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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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Prudential Golf Outing to benefit Hilltop Neighborhood House & Home Team Valpo
Jun
10
12:00 PM12:00

Prudential Golf Outing to benefit Hilltop Neighborhood House & Home Team Valpo

 
 

2023 3rd Annual Prudential Golf Outing

Saturday, June 10, 2023

Presented by : James Ulman Prudential Advisors

The Course at Aberdeen

Cost $100 per golfer

Sponsorship and team packages available

Proceeds benefit Hilltop Neighborhood House & Home Team Valpo

Registration available on Eventbrite

For team/ sponsorship inquiries contact : james.ulman@prudential.com

 

Please note: this event is not hosted by Valparaiso Events.

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Porter County Expo Center Presents  |  NWI Earth Day Celebration 2023
Apr
22
9:00 AM09:00

Porter County Expo Center Presents | NWI Earth Day Celebration 2023

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!

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M.O.M.S. Club of Valparaiso Presents | The Annual Porter County Easter Egg Hunt
Apr
8
10:00 AM10:00

M.O.M.S. Club of Valparaiso Presents | The Annual Porter County Easter Egg Hunt

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.

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Valparaiso YMCA Presents | Healthy Family Day
Mar
11
9:00 AM09:00

Valparaiso YMCA Presents | Healthy Family Day

Learn ways to stay fit, healthy, and active at every stage of life with expert advice from the YMCA and Community Healthcare System! The health fair will include valuable information, resources, and interactive games for families and free health screenings for adults.

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Campus Movie Night
Oct
28
5:00 PM17:00

Campus Movie Night

 
 
 

Valparaiso University & Valpo Events

Campus Movie Night

Friday, October 28th, 2022

Activities start at 5:00 PM - Movie begins at Dusk

Harre Union | West Lawn

1509 Chapel Drive | Valparaiso Indiana

Join us for a Fall Campus Movie Night with a special screening of Hocus Pocus 2!

Food and Drink will be available for purchase.

This event is free to the public and open to all ages.

Dress up and receive a treat! Bring your blanket or lawn chairs and celebrate all things Halloween.


 
 

Interested in sponsoring an event?

Please contact us at info@valparaisoevents.com

 
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The Valparaiso International Center Presents | The 13th Annual World Cultural Festival
Sep
18
12:00 PM12:00

The Valparaiso International Center Presents | The 13th Annual World Cultural Festival

On Sunday, September 18, the 13th Annual World Cultural Festival will transform Valparaiso’s Central Park Plaza into a center for cultural diversity from 12 noon to 5 pm. Sponsored by The Valparaiso International Center (The VIC), this family-friendly event will feature music and dance from around the world, international art and handicrafts for sale, ethnic cuisine, and children’s activities. The festival is open to everyone, and admission is free of charge.

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