How are you celebrating Mother's Day this year?

2022 Brunches

Fair Oaks Farms

Brunch or Dinner

Make your reservation for a Mother’s Day getaway at Fair Oaks! Enjoy the day with or without the kiddos with a stay at the Fairfield by Marriott® and an amazing brunch or dinner at the Farmhouse Restaurant.

754 N 600 E, Fair Oaks

Call 219-394-3663

Center for Visual and Performing Arts

Champagne Brunch Buffet

There are two seatings for the Center for Visual and Performing Arts' annual brunch available. Bring the whole family to this family-friendly event complete with an amazing buffet.

1040 Ridge Road, Munster

219-836-1930

Speakeasy at The Spa

Brunch

Treat your mom to a wonderful Mother’s Day Brunch at The Spa Special Event Center.

333 N Mineral Springs Rd., Porter

(219) 934-7677

Signature Banquets

Champagne Brunch

Get your tickets before Signature Banquets' event sells out! You can enjoy an amazing brunch with both breakfast and lunch options, paired with champagne.

1908 E. Commercial Ave., Lowell

219-696-7696

Gamba Ristorante

Brunch Buffet

Celebrate and indulge with your mom at Gamba's brunch buffet. Don’t forget a reservation!

455 E 84th Dr., Merrillville

(219) 736-5000

2022 Mother's Day Events

Music in the Tea Room

Enjoy a proper Mother's Day tea at the Merrillville Florist & Tea Room with live piano music and amazing food. Call to reserve your table ahead of time.

Merrillville Florist and Tea Room

7005 Madison Ave., Merrillville

Bluebirds Jr. Canvas Paint

Children ages 5-10 can paint their very own piece of art for mothers at this painting event. This work of art will feature bluebirds.

Lincoln Center

2450 Lincoln St., Highland

Mother's Day Bonanza

Shop local vendors, enjoy live music and celebrate all the moms in your life! This event is completely free and will take place from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Dean and Barbara White Community Center

6600 Broadway, Merrillville

Tea Party and Yoga

Treat your mom, step-mom or mother-figure to a much-needed evening of pampering and relaxation during a Salt Cave Yoga session followed by a reception with tea and finger foods!

The Salt Cave and Wellness Spa

8241 Wicker Ave., St. John

Mother's Day Gifts

At Albanese Candy locations you can find all kinds of treats for mom – from chocolates and nuts to factory-fresh gummis and retro candies.

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The long days of summer may be over, but with the autumn season comes cool nights perfect for enjoying company and eating good food around a bonfire, days that beckon a trip to the local apple orchard, and soft flannel that’s made for an on-farm hayride.

Luckily, Indiana provides an abundance of fall agritourism activities, allowing families and kids of all ages to connect to agriculture in the form of farm animals, corn mazes, and fruits and vegetables that are in season during fall.

These recipes, courtesy of Farm Flavor, take advantage of that seasonal bounty with fresh ingredients including sweet potatoes, apples, pears, cranberries, and pork. Celebrate with Cider-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Mashed Sweet Potatoes. The glaze on the pork joins the pumpkin trend, featuring a seasonal pumpkin ale as one of the ingredients, which is available at several breweries across the state.

Bring the Autumn Harvest Salad to your next autumn get-together and impress guests with both flavor and presentation. This dish features pears, blue cheese, dried cranberries, spicy pecans and roasted butternut squash, popping with color. It can be layered horizontally on a large platter or traditionally in a trifle dish. Either way, it’s delicious.

Cranberry-Apple Foster is a fall spin on traditional bananas Foster. This recipe amps up the flavor by cooking the apples in apple brandy, then serving them over easy-to-make cinnamon ice cream. You can even keep the cranberry-apple mixture warm in a crockpot for transporting, then spoon it over ice cream, pound cake, or angel food cake after reaching your destination.

Happy fall feasting!

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Ah, driving a car.

There is nothing quite like it. We learn it in our teens and continue driving well into our old age. There’s something about getting in the driver’s seat and feeling the steering wheel, hearing the engine rumble, and getting a hint of gasoline as the car takes off.

Well, if you love cars, especially old cars, muscle cars, sports cars, trucks, and more, we have a show for you!

Cruise Nights at Wicker Memorial Park are still happening for one more week. Next Wednesday, September 22nd join the community for a car cruise with fellow people around town. North Township Trustee Adrian A. Santos hosts the event, which includes food trucks, music, and free admission. Come check out some classic cars, get some delicious local food, and mingle with the HIghland community before summer comes to an end.

If you cannot make it September 22nd, there will also be a Halloween cruise on Wednesday, October 27th with a Halloween theme, costumes for people, and decor for the cars.

When: September 22nd and October 27th

Where: Wicker Memorial Park – Ridge Road and Route 41 Highland, IN

TIme: 4 – 7 pm

Information: Kelly Bridges 219-313-3934

Parking for the cruise opens at 3:30 pm. Custom, vintage, muscle, and classic cars are all accepted.

Questions? Let us know in the comments!

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Highland Main Street continues its popular Downtown Restaurant Crawl from 5-9 pm on the last Tuesday of every month. The concept is simple: participating restaurants feature a special for $5 or less so that visitors can “eat their way through downtown,” stopping at their usual haunts and discovering new favorites along the way. Several retail businesses will also be open late so diners can shop in between courses or while waiting for carryout. Upcoming dates include:

• Tuesday, July 27

• Tuesday, August 31

• Tuesday, September 28

• Tuesday, October 26

• Tuesday, November 30

• Tuesday, December 28

It's Back!

Highland Main Street and the Highland Redevelopment Commission are pleased to bring you the next MONTHLY Downtown Restaurant Crawl of 2021!

We've once again enlisted our fabulous downtown restaurants to offer an item for $5 or less as a one-night special! This event will be happening on the last Tuesday from 5-9 pm, every month.

The following restaurants are participating:

Dan's Pierogies: Loaded Pierogi Lasagna- $5/Cheesy potato pierogi lasagna version- $4.50

Growlers On Highway: Loaded Chili with Fritos on the side- $5

Langel's Pizza Highland: Steak tacos, w/ onion, cilantro, and spicy salsa on side- $5.

Jose's Family Restaurant: Cheese Ravioli w/ choice of Alfredo or Marinara Sauce and Homemade Garlic Bread- $5

Sakura Bowl: 8-piece Octopus Ball (deep-fried octopus served w/ eel sauce & mayo)- $5

Tradition's Restaurant & Pub: 4-piece Buffalo shrimp appetizer- $5.

Sip Coffee House 2: “Cabin Fever” latte (white chocolate, marshmallow, caramel) and a giant chocolate chip cookie- $4.50.

The Green Witch Cafe: Vegan sun-dried tomato wrap with assorted grilled vegetables and dressed greens, with a side of sweet potato chips- $5.

The following businesses will be open with extended hours during the Crawl: Elegance Wedding & Evening Wear, Miles Books, 2 Chicks, Hoosier Highlander & The Primitive Peddler. 

Tags: local events, restaurant crawl, downtown highland

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