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Central Park Plaza Market

Central Park Plaza Market

Support our local growers as you enjoy the bounty of bedding plants in early summer, the freshest vegetables from summer through fall, and the handiwork of outdoor decorations to adorn your garden or lawn.

The Central Park Plaza Market, located on Central Park Plaza, is open on Tuesdays: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturdays: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., June through October. Keep a look out for a different Downtown Dining Association restaurant each week at the market! The talented chefs from Bistro 157, Bon Femme Cafe, Don Quijote, Paparazzi and Pikk's Tavern will be cooking up tasty treats! You can also find items such as cheese curds and pretzel rolls from Old World Market and jumbo jelly beans from Wakarusa Dime Store. LE Gardens will have great produce and flowers and Garwood Orchards will be here with fresh fruit pies and a variety of fruits and vegetables!

rTrail Collective Edge Family Art Workshops

We are pleased to welcome rTrail Collective Edge Family Art Workshops to Central Park Plaza, where community members can enjoy a local arts experience through five family art workshops:

June 12 - Plants Are Sprouting
     Plant a Mini Sunflower & Watch it Grow

July 10 - It’s the Height of the Growing Season
     Put your family inside the farming action when you step into our      digital photo studio and personalize your photo frame

August 7 - Pick Your Early Season Favorites
     Plant all the fresh ingredients you want to top a Veggie Lovers Pizza

September 18 - Celebrating the Harvest
     Make a Paper Mache Cornucopia

October 9 - Time to Compost and Prepare for Winter
     Decorate Gourds & Pumpkins with a lesson in creative carving      techniques & face painting

All workshops will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Each activity averages $10-$15 per participant.  Prices may vary.  Space is limited, so be sure to arrive early to confirm your participation in the art project.

For more information, visit www.rTrailCollectiveEdge.com

Be On the Look Out

Central Park Plaza Market will be home to your favorite restaurants, stores, and other amazing finds on Tuesday and Saturday throughout October. Check out the “Who’s Who” at Central Park Plaza this year!

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Download your 2010 Cutest Baby Contest Information Sheet

The cutest baby contest is open to All Porter County Babies Ages 9-24 Months at the time of the contest. The contest will be held Saturday, August 14. Come anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

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2010 VCFE Outdoor Movie Series Schedule Posted!

June 8 - The Blind Side, June 15 - Planet 51, June 22 - The Spy Next Door, June 29 - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

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Valparaiso Community Festivals & Events

VCFE is Dedicated to:

  • Promoting Valparaiso, its businesses and retail environment
  • Improving community-wide attractions
  • Initiating cooperative efforts
  • Providing fun-filled, family oriented recreational activities
  • Enhancing the friendly atmosphere of Valparaiso