Gatherings

Be prepared to lose some sleep, but gain a lot of fun! Starting July 19 through the 23, is the huge, loud, exciting annual Festival of the Lakes in Hammond! The festival is a filled with concerts taking over the night, as games and family-focused...

On Thursday night, the Duneland Chamber of Commerce and the Indiana Dunes State Park kicked off the Region’s Fourth of July celebrations with their 9th annual Duneland Fireworks on the Lakefront. The celebration brought over 10,000 people to the...

Ever year, the county fair is one of the best ways to celebrate summer and take part in a tradition of country fun. This year, the Porter County Fair is no exception and provides 10 days of "Good Old Fashioned Fun" to create lasting summer memories...

The City of Whiting and Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS) kicked off a summer of fun with then opening of the WhoaZone at Whihala Beach on Saturday. Beachgoers stormed the lake to try their hand at the floating obstacle course, the first of its...

The fireworks are coming! The fireworks are coming! Independence Day will soon be here and many communities around Northwest Indiana are taking part in the festivities! Read on to learn about the celebrations happening this Independence Day! Do you...

Need to know where to celebrate the 4th? Where to listen to the best local music? What about the Festival of the Lakes in Hammond? Summer is here and packed with fun events that you can enjoy by taking the South Shore Line! Whether you walk from the...

What is 16 feet long, weighs 1,100 pounds and can accelerate from 0-60 mph in under four seconds? If you answered “Formula 1 Racing Boat,” you are correct, and you just might have been at the fifth annual Maple City Grand Prix in La Porte....

WHO is it? The City of Whiting! WHAT is it? WhoaZone! WHERE is it? Whihala Beach! WHEN is it? Why, in 15 days everyone! You heard us, the wet, wild, wacky WhoaZone at Whihala Beach in Whiting will be open June 24th! Grab your suit, your friends and...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Hammond Parks & Recreation and Modern Midways are pleased to announce the return of the carnival Mega Pass for use at the 14th Annual Festival of the Lakes. The Mega Pass is on sale now for $50 each, in person at...

Independence Day Parade and Festival will take place on Tuesday, July 4th. This year's theme, "The City of Portage Turns 50!" The parade will begin at 11:00 am. Festival will be at Founders Square and will begin at 5:00pm. Food vendors will be there...