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Weekend Ideas in St John
St John is a compact town with outsized family fun. Zig-E's Funland is the anchor, with go-karts, mini golf, and laser tag on Wicker Avenue, while Heron Lake and Prairie West Parks bring splash pads, trails, and lakeside picnics. Summer evenings mean movies and concerts in the parks.
St John is served by Lake Central School Corporation, which also covers Schererville and Dyer.
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Plan Your St John Weekend
Zig-E's Funland
Northwest Indiana's best-known family fun park: go-karts, mini golf, laser tag, batting cages, and two arcades on Wicker Avenue.
Heron Lake Park
Playground, picnic tables, splash pad in summer, a sledding hill in winter, and walking trails.
Prairie West Park
Playgrounds, a pond, trails, and open space. The site of St John's summer Movies in the Park.
Movies in the Park
Friday evenings at sundown at Prairie West Park, with concessions, through the summer.
St John Community Center
Home to Touch-A-Truck, holiday celebrations, and year-round community events on Cline Avenue.
St. John Farmers Market
Sundays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., June through October, in the Community Hospital Outpatient Center lot at 9660 Wicker Ave.
Ideas are curated from local parks, attractions, and venues, and details like seasonal hours can change. Confirm opening times on each spot's site or with the town before you head out.
Curated Guides
Full Weekend Guides for St John
These deep-dive picks from the Weekend Guide dig further into St John and the surrounding area.
Fall Farmers Markets: St. John and Highland
Market season runs strong across Northwest Indiana. St. John opens Sundays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. from May 3 through Oct 25 at 9660 Wicker Avenue, and Highland's downtown market gathers Thursday afternoons at 2730 Highway Avenue through the season.
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St. John Oktoberfest: A German Celebration at the Parish
St. John's free Oktoberfest returns Friday through Sunday, Oct 2 to 4, 2026, at St. John the Evangelist Parish with German food and beer, live music, and family fun.
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St. John Boo Bash: Trunk or Treat at Prairie West Park
St. John's free Boo Bash & Trunk or Treat returns Saturday, Oct 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon at Prairie West Park with trunk-or-treat, pumpkin train rides, pumpkin decorating, and a costume parade.
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