'A Christmas Story' comes home

HAMMOND | The "A Christmas Story Comes Home" exhibit runs through Jan. 6 at the Indiana Welcome Center. Admission is free and includes window scenes from the movie. For more information, visit www.achristmasstorycomeshome.com.

South Shore CVA announces holiday contest winners

HAMMOND| South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority has announced the winners of the 2012 Ugly Lamp contest that is ran in conjunction with the "A Christmas Story" Comes Home exhibit.

South Shore CVA announce ugly lamp, tree winners

Hammond | The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority has announced the winners of the 2012 Ugly Lamp contest that is ran in conjunction with the "A Christmas Story" Comes Home exhibit.

Santa sits with pets at Welcome Center

HAMMOND | The Indiana Welcome Center will once again be holding Wag Your Tail Wednesdays in conjunction with its ‘A Christmas Story” Comes Home exhibit. On Wednesday, Dec. 12 and Wednesday, Dec. 19 from 4-7 p.m., well-behaved cats and dogs will be able to have their picture taken with Santa.

Relay race pays tribute to iconic movie scene

HAMMOND | From one of the most memorable scenes of the holiday classic "A Christmas Story," the Oh Fuudge Relay Race pays tribute to events leading up to Ralphie blurting out the mother-of-all-bad-words. Join the Indiana Welcome Center as it hosts the event Saturday at the Indiana Welcome Ce…

Gardeners try tree trimming

HAMMOND | Look for a Christmas tree adorned with small flower pots and seed packets and gardening gloves, and you will have found the Lake County Master Gardeners Association entry in the Indiana Welcome Center's holiday exhibit.

Christmas trees on display at Indiana Welcome Center

HAMMOND | As part of the annual "A Christmas Story" Comes Home exhibit, 36 local businesses, nonprofits and civic organizations have decorated Christmas trees for viewing at the Indiana Welcome Center.

'Christmas Story' cast in new light

HAMMOND | Ralphie, Randy, Mom and even the old man shared a bit of Christmas cheer Saturday at the annual A Christmas Story Comes Home exhibit and events at the Indiana Welcome Center.

Meet the cast of "A Christmas Story, The Musical!"

HAMMOND | A very special group of guests will be getting together Saturday at the Indiana Welcome Center.

A Christmas Story Comes Home exhibit opens

HAMMOND | This holiday season, the Indiana Welcome Center features six animated display scenes from "A Christmas Story" as well as weekend events and opportunities to meet the cast of the movie. The displays include Higbee's Department Store Window, Flick's Tongue and the Triple Dog Dare, It…