Dowling Park Fishing Derby


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

DetailsMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the return of the Fishing Derby. WHEN: Saturday, August 29th 8:00am – 11:00am WHERE: Dowling Park Pond (next to the Jean Shepherd Community Center at 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive) DETAILS: Rain or shine. A $2 donation to support the Dowling Park Stocking Program is suggested. Check-in …

THIS SATURDAY: WHAM! After Midnight Bike Ride Returns


CATEGORY: Events, Hammond Port Authority, Mayor's Office

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are proud to announce that the 9thAnnual WHAM! (Whiting, Hammond, Highland and Munster) After Midnight Bike Ride will take place on Saturday, August 8 into Sunday August 9 at the Wolf Lake Pavilion. Onsite registration and shirt pick-up will begin at 9:00 p.m. Please register for a wave to …

Martin Luther King Park Ribbon Cutting


CATEGORY: Events, Mayor's Office, Parks Department

Please join Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Mark Heintz, Hammond Parks and Recreation, 3rd District Councilman Barry Tyler, and the Hammond Board of Park Commissioners as they dedicate the new playground and interactive water feature at Martin Luther King Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, July 2nd at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is invited! It’s going to be a hot …

Hammond Sportsplex Hosts Little Kickers 4 V 4 Soccer League


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department, Sportsplex

The Hammond Sportsplex is hosting a Little Kickers Youth 4v4 League this summer. Beat the ever-changing weather and improve your skills rapidly with the ultimate skill test! More touches on the ball equals growth. League starting date is July 21. There will be 2 co-ed divisions: Pee Wee 5 & 6 year olds and Junior 7 & 8 year olds. …

July 4th Celebration in Hammond


CATEGORY: Events

Hammond incorporates safe celebrating for the public during pandemicMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are proud to announce the details of Hammond’s annual Fourth of July Celebration. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hammond will present fireworks shows in four locations around the city. Families can stay close to home with family and friends and enjoy the …

CANCELED: Hammond’s 16th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

InfoTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Sponsored by Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., AND Hammond Parks & Recreation. When: Saturday, May 2, 2020 5:00pm – 10:00pm Where: Hammond Civic Center 5825 S. Sohl Avenue Hammond, IN 46320 Food served by El Gran Taco Mexican Grill (from 5:00pm – 8:00pm). The menu this year consists of grilled chicken in jalapeno cream cheese …

34th Annual Hammond Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet


CATEGORY: Events

The Hammond Sports Hall of Fame will honor six individuals from the city’s proud athletic past during its annual induction dinner program, Tuesday, March 10 at the Hammond Civic Center. Also, in this 100th anniversary year of the establishment of the American Professional Football Association, subsequently renamed the National Football League in 1922, the Hammond Sports Hall of Fame will ...

Celebrate ‘da Region at 219 Day


CATEGORY: Events

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the 219 Day Committee invite all Region residents (over the age of 21) to join us for the fun, weird and wacky event that celebrates everything we love about the Region… 219 Day! 219 Day will be held at the Hammond Civic Center on Saturday, February 15th from 6:00pm to 11:00pm. All The Details…This …

IHSAA Boys 3A Basketball Sectionals


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation are excited to announce that the 2020 IHSAA Class 3A Boys Basketball State Tournament will be held at the Hammond Civic Center on Tuesday, March 3rd; Friday, March 6th; and Saturday, March 7th. Here is the game schedule: Tuesday, March 3: Doors open at 5:00 pm and the games start …