TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!
NO REFUNDS | RAIN OR SHINE EVENT
2026 Official Chocolate Walk Stops
Hungry Hound
Blockhead Beerworks
ELLA JAYMS
Scented Science
Blackbird Cafe
Rocket Fizz
Lifestyles
Designer Desserts
Old World Market
Super Submarine
Six Cypress Boutique
Pieces of Jayde
Be Good Juicerie
Pickles
The Spice & Tea Exchange
The Press
Don Quijote
FLUID Coffee - Lincolnway location
Marvel Us Furniture
Indie Indie Bang Bang
Market 102
Ivy Boutique
E & A Jewelers
Pretty Little Parties
Birdie’s Diner
Central Park Creamery
HealthLinc - participating from Courthouse Lawn
Valpo Velvet
Terry’s Discount Windows & More - participating from Courthouse Lawn
Hydrangea House
Journeyman Distillery
Dear Dani Boutique
Radius
Avalon Springs Health Campus - participating from Courthouse Lawn
💡 Helpful Tip
With a high number of delicious stops to enjoy, sharing treats within groups is encouraged!
Not everyone in your group needs to purchase a ticket if you plan to share treats. However, only ticketholders will receive treats from Official Chocolate Walk stops.
ℹ️ Know Before You Go
• Check-in location: Courthouse Lawn (16 E Lincolnway)
• Event hours: 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Start times: Select either the 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. wave when purchasing
• Sharing is welcome: Not everyone in your group needs a ticket if you plan to share treats
• Only ticketholders receive treats from official Chocolate Walk stops
• Chocolate Walk happens rain or shine
• No ticket refunds available
❤️ Why Your Ticket Matters
All funds raised from Chocolate Walk ticket sales help support Valparaiso Events’ free, family-friendly events held throughout the year.
For more information about what we do, please visit our website.
🍂 Love Chocolate Walk?
Join us again this fall for our similar, fall-themed event:
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
🚨 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!
Add an Autumn Promenade ticket to your Chocolate Walk order to receive a discounted price before tickets officially go on sale in August!
Chocolate Walk
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Downtown Valparaiso
12:00 -4:30 p.m.
30+ Stops • Downtown Valpo • Chocolate Treats • Shop & Dine Local • Prize Basket Giveaway
Get ready for the ✨ sweetest ✨ day in Valpo! Join fellow chocolate lovers on Saturday, May 2 for a springtime stroll through Downtown Valpo, indulging in decadent chocolate treats from 27+ local businesses while shopping, exploring, and enjoying time with friends.
Chocolate Walk is one of Downtown Valpo’s most beloved events and tickets are limited, so be sure to secure yours early!
Chocolate Walk is made possible thanks to the generous support of our community sponsors.
🎟️ What Your Ticket Includes
Your Chocolate Walk ticket includes:
• Chocolate treats from 27+ Downtown Valpo businesses
• An official Chocolate Walk map to guide your route
• A Chocolate Walk reusable tote bag
• A punch card lanyard for completing stops
• Entry into the Chocolate Walk Prize Basket giveaway (when all stops are completed)
• A fun afternoon strolling, shopping, and exploring downtown
⏰ Start Times
To keep the event flowing smoothly, two waves of walkers will participate in this year’s Chocolate Walk.
• Wave 1: Begins at 12:00 p.m.
• Wave 2: Begins at 1:00 p.m.
Both groups will have the full allotted time, until 4:30 p.m., to visit all Chocolate Walk stops.
You will select your preferred start time when purchasing your ticket, so please choose carefully.
🗺️ How It Works
Check in at the Courthouse Lawn (16 E Lincolnway) before your ticket start time.
Receive your Chocolate Walk map, treat bag, and lanyard.
Use your map as your guide as you stroll through Downtown Valpo.
Stop at each participating business to:
• Collect your chocolate treat
• Get your lanyard card punched
• Shop, dine, and explore along the way
🎁 Complete the Walk & Win
Visit ALL Chocolate Walk stops and stop by the Valparaiso Events tent to enter to win the
🍫✨ Chocolate Walk Prize Basket ✨🍫
Valued at over $200 and filled with spring and chocolate-themed items from participating local businesses!
🍫 Chocolate Walk Is Perfect For...
• A fun afternoon with friends
• An early Mother’s Day outing
• A sweet downtown date day
• Discovering local shops and restaurants
• Anyone who loves chocolate and supporting local businesses
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.
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 a Chocolate Walker?
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 the Chocolate Walk?
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 Chocolate Walk 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 the Chocolate Walk. 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 Outdoor Summer Movies, Summer Concert Series, Popcorn Festival, Downtown Trick-or-Treat, Fall Harvest Festival, Holly Days and so much more!
Event Sponsors :
Platinum: Avalon Springs Health Campus
Gold: HealthLinc | Terry’s Windows & More
Silver:
Bronze:
