of Methodist Hospital. Learn More School Board Meeting - Merrillville Community School Corp When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Merrillville Community School Corp What: Event listing from Merrillville Community School Corp: Tuesday, August 17 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More First Student Day - Merrillville Community School Corp When: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Merrillville Community School Corp What: Event listing from Merrillville Community School Corp: Wednesday, August 18 (all day) Learn More Fall Bird Migration Hike - Lake County Parks & Recreation When: Wednesday, August 18th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Wednesday, August 18 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AMAdults Fall is a great time to see a variety of migrating bird species including thrushes, warblers, sparrows and vireos. Walk with a park naturalist to see who is visiting the... Learn More "Singin' in the Rain" (1952) - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, August 18th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PMGene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O'Connor star in one of the greatest musicals ever filmed. 103 minutes. Rated G. Learn More Check out more local events, or add your own, on the Merrillville Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.