# Festivals in Merrillville 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Merrillville 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## About

The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Merrillville. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Merrillville, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Merrillville listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Merrillville

- **Event Name**: Northwest Indiana Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Market
  - **Description**: Join us at Northwest Indiana Spooktacular Craft & Vendor MarketAbout this Event🎃 👻 Get Ready for a Spooktacular Weekend at the
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Oct 25 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merrillville/northwest-indiana-spooktacular-craft-and-vendor-market/100001980663250099
  - **Venue**: 2109 Southlake Mall
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Northwest Indiana Fall Craft & Vendor Market
  - **Description**: Join us for Northwest Indiana Fall Craft & Vendor MarketAbout this Event🍂 ✨Fall Into Fun at the Northwest Indiana Fall Craft & Ve
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Nov 15 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
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  - **Venue**: Southlake Mall
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals

## Trending Events in Merrillville

- **Event Name**: Influential Women Awards
  - **Description**: JOIN US IN CELEBRATION

For more than 15 years, the Influential Women of Northwest Indiana Awards Banquet has honored the women who shape our region — its businesses, industries, and communities. As the longest-running awards program recognizing women in
  - **Venue**: 3550 E Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
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- **Event Name**: 🎃 Haunted Hills Haunted Attractions 2026 Season: The Fear Returns 👻
  - **Description**: Open September 25 – November 1, 2026
📍 7611 E 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410

The screams return this fall as Haunted Hills Haunted Attractions opens its gates for the 2026 season! Step into Northwest Indiana’s ultimate Halloween destination—where new h
  - **Venue**: 7611 E 81st Avenue, Merrillville, IN, United States, Indiana 46410
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- **Event Name**: Bluey and bingo friendship fall breakfast
  - **Description**: Join Bluey and Bingo for a fun-filled fall breakfast celebrating friendship and yummy food!About this Event🍂💙 Bluey & Bingo’s Fall Friendship Breakfast 💙🍂Join us for a magical fall morning filled w
  - **Venue**: Family Life Center
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- **Event Name**: Merrillville Park Events: Sunset Markets Dance, House Music Night ft DJ Pablo. and DJ Louie Diaz
  - **Description**: Get ready NW Indiana! Merrillville Parks and Recreation is bringing the community together for vibrant Thursday nights filled with local flavor, live entertainment, and sunset vibes.

Sunset Markets are coming to the Dean and Barbara White Community Cente
  - **Venue**: 6600  Broadway, Merrillville, IN, United States, Indiana 46410
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- **Event Name**: An Afternoon with Bonnie Garmus
  - **Description**: Join us for a can’t-miss event with NYT bestselling author Bonnie Garmus, creator of the global sensation Lessons in Chemistry!About this EventJoin Books-A-Million for a special afternoon with #1
  - **Venue**: Books-A-Million
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- **Event Name**: Northwest Indiana Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Market
  - **Description**: Join us at Northwest Indiana Spooktacular Craft & Vendor MarketAbout this Event🎃 👻 Get Ready for a Spooktacular Weekend at the
  - **Venue**: 2109 Southlake Mall
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- **Event Name**: Hispanic Heritage Craft and Vendor Market at Southlake Mall
  - **Description**: Hometown Vendor Market hosts amazing indoor and outdoor vendor markets that bring together local, independent businesses and merchants that specialize in food, drinks, jewelry, handmade crafts, home decor, fashion, art, wellness, design, and so much mo
  - **Venue**: Southlake Mall
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- **Event Name**: "VIVA Mexico!" Cocktails and Canvas Fun Paint & Sip Social Art Event
  - **Description**: ¡Únete a VIVA Mexico! para una noche divertida de pintura, cócteles y buen rollo en persona.About this EventJoin Us for "VIVA Mexico!"Get ready for a fun pain
  - **Venue**: La Loteria Mexican Restaurant bar & grill
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- **Event Name**: MIYA (Most Influential Youth Award) 2026
  - **Description**: Highlighting the youth in our region that's climbing the ladder and making a difference at an early age. This will be an exciting weekend! With a free Teen Summit and an award ceremony for the youth on 9/20. We are giving the youth an opportunity to shine
  - **Venue**: Avalon Manor Banquet Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Merrillville?
  - **A:** Northwest Indiana Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Market (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 10:00 am at 2109 Southlake Mall), Northwest Indiana Fall Craft & Vendor Market (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 10:00 am at Southlake Mall).
- **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Merrillville?
  - **A:** Northwest Indiana Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Market (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 10:00 am at 2109 Southlake Mall), Northwest Indiana Fall Craft & Vendor Market (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 10:00 am at Southlake Mall).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Merrillville?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Merrillville on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Merrillville?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Merrillville?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Merrillville include 2109 Southlake Mall, Southlake Mall.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Merrillville?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Merrillville include Hometown Vendor Market.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Merrillville?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Merrillville.

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