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Autumn Promenade
Saturday, October 17, 2026
12:00 - 4:30 p.m.
DOWNTOWN VALPARAISO
Delight in a day of fall fun while strolling through downtown collecting fall-themed treats from participating downtown shops and restaurants. This event is similar to Chocolate Walk but features your favorite fall flavors – caramel apple, cinnamon, maple, pumpkin spice and everything nice!
OFFICIAL STOPS
Avalon Springs Health Campus (participating from Courthouse Lawn)
Blackbird Cafe
Blockhead Beerworks
Central Park Creamery
Designer Desserts
Don Quijote Restaurant
E & A Jewelers
ELLA JAYMS
FLUID Coffee Bar - Lincolnway
HealthLinc (participating from Courthouse Lawn)
Hungry Hound
Hydrangea House
Indie Indie Bang Bang
Ivy Boutique
Journeyman Distillery
Lifestyles
Market 102
Old World Market
Pickles
Pieces of Jayde
Porter County Museum
Pretty Little Parties
Rocket Fizz
Scented Science
Six Cypress Boutique
Suburban Root by Dear Dani
Terry’s Windows and More (participating from the Courthouse Lawn)
The Spice & Tea Exchange
Valpo Velvet
FAQs
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
There is no age limit for attendees. But every attendee, no matter the age, needs a ticket to receive chocolate treats from Official Stops.
Is my ticket refundable?
No, all ticket purchases are non-refundable and non-transferrable to a future event produced by Valparaiso Events unless the entire event is cancelled prior to Saturday, October 17.
The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?
Yes. You can buy up to 6 tickets per transaction and they can all be under your name but given to other attendees.
Is my registration/ticket transferable?
Yes.
How am I identified as an Autumn Promenade attendee?
Upon check-in, you will be given a lanyard that signifies you are a participant and also serves as your punch-card so you can receive your treat at each location.
What do I need to bring for Autumn Promenade?
You will be walking about 1-2 miles outdoors, so wear a comfortable pair of shoes & dress for the weather!
Where do I start?
Attendees will start by checking in at the Valparaiso Events Tent, located on the Court House lawn (16 E Lincolnway) to receive their Autumn Promenade map, bag, and punch-card lanyard. Check in begins at 11:00 a.m. CST. From there you can follow the map however you'd like; there's no exact route to follow!
Where should I park?
Downtown Valparaiso has many options for free parking such as city streets and lots. You can find a parking map on our website here: http://valparaisoevents.com/parking-map/. The Porter County Administration Building has a public parking garage located at Indiana Ave. and Lafayette St.
How does my ticket benefit the community?
Valparaiso Events is a non-profit organization which hosts a variety of community events throughout the year, and the majority of them are free to attend. This is made possible with your support of events such as Autumn Promenade. Please know that by purchasing a ticket, you are not only getting a day of chocolate bliss, you are also helping us create a vibrant, thriving community! Valparaiso Events organizes the Summer Outdoor Movies, Summer Concert Series, Popcorn Festival, Downtown Trick-or-Treat, Fall Harvest Festival, Holly Days and so much more!
Festival Sponsors:
Platinum: Avalon Springs Health Campus
Gold: HealthLinc | Terry’s Windows & More LLC
Silver:
Bronze:
