Join us for a day of chocolate bliss! With more than 20 participating retail locations this event is a chocolate lover’s paradise.
A weekend celebration of the arts in Downtown Valparaiso.
Pre-Festival Kick - Off Concert to celebrate the 47th Annual Valparaiso Popcorn Festival.
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!
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 PIT STOP SPONSORS:
Thank you to our generous festival sponsors for their support:
Platinum: Purdue University Northwest
Gold: Indiana Army National Guard | Journeyman Distillery
Silver: Chick-fil-a Valpo | Indiana Beverage | IVY TECH Valparaiso | Smith Ready Mix | Strack & Van Til | Team Chevy Valpo | Valparaiso University Athletics
Bronze: 1ST Source Bank | Horizon Bank | Meijer | RICCI’S Landscape Management, INC. | Valparaiso University
Friends of Popcorn Festival: RB SMITH | OZINGA | Valpo Velvet
Platinum: Lori K Bath
Gold: Centier Bank | Purdue University Northwest | Terry’s Discount Windows & More
In-Kind Festival Sponsors
47th Annual Valparaiso Popcorn Festival & Parade
Friday Pop-up German Biergarten
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.
Festival Sponsors:
Platinum: Hilltop Neighborhood House
Gold: 1st Source Bank | Meijer
Silver:
Bronze: Smith Ready Mix
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.
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
Pink Friday small business shopping experience, on Friday, November 20th, 2026
Kick off the holidays in Downtown Valparaiso!
Sip, snack, and stroll your way through Downtown Valparaiso at Bubbles & Bites, a daytime crawl designed for fun-loving foodies and bubbly enthusiasts to have the ultimate Sunday Funday! 🥂✨
Your ticket unlocks a journey through Downtown Valpo's participating retailers & restaurants, each featuring a sparkling mimosa, mocktails OR a perfectly paired elevated bite / treat!
Expect casual vibes, delicious surprises, and a social atmosphere that feels equal parts indulgent and effortless. It’s the perfect excuse to gather your friends, and treat yourself to a few hours of sipping, shopping, savoring, and celebrating.
Limited tickets available, grab yours before they pop! 🥂
* Bubbles & Bites is a 21+ event. Only those with a valid ID will be permitted to participate!
* Bubble stops providing mimosas are listed in orange!
Hungry Hound
Rocket Fizz
Market 102
Lifestyles
Don Quijote
Journeyman Distillery
Scented Science
Pretty Little Parties
ELLA JAYMS
Pickles
Indie Indie Bang Bang
The Spice & Tea Exchange
Blackbird Cafe
Ivy Boutique
FLUID Coffee Roasters - Lincolnway location!
Six Cypress Boutique
Blockhead Beerworks
Marvel Us Furniture
Celebrate the season of love in downtown Valpo!
Grab your Galentines and check out these participating stores & restaurants for special Galentine’s Shop Around promotions, Valentine’s Day themed treats & goodies, fun photo ops, and more!
Want to win?
Show proof of purchase from 5 participating retailers at the Valparaiso Events office (150 W. Lincolnway, Suite 1006) 2/9-2/13 & automatically win a $10 gift card & get entered in to win the Galentine gift basket!
Cocktail & N/A mocktail special
Free rose lip balm with purchase
14% off luxury spa gifts (candles, handmade soaps, luxury lotions, relaxing bath bombs and shower steamers)
For every handmade bar of soap purchased, a bar will be donated to a woman in need!
14% off all jewelry, t-shirts, sweatshirs, robes & select special occassion dresses and jumpsuits.
Complimentary mocktails & Valentine's treats (while supplies last)
Buy 2 get 1 free - any cupcake or cookie in store from 4-7 pm
Store-wide discounts & treats
Various great Galentine's specials
Permanent Jewelry with NJ Jewels
Craft bar & photo op
Bring in arts & crafts donations for Hilltop & receive $10 off your $50+ purchase
Champagne & Caviar special - $13 for a glass of real French Champagne & a bump of caviar
Hungry Hound Boutique & Grooming
14% off boutique items
Complimentary refreshments
Complimentary refreshments, a Valentine's treat & a chance giveaway
"Love is in the air! Shop, smile and leave with a galentine giveaway. We are serving up our Love Potion #9 and some new tasty treats."
Visit the Spirit Shop for a free sample and gift with purchase.
Fun photo op & a sweet treat
Store specials
Chance to win a $25 gift card
Valentine's Décor, store-wide sales and a sweet treat
14% off all accessories
Complimentary treat bags (limit 1 per guest, while supplies last)
Complimentary chocolate covered strawberries
Fun photo op!
14% off chocolate & retail items
Complimentary mocktails & samples
Free order of Stix with purchase of large pizza
14% off all purchases
Free gift with purchase over $50
Charm Bar pop-up
Treats to enjoy
Protective labradorite heart with purchase of $10+
Get your Valentine portrait taken with The Sphynx Brothers kitties!
Complimentary snacks & drinks
Polaroid photo op
Free photo frame decoration with a purchase
Store-wide sales
10% off purchases of $20+ (gift cards excluded)
Free children's valentine craft with purchase of $10+ (children must be present; $5 per each additional craft)
10% off entire store (excluding Ugg, Birkenstock & work boots)
Complimentary drinks & desserts
Free gift with purchase over $75
50% off winter collection
20% all sale items
15% off all Charm Bar items
Complimentary snack & sips
15% off all romance books
Free cozy winter candle with $50 purchase (while supplies last)
Complimentary tea samples & sweet treats
Come on out to Trailyard and enjoy our Chef's 3-course Surf & Turf NYE dinner special.
Break out your "Ugly Sweater" and join us for a special Ugly Sweater Holiday Brunch Party.
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!
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
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
Red Revolution in Central Park Plaza | Downtown Valparaiso, IN
Sunday, June 15, 2025 | 2 - 6 PM
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.
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.
Valparaiso Creative Council Presents: Sip + Social Speakeasy – A Theatrically-Immersive Prohibition Experience
This most excellent event raises funds of the Hilltop Food Pantry, Mission Kitchen, Mobile Food Pantry, Bookmobile and Childcare Scholarships.
