# Events & Things To Do in Merrillville in October 2026 | AllEvents.in

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in October 2026 in Merrillville. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in October 2026 in Merrillville.
- **Category**: october
- **Display Name**: Events in October
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## october 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)
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  - **Venue**: 2109 Southlake Mall
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: shopping
- **Event Name**: VENDORS WANTED - She Means Business Market Mixer
  - **Description**: Vendor application is now open! https://forms.gle/6anxTWZWS41o2Jah7

We are excited to bring the SHE MEANS BUSINESS MARKET MIXER to NW Indiana during Women Small Business Month at the Dean and Barbara White Community Center.

This event is for all women s
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merrillville/vendors-wanted-she-means-business-market-mixer/200029685573418
  - **Venue**: 6600  Broadway, Merrillville, IN, United States, Indiana 46410
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  - **Categories**: business

## 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**: Easter Buffet
  - **Description**: Hippity, Hoppity, Easter is on its way! 🐰
🗓️ Sunday, 4/5 at Gino's Steakhouse.
🕚 Easter Buffet - 11am-4pm.
Treat your family to a Beautiful Brunch Buffet!
Adults $50 / Kids 12 & under $22. (drinks, tax & gratuity additional)
Includes:
STARTERS:
To
  - **Venue**: 600 E. 81st Ave., Merrillville, IN, United States, Indiana 46410
- **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**: 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**: 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**: 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**: 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 october events in Merrillville?
  - **A:** Northwest Indiana Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Market (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 10:00 am at 2109 Southlake Mall), VENDORS WANTED - She Means Business Market Mixer (Sun Oct 18 2026 at 11:00 am at 6600  Broadway, Merrillville, IN, United States, Indiana 46410).
- **Q**: What are the top free october events in Merrillville?
  - **A:** Northwest Indiana Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Market (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 10:00 am at 2109 Southlake Mall).
- **Q**: How can I find october events in Merrillville?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming october 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 october 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 october events in Merrillville?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting october events in Merrillville include 2109 Southlake Mall, 6600  Broadway, Merrillville, IN, United States, Indiana 46410.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for october events in Merrillville?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting october events in Merrillville include Hometown Vendor Market, Merrillville Parks and Recreation.
- **Q**: Are there any online october events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many october 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 october events in Merrillville?
  - **A:** Follow the october category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new october events are listed in Merrillville.

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