Category Archives: Sports
Winterfest at Indiana Dunes
Celebrate the season when you don’t have to worry about mosquitoes! Join park staff and partners for a variety of hikes, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and more. Fun will be had by all–with or without snow. We will be hosting a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center,…
Winter Wonderland Festival at Wolf Lake
Sponsored by the Association for the Wolf Lake Initiative (AWLI), the festival will be held at the Environmental Education Center, 2405 Calumet Avenue, Hammond from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Afternoon events will begin at 1 p.m. at the William W. Powers State Recreation Area, 12949 Avenue O, Chicago. Discussions will allow community residents and…
Central Park Plaza Ice Rink opens to the public November 14
Valpo Parks is happy to announce that the Central Park Plaza Ice Rink will open to the public for the Winter season every November. Over the next two weeks the park staff will transform the 12,000-square-foot William E. Urschel Pavilion into the center of cold weather fun in downtown Valparaiso. “Last year was…
Canoemobile Visits Northwest Indiana
More than 4,500 students from 5 Northwest Indiana communities will spend an unforgettable hour learning about their local watershed from the seat of a Voyageur canoe, thanks to funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the Outdoor Foundation’s Challenge Cost Share Program, in partnership with Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore as well as schools…
Active Living Faire – Fishing Clinic & Bike Ride
The 18th annual Active Living Faire at Wolf Lake will feature a fishing clinic for youngsters and the bi-state Labor Day Bike Ride on Monday, Sept. 6. Sponsored by the Association for the Wolf Lake Initiative (AWLI), the 20-mile ride, with frequent stops along the way, will begin at 8:30 a.m.…
Wham Bike Ride at Wolf Lake Pavilion
Enjoy a ride through Hammond, Whiting, Highland, and Munster’s beautiful neighborhood bike paths and city streets on Saturday, August 7th. 2021 Go at your own pace-it’s not a race. Don’t think you can handle 30 miles on a bike? Do our 10 mile short route. The ride begins and ends at Hammond’s iconic Wolf Lake…
Bicentennial Torchbearers for Porter County
More than 50 people who have made a difference in their communities have been selected to be torchbearers when the Indiana bicentennial torch passes through Porter County on Oct. 9. The torch run, which is going through all 92 Indiana counties, is the signature event of Indiana’s bicentennial in 2016. “We are pleased to have so…
Memorial Day Weekend in NWI
FOR ALL EVENTS ON ONE PAGE CLICK HERE There are lots of events and activities in Northwest Indiana for Memorial Weekend that are fun for the whole family with lots of free things to do. While here in Northwest Indiana you’ll also find lots of amusement parks and Family Friendly Fun centers with…
Valpo Car Show is May 17th Cancelled
The Valparaiso Car Show and Swap Meet kicks off on Sunday, May 17th, 2020 has been cancelled. It was planned to be back bigger and better than ever before. And, was still free to show your Car! ($5 admission fee for everyone) Hosted by Region Rides, the show is open from 9…
NorthShore Health Fair at Railcats Game
The North Shore Health Centers will have its 3rd annual Health Fair at the United States Steel Yard during the Gary Railcats baseball game on Wednesday, May 25th, 2022. The game begins at 6:45 pm. People attending will have the opportunity to look over all the booths and tables that various vendors have set up…




















