SATURDAY MAY 25 & 26th 2013
  Festival- Wetlands festival- Wolf Lake Bi-State Wetlands, Wind & Water, canoeing, fishing, kite flying, archery, wind surfing, restoration activities, bike-a-thon & walk-a-thon, 9-6pm, 2405 Calumet Ave, Hammond, 933-7149, www.wolflakeinitiative.org.
SATURDAY MAY 25, 2013
   Opening Weekend- 12-5pm, entrance fees & fares, Hesston Steam Museum & Railroads, ride through woods, 1201 E 1000 N, LaPorte, 778-2783, www.hesston.org.
   Zoo Birthday- join the party, 11-3pm, Washington Park Zoo, 1150 Lake Shore Dr, Michigan City, 874-1410.
   Chesterton Cruise Night, Last Saturdays, 5-9:30pm, Thomas Centennial park, 2nd and Broadway, Family fun, all kinds of cars, vintage, sport, muscle, and foreign.
  La Porte Cruise-In @ Staples Parking Lot, On Hwy. 2, Eastside of La Porte, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. (In the area: Wings, Etc., McDonalds, Subway, Burger King, Cato’s Fashions & Walmart) John @ 219-363-9746 or Jeff @ 219-362-6958.
Native American Camp- Planting the Garden, 10-4pm, free, Buckley Homestead, Hendricks Rd, Lowell, www.lakecountyparks.com.
   Vendor & Craft Fundraiser- Jump Into Summer – 9-2pm, $1, Avalon Manor, 3550 US30, Merrillville, eventsbytiffaney@gmail.com . www.vend4acause.com
  Memorial Weekend Sidewalk Sale- Lighthouse Outlet Mall, Michigan City, 879-6506.
WEDNESDAY MAY 29, 2013
  Best of the Northwest Expo – Improving Your Health, Business & Home Starts Here - 4 – 7pm, free, meet local business & organizations, Radisson Star Plaza, US 30, Merrillville, 769-8180 www.crossroadschamber.org.
SATURDAY JUNE 1, 2013
  Vendor Craft Show- 9-3pm, lunch available, Bonner Senior Center, 5800 Lexington Ave, Portage, 759-1548.
  Celebration of Wildlife – 1-5pm, Sunset Hill Park, Valparaiso, food, vendors, Frog Hunt, a family event that highlights not only native and exotic wildlife, but adds a special day to showcase the efforts of the animal shelter. 465-3586, www.celebratewildlife.org 
SATURDAY JUNE 1, 2013
  La Porte Cruise-In @ Staples Parking Lot, On Hwy. 2, Eastside of La Porte, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. (In the area: Wings, Etc., McDonalds, Subway, Burger King, Cato’s Fashions & Walmart) John @ 219-363-9746 or Jeff @ 219-362-6958.
  Car Show- 8-4pm, door prizes, raffles, food, music, swap area, car corral, arts & crafts, $5, kids 12 & under free w/paid adult, $25 pre entry by 5/15, Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point, www.regionalstreeters.com.
MONDAY MAY 27, 2013 Memorial Day
  Trail Run- Extreme 12K 9am & Kid’s 1k 8:15am, $15-30, Imagination Glen Park, 2275 McCool Rd, Portage, reg 286-3606, www.extramileco.com.
SATURDAY, JUNE 8th
  La Porte's Official CRUISE NIGHT 2013, (Sponsored by the Michiana Antique Auto Club, Inc)6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Central Time, (weather permitting) in Downtown La Porte, Open to vehicles 20 years and older, $10.00 per vehicle to cover for police security downtown, Dash Plaques (first 300 cars) Register at the La Porte County Fairgrounds on
State road 2 West between 3:30 and 5:30 PM, (NO RAIN DATE BECAUSE OF PARADE PERMIT) Approved stickered vehicles only allowed on cruise route, For more info: Kathy/Jerry (219) 326-8365, Dan (219) 363-0037

June 13 to 16,
   Portage Township SummerFest, Haven Hollow Park, 330 W. County Road 700 North.Always on Father’s Day weekend, is a family-friendly festival which offers ongoing regional and local entertainment on the main stage, plus a second family stage filled with performances from children and families in the local communities. A carnival, food vendors, craft and commercial booths, and interactive activities are also available. 219-762-1623 ext. 31.
SATURDAY, JUNE 22ND
   4th Annual DHC Eat, Shop & Rock: 10am-4pm,Browse to the Beat Sidewalk Sale & Fest (A celebration of the 1960s, 1970s & the BEATLES!) Hohman Avenue & Williams Street/Downtown Hammond, Indiana, contests, food, trivia, booths, live music, and much more, www.downtownhammond.org

 July 25th – 28th.
   St. John the Evangelist Parish Festival, located at 9330 Wicker Avenue, intersection of Rt. 41 and 93rd Avenue, St. John, IN.  Live Music, 80s Dance Party and a DJ Karaoke Party,  Texas Hold 'Em Tournament, Fest Mile + 5K Run, Big Ticket $10,000 Raffle, Gambling Casino, Homemade and authentic Food Booths, Bingo, Children's Games, Carnival Rides, Friday Wristband Night, Pony Rides, Dinners served indoors with Live Entertainment and much more! For discount ticket information, valuable coupons and more, visit 10701 Olcott Ave., St. John, 365-5678, www.stjohnparish.org