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06/15/2024

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🌊GIVEAWAY ALERT🌊
WhoaZone at Whihala Beach opens TODAY! To celebrate we are giving away a 4 pack of tix AND 4 sweet treat vouchers to enjoy an ice cream or slushie! 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 and 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 your splash buddy for your chance to win! 🔫 The winner will be chosen at 12 on Sunday.

⚠️ The winner will be messaged directly, and we never send links or ask for credit card information ⚠️

06/14/2024

Join the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum this weekend during the Town of North Judson's Mint Festival!💚

Steam excursions depart the depot Saturday & Sunday at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. Their regular diesel-powered excursions will be only running Saturday, with departure times at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, and 8:15pm. All excursions operate west from North Judson and across the Kankakee River at English Lake before returning to North Judson. All excursions last approx. 45 min. and tickets start at just $10! Trains run rain or shine! See below for more info & to get your tickets TODAY! 🚂⬇️

Come celebrate with us over Father's Day weekend at the Mint Festival in North Judson, Indiana! One of the area's oldest festivals, the Mint Festival has been keeping families entertained since 1977. The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum will be open Saturday, June 15, 2024, and Sunday, June 16, 2024.....

06/13/2024

Treat dad to a Father's Day brunch on a baseball field with the Gary SouthShore RailCats or at Journeyman Distillery's American Factory! More events & gift ideas here https://www.southshorecva.com/blog/post/fathers-day-in-northwest-indiana/

06/12/2024

Jam out at East Chicago's Rhythm & Soul Fest this Saturday from 3-9! 🎷 This Juneteenth Celebration will kick off summer with food, drinks, music & MORE!! http://a-m-p.us/czzpcz-36

06/10/2024

A blast of concerts, comedy and coolness this week !😎 View these events and more - https://www.southshorecva.com/events/

The Center for Visual and Performing Arts | Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana | Ectv Indiana | Four Corners Winery | The PAV (The Pavilion at Wolf Lake) | WhoaZone at Whihala Beach | Journeyman Distillery | BellaBoo's Children's Play & Discovery | Anderson's Winery and Vineyard

06/09/2024

Father’s Day is a week away! Here’s some fun brunches and gift ideas for the dad or father-figure in your life. 💙

Father’s Day is just around the corner! Whether your dad is a master of bad dad jokes, a serious chef, or a local sports coach, we’ll help you find the right Father’s Day activity and around the region. Plus you'll find some gift ideas, too!

06/07/2024

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For National Donut Day we are giving away a $25 gift card to Parlor Doughnuts! 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 & 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 your fav type of donut for your chance to win! Giveaway closes at 6pm today.

⚠️ The winner will be messaged directly, and we never send links or ask for credit card information ⚠️

06/06/2024

Check out the Dyer Summer Fest TODAY thru Sunday for LIVE music 🪕, food 🌭, beer 🍺, fireworks 🎆 and MORE! https://www.southshorecva.com/event/dyer-summer-fest/24311/

06/05/2024

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🎸GIVEAWAY🎸
Russell Dickerson will be taking over Bulldog Park this Friday, and we have 3 sets of 4 tickets to give to THREE lucky folks! 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 this post and 𝐓𝐀𝐆 your Hometown Jams concert buddy for a chance to win. The winners will be chosen at NOON on Thursday.

⚠️ The winners will be messaged directly, and we never send links or ask for credit card information ⚠️

06/03/2024

Monday night Blues Cruise starts TODAY in Downtown Hammond! Every Monday thru August join in the fun, see classics and grab a bite to eat. 🚗🍔 https://www.southshorecva.com/event/monday-blues-cruise/26796/

Sponsored by: the Hammond Downtown Development District

05/31/2024

Check out the Hobart Lakefront Festival NOW thru Sunday! This 4-day fest features live entertainment, arts and crafts area, children’s activities, food vendors and beer garden!🍻

This four-day event features live entertainment, an arts and crafts area, children’s activities, food vendors and beer garden. The Lakefront Festival is also proud to host the Dam Duck Tape & Cardboard Regatta Saturday afternoon at 3pm and the Dam Duck Race on Sunday afternoon at 3pm.

05/31/2024

Due to potential inclement weather tomorrow, the Munster Parks and Recreation Kid's Fest has been rescheduled for 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟏𝐬𝐭. Mark your calendar for entertainment, obstacle courses, foam party & MORE!😎

Join us for Kid's Day! Let the fun begin with bounce houses, wet inflatable obstacle course, pony rides, stage entertainment, tattoo station, face painting, games, balloonist, vendors and more! Enjoy a giant bubble show at 12:30 pm and a character pair meet-and-greet at 1:30 pm. We will end this fun...

05/30/2024

🌽Indulge in delicious roasted corn, savor mouthwatering food and enjoy live entertainment for the whole family at the Crossroads Chamber CORN ROAST at Crown Point's Bulldog Park Fri. & Sat.!🌽

The chamber's Annual Corn Roast is the ultimate community festival of the summer season! Indulge in delicious roasted corn, savor mouthwatering food from local vendors, and enjoy live entertainment for the whole family. With school out and college kids back home, it's the perfect opportunity for fam...

05/29/2024

Fish the open waters of Lake Michigan during the South Shore Bass Open Team Tournament August 3-4, 2024! 🎣

Participating teams will have 2 days to bring in their best 5 fish limit each day in hopes of winning one of the largest payouts in southern Lake Michigan history --> $30,000!!! 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘! https://www.southshorecva.com/south-shore-bass-open/

☀️Presented by Horseshoe Hammond

05/28/2024

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✨GIVEAWAYS AREN'T OVER YET!✨
𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 this post & 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 your concert buddy for a chance at 4 tix to see 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐠 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 LIVE Thursday at Central Park Plaza in Valparaiso: Presented by Hometown Jams! Winner will be picked at NOON on Wednesday.

⚠️ The the winner will be messaged directly, and we never send links or ask for credit card information ⚠️

Three Dog Night is coming to Central Park Plaza on May 30th! Get your tickets TODAY!

05/26/2024

🇺🇸 Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸 Here’s a list of ceremonies and discounts for all active military & veterans. Stay safe and thank you for your service.

Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summers along the South Shore, but it's also a time to honor the men and women who have died while serving our country. Below are some Memorial Day ceremonies happening throughout Northwest Indiana as well as businesses offering discounts for active military p...

05/25/2024

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Looking to try some different places in NW Indiana?👀 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 this post & 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 your favorite wine or cider for a chance to win 𝟑 𝐆𝐈𝐅𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒! $25 to Running Vines Winery, $25 to Aftermath Cidery & Winery & $50 for Asparagus Restaurant! Winner will be picked at 9pm TONIGHT!

⚠️ The the winner will be messaged directly, and we never send links or ask for credit card information ⚠️

05/24/2024

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✨CONGRATS TO JAMIE W.!!!✨
𝐆 𝐈 𝐕 𝐄 𝐀 𝐖 𝐀 𝐘 Feeling lucky? Enter to win a 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 overnight stay at the brand NEW Hyatt Place Munster & a $100 gift card to Rosebud Steakhouse! 🥩 Winner will be chosen at 3PM 5/25.

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Munster's Hyatt Place opened in April 2024 and houses meeting rooms, bar & restaurant, a Top Golf simulator and indoor pool.
https://www.southshorecva.com/listing/hyatt-place-munster/6803/

⚠️ The the winner will be messaged directly, and we never send links or ask for credit card information ⚠️

05/24/2024

Sunsets are always better at the beach 🌅

05/23/2024

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✨Congrats to Lauren K.✨
Deep River Waterpark opens FRIDAY!💦 To celebrate we are giving away FIVE tickets to TWO lucky winners! LIKE this post & TAG your pool buddy for your chance to win! The winners will be chosen at NOON on Friday!

Side note: TODAY (5/23) is the last day to get your season pass at their discounted rate https://www.deepriverwaterpark.com/us30-surf-shop-store

⚠️ We will message the winner directly, and we never ask for credit card information

05/22/2024

Join us TONIGHT for our hospitality night at the Steel Yard as the Gary SouthShore RailCats take on the Sioux City Explorers! Click the link and use promo code 𝐒𝐒𝐂𝐕𝐀𝟐𝟐 to get $14 Reserved Tickets for ONLY $5! https://www.tixr.com/groups/railcatsbaseball/events/sioux-city-explorers-95192

Doors open at 5:45 pm and game starts at 6:45. PLAY BALL! ⚾🧢

05/22/2024

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MiDnIgHt MaDnEsS! 🎤 LIKE & COMMENT who you would like to see at Hobart Art Theatre for a chance to win a pair of tickets! THREE winners will be chosen at NOON on Wednesday!

NOTE: we will message the winner directly and we never ask for credit card information

05/20/2024

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✨Congrats to Lauren✨
𝐆𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘🐄🍩
Let's kick off National Travel & Tourism Week with a $100 gift card to Fair Oaks Farms & $25 to Parlor Doughnuts! For your chance to win 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖 our page, 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 this post & 𝐓𝐀𝐆 a friend! Winner will be chosen and messaged Tuesday @ NOON!

NOTE: we will message the winner directly and we never ask for credit card information

05/19/2024

Today starts National Travel & Tourism Week! Visit the spots below throughout the week for free GIVEAWAYS!

Sunday, May 19th - The Museum at Lassen's Resort 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Monday, May 20th - The Shrine of Christ's Passion 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Tuesday, May 21st - Byway Brewing Company 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22nd - Gary SouthShore RailCats Hospitality Night from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 23rd - Albanese Confectionery 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Friday, May 24th - Chick-fil-A Merrillville 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Saturday, May 25th - The City of Crown Point Farmers' Market 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

05/17/2024

Get your wings flapping over to the Indiana Dunes Birding Festival at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center before it flies away! 🐦 This annual event goes through May 19 and showcases the abundance of migratory birds in the Dunes. Check it out for food, fun and feathers!🪶 https://www.southshorecva.com/event/indiana-dunes-birding-festival/12553/

05/15/2024

The Gary SouthShore RailCats will take on the Lake County DockHounds this Friday for 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐃𝐀𝐘 at The Steel Yard! Get your tickets TODAY! https://www.southshorecva.com/event/gary-southshore-railcats-vs-lake-country-dockhounds/24440/

05/14/2024

COMING SOON!👀 Have you noticed new signs and artwork on Lake Street in Miller Beach? The Brass Idol, an Americana Diner is set to serve up breakfast, lunch & supper in the coming weeks! Stay tuned for their grand opening & special events!

05/13/2024

Adventures await you with these great events!😎 https://www.southshorecva.com/events/

05/12/2024

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05/11/2024

Happy National Train Day!🚂 Celebrate by visiting one these great spots for a day of fun and excitement!

🚂 The Monon Connection Museum, & The Whistle Stop for a delicious lunch!
🚂 Hesston Steam Museum
🚂 Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum which offers Diesel train excursions starting TODAY!

Address

7770 Corinne Drive
Hammond, IN
46323

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 5pm
Sunday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12199897979

Website

http://www.alongthesouthshore.com/

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CLOSED 🌊GIVEAWAY ALERT🌊 WhoaZone at Whihala Beach opens TODAY! To celebrate we are giving away a 4 pack of tix AND 4 sweet treat vouchers to enjoy an ice cream or slushie! 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 and 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 your splash buddy for your chance to win! 🔫 The winner will be chosen at 12 on Sunday. ⚠️ The winner will be messaged directly, and we never send links or ask for credit card information ⚠️

Russell Dickerson

CLOSED 🎸GIVEAWAY🎸 Russell Dickerson will be taking over Bulldog Park this Friday, and we have 3 sets of 4 tickets to give to THREE lucky folks! 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 this post and 𝐓𝐀𝐆 your Hometown Jams concert buddy for a chance to win. The winners will be chosen at NOON on Thursday. ⚠️ The winners will be messaged directly, and we never send links or ask for credit card information ⚠️

🔥🌶️ Get ready to spice up your taste buds at the 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚 & 𝐈-𝟔𝟓 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐤-𝐨𝐟𝐟! Grab a spoon and eat your way through the more than 20 chili samples while listening to live music! Join in for a bowl of fun! 📅 Date: May 4 & 5 🕛 Time: 12-3 PM 🏠 Location: IUOE Local 150, 2193 W. 84th Place, Merrillville https://www.southshorecva.com/event/nwi-%26-i-65-interstate-chili-cook-off/22855/

The Vampires Eclipse

Pick up a pair of Eclipse Viewing Glasses at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond before the big day on April 8th. Your eyes will be... eternally grateful! Just watch out for South Shore Stephula. She may be lurking in the shadows. Ah Ahhh Ahhhhhh!

SPRING HAS SPRUNG!🌷⛅ Plan your spring getaway along the South Shore of Lake Michigan TODAY! https://www.southshorecva.com/plan-your-visit/trip-ideas/spring-getaway/

SOLAR ECLIPSE IS 1️⃣ MONTH AWAY! Protect your eyes on 4/8/24! 👀 Get your eclipse safety glasses TODAY at the Indiana Welcome Center! 😎 These glasses are 💯 necessary for viewing the solar eclipse, and the next one isn’t until 2044!!📍7770 Corinne Dr, Hammond

🎉 Paczki Day! 🍩 Celebrate Fat Tuesday with the delectable delight of that Polish dessert - a Paczki! 🍩✨ Savor every blissful bite, reveling in the warmth of community and the richness of tradition. Whether you're enjoying classic flavors like raspberry or venturing into new taste territories, let Paczki Day be a reminder to embrace the sweetness in life. Here’s where to get yours! https://www.southshorecva.com/blog/post/paczki-in-the-region/

Meet the South Shore team! 🏈

Happy Groundhog Day! No shadow=early spring! 🌸🌼 Plan your getaway to the South Shore of Lake Michigan TODAY!

Take a tour of our gift shop! We have more than 175 "A CHRISTMAS STORY" items to choose from. Stop in before the busy weekend, and get them before they’re gone!

Mommy's Little Piggy

This weekend the infamous scene in "A CHRISTMAS STORY" where Randy Parker eats his mashed potatoes like a "little piggy" will be recreated during this messy event. 🐽🐖 Register now to see if you can eat the most mashed potatoes the fastest! https://www.southshorecva.com/event/mommys-little-piggy-eating-contest/11325/

Congratulations to Fair Oaks Farms on being featured as a top Midwestern hotel by Thrillist! Surrounded by sprawling winter wonderland, their one-of-a-kind contemporary barnhouse hotel “will impress your inner interior designer” with activities and future memories waiting around every corner!❄️ Check them out today! https://www.southshorecva.com/things-to-do/farm-to-fork/fair-oaks-farms/

America's Crossroads Bowl Hype Video

🚨𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐓𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐀𝐍𝐒🚨 Join us for NCAA college football under the Friday Night Lights at Hammond Central High School! The McKendree University Bearcats will take on the Ashland University Eagles in the 2023 America's Crossroads Bowl! 🏈 6PM CST Kickoff! 🎟️Tickets: https://www.southshorecva.com/crossroads-bowl/ 🍺 Pre-Game Party from 2-5PM at Byway Brewing Company 📻 ISC Sports Network will be live streaming the action https://www.iscsportsnetwork.com/

Don’t miss the Mascot Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony this SATURDAY! Celebrate the newest inductees, including some of the most iconic and beloved mascots in sports, entertainment, and beyond. Local vendors, sports memorabilia, artisans, food trucks and more will line the outside of the MHOF for a fun filled day, along with photo opportunities, autographs, giveaways, and confetti—TONS of confetti—throughout the museum! #mascothalloffame #MHOF #alongthesouthshore #mascots #whiting #visitindiana #whitesox #blackhawks https://www.southshorecva.com/event/mascot-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony/24310/

🎟️ Lake County Fair!📍 Crown Point, IN🗓️ August 4-13, 2023 #lakecountyfair #alongthesouthshore #crownpoint #visitindiana #fairfood #carnival #festivals #indianafestival #festivalseason

Check out the Gary Air Show this weekend! Aug. 5-6 witness aerial acts along Lake Michigan’s South Shore! #garyairshow #airshow #marquettepark #garyindiana

CLOSED 💦𝐆𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘💦 Temps are HOT HOT HOT!🥵 Cool off at WhoaZone with a family 4 pack of tickets! 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 this post and 𝐓𝐀𝐆 a friend in the comments. The winner will be picked at NOON on Thursday. We will reach out to you directly.

Thousands of softball players and families will arrive Along the South Shore for the NSA South Shore Northern World Series! 🥎 Come check out the fun and catch some great games! https://www.southshorecva.com/nsa/