Outdoor Movie Night in Hammond


CATEGORY: Events, Hammond Public Library, Parks Department

DetailsHammond Parks & Recreation has teamed up with the Hammond Public Library to show a Movie Night. WHEN: Saturday, September 19, 2020 7:00pm WHERE: Dowling Park Athletic Complex Plaza (next to the Jean Shepherd Community Center at 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive) DETAILS: The movie will be a Tim Burton Film called “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”. Doors open at …

Hammond Sportsplex to Host Hammond Youth Hoops


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department, Sportsplex

DetailsThe Hammond Sportsplex  is now hosting Hammond Youth Hoops (formerly Morton Youth Hoops). Registrations are now being taken at the Hammond Sportsplex, 6630 Indianapolis Boulevard, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm in the main office until August 21, 2020. The league fee is $110 per child. A Driver’s License or State ID Card is needed for registration. …

Dowling Park Fishing Derby


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

DetailsMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the return of the Fishing Derby. WHEN: Saturday, August 29th 8:00am – 11:00am WHERE: Dowling Park Pond (next to the Jean Shepherd Community Center at 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive) DETAILS: Rain or shine. A $2 donation to support the Dowling Park Stocking Program is suggested. Check-in …

THIS SATURDAY: WHAM! After Midnight Bike Ride Returns


CATEGORY: Events, Hammond Port Authority, Mayor's Office

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are proud to announce that the 9thAnnual WHAM! (Whiting, Hammond, Highland and Munster) After Midnight Bike Ride will take place on Saturday, August 8 into Sunday August 9 at the Wolf Lake Pavilion. Onsite registration and shirt pick-up will begin at 9:00 p.m. Please register for a wave to …

Martin Luther King Park Ribbon Cutting


CATEGORY: Events, Mayor's Office, Parks Department

Please join Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Mark Heintz, Hammond Parks and Recreation, 3rd District Councilman Barry Tyler, and the Hammond Board of Park Commissioners as they dedicate the new playground and interactive water feature at Martin Luther King Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, July 2nd at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is invited! It’s going to be a hot …

Hammond Sportsplex Hosts Little Kickers 4 V 4 Soccer League


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department, Sportsplex

The Hammond Sportsplex is hosting a Little Kickers Youth 4v4 League this summer. Beat the ever-changing weather and improve your skills rapidly with the ultimate skill test! More touches on the ball equals growth. League starting date is July 21. There will be 2 co-ed divisions: Pee Wee 5 & 6 year olds and Junior 7 & 8 year olds. …

July 4th Celebration in Hammond


CATEGORY: Events

Hammond incorporates safe celebrating for the public during pandemicMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are proud to announce the details of Hammond’s annual Fourth of July Celebration. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hammond will present fireworks shows in four locations around the city. Families can stay close to home with family and friends and enjoy the …

2020 Festival of the Lakes Has Been Cancelled


CATEGORY: Festival of the Lakes, Mayor's Office, News, Parks Department

A message from Mayor McDermott: May 28, 2020 Dear Friends, The Festival of the Lakes has been Northwest Indiana’s largest music festival for more than 15 years. Over that time, the festival has brought all of us together to experience world-renowned music, family fun, and some of our favorite region foods. All of us look forward to the festival each …

CANCELED: Hammond’s 16th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

InfoTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Sponsored by Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., AND Hammond Parks & Recreation. When: Saturday, May 2, 2020 5:00pm – 10:00pm Where: Hammond Civic Center 5825 S. Sohl Avenue Hammond, IN 46320 Food served by El Gran Taco Mexican Grill (from 5:00pm – 8:00pm). The menu this year consists of grilled chicken in jalapeno cream cheese …