Get ready for a night of fun, friendly competition and meaningful impact at CoAction's Porter County Trivia Night! Gather your team, challenge your knowledge and help us raise critical funds to support vital community programs in Northwest Indiana.

Let's make something extraordinary together!
Art Barn School of Art has become a vital asset to the community, drawing participants from Northwest Indiana and beyond through year-round art education, exhibitions and programs. Go on an Inspired Journey with Art Barn and support engaging arts programs in your community.

05/30/2025

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM CT

Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory
258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385 (map)

Join us on Sunday June 1 from 11-5 for our first ever Scratch Kitchen Festival.

Valpo Parks Foundation presents a cast of your most entertaining local celebrities battling it out to raise funds for a good cause. The night’s emcee is the handsome and talented,  Scot MacDonald, of your beloved Memorial Opera House.

Playact Theater is thrilled to present its upcoming production of Shrek the Musical, a wildly entertaining journey full of laughs, heart, and unforgettable characters! This fairy tale with a twist is the perfect live theater experience for audiences of all ages.

The Friends of Fishing Club and Valpo Parks once again team up to host the 12th annual Take-A-Kid Fishing derby. This event is completely free for the entire family.

Playact Theater is thrilled to present its upcoming production of Shrek the Musical, a wildly entertaining journey full of laughs, heart, and unforgettable characters! This fairy tale with a twist is the perfect live theater experience for audiences of all ages.

Dirty Boots Country Night | Valparaiso, IN

06/07/2025

7:00 PM - 11:00 PM CT

Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory
258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385 (map)

Kids of all ages will enjoy exploring their favorite big rigs during this free, hands-on Touch a Truck event. Take pictures with your favorite trucks, enjoy the DJ, food trucks, and more! 

Playact Theater is thrilled to present its upcoming production of Shrek the Musical, a wildly entertaining journey full of laughs, heart, and unforgettable characters! This fairy tale with a twist is the perfect live theater experience for audiences of all ages.

Heathers The Musical: Teen Edition is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously handsome new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized butt... but J.D. has another plan for that bullet.

Heathers The Musical: Teen Edition is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously handsome new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized butt... but J.D. has another plan for that bullet.

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

Heathers The Musical: Teen Edition is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously handsome new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized butt... but J.D. has another plan for that bullet.

Help us support the children at Shults Lewis. 9 am Shot Gun, 50/50 Raffles, lunch, drinks, fun, and all for a great cause.

QUILTS A BUDDING--2025 QUILT SHOW

Come out and celebrate this talented group of musicians who also call Northwest Indiana home on June 13th at 7:00 p.m. for an anniversary concert that will be sure to entertain and inspire!

QUILTS A BUDDING--2025 QUILT SHOW

Join us on Sunday June 22nd 11 - 5 PM for 25+ Artisan Vendors, Music & More!

Join the Valparaiso community for one of the best entertainment and fireworks shows in the area! Event kicks off at 5 pm with live music, food trucks, and patriotic events leading up to the show.

There's trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian in this adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic.

Join us for a special performance in the Northwest Health Amphitheater. Spots will be available in reserved seating area for $20 per person. Enjoy prime viewing close to the action.

There's trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian in this adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic.

Home Team Valpo Golf Fundraiser

Young Will Shakespeare has writer's block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he's in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse... the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola.

Young Will Shakespeare has writer's block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he's in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse... the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola.

Consider yourself at home with Lionel Bart's classic musical based on the Charles Dickens novel, Oliver Twist. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning show is one of the few musicals to win an Academy Award for Best Picture and is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece by actors and audience members alike.

Young Will Shakespeare has writer's block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he's in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse... the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola.

Consider yourself at home with Lionel Bart's classic musical based on the Charles Dickens novel, Oliver Twist. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning show is one of the few musicals to win an Academy Award for Best Picture and is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece by actors and audience members alike.

Young Will Shakespeare has writer's block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he's in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse... the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola.

Consider yourself at home with Lionel Bart's classic musical based on the Charles Dickens novel, Oliver Twist. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning show is one of the few musicals to win an Academy Award for Best Picture and is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece by actors and audience members alike.

Young Will Shakespeare has writer's block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he's in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse... the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola.

Young Will Shakespeare has writer's block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he's in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse... the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola.

Young Will Shakespeare has writer's block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he's in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse... the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola.

Young Will Shakespeare has writer's block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he's in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse... the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola.

Young Will Shakespeare has writer's block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he's in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse... the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola.

Home Team Valpo Golf Fundraiser

Kick - Off Concert to celebrate the 45th Annual Valparaiso Popcorn Festival.

Pop on over to the Fairgrounds Park walking track for this one lap fun run the night before Popcorn Fest.  Participants will run 3/4 mile and receive a t-shirt.

Join the 47th running of the Popcorn Panic. A community tradition for over four decades, this event has over 1,000 participants annually, running and walking through our tree-lined city streets.  In teams or as individuals, you can choose to run the 5 miles or shorten it up with a 5K run or walk.  

This long-standing community tradition will return in 2022!

Kids can join in the Popcorn Festival fun with this unique kid-friendly race in Downtown Valparaiso.  Kids run this 100- 300 yard event; distance varies by age group.  Everyone receives a t-shirt and participation ribbon.

Registration begins at 6:30am on the day of the event.  Weigh-in at noon at the Program Center, all live fish.  Biggest fish payouts in the following categories: Bass, Bluegill/Redear/Warmouth, Crappie, Perch.  Fish can be measured at the anytime during the day and then released.  Fishing from park property only - or fishing from your own boat or kayak you can launch onsite.   

Friday Pop-up German Biergarten

Join us for the 2024 Valpo Brewfest in downtown Valparaiso!

Second largest Gun & Knife Show in the State of Indiana .

 Over 350 table show. Ample free parking and nearby motel facilities. Food on the premises. National and local support advertising.

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.

The original kitschy rock ’n’ roll sci-fi gothic musical is more fun than ever!

The original kitschy rock ’n’ roll sci-fi gothic musical is more fun than ever!

The original kitschy rock ’n’ roll sci-fi gothic musical is more fun than ever!

The original kitschy rock ’n’ roll sci-fi gothic musical is more fun than ever!

The original kitschy rock ’n’ roll sci-fi gothic musical is more fun than ever!

The original kitschy rock ’n’ roll sci-fi gothic musical is more fun than ever!

The original kitschy rock ’n’ roll sci-fi gothic musical is more fun than ever!

The original kitschy rock ’n’ roll sci-fi gothic musical is more fun than ever!

The original kitschy rock ’n’ roll sci-fi gothic musical is more fun than ever!

The original kitschy rock ’n’ roll sci-fi gothic musical is more fun than ever!

The original kitschy rock ’n’ roll sci-fi gothic musical is more fun than ever!

Start your Holiday Shopping and support our local small businesses!!

The 3 Little Birds Holiday Market is our biggest event to shop over 80 small, local and boutique businesses for wonderful one-of-a-kind, handmade, unique and vintage products!

Enjoy live music, local food, or adult beverages! Come visit Santa on Saturday!

Start your Holiday Shopping and support our local small businesses!!

The 3 Little Birds Holiday Market is our biggest event to shop over 80 small, local and boutique businesses for wonderful one-of-a-kind, handmade, unique and vintage products!

Enjoy live music, local food, or adult beverages! Come visit Santa on Saturday!

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.

Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and a book by David Greig.

Enjoy caroling, photos with Santa, treats, and the lighting of the Central Park Plaza Christmas tree (lighting takes place at 6:00 pm). 

After the festivities, guests are encouraged to enjoy dinner at a downtown restaurant. Present a receipt from a downtown business at the ice rink from 7 - 10 pm for a special of $10 admission and skate rental to support Small Business Saturday.

Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and a book by David Greig.

Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and a book by David Greig.

Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and a book by David Greig.

Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and a book by David Greig.

Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and a book by David Greig.

Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and a book by David Greig.

Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and a book by David Greig.

Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and a book by David Greig.

Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and a book by David Greig.