Gatherings

Chicagoland new-car dealers are once again on a summertime mission to raise awareness and funds for local troops and their families. On Saturday, July 13, Webb Hyundai Highland is firing up the grill to host a community fundraising event with food...

Learn from local wildlife experts and their animal ambassadors all about different animal adaptations, their natural history, and how Humane Indiana cares for wildlife in need. Show information:Thursday, July 11th 4:00-5:00pm @ Valparaiso Branch:...

Who's ready for adventures all summer long? We have amped up the Art's in Park program to include daily adventures! Join the Hobart Parks Department for 5 days of fun every week. The Arts & Adventure program is a fun & FREE program for...

Watch the sand come alive, or participate with friends and family at the 22nd annual sand sculpture contest at Indiana Dunes State Park on Saturday, July 13th. Registration begins at 9 a.m. CDT on the west end of the pavilion and continues through 11...

Country and Rock Music!

Friendship Botanic Gardens will host a free afternoon of invertebrate adventures in the diverse natural habitats found throughout our 105-acre garden park! This is the second event of our annual Free Educational Series! Families can discover a hidden...

Celebrate the 1940s and the official opening of the Slagle Members’ Lounge during the PoCo Muse Block Party. Enjoy a complimentary hot dog and other 40s-era treats on the front lawn of the PoCo Muse during this patriotic event.

Charity Softball Tournament and Pet Adoption Event. Our goal is to throw a fun tournament and at the same time raise money and awareness for Lakeshore Paws a local organization fostering and adopting pets to families all over NWI. Many local...

The third annual Gatsby at the Gardens returns to Friendship Botanic Gardens on Saturday, July 27, from 6-9 p.m. CDT. Enjoy a speakeasy evening set in the 1920’s and 1930’s. Guests will have the option to dress in 1920’s apparel and enjoy...

Children come join an Astronomy Professor from Valparaiso University and a few of his student aides on July 17th at Haven Hallow Park. We will use several small telescopes to look at interesting astronomical objects including double stars, nebulae,...