Valpo Comes to Hammond for Open Basketball Practice at Civic Center


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. along with the Valparaiso University Athletics Department is pleased to announce an open Valpo Men’s and Women’s Basketball practice to be held on Saturday, October 20 at the venerable Hammond Civic Center. “This is an effort by everyone involved to support the One Region campaign across Northwest Indiana. It is a unique opportunity for people …

Annual Fire Prevention Open House


CATEGORY: Events, Fire Department

Join the Hammond Fire Department for their Annual Fire Prevention Open House from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the Fire Station # 8, 6350 Parrish Avenue. There will be lots of different activities for children including: Fire Station Tours – See the newly built Station #8 Jaws of Life Extrication Demonstration Bounce House for Children Raffle …

Monster Mash at the Jean Shepherd Community Center


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., The Hammond Parks Foundation, Inc. and Hammond Parks & Recreation invite you to the City of Hammond’s Monster Mash! Come out to the Jean Shepherd Community Center, 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive on Friday, October 19th from 5pm until 9pm IN COSTUME for some tricks, treats and to do the monster mash! Cost: $5 per couple …

Fall Indoor Garage Sale


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Come and turn unwanted treasure into a prized possession! Indoor Garage Sale at the Jean Shepherd Community Center, 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive, Hammond, IN 46323 Saturday, November 3, 2018 10:00am – 3:00pm Booths will feature a variety of items to choose from. It’s FREE to enter and concessions will be available to purchase. A 10’x10’ Vendor Booth that includes 1 table ...

Hammond Sportsplex Grand Opening Celebration


CATEGORY: Events

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Sportsplex are hosting a Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, October 6, 2018, from 9:00am until 1:00pm. There will be contests and free giveaways from our sponsors. Open gym will be free to the public from 1:00pm until 5:00pm. Come by and sign up for sports leagues, meet the staff, tour the new …

Veterans Appreciation Day Parade


CATEGORY: Events

The City of Hammond celebrates its 5th annual Veteran Appreciation Day parade on Saturday, Nov. 10th at 10am in Hammond’s 5th and 6th districts. The parade route travels from Olcott Avenue, down 173rd Street and ends at the Hessville Park Veterans Memorial. This year, the parade’s Grand Marshal and keynote speaker will be Lake County Assessor, Jerome A. Prince. Mr. Prince’s …

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Hammond Sportsplex and Community Center Ribbon Cutting


CATEGORY: Events, Mayor's Office

Please join Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. for a ribbon cutting of the new Hammond Sportsplex & Community Center on Thursday, September 27th at 1pm at the new facility at 6630 Indianapolis Boulevard. The public is welcome to come to celebrate, have some refreshments, tour the facility and see what the Sportsplex has to offer the community.

Gucci Mane & T.I. @ The PAV


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Steve Miller Band @ The PAV


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Rescheduled Festival of the Lakes Fishing Derby


CATEGORY: Events, Festival of the Lakes

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Hammond Parks & Recreation, & the Optimist Club of Hammond are pleased to announce the date of the rescheduled Festival of the Lakes Fishing Derby that was originally scheduled for Saturday, July 21st from 8:00am – Noon, but was canceled due to the weather. The rescheduled date is Saturday, August 11, 2018, from 8:00am until …