Gatherings

On Sunday, March 1 from 12-3 p.m., Friendship Botanic Gardens will host a FREE afternoon of winter wilderness discovery at the annual Maple Sugar Time event. Visitors can take a self-guided nature walk through old-growth woodland trails before...

Join Valpo Parks Golf and the Creekside Golf Course staff for a par-tee! Guests will enjoy this FREE, family-friendly event full of games, contests, food and prizes on Sunday, March 1st from noon to 3pm. Contests include: Prize to the winner of each...

Please join us for a Bridal Experience that only the premiere country club in Northwest Indiana can provide. We invite you to spend the afternoon with us for an intimate bridal journey that showcases the Sand Creek Country Club difference. Our...

Join us at the Nature Center to celebrate this special day that only happens once every 4 years! This moderate 2-mile hike will head to the beach house blowout and back. This program is free to attend after paying the gate admission for the park....

Hairbanger’s Ball was established out of Chicago in 2001. What started off as a “What If” idea quickly turned this band into one of the most sought after “80’s Hair Rock Tribute Bands” in the United States. Performing over 150 shows a...

2020 is VNA's 50th Anniversary and we're grooving our way through the entire year, even at the VNA Stroll For Hospice! Enjoy a groovy day in the park with family and friends as we "Stroll for Hospice" in memory of loved ones and help the VNA continue...

In celebration of Black History Month, POP on Youth Violence, Inc., the IU School of Medicine-Northwest, and IU Northwest Admissions are hosting a Freshman to Physician & Law Seminar offered to all high school grade levels of underserved &...

The VNA of NWI is pleased to host its inaugural Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Breakfast Celebration on Saturday, April 18th from 9:00am CST to 11:00am CST at the Charles Pratt American Legion Post 94, 4 Monroe St., Valparaiso, IN.   The...

There will be an opening reception on February 27 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. Attendees can enjoy viewing the classic and antique cars and mingle with car owners. Cruisin’ Through the Times is a free exhibit,...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Marina are pleased to announce the return of the Annual Fishing Derby for the 22nd year!  The Derby will be held on Saturday, April 18 (no rain date) from 7a - 4p at the Hammond Marina, 701 Casino...