Downtown Hammond Council

12/07/2024

Celebrate the holidays in downtown Hammond & join us for our Holiday Stroll on Saturday, December 7!
Events take place throughout the day and evening!

Pick up your passport at one of the 18 participating downtown Hammond businesses, enjoy holiday fun for the entire family, and win prizes!

Shop small for one-of-a-kind gifts at
It's Just Serendipity on
SATURDAY, December 7 from 10 am - 4 pm

SUNDAY, December 8 from 10am-3pm
Then we will direct you to our groovy neighbors!

Experience the magic of the holidays with us!
Our celebration will pay homage to Hammond's Hometown Hero: Jean Shepherd/author of "A Christmas Story".

Here's what you can look forward to when you shop with us through December 24:

-Fab finds are added to our shop daily so visit us often!
-Enjoy sweets & treats including "Ohhhhhh fudge"
-Enjoy an Ovaltini (Chocolate martini)/Ovalitine was Ralphie's favorite hot chocolate! (Must be 21 and older)
-You will be entered to win door prizes for purchases over $25!
-Every customer will receive a "major award": discounts and sales between 20-75% off!
-As a thank you for shopping small with us, select a gift with purchase!
-Enter to win a very special MAJOR AWARD by competing in our Window Scavenger Hunt! Count how many individual references there are to the 1983 movie "A Christmas Story" in our front window!
-Our very own Bumpus Hound a.k.a. Isabella will greet you!

IMPORTANT reminder...if you are sick (this includes a cold, fever, cough, chills, sore throat, etc), please stay home and visit us another time.

Hohman Avenue is OPEN!
Please SLOW down when you're driving on Hohman Avenue. Thank you!

10/19/2024

Join us on SATURDAY, October 19 for fun & frights for the entire family: Haunted Hammond Halloween Tour!

Visit participating businesses and organizations for trunk or treat, free goodies, costume contest, activities, and more...all while exploring downtown Hammond!

It's Just Serendipity
5630 Hohman Avenue & Williams Street
10 am - 4 pm/Trunk or Treat for adults and kiddos!
Adults: take home treasures from our shop as your treat!
and
10 am - 4 pm/Costume Contest for adults and kiddos (Winner will be announced at 4pm.
Winners need not be present to win.
and
10 am - 4pm/Make us your Halloween Headquarters! Shop small for decor, costumes, Sweetest Day gifts, and everything vintage!

Impact Nutrition, 5638 Hohman Avenue
11 am - 4 pm
Shop with local vendors including flowers, jewelry, custom shirts & cups, and more!
Purchase healthy and delicious shakes, teas, protein bowls, and more!

Pretti Unlimited, 5622 Hohman Avenue & Williams Street
1 - 4 pm
Trunk or Treat! Shop for unique woman's clothing!

The Pink House, 5719 Hohman Avenue & Webb/Just south of Harrison Park
8 am - 5 pm
Shop for vintage, Halloween, and more!

The SUB HUB 5800 Hohman Avenue
8 am - 3 pm
Receive free treats/candy
Delicious soups, sub sandwiches, ice cream and shop for groceries!

Strack & Van Til, 115 Sibley
11 am - 4 pm
Halloween Pumpkin & Cookie Decorating!
The activities will take place inside the store on the front end by customer service.
Get your grocery shopping done too!

Paul Henry's Art Gallery, 416 Sibley
2-8 pm closing reception
John Brudek's solo show, "The Abstracted Tour. If you missed this display of over 60 pieces of John's art, Saturday is your last chance!

Evening fun on SATURDAY!
Towle Theater fundraiser: Spiked Trivia on Saturday, October 19 at 7 pm/$10 per person/21 and over only
Join us for a wickedly fun trivia night dedicated to breakups, heartaches, and love gone wrong.
Gather your crew for hilarious trivia and prizes!
Roses are red, violets are blue, love might stink...but trivia is calling you!
Celebrating all things breakup, mishaps, and awkward romance.
Bring your team and prove you know a thing or two about love's sour side!
Box office 219-937-8780 or purchase tickets online!

-Hohman Avenue is OPEN! Check out the beautiful landscaping, as well as the parking and bike lane enhancements...then we will direct you to our groovy neighbors and fun events/activities!
PLEASE slow down when you're driving on Hohman Avenue...thank you!

Hammond IS Happening!

07/12/2024

It's Friday! Destination downtown Hammond!
Explore. Experience. Enjoy!

07/01/2024

It's a beautiful night to attend the Monday Blues Cruise in downtown Hammond!
5-9 pm
Enter at 489 Fayette Street
Fun for the entire family!
Held every Monday!

06/24/2024

The place to be...downtown Hammond on Monday nights!

03/05/2024

Here is your weekly program update! ✂️🐲📚💻 We hope to see you this week! Remember to follow Hammond Public Library Programs for more program information!

03/04/2024

Our mission is to continue to foster the economic development of Hammond by working on building techn

03/02/2024

NEW item at Strack & Van Til! Try Arizona Hard Tea, Lemonade, and Juice Cocktails for a refreshing alcoholic beverage.

02/27/2024

For a delicious Fish Fry you can enjoy right at home, pick up our Fish and Shrimp Dinner for only $6.49 each! Each dinner includes 1/2 lb. breaded seafood, 1/2 lb. French Fries, and 1/4 lb. Coleslaw.

02/26/2024

Our Young People's Competition is fast approaching on April 27th. If you know of a young person who would like the chance to perform on an upcoming Symphony Concert, check out our audition information, and sign up for an audition time today!

https://nisorchestra.org/ypcompetition

02/21/2024

The Story of My Life - FEB 23-25, MAR 1-3, 8-10Towle Theater219-937-8780www.towletheater.org

02/21/2024

HDC will be hosting a credit building and recovery class March 26th 6pm-7:30pm. The class will be free. To signup contact Jackie via email [email protected]. Come learn how to improve your personal and business credit. Check the flyer out below.

02/21/2024