Ahead of Earth Day, join us to take some nature indoors by creating a special dragonfly made out of maple tree samaras, better known by most as "helicopters!" Class includes all materials plus snacks. *Class may run over on time depending on size and pace of group.

VHS Photography Exhibition - Country Inn & Suites | Das Gallery

Join us for our fun-filled Annual Egg Hunt! Refreshments, balloons, and games and a bouncy house.

It's time for some SOUPS Madness! Put on your favorite basketball jersey and join us for a evening of fun and community with delicious food.  

Join us for "All You Can Eat Pancakes".

Start your Holiday Shopping right here by supporting our local small businesses!! The 3 Little Birds Holiday Market is our biggest event to shop over 90 small, local and boutique businesses for wonderful one-of-a-kind, handmade, unique and vintage products! Enjoy live music, local food, or adult beverages!  Come visit Santa on Saturday!

Valparaiso Baptist Church will host their 3rd Annual Community-Wide Fall Festival at Sunset Hill Farm on October 8th from 1:30-5:30 PM. This free event is open to the public and will include family-friendly fun, food, and special entertainment.  

Celebrate Halloween at Gabis Arboretum’s second annual Hallo-Weekend! Enjoy an outdoor movie, model trains, age-appropriate activities, and more!

The Creekside Trails Bike Fest is a Celebration of Trails hosted at Creekside Trails on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Friday evening will be a family fun trail ride followed by a bonfire and s'mores for the kids. On Saturday will be the Creekside MTB Championships which includes a 20k XC & E-Bike race, 5k Kids Race and a 10k Fat Tire Bike race. On Sunday will be an 8k trail run to cap off the weekend. Food, drinks and music will be featured all weekend long. All activities will be located at Trailyard (2551 Clifford Rd.).

First Responder & K9 demonstrations, Touch-A-Truck, Activities, Music, Food Vendors, and more!

Valpo Corn Roast is an annual fund-raising event created, organized, and sponsored by the Valparaiso Kiwanis Club. All profits go to the Valparaiso Kiwanis Club's service fund and are donated back to the community. Kiwanis is a non-profit service club.

Join the Valparaiso community for one of the best entertainment and fireworks shows in the area! Event kicks off at 6:30pm with live music, food trucks, and patriotic events leading up to the show.

Join Valpo Parks for the annual 4th of July Blast 5K through downtown Valparaiso and burn some calories before heading to your afternoon barbecue!
Perfect for families and younger participants! The fun run/walk will start and finish at the starting line of the 5K and will begin at 9:10 am. This is a non-competitive event that will not be timed. Finisher medals will be given to all participants!

We would like to invite those affected by Autism or developmental disabilities (young adults & older) to join is for an enjoyable time on Tuesday evenings in June. Our intention is to foster a sense of community and fun-filled experiences.

The Friends of Fishing Club and Valpo Parks once again team up to host the 12th annual Take-A-Kid Fishing derby. This event is completely free for the entire family. This is an Indiana DNR free fishing day so adults may fish without a license.  Only kids (16 and under) can compete in the derby for prizes. Prizes and trophies will be awarded 1st through 10th place for panfish and biggest walleye, bass, and catfish. This is a great opportunity to introduce kids to the wonderful sport of fishing. Loaner rods will be available at first come, first serve basis. Our gracious local bait shops will have donated bait available, if needed.

The seventeenth annual Valparaiso Memorial Day Concert will be held Monday, May 29, at 3:00pm at

Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Ave, Valparaiso.

Valparaiso University and Porter County Public Library invite you to join us at the inaugural Dunes Lit Fest! This community event will celebrate reading, writing, and creativity by highlighting national award winning and local children’s authors on our main stage. Families of all ages are welcome!

This garage sale is being held at the First United Methodist Church in Valparaiso and the funds raised will be used for local charities and International missions. All proceeds will be used in this manner.  We have received a sizeable and diverse collection of garage sale items including tools, entertainment items, electrical, bikes, mowers, etc. 

A first-class visit to Holland, MI during tulip season. Enjoy beauty, fun, and culture wrapped into one exciting day! 

This FREE interactive vendor fair encourages kids to 'get involved and be active.' Local businesses and organizations will showcase the amazing opportunities they have available for kids of all ages. See demonstrations of kid-centric activities and even register on-site for youth sports, lessons, camps, clinics and more.  

Spring into the Arts is a month-long festival for the ENTIRE community, brought to you by Valparaiso Community Schools, in partnership with Valparaiso Creative Council.  It is a concept organized and orchestrated by VCS art teachers who firmly believe that students deserve meaningful experiences. Our festival enables students to showcase personal creativity in public venues throughout downtown. 

Our annual Northwest Indiana Earth Day Celebration will include an array of vendors, wildlife shows, recycling performances, interactive children's games, guest speakers, live music, a reuse fair, raffle giveaways and more! Teachers, don't forget about our Rain Barrel Design Contest! With over 60 vendors last year, organizations did an excellent job at displaying their brand with an eco-friendly twist. By introducing visitors to environmental ideas, products, practices, and services, we aim to spread knowledge about the ways to create a positive impact on Earth. Join us for this family-friendly event on April 22nd!

Indiana Freedom is hosting a Trivia Night Fundraiser at Anderson’s Winery at 7 PM on Saturday, April 15th.

Tickets for this event for $25 a piece, which comes with a glass of wine and light appetizers to share.  More food and drinks can be purchased at the event .  To purchase tickets and learn more, please visit www.indianafreedom.org/trivianight.

Join us for our fun-filled Annual Egg Hunt! Refreshments, balloons, and games and a bouncy house. Coffee for adults is provided by Bigby.

Join us for the 2023 Annual Porter County Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the M.O.M.S. Club of Valparaiso. This wonderful, community egg hunt, will feature prizes, entertainment, treats, and even a visit from the Easter Bunny himself!

This event is free and open to children age 0-12. Tickets are not required. No pets.

All community members are welcome to join us for our annual Easter Event which features an egg hunt, snacks, raffle, and a visit from the Easter Bunny!

There is no charge to attend and families with kids of all ages are welcome to participate...just bring a basket/bag to collect your eggs! Please share the info with friends and family!

Hungry Hound is turning 18 ! Come celebrate at any 3 of Hungry Hound’s locations - Valparaiso, Hobart, or St. John!

Enjoy 20 - 50 % Off Select Food, Toys, and Boutique Items, Free Goody Bag with Purchase - while supplies last, Get here early to score your Bonus Bag! Spend $300 to qualify. While Supplies last, Buy 1 Get 1 Free Deals …and so much more!