Hammond’s 2021 Flower Giveaway


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

InfoMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., the Hammond Department of Parks & Recreation, and the Hammond Parks Foundation, Inc. Present: The City of Hammond’s Annual Flower Giveaway When: Friday, May 7, 2021 10:00am to 2:00pm Where: Hammond Civic Center 5825 Sohl Avenue Please bring your valid Indiana Driver’s license or Indiana State ID showing your Hammond address. For more information, call …

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Mayor Mcdermott to Throw Out First Pitch at “The Last Inning”


CATEGORY: Events, Mayor's Office

Join Mayor McDermott as he throws out the first pitch for “The Last Inning” baseball tournament on Saturday, May 8 at Dowling Park in Hammond. The tournament, organized by the School City of Hammond, features the baseball teams from Clark, Gavit, Hammond and Morton High Schools. Gates open at 9:30 a.m. with a ticket price of $6 per adult and …

Earth Day Book Drive


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

InfoMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Hammond Parks & Recreation are excited to partner with Discover Books for an Earth Day Book Drive. Look for the blue bin at several locations throughout Hammond from Monday, April 19th through Saturday, April 24th. Help us support local businesses, recycle responsibly and keep books out of landfills and in the hands of readers. Blue …

Hammond Marina Fishing Derby


CATEGORY: Events, Hammond Port Authority

InfoMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Marina are pleased to announce the return of the Annual Fishing Derby for the 23rd year! When: Saturday, April 17, 2021 No Rain Date 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Where: Hammond Marina 701 Casino Center Drive Prizes and trophies are given for: Largest Salmon Largest Trout Largest Bass This event is FREE …

Springtime Pawp-Up Event


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Hammond Parks & Recreation are excited to announce the return of the Springtime Pawp-Up. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, April 17 from 10am to 3pm at the Hammond Civic Center, 5825 Sohl Avenue. Spend the day shopping over 30 local vendors and rescue shelters. Admission and parking are free for this event. …

Urban Land Institute Panel on Downtown Hammond – Final Presentation


CATEGORY: Events, Planning and Development

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) is conducting a 3-day Virtual Panel Discussion to study Downtown Hammond and its potential for redevelopment. They will be looking at the vacant and occupied buildings along the Hohman Avenue corridor, including proposed new development, and assessing them for future use. During this Final Presentation, they will be discussing best uses of space and how …

Annual Easter Egg Hunt


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

InfoMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Hammond Parks & Recreation, the Hammond Parks Foundation, Inc. and the American Veterans Motorcycle Riders Association (AVMRA) invite Hammond residents to bring children ages 0-12 to the 17th Annual Easter Egg Hunt. There is no charge to attend, This year, a special needs section has been added. Don’t forget to wear your mask and practice …

Virtual Disabilities Awareness Month Program


CATEGORY: Community Development, Events

35th Annual Hammond Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony


CATEGORY: Events

The Hammond Sports Hall of Fame will hold its 2021 induction virtually, honoring six individuals from the city’s storied athletic past, Tuesday, March 9. Comprising this year’s 35th annual induction class are Late 1990’s/Early 2000’s Hammond High multi-sport athlete and Purdue University baseball player Mike Coles 1960’s Gavit High and Western New Mexico University athlete and longtime, distinguished high school …

IHSAA Boys 3A Basketball Sectionals


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation are excited to announce that the 2021 IHSAA Class 3A Boys Basketball State Tournament will be held at the Hammond Civic Center on Tuesday, March 2; Friday, March 5; and Saturday, March 6. Here is the game schedule: Tuesday, March 2: Doors open at 5:00 pm and the game start …