The best things to do in Hobart

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Chuck E. Cheese

Entertainment

Kid-friendly chain known for its arcade games, pizza parties & play zones.

2961 E 80th Ave (Merrillville)

Kid-friendly chain known for its arcade games, pizza parties & play zones.

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When your crew needs to burn off energy, Bellaboo's Play and Discovery Center brings kid-sized adventures to life with a pretend market,…

2800 Colorado St (Lake Station)

When your crew needs to burn off energy, Bellaboo's Play and Discovery Center brings kid-sized adventures to life with a pretend market, construction zone, pizza parlor, art studio, water tables, and a sweet space for babies, all designed for infants through nine and pretty likely to tire them out.

From the Gary newsletter, August 27, 2026

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Duck Creek Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-70 track to hit this week, where woods and water keep you honest and the wildlife might just…

638 N 700 W

Duck Creek Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-70 track to hit this week, where woods and water keep you honest and the wildlife might just stare you down. Wrap it up at Nab’s Lounge overlooking the 9th hole, sip something cold, replay the round, and pretend that slice was on purpose.

From the Porter County newsletter, August 25, 2026

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Need a low-stress way to cool down close to home? Deep River Waterpark brings the splash with plenty of slides, big pools, and food that…

9001 E Lincoln Hwy (Crown Point)

Need a low-stress way to cool down close to home? Deep River Waterpark brings the splash with plenty of slides, big pools, and food that keeps everyone fueled, so you can turn a random afternoon into a mini vacation with the kids or the group chat.

From the Gary newsletter, August 19, 2026

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