Hammond Holiday Parade


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Holiday Parade Committee invite you to attend the 2019 Hammond Holiday Parade on Saturday, Dec. 7 beginning at 10a. The parade starts at Gavit High School, 1670 – 175th Street, heads east to Indpls. Blvd. turns north on Indpls. Blvd. and proceeds down Indpls. Blvd. to end at the Hammond Sportsplex between ...

Recycling Summit


CATEGORY: Events, Mayor's Office

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. along with Hammond Public Works and Republic Services invite everyone in Lake County to join us for an education on recycling being held on Thursday, October 24 from 6:30 pm until 8:00 pm at the Hammond Sportsplex and Community Center, 6630 Indianapolis Boulevard. During the Recycling Summit, you will learn what you can and cannot …

Autumn Colors Fall Craft Show


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation are pleased to bring you the Autumn Colors Craft Show on Saturday and Sunday, October 5th & 6th, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.at the Hammond Civic Center, 5825 S. Sohl Avenue. Get your Holiday shopping done early, find some fun décor for Halloween, fall, and Christmas, and treat ...

Annual Fire Prevention Open House


CATEGORY: Events, Fire Department

Join the Hammond Fire Department for their Annual Fire Prevention Open House on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 10:00am – 2:00pm at the Fire Station # 8, 6350 Parrish Avenue. There will be lots of different activities for children including: Fire Station Tours Jaws of Life Extrication Demonstration Bounce House for Children Raffle for Free Smoke Detectors Raffle for LCD …

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 2, 2019 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. For additional information on attending or becoming a ...

14th Annual Remote Controlled Air Show


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation invite you to attend an indoor remote controlled air show and static display hosted by the Midwest RC Pilots on Saturday, September 21 from 12-3p. This event is being held at the Jean Shepherd Community Center, 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive. Come and watch or join in on the fun—this event ...

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! On Friday, October 18, 2019, the Jean Shepherd Community Center will host a Halloween dance for all ages from 5:00pm until 9:00pm. Costume contests, games, music, and more! $5 per couple, $2 per additional person (concessions …

Veterans Appreciation Day Parade


CATEGORY: Events

The City of Hammond celebrates its 6th annual Veteran Appreciation Day parade on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 10:00am 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. Some of the parade participants include members of local American Legions and VFW posts, musical entertainment from area …

Blue Dot Safes to Conduct Open Interviews


CATEGORY: Economic Development, Events, News

Blue Dot Safes, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, will host a Hiring Event on Thursday, Sept. 12th from 10am – 3pm at the HDC Building, 5233 Hohman Ave. Blue Dot Safes is a growing safe manufacturing company in Downtown Hammond. Bring your resume and come learn about their open positions. For more information, please call the …