# Festivals in Merrillville | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Merrillville. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## 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
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **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**: shopping
- **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**: festivals, fall-festivals, shopping, holiday
- **Event Name**: Frula Annual Folklore Festival - 2026
  - **Description**: Folklore program starts at 5:00 pm. Music and dancing afterwards with DJ Gogi and the Jasnic Brothers featuring Milos Gvero.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 18
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merrillville/frula-annual-folklore-festival-2026/200029849515313
  - **Venue**: St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church - Merrillville, IN
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## Trending Events in Merrillville

- **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**: 2026 CAF/NWIBRT Awards Banquet
  - **Description**: JOIN US FOR THE 2026 CAF/NWIBRT AWARDS BANQUET

Thursday, May 7, 2026

The CAF/NWIBRT Awards Banquet—presented through a partnership between the Construction Advancement Foundation (CAF) and the Northwest Indiana Business Roundtable (NWIBRT)—celebrates co
  - **Venue**: 3550 E Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
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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**: Merrillville Parks Events: Sunset Markets ft TOGETHER
  - **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**: Mom Prom | For Rett 2026
  - **Description**: Mom prom is back for the TENTH year! 

This is THE ladies' night out that you've been waiting for! 

It may be called Mom Prom, but it’s open to ALL Ladies 18+.  There will be plenty of dancing, (3) full OPEN bars, a photo booth, our famous wine pull, and
  - **Venue**: Hellenic Banquet Center
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- **Event Name**: Northwest Indiana Mother's Day Craft and Vendor Market
  - **Description**: Northwest Indiana Mother's Day Craft and Vendor MarketAbout this Event💐💖 Celebrate Mom at the Northwest Indiana
  - **Venue**: 2109 Southlake Mall
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- **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
  - **Venue**: Southlake Mall
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- **Event Name**: Annual Juneteenth: Freedom Day Party 2026
  - **Description**: Juneteenth isn`t just about celebrating a day or a single historical event. It`s a celebration of freedom, resilience, community and the possibilities of good things to come. 

The Freedom Day Party will be a celebration to commemorate the emancipation of
  - **Venue**: St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church - Merrillville, Indiana
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- **Event Name**: 10th Annual BRO Ride
  - **Description**: Join us Saturday, June 6th for one of the most anticipated charity rides of the year. 10 Years OCB has been preventing suicide and homelessness. We would love your support.
The 10th Annual BRO Ride at the IUOE Operating Engineers Local 150 Hall in Merrill
  - **Venue**: Iuoe Local 150
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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), Frula Annual Folklore Festival - 2026 (Sat May 09 2026 at 05:00 pm at St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church - Merrillville, IN).
- **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, St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church - Merrillville, IN.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Merrillville?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Merrillville include Hometown Vendor Market, Frula Folklore Group of St. Elijah, Merrillville.
- **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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