Lake Co. Kids Party in the Park
About this Event
Kids Party in the Park
FREE Family Event for Lake County, Indiana Families
Calling all Lake County families! Join Geminus for Kids Party in the Park, a free community celebration! Enjoy a day of fun, food, music, games and valuable back-to-school support before the new school year begins.
Whether you're looking for a fun summer outing, school supplies for your children, or information about local programs and services, this event has something for the whole family.
Event Details
Friday, July 31, 2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Hidden Lake Park
6355 Broadway
Merrillville, Indiana
RSVP Today
Planning to attend? Please register today! Your RSVP helps us plan for the number of students and families attending and ensures we're prepared to serve you as efficiently as possible. Walk-ins are welcome.
Free Backpacks Filled with School Supplies!*
Getting ready for a new school year can be expensive. We're here to help!
Students can receive a free backpack filled with school supplies for the upcoming school year. Whether your child is starting elementary school or heading into high school, we want to make sure they have the supplies they need to start the year off right.
What's Waiting for You
- Free food and treats from participating food trucks*
- Face painting*
- Balloon art creations
- Live DJ and music
- Games and family-friendly activities
- Free children's haircuts provided by local barbers*
- Community resources that support your family’s health and well-being
Know Before You Go
- Admission, food and all activities are FREE.
- Open to Lake County, Indiana, families only.
- Backpacks, school supplies, food and giveaways are available while supplies last.
- Backpacks and school supplies are available for elementary, middle and high school students.
- Students must be present to receive a backpack.
- Children's haircuts and face painting are available while time and space allow.
- Registration is encouraged as space is limited. RSVP today!
Resources for Lake County Families
In addition to all the fun, families will have the opportunity to connect with community organizations that offer programs and services supporting children's education, health and well-being. Learn about resources available right here in Lake County!
Questions?
Email: [email protected]
Who Can Attend?
This event is open exclusively to Lake County, Indiana residents. A valid ID may be required upon entry to verify residency.
Important
This is a FREE event. Admission, tickets, backpacks, activities and community resources are provided at no cost to attendees, while supplies are available.
Tickets may not be sold, transferred, exchanged or used for any commercial purpose. Any individual or organization attempting to sell tickets is not affiliated with Geminus or its event partners and may be engaging in fraudulent activity.
For your protection, please register only through this official event registration page and do not obtain tickets from third parties.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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