On Wednesday, July 5, employees and residents of the City of Hammond gathered for the long-awaited ribbon-cutting ceremony in celebration of the completion of the Little Calumet River trail bridge. The pedestrian bridge sits above the intersection of...

On Monday evening, Hammond celebrated Independence Day by welcoming 47 new U.S. citizens from 25 different countries at their annual Naturalization Ceremony. Organized by the League of Women Voters in collaboration with the City of Hammond and...

While the 4th may be passed, the party never stops in the Region! Festivals are happening everywhere from East Chicago to New Buffalo. Hang out with auto enthusiasts, taco lovers, live musicians, bikers, artists, and everyone else in Northwest...

Thinking about buying VIP Experience tickets or Carnival Mega Passes? Prices are increasing on July 1st, 2023. Tickets, VIP Experience, and Carnival Mega Passes can be purchased at Festivalofthelakes.com

JULV 12-6 2023 $60: NOW THROUGH JULY 11 $70: JULY 12-16 This mega pass is good for unlimited rides at the Festival of the Lakes held at Wolf Lake Memorial Park on Wednesday, July 12, Thursday July 13, Friday July 14 and Sunday July 16, 2023. It is...

Independence Day is right around the corner, and the Region is preparing a little early with tons of fun outdoor events and activities to do this weekend! With summer markets, races, parades, and even one or two fireworks displays all happening,...