Festival offers views of migrating birds on a journey
It was chilly, even blustery on Monday, and yet the Indiana Dunes State Park had more than 3,500 visitors. Some even dipped their 'toes' in the water. The vast majority...
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Events focus on pet care, native plants
It was over one hundred years ago that the first week of May was initially observed as Be Kind to Animals Week. This tradition and its message of humane education...
Families can blast off to the skies
Take a family outing to new heights at Midwestblast 2. There is no admission fee for spectators at this high flying model rocketry event, and youth under age 18 can...
Get outside and play this spring
Spring has sprung some special outdoor opportunities in Northwest Indiana. From nature experiences with your children or grandchildren, an opportunity to help preserve a special place in the dunes and...
From cockroach races to meditation, Purdue’s Spring Fest offers free family fun
Mind-controlled cars, racing roaches, a tide pool touch tank, and opportunities to try meditation, milk a cow or make a lava lamp are just a sample of the activities at...
From iguanas to Santa Claus, woodcarving show features unique creations
Majestic bald eagles, galloping horses, sports stars, Santa Clauses — and carvers with the skill to transform a piece of wood into these figures and many others, are some of...
Short trips can continue learning during spring break
Looking for something different to do over spring break? Instead of exploring a new place, it might be fun to explore the far reaches of science. Special upcoming exhibits, programs...
Hoosier Star auditions give vocalists chance to shine
Vocal stars will shine bright on Sept. 9 as youth and adult vocalists sing accompanied by the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra — and now is the time to audition...
Children’s film festival offers something for everyone
The next 10 days hold 100 opportunities to be captivated by wonderful storytelling, be immersed in the imaginative, learn about far-off lands, or be touched and inspired, all through films...
Robotics competition on tap this weekend
The high school competition has fast-paced action on the field plus the excitement of a big sporting event with high-energy music revving up the cheering fans and team mascots, but...