Merrillville Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Week

Merrillville IN

30 August, 2021

12:30 PM

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MERRILLVILLE, IN — Looking to go on a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from Merrillville. Check out what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Hot tip: If you're hosting an event and want to see it 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 a few events happening this week in the Merrillville area: The Last Romantics by Tara Conklin - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, August 30th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, August 30 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMBook Buddies will discuss "The Last Romantics." A sweeping family drama, this novel is the story of four siblings and their love. Learn More Featured Event: Treat Your Favorite Teacher To Back-To-School Flowers When: Wednesday, September 1st at 9:00 p.m. What: The new school year is here! Teachers spent the summer planning and preparing to welcome students back, and now it's time to hit the books. Whether your student is attending virtually or in person, and heading back to school is the perfect opportunity to surprise a special teacher... Learn More Featured Event: Treat Your Favorite Teacher To Back-To-School Flowers (FTD Flowers) Featured Event: Treat Your Favorite Teacher To Back-To-School Flowers When: Wednesday, September 1st at 9:00 p.m. What: The new school year is here! Teachers spent the summer planning and preparing to welcome students back, and now it's time to hit the books. Whether your student is attending virtually or in person, and heading back to school is the perfect opportunity to surprise a special teacher... Learn More Featured Event: Treat Your Favorite Teacher To Back-To-School Flowers (FTD Flowers) Voice of Business Committee - Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce When: Wednesday, September 1st at 8:00 a.m. Where: Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, September 1 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM Learn More Keep Me in Stitches - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, September 1st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, September 1 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMInterested in any of the needle arts including knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and more? Join us for an opportunity to chat and create. Bring your own projects. Learn More Zoom Storytime: Ages 4-6 - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, September 1st at 11:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, September 1 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AMStorytime via Zoom featuring stories, fingerplays, and music activities that support important pre-reading skills for kids 4-6. A craft will be available for pick-up. Email address ... Learn More Virtual Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, September 1st at 11:15 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, September 1 from 11:15 AM to 11:45 AMToddlers and their adult caregivers will enjoy a storytime with books, rhymes, music, and a craft to pick-up. Must have email and be able to run Zoom from a computer or mobile device. Learn More Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, September 1st at 11:15 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, September 1 from 11:15 AM to 12:00 PMToddlers and their adult caregivers will enjoy a storytime with books, rhymes, music, and a craft. Each person (adults & children) attending must be registered. Learn More Storytime: Ages 4-6 - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, September 1st at 11:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, September 1 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PMStorytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft that help develop pre-reading skills for kids 4-6. Learn More STEAM Club (Grades K-6) - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, September 1st at 3:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, September 1 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PMUsing Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math, children in K-6th grade can enjoy experimenting, designing, building, computing, & crafting! Due to space limitations, regi... Learn More Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 months When: Thursday, September 2nd at 10:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, September 2 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMChildren ages birth - 23 months, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with books and rhymes. Please register all individuals that will attend, including adu... Learn More Thursday Threaders - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, September 2nd at 11:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, September 2 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PMLike to cross-stitch, knit, crochet, or do any other craft? Every Thursday, bring and work on your own project while enjoying the company of others. Learn More Zoom Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, September 2nd at 11:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, September 2 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AMStorytime via Zoom for children 2 & 3 years old, with a caregiver, featuring stories, rhymes, and music activities that support early literacy skills. A craft will be available f... Learn More Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, September 2nd at 11:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, September 2 from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PMStorytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that help develop early literacy skills. Learn More Virtual Storytime: Ages 4-6 - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, September 2nd at 1:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, September 2 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PMChildren will develop pre-reading skills as they enjoy stories, music, STEAM activities and a craft to pick-up. Must have email and be able to run Zoom from a computer or mobile device. Learn More Teen Gaming - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, September 2nd at 3:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, September 2 from 3:00 PM to 4:15 PMHang out at the library like it's your living room! We'll have video games, board games, activities, and snacks and drinks! Stay for the whole time or just a few minutes! Ages 11-17. Mu... Learn More Storytime: Ages 4-6 - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, September 2nd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, September 2 from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PMChildren will develop pre-reading skills as they enjoy stories, music, STEAM activities and a craft. Each person (adults & children) attending must be registered. Learn More PFLAG Discussion & Support Group - Merrillville Branch Library When: Thursday, September 2nd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Merrillville Branch Library What: Event listing from Merrillville Branch Library: Thursday, September 2 from 5:00 PM to 6:45 PMTogether with PFLAG CP-NWI, we are hosting a support and discussion group for families, friends, allies and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Adults (18+) are welcome every 1st Thursday... Learn More Ride The Region - Food Bank of Northwest Indiana When: Saturday, September 4th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Food Bank of Northwest Indiana What: Event listing from Food Bank of Northwest Indiana: Saturday, September 4 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMDetails On Saturday, September 4th, motorcycle riders from all over the Region will ride 80 miles throughout the streets of Northwest Indiana to… More https://www.facebook.com/even... Learn More Yoga & Breathing - Lake County Public Library When: Saturday, September 4th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Saturday, September 4 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMEach session includes a series of asanas (postures) & sequences of pranayam (breathing exercises) for good health. Please bring your own mat to class. Learn More Create an Artful Life: Acrylic Painting (Fee) When: Saturday, September 4th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Saturday, September 4 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PMWork with acrylics & canvas on an easel, following instructor's example to create an original piece of art. $25 cash fee paid at the time of class covers all materials. Learn More Sunday Fall Bird Migration Hike - Lake County Parks & Recreation When: Sunday, September 5th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Sunday, September 5 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AMAges 10 and up 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 visit... Learn More See more 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.