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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

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🐾🎃 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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Valparaiso High School Photography Exhibition 2025
Apr
10
4:30 PM16:30
All Ages, Art, Family-Friendly, show

Valparaiso High School Photography Exhibition 2025

  • Country Inn & Suites By Radisson (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Valparaiso High School

An Exhibition of Current Student Work

Thursday April 10th , 2025 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM

Exhibition:

Exhibit on display through Sunday, May 5th, 2025

Please note: this event is not hosted by Valparaiso Events. For more information, please email Country Inn & Suites.

 
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