Butterflies in the Park

Event Information

Hospice of the Calumet Area will, once again, host their second Butterflies in the Park event from 12-4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 27 at Cloister in the Woods/Heritage Park, 1101 Park Avenue Drive, Munster. The event is intended to honor and celebrate the lives of loved ones beginning with a butterfly release followed by a butterfly hunt.

The day will also be filled with music, food and activities for the entire family. Tickets for the event and butterflies for the release can be purchased online at HospiceCalumet.org/butterflies. Last year's event sponsors included The Times Media Co., Peoples Bank and Calumet Electric Supply Corporation and there are several sponsorship opportunities available this year.

Tickets for Butterflies in the Park are $35 for adults and $15 for children (under 12) and can be purchased online at HospiceCalumet.org/butterflies. For more information, please call 219.922.2732.

Hospice of the Calumet Area is a non-profit specializing in end-of-life care and serves all of Lake and Porter County, parts of LaPorte County and surrounding Illinois communities, regardless of ability to pay. In 2022, HCA provide $3 million in charity, discounted or uncompensated care to those in need.