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]]>Work up some courage and get ready to scream at these horrifyingly haunted houses in Northwest Indiana! These frights will be sure to scare you to your core this Halloween season.
1) Criminally Insane
Old Sheriff’s House, 226 S. Main Street, Crown Point, IN
Fridays and Saturdays from October 15-30, 2021
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Come and join Criminally Insane as you make your way from jail cell to jail cell in Northwest Indiana's infamously haunted jail. Try and escape from Inmate and Skytzo the clowns as well as the other spooky beings that lurk inside the jail! Purchase tickets online or find more information at thecriminallyinsane.com/tickets.
For the latest updates, check their facebook page.
2) Haunted Hills Hospital
7611 E. Lincoln Highway, Crown Point IN
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from October 1-November 6, 2021
6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
This haunted hospital holds the most psychotic patients who couldn’t be held in a normal hospital. Will you make it out or will you be the next patient? For younger ones that want to have fun, no worries! On the two Kids Days (October 23 and 30, 2021), they put the scaries away and allow the children to trick-or treat through Haunted Hills Hospital with games and mask making. Get your tickets and find more information at hauntedhillshospital.com or check them out on Facebook or Instagram.
3) The Haunted Forest
13039 Wicker Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN
Fridays and Saturdays from October 15-30, 2021
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The scariest haunted trail in the region falls right here in this haunted forest! Are you being followed? Only one way to find out. Make your way through this completely outdoor trail in the darkness. Get tickets and more information at hauntedforestnwi.com. Masks are required when purchasing tickets and waiting in line.
Reapers Realm is closed for this season and hopes to reopen 2022.
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]]>Lowell Labor Day Festival
The Lowell Labor Day Festival has been a staple of the Labor Day weekend celebrations for almost 75 years. The Labor Day weekend in Lowell is a state institution since it includes the state's longest-running Labor Day Parade and the Festival, which opens off the weekend with entertainment. The Festival is a three-day event hosted by The American Legion Post 101. The grounds are on State Rd. 2 on the west edge of town.
This year's parade is traditionally hosted by the City of Lowell, along with other all-ages events in Liberty Park. The Labor Day Festival Committee previously held these activities.
This year, the activities have changed a little bit.
Saturday, September 3rd 2022
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Labor Day Weekend 5K- Hosted by: Tri-Creek Education Foundation
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8am start​
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KIDZ ZONE BOUNCE HOUSES 11am-11pm (Unlimited Wristbands $9)
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Craft & Direct Sale Vendors 11am-7pm
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Food Vendors 11am-11pm
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Animal Quest – Exotic Animals and Mini Petting Zoo
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Shows @ 12pm, 1pm, 4:15pm and 5:15pm
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Free Petting Zoo from 2pm to 4pm
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Mill Street Car Show- Hosted by: The Lowell Lions Club​
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5pm to 9pm​
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Free Live Entertainment- VIP tickets/Tyler Braden Experience VIP
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Eliana Weston​​​
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Nate Venturelli
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Tyler Braden
Tyler Braden VIP Experience Tickets
Sunday, September 4TH
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Sunday Worship on the Lawn- Hosted by HOPE Church
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From 10am to 11am​
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Bring your chairs and blankets
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KIDZ ZONE BOUNCE HOUSES 11am-11pm (Unlimited Wristbands $9)
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Craft & Direct Sale Vendors 11am-7pm
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Food Vendors 11am-11pm
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Visit with BLUEY 12pm​​
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Corn Hole Tournament 12pm
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18 & older​
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$40 per team
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​80% payout​
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FREE Mr. D's Magic Show
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Shows at 3:30pm and 5pm​
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Fireworks @ dusk- hosted by: the Town of Lowell​
Entertainment
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Cody Daniels Band
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The Aftermath
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Dick Diamond and the Dusters
Monday, September 5th
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103rd Lowell Labor Day Parade (hosted by: the Town of Lowell)- 10am
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KIDZ ZONE BOUNCE HOUSES 11am-5pm (Unlimited Wristbands $9)
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Craft & Direct Sale Vendors 11am-3pm (limited booths)
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Food Vendors 11am-5pm
Free Live Entertainment
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​Jason Drake (Acoustic set)
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FLOOD PLANE
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Listen Betty
Rock N Rail Music and Street Fest
Every Labor Day weekend, Griffith hosts the Rock 'N' Rail Street Festival to commemorate its railroad heritage. The festival offers a wide selection of food and street vendors, arts and crafts, family entertainment, and nonstop live music on two entertainment stages inside the Family Beer Garden and the Live Band music Beer Garden.
KidZone
Bounce houses, train barrel rides, princess and superhero days, face painting, and other activities are available. Many more surprises still!
Car Show
The first 100 participants to pay the $20 entrance fee for the car show will get a dash plaque. The Griffith Fire Fighters Assoc. will receive 100% of the revenue. Please call GFFA President Steve Cope at (219) 616-1986 if you have any questions.
5K – 1K Run:
10:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Benefiting the Griffith Family YMCA's scholarship program is the 5th Annual Rock 'N' Rail event. Did you know that the Y never turns anybody away due to financial hardship? The YMCA's scholarship program benefits from the funds generated by this event. Low-income individuals and families are provided those scholarships so they can take part in activities and membership. Stay for the festivities after the race! Following the race, Griffith's Rock 'N' Rail Street Festival will take place!
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY:
5:30 – Small Town – Tribute Band
7:30 – Fleetwood Mac Mania
9:30 – Marrakesh Express Tribute Band
FRIDAY:
4:00 – Little Giant – Doors tribute
6:00 – Infinity – Journey Tribute
8:00 – Kashmir – Led Zepplin Tribute
10:00 – Echoes of Pompeii – Pink Floyd Tribute
SATURDAY:
4:00 – Bonfire – AC/DC Tribute
6:00 – American English – Beatles Tribute
8:00 – Hollywood Nights – Bob Seger Tribute
10:00 – Elton Rohn – Tribute
SUNDAY:
4:00 – Gospel Hour
6:00 – Ultimate Johnny Cash Tribute
8:00 – Midwest Big Band with Jim Bulanda
10:00 – Shawn Klush – Elvis Tribute
Come hang out at these two awesome Indiana Labor Day events!
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]]>A Gorgeous Indiana Afternoon
Ahhh…
The breeze flutters in from Lake Michigan as blankets are laid on the grass, and coolers abound with melon, salads, and sandwiches.
Splash!
Drinks are poured ice-cold and frosty as beer gardens pour from kegs. Vendors talk to people in the park and kids play on playgrounds. It’s a gorgeous day full of laughter and fun. Suddenly, as the sun sets…
Pow! Pop!
The dark sky ignites over the trees and reflects off the lake, showering the night with shades of red, blue, yellow, and green.
People look up in wonder as sparks fly, whistle, fizzle and swirl, creating a glorious scene of brilliant light.. Energy is high and eyes turn upwards, absorbing the beauty.
This is the setting for one of our most savored American events –
Fourth of July Fireworks!
Here at Hampton in Highland, we want to bring our residents the best fireworks displays near Highland, Indiana, to make sure you have a fantastic Independence Day!
Check out the links below for more details:
Celebrate your holiday right here in Highland! The popular July 4th Festival will have arts and crafts booths, food vendors, live music and entertainment. There will be carnival rides and a parade, all at Main Square Park (3001 Ridge Rd.). The Twilight Parade is on Saturday, July 3rd at 6:30pm. Fireworks will be held at Homestead Park (7918 S Fifth St.) on July 4th at 9pm. Grab your wristband at the link above!
Just down the road from us, Ross Township and Merrillville will be having their Independence Day Festival on July 3rd from 6pm-11pm at Hidden Lake Park (6355 Broadway). There will be vendors and a beer garden, as well as live music from the band Mud Shark. The spectacular fireworks show will launch at 9pm. Regular vehicle fees apply.
To the east of Hampton at Highland, the city of Hobart will have their annual Independence Day Parade, concert, and fireworks on July 4th. The parade starts at 12pm with the theme Hobart Turns 100! They will stage on 8th St. (at the Middle School) and end on Cleveland street. Festival Park (111 E Old Ridge Rd) kicks off their celebration at 4pm and includes live music from Chronic Flannel at 6pm. Fireworks start at dusk.
Leave us a comment if you have any questions or know of other shows in the area!
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