This Week's Upcoming Merrillville Area Events

Merrillville IN

25 October, 2021

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MERRILLVILLE, IN — Wondering what there is to do in the Merrillville area? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events and happenings taking place this week throughout Merrillville. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Wondering how you can add your own event? Whether you're planning a hackathon, a cooking class, or yoga in the park, 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 week's events in the Merrillville area: Word Games: An Afternoon of Fun - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, October 25th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, October 25 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. This e... Learn More The Traveling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa When: Monday, October 25th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, October 25 from 4:00 PM to 5:15 PMThis novel gives voice to Nana the cat and his owner, Satoru, and as they take to the road on a journey with no other purpose than to visit three of Satoru's longtime friends. This event was o... Learn More Teen Advisory Board & Game Night - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, October 25th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday and October 25 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMThe Library is YOUR library. Help your local library create programs and initiatives that help and interest you. We will brainstorm and discuss ways to improve teen/YA programs. This event... Learn More Teen Virtual Book Club - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, October 25th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, October 25 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMJoin us for our virtual teen book club! This month we'll be reading and discussing "The Taking of Jake Livingston." Registration is required. AGES 12-18. This event was originally posted o... Learn More Virtual Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, October 26th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, October 26 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. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distri... Learn More Zoom Storytime: Ages 4-5 - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, October 26th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, October 26 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. This event was originally posted on a public ... Learn More The Braid by Laetitia Colombani - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, October 26th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, October 26 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMThe Between the Lines Book Club reads "The Braid" by Laetitia Colombani. Books for this Zoom discussion can be picked up at the Dyer-Schererville branch a month prior to the event. This ... Learn More Teen: Junk Journal - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, October 26th at 3:45 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, October 26 from 3:45 PM to 4:45 PMTeens can create their own "Junk Journal" using a variety of materials. Each journal is as unique as its creator - perfect for journaling, lists, notes, sketches, doodles, etc. Masks are... Learn More Name that Tune - Lake County Parks & Recreation When: Wednesday, October 27th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Wednesday, October 27 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AMAll ages Increase your birding lists by enhancing your birding skills! Join us virtually or in person as we launch into a weekly class to familiarize ourselves with the bird so... Learn More Zoom Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth to 23 months When: Wednesday, October 27th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, October 27 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PMBabies 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 Zoom Storytime - Baby Storytime - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, October 27th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, October 27 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 Homeschool Hangout (Grades K-6) - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, October 27th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, October 27 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PMHomeschool children are invited to attend a program exploring a unique topic each month. The only requirement is imagination and registration! This event was originally posted on a publ... Learn More Teen Craft: Positive Affirmation Cards When: Wednesday, October 27th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, October 27 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMAffirmation cards can be used to inspire journaling or meditation. You will create cards that speak to you at this program. Registration is required. Ages 12 to 18. This event was origi... Learn More Alternative Products Expo Chicago - The nation's largest disruptive-industries event! When: Thursday, October 28th at 11:00 a.m. Where: McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center What: Alternative Products Expo is a B2B and B2C networking event for disruptive industries such as hemp-derived products, semi-synthetic extracts, functional beverages, non-psychoactive mushrooms, delta8, kratom, nicotine alternatives, nutraceuticals, and many more. The Alternativ... Learn More USA CBD Expo Chicago - The nation's largest CBD & hemp event! When: Thursday, October 28th at 11:00 a.m. Where: McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center What: USA CBD Expo concentrates the entire CBD and Hemp industry into one comprehensive, all-inclusive event. 300+ vendors, 500+ of the industry's best brands! View exhibitor list!Learn from 50+ expert speakers about all aspects of CBD and Hemp! See our speaker list! Take advantage... Learn More Coffee, Community, & Connections - Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce When: Thursday, October 28th at 7:45 a.m. Where: Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, October 28 from 7:45 AM to 9:00 AM 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? Conta... Learn More Education Committee Meeting - Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce When: Thursday, October 28th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, October 28 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM 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? Cont... Learn More Family Storytime - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, October 28th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, October 28 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMStories, fingerplays, music, and rhymes are all included in this this virtual storytime for children and their family members. Hosted on Zoom. This event was originally posted on a pub... Learn More Genealogy Class: Symbols in Stone - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, October 28th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, October 28 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMRobyn from TheLearningFix.com will present our class about common images on gravestones in America from the 18th and 19th centuries and their meanings. This is a virtual and in person pr... Learn More The Other Mrs. by Mary Kubica - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, October 28th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, October 28 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PMJoin us for an informal and relaxed discussion of Mary Kubica's "The Other Mrs." Copies are available at the Munster branch. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and dis... Learn More Homeschool Hangout - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, October 28th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, October 28 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PMHomeschoolers in grades K-6 are welcome to join us for a fun hands-on activity. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm even... Learn More Board Meeting - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, October 28th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, October 28 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMMonthly Board Meeting This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correctio... Learn More Adult Craft Night - Fall Door Wreaths When: Thursday, October 28th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, October 28 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMLearn how to make fall wreaths in our newest Adult Craft Night! All supplies will be provided. Masks must be worn at all times during the program. This event was originally posted on a p... Learn More Featured Event: USA CBD Expo Chicago - The nation's largest CBD & hemp event! When: Friday, October 29th at 11:00 a.m. Where: McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center What: USA CBD Expo concentrates the entire CBD and Hemp industry into one comprehensive, all-inclusive event. 300+ vendors, 500+ of the industry's best brands! View exhibitor list!Learn from 50+ expert speakers about all aspects of CBD and Hemp! See our speaker list!Take advantage ... Learn More Featured Event: USA CBD Expo Chicago - The nation's largest CBD & hemp event! (USA CBD Expo) Featured Event: USA CBD Expo Chicago - The nation's largest CBD & hemp event! When: Saturday, October 30th at 11:00 a.m. Where: McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center What: USA CBD Expo concentrates the entire CBD and Hemp industry into one comprehensive, all-inclusive event. 300+ vendors, 500+ of the industry's best brands! View exhibitor list!Learn from 50+ expert speakers about all aspects of CBD and Hemp! See our speaker list!Take advantage ... Learn More Featured Event: USA CBD Expo Chicago - The nation's largest CBD & hemp event! (USA CBD Expo) Alternative Products Expo Chicago - The nation's largest disruptive-industries event! When: Saturday, October 30th at 11:00 a.m. Where: McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center What: Alternative Products Expo is a B2B and B2C networking event for disruptive industries such as hemp-derived products, semi-synthetic extracts, functional beverages, non-psychoactive mushrooms, delta8, kratom, nicotine alternatives, nutraceuticals, and many more. The Alternative... Learn More Nature Survival Skills: Oak Ridge Prairie When: Saturday, October 30th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Saturday, October 30 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMAges 8 and up $5 per child with caregiver Animals have amazing adaptations to survive in nature, but humans have some handy tools to get along too. Join us as we learn about the... Learn More Crown Point Concours 2nd Annual Collector Car Show When: Saturday, October 30th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Fairgrounds, 899-857 Lake Street, Crown Point, Indiana, 46307, United States What: The 2nd Annual Crown Point Concours Collector Car Show will be held October 29-31st at the Industrial Building at Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point, Indiana. This indoor exhibit of over 30 vehicles will feature both rare, curious and seldom seen autos from local collectio... 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. 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