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

Merrillville IN

18 October, 2021

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MERRILLVILLE, IN — Curious about what to do this week? See what's new on your Merrillville Patch community calendar. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Hot tip: If you want to see your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. 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 all of this week's events in the Merrillville area: Coloring for Adults - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, October 18th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, October 18 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PMDe-stress and relax with pencils and coloring sheets provided by the library -- or bring your own! Masks are required to attend this program. This event was originally posted on a public... Learn More Teen Advisory Board - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, October 18th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday and October 18 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMWould you like to help plan the St. John's Library future teen events? Join our Teen Advisory Board! Earn volunteer hours while we discuss and plan future teen events. Ages 11-17. Must reg... Learn More Tween: MinecraftPi - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, October 18th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday and October 18 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMTweens and teens ages 8-15 can join us to try Minecraft Pi. Play by yourself or with others. Face masks are required. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed ... Learn More All Ability: Spider Web Hoop Wreath - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, October 18th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, October 18 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMComplete a crawly spider web hoop wreath. All Ability programs are geared towards adults with special needs but are open to all! Registration is Required. Seating is limited. This event ... Learn More Tween Time: Frankentoys - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, October 18th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, October 18 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMAges 8-14 are invited to build and decorate zombie toys for Halloween. Wear painting clothes, this might get messy! This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by... Learn More Featured Event: Stay at Home HOMEWOOD STORIES When: Tuesday, October 19th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Your Home What: YOU are INVITED! Come Join us for an evening of storytelling!  The air is getting crisper and nights cooler. These and many more reasons to gather together and celebrate with you > our BEATIFUL AUDIENCE to listen to stories that connect us all!We are continuing to ZOOM for ... Learn More Featured Event: Stay at Home HOMEWOOD STORIES (Karen ODonnell) Virtual Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, October 19th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, October 19 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 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. T... Learn More Crossroads Chamber Monthly Luncheon - Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce When: Tuesday, October 19th at 11:15 a.m. Where: Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, October 19 from 11:15 AM to 1:00 PMGuest speaker Frederick D. Payne, Commissioner for the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, will discuss the new job matching and career planning site Indiana launch... Learn More Frankenstein by Mary Shelley - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, October 19th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, October 19 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PMOur October 2021 title is Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. 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 deta... Learn More Storytime: Ages 4-6 - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, October 19th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, October 19 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PMStorytime featuring stories, fingerplays, and music that teach pre-reading skills for kids 4-6. Hosted on Zoom. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by ... Learn More Hocus Pocus - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, October 19th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, October 19 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMThree 17th-century witches, hanged for their murderous crimes, are resurrected on Halloween in modern-day Salem by an unsuspecting boy, who must now figure out how to get them back in the... Learn More Virtual: Climb to Safety! Modeling Historic Floods When: Tuesday, October 19th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, October 19 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMFloods can happen anywhere! But how do you predict them and protect people! Rocky Mountain National Park rangers will show us how!Email address required to register! This event was origin... Learn More Minecraft Hour - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, October 19th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, October 19 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. This event was originally posted on a public ca... Learn More MakerStation: Electronic Sewing - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, October 19th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, October 19 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMJoin us as we use conductive thread and basic hand-sewing skills to create a circuit - resulting in a seasonal pin that lights up! Masks are required. This event was originally posted on ... Learn More TEEN Anime Club - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, October 19th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, October 19 from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PMJoin us for Anime Night. We will be watching an anime film or TV series. Ages 13-18+. Please register. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. ... Learn More School Board Meeting - Merrillville Community School Corp When: Tuesday, October 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Merrillville Community School Corp What: Event listing from Merrillville Community School Corp: Tuesday, October 19 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us ... Learn More Almost Full Moon Stroll - Lake County Parks & Recreation When: Tuesday, October 19th at 6:15 p.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Tuesday, October 19 from 6:15 PM to 7:15 PMAges 3 and up Enjoy an evening stroll as the almost full moon rises. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; please call 219-844-3188. http://lakecountyparks.com/calendar.aspx?EID=1560 This e... Learn More Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 months When: Wednesday, October 20th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, October 20 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMBabies and toddlers will participate in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music activities designed to enhance important pre-literacy skills. This event was originally posted... Learn More Soylent Green (1973) - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, October 20th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, October 20 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PMA detective investigates the [censored] of a food-supply exec in an undernourished city of the future and uncovers a disturbing secret about a dietary staple. 97 min. Rated PG. Masks a... Learn More Kids' Club: Create a Robotic Superhero Arm When: Wednesday, October 20th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, October 20 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMEach person attending must register and wear a mask. Kids Ages 5-11. Create a Robotic Superhero Arm out of cardboard, string, paper, straws, pipe cleaners, and tape. This event was ori... Learn More Teen Arts & Crafts: Foiled Art - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, October 20th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, October 20 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMEvery month, come to the library and make a different craft. This month we will be making unique art using foil and acrylic paint! All materials provided. Ages 11-17. Must register and ... Learn More STEAM Club (Grades K-6) - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, October 20th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, October 20 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMSchool age children are invited to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math with fun projects at the library. Please wear clothes you do not mind getting messy in. Masks ... Learn More Creepy Crafts (Grades K-5) - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, October 20th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, October 20 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMChildren currently in grades K-5 will be able to choose from a variety of creepy arts and crafts to make. Must register. Masks are required. This event was originally posted on a publi... Learn More Watership Down by Richard Adams - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, October 20th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, October 20 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMFiver could sense danger. Something terrible was going to happen to the warren. They had to leave immediately. So begins a long and perilous journey of survival for a small band of rabb... Learn More Virtual: Medicare 101! - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, October 20th at 6:15 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, October 20 from 6:15 PM to 7:15 PMJoin us as Clifford Havens of LifeSmart Services gives us an introduction into Medicare, how to enroll, and what to enroll in!Email address required to register! This event was original... Learn More [censored] at the Breakers by Alyssa Maxwell When: Thursday, October 21st at 3:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, October 21 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMJoin the discussion of this title, which is our Once Upon a Crime Mystery Books selection for October. Pick up a copy at the Highland Branch. This event was originally posted on a public... Learn More Virtual Halloween Family Storytime - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, October 21st at 4:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, October 21 from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PMStories, songs, rhymes and a craft to pick-up included in this storytime. This storytime will have a Halloween theme. Must have email and be able to run Zoom from a computer or mobile de... Learn More Afterschool in the Woods: Fall Frolic When: Thursday, October 21st at 4:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Thursday, October 21 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMAll ages Nature is amazing and there's so much to learn! Join us each month as we discover something new about nature together! This month we will be on the lookout for signs of ... Learn More Teen Spooky Painting - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, October 21st at 5:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, October 21 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMTeens are welcome to join us at the Lake Station-New Chicago library to make their own spooky painting! Supplies are limited. Registration is required. Ages 12-18. Masks are required. Th... Learn More Fall in Love with Your Parks: Lake Etta When: Friday, October 22nd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Friday, October 22 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PMAll ages 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; please call 2... Learn More Teen MakerStation: Light-Up Masks - Lake County Public Library When: Friday, October 22nd at 2:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Friday, October 22 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMThis fall break, teens can hand-sew using conductive thread to create circuits. Add some creative flair for a unique light-up decorative mask, perfect for the season/cosplay. Face masks ... Learn More Insects and More with the Field Museum's Jim Louderman When: Friday, October 22nd at 6:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Friday, October 22 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMAges 5 and up Jim Louderman, Collections Assistant-Insects Division, at The Field Museum in Chicago, joins us for a special program discussing the importance of insects and arachni... Learn More Fall Nature Hike: Oak Ridge Prairie - Lake County Parks & Recreation When: Saturday, October 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Saturday, October 23 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMAll ages Fall is a great time to get outside to enjoy the changing of seasons. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; please call 219-844-3188. http://lakecountyparks.com/calendar.aspx?EID... Learn More Stitch'n Time - Lake County Public Library When: Saturday, October 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Saturday, October 23 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMBring your current projects (knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, etc.) for an opportunity to chat and create! Masks Required. Other attendees would be happy to instruct on cr... Learn More Gibson Woods Nature Journal Club Meeting When: Sunday, October 24th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Sunday, October 24 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 a... 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.