Parks

Breadmaking 101 If your idea of breadmaking involves the check-out line at the grocery store, this hands-on class is just for you! Learn about the ingredients and even the history of breadmaking while you whip up your very own loaf. Learn these...

Do you recall spending hours engaged in discovery and adventure outdoors as a child? Studies show that children today spend just minutes a day in nature. But thanks to funding by BP, dozens of students from Chicago and Northwest Indiana will get a...

Scary and not-so-scary night walks planned. The Munster Parks and Recreation Department, along with the Munster Boy Scouts and Munster Girl Scouts will be hosting its annual Bieker Woods Night Walks during School Town of Munster Fall Break, Friday,...

Dyer Parks and Recreation is partnering with Deer Run Animal Hospital for a free seminar for dog owners on Dog Park Safety and Etiquette. All are welcome to join us! The seminar will be held on Thursday, October 17th, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Deer Run...

During Dyer Parks & Recreation's Pumpkin Decorating/ Painting Class, children ages 7-12 years old will have an eerie good time while decorating and/or painting a silly, scary, funny, or creepy face on a large pumpkin. Let your imagination run...

On Saturday, October 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Shirley Heinze Land Trust will be holding a volunteer workday at Bur oak Woods in Hobart. On this workday we will be making a firebreak that will be used for a prescribed burn this fall or spring....

Government action won't keep kids indoors Triplets, Adrianna, Gabriella and Brianna Traficante have been looking forward to their 5th grade trip to Dunes Learning Center for almost 2 years—ever since their brother Anthony visited with his 5th grade...

An "Unexpected" Combination of Dining and Education in the Dunes Most often found in cities, "pop-up," or temporary restaurants offer diners and adventurous chefs an opportunity to explore new territory. On Saturday, October 19, Dunes Learning...

Diva Rock Star Party Are her princess days over? Are fairy wings, pixie dust, and princess crowns a thing of the past? Your dearest diva will join other divas in celebrating their rock star selves during Dyer Parks & Recreation's Diva Rock Star...

Mayor David Uran and City Officials are pleased to announce the City received a grant from TransCanada in the amount of $35,000. Please join City officials and representatives from TransCanada on Sept 23rd at 10 am at the 93rd Ave trailhead for the...