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

Merrillville IN

09 September, 2021

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MERRILLVILLE, IN — Want for a family outing? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from Merrillville. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. Looking to host an event? Whether you're planning a rodeo, a cooking class, or fashion show, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. 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 the Merrillville area: Volunteer Meal Delivery Driver Training When: Thursday, September 9th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Meal on Wheels of Northwest Indiana What: Join the Meals on Wheels NWI Team of Volunteer Meal Delivery Drivers! Help continue our mission of delivering nutritious meals to those in need in your community! There is an urgent need for volunteers in Merrillville, Hobart, Miller, Whiting, Munster, Griffith, Highland. Call... Learn More STEAM Club - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, September 9th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday and September 9 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PMChildren in Kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome to attend this program exploring a new STEAM topic each month. Please register in advance. Learn More Gr 9-12 Parent/Teacher Conf - Merrillville Community School Corp When: Thursday, September 9th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Merrillville Community School Corp What: Event listing from Merrillville Community School Corp: Thursday and September 9 from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More Teen Anime Club - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, September 9th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, September 9 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMAre you a fan of anime or manga? Come to the Lake Station-New Chicago's Teen Anime Club to find new anime to watch. You can also share what manga and anime are your favorites! Ages 12-1... Learn More September 11th Museum 20th Anniversary Memorial When: Friday, September 10th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Friday, September 10 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMJoin students and teachers from around the world to commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Email address required to register! Learn More Fall in Love with Your Parks: Stoney Run When: Friday, September 10th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Friday, September 10 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PMAll ages 1-2:30PM Lake County Parks are fantastic! Join a park naturalist this fall and learn to love them like we do. Please dress for the weather. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; pl... Learn More Family Storytime: Grandparents' Day - Lake County Public Library When: Saturday, September 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Saturday, September 11 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AMFamilies of children ages 0-5 are welcome to join us virtually for a very special storytime. Tune in for virtual storytime with your grandparent(s) or another special adult. Hosted o... Learn More Adult DIY: Felt Fall Wreath (18 and over) When: Saturday, September 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Saturday, September 11 from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PMCreate a wreath full of fall colors and softness. Registration is required. 18 and over only. Learn More 9/11 All American Car Cruise for First Responders When: Saturday, September 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Fair Oaks Farms What: Join us as we honor the 2,988 lives lost on 9/11. FREE ADMISSION for Police, Firefighters, First Responders and Military staff. USD 15 Car Registration includes admission for 2 adults. Awards for Best Engine, Best Paint, Most Patriotic and People's Choice. Helicopter fly over... Learn More Afternoon Relaxation Hike - Lake County Parks & Recreation When: Saturday, September 11th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Saturday, September 11 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMAdults Spending time in the great outdoors has been scientifically proven to reduce stress levels, help you find clarity, and rejuvenate your mind and body, so join us for a le... Learn More Pierce 7th Grade ID/Yearbook Pictures When: Monday, September 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Pierce Middle School What: Event listing from Pierce Middle School: Monday, September 13 (all day) Learn More I Spy Young Naturalists - Lake County Parks & Recreation When: Monday, September 13th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Monday, September 13 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AMAges 3-6 with caregiver Foster that natural curiosity in your little one by venturing outdoors to 'spy' what's happening at Gibson Woods Nature Preserve. Each session will inclu... Learn More Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, September 13th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, September 13 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PMToddlers, 2 and 3 years of age, and their adult caregivers will virtually enjoy storytime with books, songs, and rhymes. Learn More Independent Film: Ulysses & Mona - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, September 13th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, September 13 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMIndependent Film Series. Adults only. French with English subtitles. 82 minutes. Registration and masks required. Learn More Word Games: An Afternoon of Fun - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, September 13th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, September 13 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMPlay Scrabble or other word games with friends and meet new ones. All games--as well as coffee and tea--will be provided. Join the fun! Masks are required to be worn for this event. Learn More Teen Anime Club - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, September 13th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, September 13 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PMCome to the St. John Branch's Teen Anime Club! We will watch three episodes from an anime series every month. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Ages 11-17. Must register. Learn More Home Girls Volleyball vs E. Chicago Block When: Monday, September 13th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Pierce Middle School What: Event listing from Pierce Middle School: Monday, September 13 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More Art Club (Grades K-5) - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, September 13th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, September 13 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMKids (Grades K-5) will create arts and crafts projects, while learning something new about art. Each person attending the program must be registered. Learn More Pierce 8th Grade ID/Yearbook Pictures When: Tuesday, September 14th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Pierce Middle School What: Event listing from Pierce Middle School: Tuesday, September 14 (all day) Learn More Coloring for Adults - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, September 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, September 14 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMCelebrate National Coloring Day! Relax via this coloring for adults open session & get creative with no pressure for perfection. Coloring materials provided. Registration and mas... Learn More Baby Time: Ages Birth - 23 months - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, September 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, September 14 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AMEach family member attending must be registered. all participants 2+ must be masked while in the programming room. Learn More Zoom Baby Storytime: Ages Birth - 23 months When: Tuesday, September 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, September 14 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AMThrough Zoom Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills. Must regist... Learn More Circle of Readers - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, September 14th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, September 14 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PMLITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE by Celeste Ng will be discussed. Learn More Teen Anime - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, September 14th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, September 14 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMWe will be watching the first episodes of an anime show. Masks are required to be worn for this event. Learn More TEEN LGBTQ Teens Support & Discussion Group When: Tuesday, September 14th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, September 14 from 5:00 PM to 6:45 PMTogether with PFLAGCP-NWI, we are hosting a support, education, & networking space for LGBTQ+ teens & their allies. TEENS (12-18) are welcome. Masks are REQUIRED. Learn More Zoom Storytime - Pajama Storytime - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, September 14th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, September 14 from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PMStorytime for preschoolers and their families. Enjoy an evening storytime with books, finger plays, and music. Feel free to wear pajamas! Learn More Advisory Board Meeting - Chasing Dreams, Inc. When: Tuesday, September 14th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Chasing Dreams, Inc. What: Event listing from Chasing Dreams, Inc.: Tuesday, September 14 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Storytime: Ages 4-6 - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, September 15th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, September 15 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AMStorytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a rhymes that teach pre-reading skills for kids 4-6. Hosted on Zoom. Learn More Virtual Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 months When: Wednesday, September 15th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, September 15 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PMChildren birth - 23 mos., accompanied by caregivers, will enjoy rhymes, songs, books and music, to develop early literacy skills. Must have email & be able to run Zoom from com... Learn More Rear Window (1954) - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, September 15th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, September 15 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PMA laid-up magazine photographer witnesses a possible [censored] from his apartment window. Rated: PG. Runtime: 112 minutes. 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.