Gatherings

The City of Lake Station celebrated Region veterans with its two-day Hoosier Vet Fest, a fun, family-friendly weekend that brings the city together. The event was inspired by the city’s desire to give back to those who gave so much for its freedom. “Just …

The rain didn’t stop hundreds of Region locals from trick-or-treating at Lake Station’s Riverview Park. This event has been around since the 90s and continues to grow, with this year reaching over 500 tickets in presale. That doesn’t count …

On Sunday, December 3 families from the Lake Station community gathered at the American Legion Post 100 to indulge in a delightful breakfast and pictures with Santa. Local businesses set up shop around the perimeter of the room to spread the word about their …

‘Twas a few weeks before Christmas, or somewhere about. The City of Lake Station was ready, no doubt. The lights shone bright around the newly lit tree, as good ol’ Saint Nick arrived for the beloved Christmas ceremony!  The City of Lake Station was …

City of Lake Station and the Lake Station Lions Club welcomed citizens to celebrate the start of the 2021 Christmas season on Saturday at Lake Station City Hall. Many bright and cheery faces came out to see Santa Claus light the great tree …

The City of Lake Station hosted a bull riding and music rodeo event at Riverview Park on Sunday, October 15. This was the inaugural year of the event. Mayor Bill Carroll considered the preparation for this unique event to be a learning process that paid off …

On May 5, residents of all ages gathered at Riverview Park for the City of Lake Station’s second annual Cinco de Mayo fest. This year’s event marked the 162nd anniversary of the victory Mexican forces won against the armies of the French empire in the …

As we kick off the beginning of Pride Month, the City of Lake Station is getting into the spirit of opening weekend with a Pridefest event at Riverview Park. Leah Peksenak, president of NWI Pride Fest Inc., talks about what led up to the development of this …

On the afternoon of June 23, the City of Lake Station hosted the third and final day of its second annual Vet Fest. This year’s Vet Fest featured a wide array of activities, including a moving presentation of the colors ceremony in which the American flag …