Merrillville Area Events Calendar: Check Out What's Happening This Weekend

Merrillville IN

19 August, 2021

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MERRILLVILLE, IN — Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events and happenings taking place this week throughout Merrillville. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Hosting an event? Whether you're planning a career fair, a coat drive, or painting in the park, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in the Merrillville area: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides When: Thursday, August 19th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, August 19 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMJoin the discussion of this title, which is our Once Upon a Crime Mystery Books selection for August. Pick up a copy at the Highland Branch. Learn More Featured Event: Blackfoot Poetry from Einstein to Spacetime When: Friday, August 20th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Fermilab virtual event What: A Fermilab sponsored virtual event given by Corey Gray on his journey connecting the Blackfoot language to gravitational wave astronomy. He will talk about what it's been like working at a land-based gravitational wave detector since 1998 and share a "Top 3" list of his favor... Learn More Featured Event: Blackfoot Poetry from Einstein to Spacetime (Tracy Marc) Nature Playdate: Buckley Homestead - Lake County Parks & Recreation When: Friday, August 20th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Friday and August 20 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMAges 2-6 with caregiver Discover the natural wonders of the Lake County Parks during a monthly play date. We will meet at a different park each month to see what nature has in sto... Learn More Craft and Chat - Lake County Public Library When: Saturday, August 21st at 1:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Saturday, August 21 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMBring your craft projects from home and join us to chat with fellow crafters and work on your project without the interruptions of home. All are welcome. Learn More Summer Nights at Gibson Woods - Lake County Parks & Recreation When: Saturday, August 21st at 5:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Saturday, August 21 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMEnjoy those long summer nights by coming out to Gibson Woods as we keep the preserve open later. Stop in to learn something new or just take a hike on the trails. http://lakecoun... Learn More Bugs, Sunset and S'mores - Lake County Parks & Recreation When: Saturday, August 21st at 7:15 p.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Saturday, August 21 from 7:15 PM to 8:45 PMAll ages $5 per person Explore the prairie searching for some of the smaller residents of the park. Bug nets will be provided. Hike to the top of the sledding hill to see the sun ... Learn More Gibson Woods Nature Journal Club meeting When: Sunday, August 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Sunday, August 22 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AMFor ages 10 and up Improve your memory, find serenity and peace and have a new skill in your life toolbox- no experience necessary. Outdoors (weather dependent-indoor rain area av... Learn More Teen Virtual Book Club - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, August 23rd at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, August 23 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMJoin us for our virtual teen book club! This month we'll be reading and discussing "Ashfall" by Mike Mullin. Registration is required. AGES 12-18 Learn More Pop-Up Art Committee Meeting - Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce When: Tuesday, August 24th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, August 24 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM Learn More Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, August 24th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, August 24 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMThe Between the Lines Book Club reads "Lilac Girls" by Martha Hall Kelly. Books for this Zoom discussion can be picked up at the Dyer-Schererville branch a month prior to the event. Learn More Corn Roast Committee Meeting - Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce When: Wednesday, August 25th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, August 25 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM Learn More See all the local events posted by your neighbors, 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.