Merrillville Weekday Events: See What's Happening In The Area

Merrillville IN

20 September, 2021

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MERRILLVILLE, IN — Hoping to go on a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Don't miss what's new on your Merrillville Patch community calendar. Check out what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. 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 week's events in and around Merrillville: Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, September 20th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, September 20 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PMEach family member attending must register. All participants 2+ must be masked while in the programming room and the craft will be a Busy Bag. Learn More Crafternoon (K & Up) - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, September 20th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday and September 20 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMKids in Kindergarten and older will make a spooky creation from supplied materials. Learn More All Ability: Sports fans - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, September 20th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday and September 20 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMCreate a sports themed door hanger and pennant to prepare for the fall seasons! All Ability programs are geared towards adults with special needs. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED & MA... Learn More Tween Time: Are You Smarter Than A Librarian? When: Monday, September 20th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, September 20 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMDo you have what it takes to outsmart a librarian?Ages 8-14 are invited to test their knowledge of general trivia. Tweens will work together to outsmart a library professional. Learn More Dear Mrs. Bird by AJ Pearce - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, September 21st at 11:15 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, September 21 from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PMOur September 2021 title is Dear Mrs. Bird by AJ Pearce. 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 d... Learn More Crossroads Chamber Monthly Luncheon - Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce When: Tuesday, September 21st at 11:15 a.m. Where: Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, September 21 from 11:15 AM to 1:00 PMWe will be joined by Joy Thompkin and Carol Podolak, Bnutty, LLC, co-owners.  They will share their journey of starting a business and how they took Bnutty, LLC sales nati... Learn More Zoom Storytime: Ages 4-5 - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, September 21st at 11:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, September 21 from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM4 and 5 year olds will hear stories and participate in music activities and rhymes, with an emphasis on important early pre-reading skills. Learn More Minecraft Hour - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, September 21st at 3:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, September 21 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PMCome in and try Minecraft Pi. Play by yourself or with others. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Masks are required to be worn for this event. Learn More TEEN Anime Club - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, September 21st at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, September 21 from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PMJoin us for Anime Night. We will be watching a selected anime film or TV series. Ages 13-18+. Please register. Learn More Teen DIY Crystal Balls - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, September 21st at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, September 21 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMLearn how to make your own crystal ball in this teen craft program! This will make for a perfect Halloween decoration or accessory to your costume. Learn More School Board Meeting - Merrillville Community School Corp When: Tuesday, September 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Merrillville Community School Corp What: Event listing from Merrillville Community School Corp: Tuesday, September 21 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth-23 months When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 9:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, September 22 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AMThis lap-sit program uses songs and rhymes to foster language development. Learn More Preschool in the Park - Lake County Parks & Recreation When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Wednesday, September 22 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AMPreschool in the Park is a FREE 30 minute program designed for kids ages 3-5 and their families. Each week will feature a storytime and craft, focusing on something new abou... Learn More Hobbit Day Display Companion Craft to Go Bag When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 11:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, September 22 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PMSeptember 22nd is Hobbit Day. Celebrate J.R.R. Tolkin while creating a mini hobbit door. Grab a craft-to-go bag at the Griffith-Calumet Twp branch. While supplies last. Learn More Zoom Storytime: Ages 4-5 - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 11:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, September 22 from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PMJoin us via zoom for our 4s & 5s storytime, featuring stories, fingerplays, and music that teach pre-reading skills. Please register with an email to take part. Learn More Storytime: Ages 4-5 - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, September 22 from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PMEach person attending must register. all participants 2+ must be masked while in the programming room and the craft will be a Busy Bag. Learn More TEEN Craft - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, September 22 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMSupplies will be available to create several back to school crafts such as a washi tape pencil. Snacks will be provided. Ages 12 - 18. Learn More Coffee, Community, & Connections with Andrew Kyres When: Thursday, September 23rd at 7:45 a.m. Where: Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, September 23 from 7:45 AM to 9:00 AM Learn More Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, September 23rd at 10:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, September 23 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMToddlers, 2 and 3 years of age, and their adult caregivers will virtually enjoy storytime with books, songs, and rhymes. Hosted on Zoom. Learn More Thursday Threaders - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, September 23rd at 11:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, September 23 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 Homeschool Hangout - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, September 23rd at 1:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, September 23 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PMHomeschool children are invited to attend a program exploring a unique topic each month. Targeted towards grades K-6. Please register in advance. Learn More The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys When: Thursday, September 23rd at 1:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, September 23 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PMJoin us for an informal and relaxed discussion of Ruta Sepetys's "The Fountains of Silence." Copies are available at the Munster branch. Learn More Crown Point's Marriage Mill: Scandal, Escapades and Intrigue When: Thursday, September 23rd at 4:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, September 23 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMPlease join us for this lively discussion on the real story behind the Marriage Mill Era. Learn More Teen Watercolor Painting - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, September 23rd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, September 23 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMTeens are welcome to join us at the Lake Station-New Chicago library to make their own watercolor painting. Supplies are limited. Registration is required. Ages 12-18. Learn More Teen Online Games & Advisory Board (TAB) When: Thursday, September 23rd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, September 23 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMTeens are invited to play online games while we hang out on Zoom! Bring your game ideas! We will brainstorm future program ideas. Ask how (TAB) can count toward volunteer hours! Learn More Teen Advisory Board (TAB) & Teen "Bored" Games When: Thursday, September 23rd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, September 23 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMTeens, hang out with your friends, brainstorm future program ideas and play board games! Bring your favorite game or play one we already have. Ask how (TAB) can count toward voluntee... Learn More Virtual Family Storytime - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, September 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, September 23 from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PMStories, songs, rhymes and a craft to pick-up are all included in this storytime for children and their family members. Must have email and be able to run Zoom from a computer or mobil... Learn More Featured Event: Celebrate National Daughters Day With 15 Percent Off Flowers When: Saturday, September 25th at 9:00 p.m. What: Your daughter is the light of your life — and with National Daughters Day coming up on Sept. 25, there's never been a better chance to show her just how much she means to you. In honor of this special day, FTD Flowers is offering Patch readers 15 percent off the retail price o... Learn More Featured Event: Celebrate National Daughters Day With 15 Percent Off Flowers (FTD Flowers) Science Hour - Lake County Public Library When: Saturday, September 25th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Saturday, September 25 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 at the Highland branch. Space is limited so register early. Learn More Virtual Science Hour - Lake County Public Library When: Saturday, September 25th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Saturday, September 25 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 Fall Harvest Time at Deep River - Lake County Parks & Recreation When: Saturday, September 25th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Saturday, September 25 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PMCome to Deep River and Celebrate all things FALL! The historic side of the park will be decorated for the season and we'll be making old fashioned apple butter just like they ... Learn More Fall Plant Swap - Lake County Parks & Recreation When: Saturday, September 25th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Saturday, September 25 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMIt's a plant swap! Bring some of your extra plants or anything you may not want anymore and swap it for something new. Please mark your containers with info about the plants ... Learn More Gibson Woods Nature Journal Club meeting When: Sunday, September 26th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Sunday, September 26 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... 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.