Whiting’s Annual Fright Festival
Whiting hosts its annual fright festival for 2026, opening at 5 p.m. on Friday and continuing from noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday. This event features Whihala the Witch and a group of dancing sister witches, along with fire-eaters, games, food, costume contests, paranormal investigations, and spooky displays. Saturday daytime hours cater better to children, with scarier activities at dusk.
“Bob After Dark,” a weekly radio show, will have a panel discussion with Bob Anderson and his vampire sidekick at 6 p.m. Friday on the Oliver Street Stage discussing local haunts.
Visit wickedlywhiting.com or call 219-659-0292 for full event details.
DJ Pauly D Event in Crown Point
Paul “DJ Pauly D” DelVecchio, known for his role on MTV’s “Jersey Shore,” announced his engagement to Nikki Hall at Caesar’s Palace. On Friday, he performs at Bulldog Park in Crown Point from 5 to 11 p.m. Ticket options include general admission standing room for $40, VIP near stage for $65, and VIP cabana for $1,000.
Check www.crownpoint.in.gov or call 219-661-2271 for more details.
Oktoberfest Celebrations
Harvest Tyme Farm Park in Lowell celebrates Oktoberfest with free admission from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Enjoy a beer garden, food vendors, and German-inspired games. Located at 17904 Grant St., call (219) 440-2386 or visit harvesttymefun.com for more information.
St. John’s Oktoberfest runs from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday with live music and German fare at St. John Evangelist Catholic Church.
For Griffith Oktoberfest, head to Griffith Central Park from Oct. 9-11. Enjoy German food, beverages, and music. Admission is free.
Chesterton Art Center’s Street Print Fest
On Saturday, Chesterton Art Center celebrates local artists with the Street Print Fest starting at 10 a.m. Printmaking demonstrations continue until 4 p.m. Guests can learn and create prints. The Chesterton Art Center is at 115 S. 4th St. Visit chestertonart.com or call 219-926-4711.
World Premiere Play “Back to Love”
“Back to Love,” written and directed by Stacye Clark, combines humor and heartfelt storytelling. Shows are at 3 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster. For tickets, visit paulamariemedia.com/back-to-love.
Clark is known for productions that encourage reflection, healing, and growth.