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Valpo Parks Foundation Presents | Block Party In The Park!
Jun
7
6:00 PM18:00

Valpo Parks Foundation Presents | Block Party In The Park!

Bring all your friends out to Central Park Plaza for the best party in the neighborhood!
Block Party in the Park has something for everyone.  Whether you're the life of the party or a wallflower, you won't want to miss this new variation of your favorite Valpo Parks Foundation fundraiser.  Kick back and relax with a cold beverage, chat with your friends and neighbors, play yard games, dance to the music, or keep to yourself and just take it all in!  


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Hot Wheels Race of Champions & Food Truck Rally
Sep
6
4:30 PM16:30

Hot Wheels Race of Champions & Food Truck Rally

Valparaiso Events Presents

The Hot Wheels Race of Champions & Food Truck Rally

Friday, September 6, 2024

William E Urschel Pavilion & Central Park Plaza

Time: 4:30 - 9 PM | Registration begins at 4:30

  • Bring your own Hot Wheels Ride - or purchase on site for $ 1 per entry.

  • All entry proceeds donated to charity.

 
 

Thank you to our generous festival sponsors for their support:


 
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Fall Harvest Festival
Oct
12
10:00 AM10:00

Fall Harvest Festival

 

Fall Harvest Festival

Saturday, October 12, 2024

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Central Park Plaza

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.


Event Sponsors

Platinum:

Gold: Valparaiso University | Restoration Dental Studio | Porter County Public Library

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

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Downtown Trick-or-Treat
Oct
18
4:00 PM16:00

Downtown Trick-or-Treat

 
 
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Downtown Trick-or-Treat

Friday, October 18, 2024

4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

DOWNTOWN VALPARAISO

Dress up in your spookiest or silliest costume and join other ghosts and goblins for tricks and treats in downtown Valparaiso!

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

 

2023 Participating Downtown Businesses and Non-Downtown Businesses

2023 Participating Downtown

Businesses:

1st Source Bank

The Sports Card Shop

Greater Indiana Title Company

Rice & Rice Attorneys

Gil Drugs Pharmacy

Isabella Boutique

Valpo Vintage

Flora Plant Shop

Designer Desserts

Fred Astaire Dance Studios

Six Cypress Boutique

Toys in the Attic

Moses Eyecare

Hungry Hound

Peddlers Pizza Pub

E & A Jewelers

Lincoln Flats

Aftermath Cidery & Winery

Rocket Fizz

Blachly, Tabor, Bozik, & Hartman, LLC

FLUID Coffee Roasters

Langer & Langer

Oak Partners, Inc.

Washington Street Tap Room

Lifestyles

Edie Boutique

Family & Youth Services Bureau

Centier Bank

Blockhead Beerworks

Porter County Museum

Fidelity Title

The Press

Valpo Velvet

Locks of Fun

Catherine’s Bridal Boutique

Valuation Services

Ricochet Tacos

Buffalo Wild Wings

Ben’s Soft Pretzels

Pickles

Pat’s Parlor

Valpo Pour House

Brick Street Burrito

Schillings

Smith Ready Mix

Old World Market

Don Quijote

 

2023 Participants in Central Park Plaza

and the Courthouse lawn:

Valpo Parks

Currie Motors Ford of Valpo & Currie Motors Buick GMC

Hilltop Neighborhood House

Indiana Army National Guard

NWI Tents & Events

Purdue University Northwest

Sweet-n-Smooth

Valparaiso University Athletics

Lori K. Bath

Champion Force Athletic Cheerleading

Valparaiso High School UNICEF Club

Green Oaks of Valparaiso

Northwest Indiana Soap Box Derby

Brokerworks Real Estate Group

Blackrock Real Estate

The Mortgage Exchange

Goosehead Insurance

Avalon Springs Health Campus

RE/MAX Lifestyles

Restoration Church

Andrew Rudakas State Farm

Lerner & Rowe

Immanuel Preschool

Amps & Volts Electric

Regional Plumbing Heating & Air

Orchestrated Events

Porter County 911

Hardcore Strength & Fitness

Nekter Juice Bar

Great Clips

Weichert Realtors

Porter County Public Library System

Grieger’s Motor Sales

Porter County Child Support Division

General Insurance Services

Little U Academy

Valparaiso Democratic Committee

Xcelsior Martial Arts

American Legion Post 94

Valparaiso Republican Party

NWI Baths


Event Sponsors

Platinum Partner:

Gold Sponsors: Valparaiso University

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

 
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Journeyman Distillery Presents | Autumn Artisian Market
Nov
9
10:00 AM10:00

Journeyman Distillery Presents | Autumn Artisian Market

Start the holiday shopping early at our first Autumn Artisan Market at the American Factory, where artisans and makers will showcase their work for two unforgettable days! This market is a great opportunity to support your local artists and discover some of the area’s most talented and dedicated creative makers. Wander the historic factory with your favorite craft cocktail and shop locally sourced gourmet items, handcrafted decor, jewelry, and more! Food and beverages will be available for purchase as well. Don’t miss out on this popular market!

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Journeyman Distillery Presents | Autumn Artisian Market
Nov
10
10:00 AM10:00

Journeyman Distillery Presents | Autumn Artisian Market

Start the holiday shopping early at our first Autumn Artisan Market at the American Factory, where artisans and makers will showcase their work for two unforgettable days! This market is a great opportunity to support your local artists and discover some of the area’s most talented and dedicated creative makers. Wander the historic factory with your favorite craft cocktail and shop locally sourced gourmet items, handcrafted decor, jewelry, and more! Food and beverages will be available for purchase as well. Don’t miss out on this popular market!

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Valpo Holidaze Craft & Vendor Show Presented by | Valpo Shows
Nov
23
9:00 AM09:00

Valpo Holidaze Craft & Vendor Show Presented by | Valpo Shows

 
 

Valpo Shows Presents

Valpo Holidaze Craft & Vendor Show

Saturday, November 23rd

9AM-4PM

&

Sunday, November 24th

9AM - 3PM

Porter County Expo Center

215 E. Division Rd. Valparaiso, IN

The 2024 Holidaze Craft Show Returns to the Porter County Expo Center, the weekend before Thanksgiving! Vendors, crafters, pet supplies and more!

$5 General Admission
$2 Senior Citizens
$2 US Veterans
Kids Under 10 Free


If you would like to be a vendor, please email: ValpoShows@gmail.com

 

Please note: this event is not hosted by Valparaiso Events. For more information, please email valposhows@gmail.com, or call 708-821-6941

 
 
 
 
 
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Valpo Holidaze Craft & Vendor Show Presented by | Valpo Shows
Nov
24
9:00 AM09:00

Valpo Holidaze Craft & Vendor Show Presented by | Valpo Shows

 
 

Valpo Shows Presents

Valpo Holidaze Craft & Vendor Show

Saturday, November 23rd

9AM-4PM

&

Sunday, November 24th

9AM - 3PM

Porter County Expo Center

215 E. Division Rd. Valparaiso, IN

The 2024 Holidaze Craft Show Returns to the Porter County Expo Center, the weekend before Thanksgiving! Vendors, crafters, pet supplies and more!

$5 General Admission
$2 Senior Citizens
$2 US Veterans
Kids Under 10 Free


If you would like to be a vendor, please email: ValpoShows@gmail.com

 

Please note: this event is not hosted by Valparaiso Events. For more information, please email valposhows@gmail.com, or call 708-821-6941

 
 
 
 
 
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The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County Presents | The 16th Annual Earth Day Celebration
Apr
20
9:00 AM09:00

The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County Presents | The 16th Annual Earth Day Celebration

The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will host its 16th annual Earth Day celebration from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the Porter County Expo Center. The event is free to the public and will feature an array of vendors, wildlife shows, a magician performance, interactive children's games, guest speakers, birdhouse building, live music, food, giveaways and an estimated 2,000 attendees.

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Chicago Street Theatre Presents | A Dead Man's Apartment
Apr
14
2:30 PM14:30

Chicago Street Theatre Presents | A Dead Man's Apartment

Last year's production of Rosemary with Ginger introduced audiences to this author, a master of the one act play genre. The addition of a home cooked "diner dinner" created a new experience for audiences in our intimate studio theatre. This year, we meet Lonnie, a married but lonely truck driver, and Nickie, his mistress, a married but lonely hardware store clerk, meet twice a week in an apartment to talk and kiss. They have chosen a day to tell their spouses they are leaving them, but when the day comes, there is a message on Lonnie’s answering machine: “You’re a dead man.” Lonnie wants to put off telling their spouses until he finds out who is after him.

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Chicago Street Theatre Presents | A Dead Man's Apartment
Apr
13
8:00 PM20:00

Chicago Street Theatre Presents | A Dead Man's Apartment

Last year's production of Rosemary with Ginger introduced audiences to this author, a master of the one act play genre. The addition of a home cooked "diner dinner" created a new experience for audiences in our intimate studio theatre. This year, we meet Lonnie, a married but lonely truck driver, and Nickie, his mistress, a married but lonely hardware store clerk, meet twice a week in an apartment to talk and kiss. They have chosen a day to tell their spouses they are leaving them, but when the day comes, there is a message on Lonnie’s answering machine: “You’re a dead man.” Lonnie wants to put off telling their spouses until he finds out who is after him.

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Journeyman Distillery Presents | American Authors Dinner
Apr
13
6:00 PM18:00

Journeyman Distillery Presents | American Authors Dinner

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the American Factory where literature meets cuisine. Executive Chef Amanda Salas, a recipient of multiple culinary awards, has created a special four-course dinner inspired by American literature. Each course will be paired with a literature-inspired hand-crafted cocktail. During the dinner, you can also share a reading from our selection, and you will receive a 50ml bottle of Last Feather Rye to take home and enjoy. Seats are limited, so make sure to reserve your spot now! 

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Chicago Street Theatre Presents | A Dead Man's Apartment
Apr
12
8:00 PM20:00

Chicago Street Theatre Presents | A Dead Man's Apartment

Last year's production of Rosemary with Ginger introduced audiences to this author, a master of the one act play genre. The addition of a home cooked "diner dinner" created a new experience for audiences in our intimate studio theatre. This year, we meet Lonnie, a married but lonely truck driver, and Nickie, his mistress, a married but lonely hardware store clerk, meet twice a week in an apartment to talk and kiss. They have chosen a day to tell their spouses they are leaving them, but when the day comes, there is a message on Lonnie’s answering machine: “You’re a dead man.” Lonnie wants to put off telling their spouses until he finds out who is after him.

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Chicago Street Theatre Presents | A Dead Man's Apartment
Apr
7
2:30 PM14:30

Chicago Street Theatre Presents | A Dead Man's Apartment

Last year's production of Rosemary with Ginger introduced audiences to this author, a master of the one act play genre. The addition of a home cooked "diner dinner" created a new experience for audiences in our intimate studio theatre. This year, we meet Lonnie, a married but lonely truck driver, and Nickie, his mistress, a married but lonely hardware store clerk, meet twice a week in an apartment to talk and kiss. They have chosen a day to tell their spouses they are leaving them, but when the day comes, there is a message on Lonnie’s answering machine: “You’re a dead man.” Lonnie wants to put off telling their spouses until he finds out who is after him.

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Chicago Street Theatre Presents | A Dead Man's Apartment
Apr
6
8:00 PM20:00

Chicago Street Theatre Presents | A Dead Man's Apartment

Last year's production of Rosemary with Ginger introduced audiences to this author, a master of the one act play genre. The addition of a home cooked "diner dinner" created a new experience for audiences in our intimate studio theatre. This year, we meet Lonnie, a married but lonely truck driver, and Nickie, his mistress, a married but lonely hardware store clerk, meet twice a week in an apartment to talk and kiss. They have chosen a day to tell their spouses they are leaving them, but when the day comes, there is a message on Lonnie’s answering machine: “You’re a dead man.” Lonnie wants to put off telling their spouses until he finds out who is after him.

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Chicago Street Theatre Presents | A Dead Man's Apartment
Apr
5
8:00 PM20:00

Chicago Street Theatre Presents | A Dead Man's Apartment

Last year's production of Rosemary with Ginger introduced audiences to this author, a master of the one act play genre. The addition of a home cooked "diner dinner" created a new experience for audiences in our intimate studio theatre. This year, we meet Lonnie, a married but lonely truck driver, and Nickie, his mistress, a married but lonely hardware store clerk, meet twice a week in an apartment to talk and kiss. They have chosen a day to tell their spouses they are leaving them, but when the day comes, there is a message on Lonnie’s answering machine: “You’re a dead man.” Lonnie wants to put off telling their spouses until he finds out who is after him.

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Valparaiso YMCA Presents | YBASH
Feb
24
6:00 PM18:00

Valparaiso YMCA Presents | YBASH

Join us for an enchanting evening at the Valparaiso Family YMCA's YBASH! It's a night of elegance and fun, all for a great cause. Help us raise funds to support our mission of strengthening the local community. Enjoy a delightful evening with drinks, gourmet food, and plenty of entertainment. (Adults only, 21+) Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference while having a fantastic time!

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Journeyman Distillery Presents | Winter Artisan Market
Feb
18
10:00 AM10:00

Journeyman Distillery Presents | Winter Artisan Market

Join us for our first Winter Artisan Market! Over 130 carefully selected makers and artists will be showcasing their craft in the historic American Factory for two unforgettable days. Discover the best of local artistry and craftsmanship as you sip, shop, and support your community’s talented artists.

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Journeyman Distillery Presents | Winter Artisan Market
Feb
17
10:00 AM10:00

Journeyman Distillery Presents | Winter Artisan Market

Join us for our first Winter Artisan Market! Over 130 carefully selected makers and artists will be showcasing their craft in the historic American Factory for two unforgettable days. Discover the best of local artistry and craftsmanship as you sip, shop, and support your community’s talented artists.

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