The Ken Parr Build a Bike
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Volunteers build/ repair bikes from June-August (View virtual tour here.) You can bring a bike in for a tuneup or learn how to repair it at our shop. Our workshops are free and open to all ages. Volunteers donate 4 hours of time to maintain the build a bike and its surrounding areas in order to receive a bike, or give a monetary donation. In 2020 the shop was closed due to the pandemic. Since 2021 we have held virtual courses and met up for bimonthly workshops. We are always seeking volunteers and donations.
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Come join the TAKE BIKE THE STREETS volunteers for the 10th Season of the Ken Parr Build a Bike at our new location in the Farmer's Market Lot (665 S. Lake St Gary, IN 46403).
2025 WORKSHOP DATES:
Saturdays 10am-Noon
June 14th and 28th
July 12th and 26th
August 9th and 23rd
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Take Bike the Streets US Film Premiere
(10th Anniversary of The Ken Parr Build a Bike Fundraiser!)
Saturday, 5/10/25
4pm-6pm
Marshal J. Gardner Center for the Arts
504 S. Lake St. Gary, IN 46403
5th Annual Summer Story Time 4th of July Parade
July 2nd (Wednesday)
10am-noon
Meet at the playground in Marquette Park
1 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN 46403
22nd Annual Fest in the First
Community Slow Roll
9/20/25 (Saturday)
Meet at the Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts
504 S. Lake St. Gary, IN 46403
3:30pm
Come join us at our new location in the Miller Beach Farmer's Market lot (665 S. Lake St. Gary,IN 46403.