This Weekend's Events In Merrillville Area

Merrillville IN

23 September, 2021

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MERRILLVILLE, IN — Curious about what to do in the Merrillville area this weekend? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from throughout Merrillville. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Hosting an event? Whether you're planning a career fair, a coat drive, or an auction, 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 and around Merrillville: 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 and 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 and 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 Zoom Storytime - 2's and 3's - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, September 27th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, September 27 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PMStorytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories and fingerplays that help with early literacy skills. Learn More Word Games: An Afternoon of Fun - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, September 27th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, September 27 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 Zoom Storytime - 4's & 5's - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, September 27th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, September 27 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PMStorytime for children 4 & 5 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories and fingerplays that help with early literacy skills. Learn More The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, September 27th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, September 27 from 4:00 PM to 5:15 PMA historical fiction novel tells the story of the fictional Old Hollywood star Evelyn Hugo, who at the age of 79 decides to give a final interview to an unknown journalist, Monique Grant. Learn More TEEN Game On - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, September 27th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, September 27 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMEnjoy snack time while playing a variety of board and card games. Ages 12- 18. Learn More Teen Virtual Book Club - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, September 27th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, September 27 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMJoin us for our virtual teen book club! This month we'll be reading and discussing "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri. Registration is required. AGES 12-18 Learn More Teen Advisory Board (TAB) - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, September 27th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, September 27 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMEarn volunteer hours while helping us plan teen programming and services. For grades 6-12. Masks required. Learn More Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, September 28th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, September 28 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMThe Between the Lines Book Club reads "Hillbilly Elegy" by J. D. Vance. Books for this Zoom discussion can be picked up at the Dyer-Schererville branch a month prior to the event. Learn More Storytime: Ages 4-5 - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, September 29th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, September 29 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AMStorytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft that teach pre-reading skills for kids 4-6. Learn More Check out more awesome 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.