Break out your "Ugly Sweater" and join us for a special Ugly Sweater Holiday Brunch Party.
Come on out to Trailyard and enjoy our Chef's 3-course Surf & Turf NYE dinner special.
Join in on the fun of creating your own custom-made stemless wine glass, perfect for a handmade gift.
📅 Saturday, November 29 | 12–4 PM
✨ Event Highlights:
🎅 Pictures with Santa and his llama friends from 12–2 PM
🛍️ Artisan vendors from 12–4 PM
🎶 Live music by Jack Cunningham in the Farmhouse from 1–4 PM
🔥 Bonfires – Igloo rentals – Warm drinks – and more!
We are excited to announce that Downtown Valparaiso will be participating in the fourth-annual, nationwide, Pink Friday small business shopping experience, on Friday, November 22, 2024.
With Valparaiso University’s Innovation Hub
Join us for a fun DIY instructor lead class and create your own Holiday Wreath!
This interactive 5- course food and wine pairing experience is sure to be an amazing evening you will never forget!
Come on out and enjoy a family friendly Fall Sunday Funday!
The Ultimate Halloween Dance Party in Valparaiso!
Friday, October 31 | 8–11PM | Ages 21+ Only
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.!
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
Event Sponsors
Platinum: Hilltop Neighborhood House
Gold: Indiana Army National Guard | Meijer | Smith Ready Mix
Silver:
Bronze: Central Midwest Carpenters Union | Urschel
Interested in sponsoring an event? Contact us at info@valparaisoevents.com
Celebrate all things fall at the annual Fall Harvest Festival - pumpkin painting, apple cider, caramel apples, bounce houses, face painting, and more!
Fall Harvest Festival is held in conjunction with the last day of the Valparaiso Market.
Platinum: Hilltop Neighborhood House
Gold: Indiana Army National Guard | Meijer | Smith Ready Mix
Silver:
Bronze: Central Midwest Carpenters Union | Urschel
Interested in sponsoring an event? Contact us at info@valparaisoevents.com
This 2nd Annual Event will be in the same fashion as Chocolate Walk with fall-themed treats given to event attendees at each Official Autumn Promenade Stop consisting of downtown Valpo restaurants and retailers.
Friday Pop-up German Biergarten
This long-standing community tradition will return in 2022!
Presented by: Meijer | NILEA | Level 10 Coatings | Valparaiso University Athletics
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.
Chick-fil-A
The Dogg House
Lunch Box
The Popcorn Baron
Valpo Velvet
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!
Thank you to our generous festival sponsors for their support:
Platinum: Purdue University Northwest
Gold: Journeyman Distillery | Indiana Army National Guard
Silver: Chick-fil-A | Ignite Medical Resorts | Indiana Beverage | IVY Tech Community College | Lerner & Rowe | Strack & Van Til | Team Chevy Valpo
Bronze: Ameristar Casino & Hotel | Horizon Bank | Indiana University Northwest | Leaf Guard | Level 10 Coatings | Lori K Bath | Meijer | Nilea | Valparaiso University Athletics
Friends of Popcorn Festival: ALDI | Central Midwest Carpenters Union | CertaPro Painters of NWI | Ozinga | Urschel Laboratories
In-Kind Festival Sponsors
Pre-Festival Kick - Off Concert to celebrate the 46th Annual Valparaiso Popcorn Festival.
World Cultural Festival 2025
Trailyard Outpost TURNS 4 CELEBRATION!
Cocktails for a Cause for PAWS | Valparaiso, IN
Date: 08/24/2025
Time: 10:00AM - 2:00PM CST
Location: Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory. 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Dog Adoption Event in Valparaiso – Cocktails for a Cause for PAWS
Brewski Fest 2025
Father’s Day Brunch Buffet - Get together with Dad in the East Room event space for a special Father’s Day brunch buffet. Our menu features a variety of sweet and savory delectable dishes, along with craft cocktails for all.
Red Revolution in Central Park Plaza | Downtown Valparaiso, IN
Sunday, June 15, 2025 | 2 - 6 PM
Join us for the Memorial Day Market on May 24 and 25 at the Porter County Expo Center in Valparaiso, Indiana! This two-day craft and vendor show is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday weekend with family and friends. Discover unique handmade crafts, one-of-a-kind treasures, and a variety of local vendors offering everything from artisanal goods to delicious treats. Enjoy food trucks, and fun activities for all ages. Whether you're shopping for a special gift or just looking to enjoy a lively community event, the Memorial Day Market has something for everyone!
Join us for the Memorial Day Market on May 24 and 25 at the Porter County Expo Center in Valparaiso, Indiana! This two-day craft and vendor show is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday weekend with family and friends. Discover unique handmade crafts, one-of-a-kind treasures, and a variety of local vendors offering everything from artisanal goods to delicious treats. Enjoy food trucks, and fun activities for all ages. Whether you're shopping for a special gift or just looking to enjoy a lively community event, the Memorial Day Market has something for everyone!
Mother’s Day Brunch at Four Corners Winery!
Join us for a special Mother’s Day brunch buffet in one of our event spaces. Our menu features a variety of sweet and savory delectable dishes, along with craft cocktails for all.
Valparaiso First United Methodist Church Men’s Group
MAN-CAVE GARAGE SALE - deals on tools, tv’s, and more!
There will be flats of annual flowers, some perennials, limited herbs and vegetable plants, as well as MANY hanging baskets and planters to choose from. Don't visit mom this Mother's Day empty-handed...bring her flowers! Plus your money goes towards helping others too!
When: Leading up to Mother's Day weekend - May 8th and 9th, 2025. 8:00am - 7:00pm on day 1
8:00am - until sold out on day 2.
