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POPCORN PIT STOP | Hot Wheels Race of Champions | Food Trucks | Automotive Showcase
Sep
11
4:30 PM16:30
Central Park Plaza, Activity, All Ages, Family-Friendly, Food & Drink

POPCORN PIT STOP | Hot Wheels Race of Champions | Food Trucks | Automotive Showcase

Presented by:

Food Truck Rally will take place on Lafayette St. through Central Park Plaza.

Popcorn Festival Automotive Showcase will take place on:

  • Indiana Avenue - Napoleon St. - Uncle Menny’s Original Greek’s Pizzeria

  • Lafayette St. - Indiana Ave. - Monroe St.

Get ready to wave your checkered flags, enjoy some delicious food at the Food Truck Rally, admire cool rides at the Popcorn Festival Automotive Showcase, & snap a photo at our Popcorn Pit Stop photo op as you get set for the most poppin’ weekend in Valpo!

 

POPCORN PIT STOP

Pre-Popcorn Festival Event:

Friday, September 11, 2026

William E Urschel Pavilion & Central Park Plaza

Hot Wheels Race Registration 4:30 - 5:30

Races: 5:30 - 9:00

Popcorn Festival Automotive Showcase: 4:30 - 9:00

Start your engines for Popcorn Festival weekend at Popcorn Pit Stop!

Hot Wheels Races will take place on a custom Hot Wheels track in the William E. Urschel Pavilion from 4:30 - 9:00.

Bring your own Hot Wheels Ride or purchase on-site for $2

  • Enter to race for $1 / car

  • All entry proceeds donated to Porter County Suicide Prevention Task Force.

Popcorn Festival Automotive Showcase hosted by Drivers’ Gallery

Drift’IN RC Car Track

POPCORN PIT STOP SPONSORS:

 

In-Kind Festival Sponsors

 
 
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Downtown Trick-or-Treat
Oct
23
4:00 PM16:00
All Ages, Food & Drink, Free Events, Kid-Friendly

Downtown Trick-or-Treat

 
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Downtown Trick-or-Treat

Friday, October 23, 2026

4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

DOWNTOWN VALPARAISO

Dress in your spookiest or silliest costume and join us for a fang-tastic time trick-or-treating from over 100 local businesses and organizations in Downtown Valpo!

NEW this year – after trick-or-treating, bring your Halloween candy and chairs & blankets to Central Park Plaza and join us for a family-friendly, Halloween movie starting at 7:00 p.m.!

Rain or shine, trick-or-treating will happen! Pack an umbrella just in case.

 

Festival Sponsors:

Platinum: Hilltop Neighborhood House

Gold: 1st Source Bank | Meijer

Silver:

Bronze:

2025 Trick-or-Treat Stops

Downtown Business Trick-or-Treat Stops:

Smith Ready Mix

The Press

E&A Jewelers

Blockhead Beerworks

Blachy, Tabor, Bozik & Hartman, LLC

Porter County Museum

Six Cypress Boutique

Proper Title

Peddlers Pizza Pub

Blackbird Cafe

Edie Boutique

Don Quijote

Central Park Creamery

Teazentea

Rice & Rice

Pikks Tavern

Moses Eyecare Centers

Sangha Center for Wellness, LLC

Super Submarine

Oak Partners, Inc.

Designer Desserts

Langer & Langer

Valpo Chamber

Bun’s Soapbox

Centier Bank

Washington Street Tap Room

Memorial Opera House

1st Source Bank

Nextdoor at Birdie’s

Pickles

Hungry Hound

FLUID Coffee Bar

Buffalo Wild Wings

Hightower Great Lakes

Merit Pilates

Silcott Shoes

Burke Costanza & Carberry

Valpo Vintage

Pretty Little Parties

Locks of Fun

Meridian Title

Valpo Pour House

Fidelty National Title Company

 

Non-Downtown Business / Organizations:

(Participating from Central Park Plaza & Courthouse Lawn)

Indiana Army National Guard

Hilltop Neighborhood House

HealthLinc

Lori K Bath

Champion Taekwondo

Porter County Central Communications

Restoration Church

Pete’s Barbershop

Girl Scouts of Valparaiso & Washington Township

Vale Park Animal Hospital

Renewal By Anderson

Porter County Child Support

Porter County Health Department

REMAX Lifestyles

Porter County Public Library System

NWI Baths

Walmart Valparaiso

Schillings

Valpo Parks

Andrew Rudakas State Farm

Valparaiso University Athletics

Valparaiso High School - UNICEF

Orchestrated Events

American Legion Post 94

Journeyman Distillery

Xcelsior Martial Arts

Pressure Tech Maintenance

Valparaiso Fire Department

Valparaiso Police Department

Porter County Sheriff’s Police

Ruff Luxury Inn

Red Robin

Green’s Towing

Grimes Exteriors

Sandberg’s Towing

Amps & Volts Electric

The MAAC Foundation, Inc.

Growing Kids Learning Center

Discount Roof

Grieger’s Motor Sales

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

@properties / Edward Jones

Ivy Tech Community College

New Chapter Real Estate

Porter County Children’s Museum

UGN

Valparaiso Chick-fil-A

Currie Motors

Valparaiso Republicans

Casey’s

NWI CHAMPION FORCE CHEERLEADING

Avalon Springs Health Campus

The Dogg House

Cotton Candy Kingdom

Great Clips

Interested in sponsoring an event? Contact us at info@valparaisoevents.com

 
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Journeyman Presents | The American Journey Series - Vintage Car & Motorcycle Cruise-In (Copy)
Oct
22
5:30 PM17:30
All Ages, Cars, Downtown Valpo, Family-Friendly

Journeyman Presents | The American Journey Series - Vintage Car & Motorcycle Cruise-In (Copy)

The American Journey Cruise-In Series featuring Janus Motorcycles

Wednesdays 9/24, 10/8, 10/22 | 5:30PM-8:30PM CST | All Ages | Free Entry 

Time: 3:00-9:00 PM CT

Location: Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory
258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385

One year of beers. One wild birthday. One weird holiday.

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4 Corners Winery Presents | Annual Pet Costume Contest
Oct
12
12:00 PM12:00
All Ages, Cars, Downtown Valpo, Family-Friendly

4 Corners Winery Presents | Annual Pet Costume Contest

Join 4 Corners Winery

🐾🎃 Annual Pet Costume Event at Four Corners Winery! 🎃🐾

Join us on Sunday, October 12th from 12–4PM for a fun-filled day celebrating our furry friends!

 

✨ Pet-related vendors 12-4

✨ 12–2PM: Free microchips by Silverstray Social-Dogs must be on a leash and cats in carriers. Three pets per household. Must be at least 6-8 weeks of age.

✨ 12–3PM: Live music by David Hagenow

✨ 3PM: Pet Costume Contest – Dress up your pets and your group for a chance to win a prize basket!  $10 entry fee donated to Porter County Animal Shelter.

Raffle Baskets by Porter County Animal Shelter

One year of beers. One wild birthday. One weird holiday.

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Journeyman Presents | The American Journey Series - Vintage Car & Motorcycle Cruise-In
Oct
8
5:30 PM17:30
All Ages, Cars, Downtown Valpo, Family-Friendly

Journeyman Presents | The American Journey Series - Vintage Car & Motorcycle Cruise-In

The American Journey Cruise-In Series featuring Janus Motorcycles

Wednesdays 9/24, 10/8, 10/22 | 5:30PM-8:30PM CST | All Ages | Free Entry 

Time: 3:00-9:00 PM CT

Location: Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory
258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385

One year of beers. One wild birthday. One weird holiday.

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4 Corners Winery Presents | Car Show at the Winery
Sep
28
12:00 AM00:00
All Ages, Cars, Downtown Valpo, Family-Friendly

4 Corners Winery Presents | Car Show at the Winery

 

🚗✨ Car Show at Four Corners Winery! ✨🚗

Join us on Sunday, September 28 from 12–3PM for an afternoon of cars, wine, food, and live music!

 

🎶 Live Music:

• Jack Cunningham 11–2

• David Hagenow 2–5

Location: Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory
258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385

One year of beers. One wild birthday. One weird holiday.

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Journeyman Presents | TIRE TRACKS
Sep
24
6:30 PM18:30
All Ages, Cars, Downtown Valpo, Family-Friendly

Journeyman Presents | TIRE TRACKS

TIRE TRACKS: This evening’s discussion will bring together voices in farming, conservation, and craft production to explore how healthy soils, responsible grain sourcing, and traditional methods can leave a lasting mark, just like the tire tracks that trace the path forward.

Location: Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory
258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385

One year of beers. One wild birthday. One weird holiday.

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Journeyman Presents | The American Journey Series - Vintage Car & Motorcycle Cruise-In
Sep
24
to Sep 25
All Ages, Cars, Downtown Valpo, Family-Friendly

Journeyman Presents | The American Journey Series - Vintage Car & Motorcycle Cruise-In

The American Journey Cruise-In Series featuring Janus Motorcycles

Wednesdays 9/24, 10/8, 10/22 | 5:30PM-8:30PM CST | All Ages | Free Entry 

Time: 3:00-9:00 PM CT

Location: Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory
258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385

One year of beers. One wild birthday. One weird holiday.

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MAAC Foundation Presents| First Responder Appreciation & Demonstration Day
Sep
13
9:00 AM09:00
All Ages, Family-Friendly, Free

MAAC Foundation Presents| First Responder Appreciation & Demonstration Day

 
 
 
 

MAAC Foundation Presents|

First Responder Appreciation & Demonstration Day

Saturday, September 13, 2025

9am-1pm

MAAC Foundation

4203 Montdale Park Drive Valparaiso, IN 46383

Come celebrate First Responders at the 6th Annual First Responder Appreciation and Demonstration Day on Saturday, September 13th, from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.
We invite the community to join us at this FREE, family-friendly event in honor of the courageous men and women of our local first responder departments.
Event Features:
- First Responder & K9 Demonstrations
- Touch-A-Truck
- A VR Shooting Gallery
- Activities
- Food Vendors
- Helicopters
- Live Music
- And more!
You don't need any tickets! Find more info about this event by visiting https://maacfoundation.org/first-responder-appreciation.../
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The MAAC Foundation is transforming the landscape of First Responder training across Northwest Indiana, the state, and the country. With a comprehensive, inclusive campus, we provide access for all First Responders - EMT personnel, firefighters, law enforcement officers, and K9 officers - to train at our state-of-the-art facility at no cost. For more information about the MAAC Foundation, please visit www.maacfoundation.org

 

Please note: this event is not hosted by Valparaiso Events. For more information, please email peter.krivas@maacfoundation.org

 
 
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POPCORN PIT STOP | Hot Wheels Race of Champions | Food Trucks | Automotive Showcase
Sep
5
4:30 PM16:30
Central Park Plaza, Activity, All Ages, Family-Friendly, Food & Drink

POPCORN PIT STOP | Hot Wheels Race of Champions | Food Trucks | Automotive Showcase

Start your engines for Popcorn Festival weekend at Popcorn Pit Stop!

Hot Wheels Races will take place on a custom Hot Wheels track in the William E. Urschel Pavilion from 4:30 - 9:00.

Bring your own Hot Wheels Ride or purchase on-site for $2

  • Enter to race for $1 / car

  • All entry proceeds donated to Porter County Suicide Prevention Task Force.

Food Truck Rally will take place on Lafayette St. through Central Park Plaza.

  • Chick-fil-A

  • The Dogg House

  • Lunch Box

  • The Popcorn Baron

  • Valpo Velvet

Popcorn Festival Automotive Showcase will take place on:

  • Indiana Avenue - Napoleon St. - Uncle Menny’s Original Greek’s Pizzeria

  • Lafayette St. - Indiana Ave. - Monroe St.

Get ready to wave your checkered flags, enjoy some delicious food at the Food Truck Rally, admire cool rides at the Popcorn Festival Automotive Showcase, & snap a photo at our Popcorn Pit Stop photo op as you get set for the most poppin’ weekend in Valpo!

Valparaiso Events Presents

Pre-Popcorn Festival Event:

POPCORN PIT STOP

Hot Wheels Race of Champions

Food Truck Rally

Popcorn Festival Automotive Showcase hosted by Drivers’ Gallery

Drift’IN RC Car Track

Friday, September 5, 2025

William E Urschel Pavilion & Central Park Plaza

Hot Wheels Race Registration 4:30 - 5:30

Races: 5:30 - 9:00

Popcorn Festival Automotive Showcase: 4:30 - 9:00

Popcorn Festival Automotive Showcase Vehicle Registration


 

In-Kind Festival Sponsors

 
 
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Playact Theater Presents: Shrek the Musical
Jun
8
4:00 PM16:00
All Ages, Downtown Valpo, Kid-Friendly, Music, theater

Playact Theater Presents: Shrek the Musical

  • Valparaiso University Center for the Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Playact Theater is thrilled to present its upcoming production of Shrek the Musical, a wildly entertaining journey full of laughs, heart, and unforgettable characters! This fairy tale with a twist is the perfect live theater experience for audiences of all ages.

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