Winter is here, and you don’t want to be caught with the classic “I’m bored” coming from your little ones. Sure, being outside in the snow is fun for children and many teens, but it can only entertain for so long. So, here are some other ideas to get the family together, inside, and makingmemories! …
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Skip the big-name stores and check out some of these unique, local shops throughout Northwest Indiana! You'll find something for everyone on your list from home decor and hand-crafted treasures to self-care and Christmas-related items. …
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If you’re a coffee shop connoisseur, Northwest Indiana is the place to be! Check out this list of some of the unique coffee shops from all around the region…
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Nothing feels more like fall than walking outside on a cool, crisp morning to find hints of orange and yellow leaves scattered throughout the green trees. No matter how cold it will be soon, I still love every bit of fall and everything that comes with it. Bring on the fresh apples and pumpkins, apple-cinnamon donuts, corn mazes,Oktoberfests, pumpkin beer, colorful trails, wildlife viewing and more…
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Some days you want to spend a rainy day indoors, sipping tea and reading a book or binge-watching your favorite Netflix shows, but other days you want to get out of the house and explore the town while it’s cloaked in grey clouds! No matter if you are getting out with the kids, or need an adult day out, here are some ways to enjoy your rainy day in NWI…
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Nothing gets us in the summer spirit more than celebrating Independence Day in Northwest Indiana with fireworks, food trucksand live music! Get the family together for one of the many events happening to celebrate the 4th of July…
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Not everyone can – or wants to – drink alcohol at a celebration. Once upon a time, non-alcoholic cocktails had a boring reputation. Club soda with lime, maybe a Shirley Temple—dull. Now, we're living in a heyday for alcohol-free options that are just as fun, sophisticated, and delicious as their boozy counterparts. Among the plethora of non-alcoholic wine, champagne, beer, and even ABV-free spirits, nowadays it’s easier than ever to avoid drinking without feeling left out. And whether it's for you or not, it's always a good idea to add a fun and refreshing mocktail into the mix! So here are a few places along the South Shore to try some truly tasty mocktails…
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The month of June marks the anniversary of Juneteenth, also known as “Emancipation Day” or “Freedom Day”. Officially observed on June 19, this holiday commemorates the day in 1865 when news of the emancipation proclamation reached Texas, the last Confederate state to practice slavery…
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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 around the region. How are you celebrating Father's Day this year? Share photos with us on Facebook or Instagram @AlongtheSouthShore…
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Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer funalong 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 personnel and veterans of armed services to say, ‘thank you!’…
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