Merrillville planetarium offers spooky look at October skies
When America was shooting for the stars during the space race of the 1960s and '70s, many planetariums were built in schools to spark student interest in science. The one...
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Creativity hooks art lovers at Chesterton festival
Artists will take to the streets in Chesterton on Saturday for the 5th annual Hooked on Art Live Street Art Festival, and everyone is invited to join in the fun....
VIC festival brings the world to Valparaiso
You don't have to travel far to get a taste of cultures from around the world, at least for one weekend. Valparaiso's Central Park Plaza will host its eighth annual...
Family Destinations: Family Destinations: LaPorte County town opens door to history
It's curious that LaPorte means "the door" in French, and that a community named Door Village is a just a few miles away. At this weekend's Door Village Harvest Festival,...
Family Destinations: Power of steam on display over Labor Day weekend at Hesston museum
Make tracks this Labor Day weekend to the Hesston Steam Museum for its 60th annual Steam and Power Show and a unique opportunity to see some of the workhorses of...
1920s roar to life at Cedar Lake museum event
Cedar Lake is a popular place to have fun and cool off in the summer, but the lake's waters were once used for a more serious type of cooling: ice...
Gear up for events featuring big rigs
If you have truck fans in your family, get them in gear for two events this weekend: Touch-A-Truck at Redar Park in Schererville and Crossing the Line, a benefit and...
Chamber Music Festival shares great music for all ages
The Michigan City Chamber Music Festival is back for its 15th season. With five formal recitals and one open rehearsal, this festival offers some of the world's great classical music...
Family Destinations: Venice comes to Hammond, museum celebrates hot dog history
Looking for a fun way to spend these red hot days of summer? A celebration on the lakefront and another inspired by the great American hot dog are two fun...
Family Destinations: Melted metal lights up the night at museum event
If you're hot on the trail for an interesting, creative and very unique activity, you can find it at the Sculpture Trails Outdoor Museum 7th annual Fire@Nite event, taking place...