Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to a new offering at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Michigan City: an overnight lock-in. The free event takes place July 16-17, beginning at 6 pm on the 16th and ending at 6 am on the 17th. Teens of all faith...
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Lit’l Firecracker 2K run
Join Valpo Parks for the the Lit'l Firecracker 2k Run for children 12 and under! It's a new event at the annual 4th of July Blast 5K Run/Walk Click HERE for the 2k Run. Hurry! Registration ends July 3 at 7 p.m.
4th of July Blast 5K Run/Walk
Join Valpo Parks for the annual 4th of July Blast 5K Run/Walk and burn some calories before heading to your afternoon barbecue! Click HERE to register but hurry! Registration ends July 3 at 7 p.m.
Opportunity Enterprises hosts Disability Resource Series workshop on Funeral Trusts
Opportunity Enterprises will host a free workshop on Funeral Trusts on Wednesday, July 10 from 5:30-6:30 PM. The workshop will serve as part of the organization’s Disability Resource Series. Taking place at OE’s main headquarters, 2801...
C.S.RI. Wheelchair Accessible Hayride
Join us for our annual C.S.RI. Hayride Sunday, October 27 from 12pm-2:30PM at Oak Ridge Prairie. Advance registration required due to limited space. $3 per person (including family and caregiver) Rides last approximately 20 minutes and can...
Touch a Truck
Put your imagination in gear and join us at Touch a Truck where children get a chance to get behind the wheel of more than 50 vehicles and rub elbows with their hometown heroes. There will be big trucks, race cars, police cars, fire trucks, garbage...
Free Bug Safari at Friendship Botanic Gardens
On Sunday, July 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. CDT, Friendship Botanic Gardens will host a Bug Safari, which is a FREE afternoon of invertebrate adventures in the diverse natural habitats found throughout the 105-acre garden. Families can...
Make a friendship bracelet with Lisa Beck at the Crown Point Library!
Children entering 3rd grade and older are invited to join State Representative Lisa Beck, Friday, June 21 at 2 p.m., as she leads a demonstration on how to make friendship bracelets. The event is free, registration required. Register here:...
United Way Family and Youth Day of Caring
United Way of Porter County invites the community to participate in Family and Youth Day of Caring on Saturday, June 8 at Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve. Volunteers will help preserve the natural beauty of the Coffee Creek habitat through a variety...
Brookfield Zoo Father’s Day BBQ
Bring your dad to Brookfield Zoo this Father’s Day for an all-you-can-eat barbecue buffet and then spend time visiting his favorite animals. The barbecue, which begins at noon in the Pavilions, will feature a day of fun and an extensive menu,...