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

Merrillville IN

07 October, 2021

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MERRILLVILLE, IN — Ready to spend a night out with friends? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from around the Merrillville area. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Wondering how you can add your own event? Whether you're planning a fundraiser, a barbecue, or a video game night, 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: Virtual: Los Veteranos - Latinos in World War II When: Thursday, October 7th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, October 7 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMAn important part of U.S. history long before WWII, the war gave Latinos new opportunities and presented them with new challenges. Email address required to register! Learn More Teen Gaming Hangout - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, October 7th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, October 7 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, and and activities! Stay for the whole time or just a few minutes! Ages 11-17. Must register and wear ... Learn More Fall Crafts for Kids - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, October 7th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday and October 7 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PMChildren in grades K-6 are welcome to drop in and create some fall crafts. Learn More Teen Anime Club - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, October 7th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, October 7 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 and to discuss your favorite manga. Masks are required. Ages 12-18. Learn More PFLAG Discussion & Support Group - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, October 7th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, October 7 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 of... Learn More Zoom Storytime: Ages 4-6 - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, October 7th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, October 7 from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PMZoom Storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft that teach pre-reading skills for kids 4-6. Must register for link.  Learn More English as a Second Language (ESL) - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, October 7th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, October 7 from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PMEnglish Classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Classes are free. Learn More Teen Craft: Yarn Birds - Lake County Public Library When: Saturday, October 9th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Saturday, October 9 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMUse yarn to make a small bird. Cute as a year-round desk buddy or for adding to your fall decorations! Registration is required. Learn More Afternoon Relaxation Hike - Lake County Parks & Recreation When: Saturday, October 9th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Saturday, October 9 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 leisu... Learn More I Spy Young Naturalists - Lake County Parks & Recreation When: Monday, October 11th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Monday, October 11 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 include... Learn More Zoom Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, October 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, October 11 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AMZoom Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that teach early literacy skills. Must register for link. Learn More What Rose Forgot by Nevada Barr - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, October 11th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, October 11 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMRose Dennis wakes up in a hospital gown, her brain in a fog, only to discover that she's been committed to an Alzheimer's Unit in a nursing home. Learn More Independent Film: GENÃ�SE (GENESIS) - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, October 11th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, October 11 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMIndependent Film Series. Adults only. English and French with English subtitles. 130 minutes. Registration and masks required. Learn More Virtual Storytime: Ages 4-6 - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, October 11th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, October 11 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 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 Word Games: An Afternoon of Fun - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, October 11th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, October 11 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 Tech Tour - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, October 11th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, October 11 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMJoin us for a tour of the library's digital lab and all the cool tech our digital lab has to offer including our Mac computers, 3-D printer, and more!Ages 13-18. Registration & masks a... Learn More Teen Advisory Board - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, October 11th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, October 11 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMEarn volunteer hours while helping us plan teen programming and services. For grades 6-12. Learn More Two Can Tuesday - Lake County Parks & Recreation Bellaboo's Play and Discovery Center When: Tuesday, October 12th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation Bellaboo's Play and Discovery Center What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation Bellaboo's Play and Discovery Center: Tuesday, October 12 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM2 Cans + 1 Paid Child = a FREE adult Bring in two canned goods to donate to the Food Bank and receive a free adult when you pay for a child's... Learn More Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, October 12th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, October 12 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. Learn More Zoom Storytime: Ages 4-5 - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, October 12th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, October 12 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 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 Circle of Readers - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, October 12th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, October 12 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMTHE WOMEN'S HOUR by Elaine Weiss will be discussed. Learn More Teen Anime - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, October 12th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, October 12 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 Crochet @ Your Library - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, October 12th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, October 12 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PMBring yarn and a size H crochet hook or size 7 knitting needles and cotton yarn ... or bring along a project you're already working on! Masks are required to be worn for this event. Learn More TEEN LGBTQ Teens Support & Discussion Group When: Tuesday, October 12th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, October 12 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, October 12th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, October 12 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 Ambassador Committee Meeting - Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce When: Wednesday, October 13th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, October 13 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM Learn More Zoom Baby Storytime: Ages Birth - 23 months When: Wednesday, October 13th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, October 13 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 registe... Learn More Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth-23 months When: Wednesday, October 13th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, October 13 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMThis lap-sit program uses songs and rhymes to foster language development. Learn More Zoom Storytime - Baby & Me - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, October 13th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, October 13 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PMBabies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy ... Learn More Check out 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.