


Valparaiso Popcorn Festival
This long-standing community tradition will return in 2022!

Shipshewana on the Road
- Porter County Expo Center (map)
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Gift, Food and Craft Show is a weekend of fun where you'll find anything and everything under the sun!

Shipshewana on the Road
- Porter County Expo Center (map)
- Google Calendar ICS
Gift, Food and Craft Show is a weekend of fun where you'll find anything and everything under the sun!

Valpo Holidaze Craft & Vendor Show Presented by | Valpo Shows
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- Google Calendar ICS
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


Valpo Holidaze Craft & Vendor Show Presented by | Valpo Shows
- Porter County Expo Center (map)
- Google Calendar ICS

Valpo Shows Presents
Valpo Holidaze Craft & Vendor Show
For more information, please email valposhows@gmail.com,
or call 708-821-6941
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!
Vendors, crafters, pet supplies, sweet treats, artisan made coffees, teas and so much more!
$5 General Admission
$2 Senior Citizens
$2 US Veterans
Kids Under 10 Free
Get your Free Pictures with Santa and Mrs Claus, enter to win a Free TV and new this year, Santa's Workshop for the kids!
For More info, visit ValpoShows.com/events or email us at 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






















Journeyman Distillery Presents | Autumn Artisian Market
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- Google Calendar ICS
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!

Journeyman Distillery Presents | Autumn Artisian Market
- Journeyman (map)
- Google Calendar ICS
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!

Expanded Gigantic Indoor Garage Sale
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- Google Calendar ICS
YOU ASKED...SO WE LISTENED! THIS IS OUR ANNUAL FALL INDOOR GARAGE SALE, EXPANDED, TO INCLUDE NEW, USED, RETRO, VINTAGE AND HANDMADE ITEMS.

Alley Kat's Curiosity Shoppe Presents | Peter Pan Kids Day
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Our Kids Days are designed for elementary-aged kids, but all ages are welcome to get in on the fun! Come in anytime from 12-4pm to join our activities featured around the Shoppe.

Kid's Club Valpo - Journeyman at the American Factory
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- Google Calendar ICS
Our Journeyman Kids Club is excited to host a fun and family-friendly activity that you and your child can enjoy together. All activities will end with a book reading from one of our favorite children’s books. We will provide all the materials needed for the activity. A reservation is only needed for your child to secure a spot. We can’t wait to have you and your little one join us. *Note: Parent or Guardian must always be with their child.

Porter County Expo Center Presents | Shipshewana On the Road - Two Day Event
- Porter County Expo Center (map)
- Google Calendar ICS
Gift, Food and Craft Show is a weekend of fun where you'll find anything and everything under the sun!

Porter County Expo Center Presents | Shipshewana On The Road
- Porter County Expo Center (map)
- Google Calendar ICS
Shipshewana On The Road - Gift, Food and Craft Show is a weekend of fun where you'll find anything and everything under the sun!

Porter County Expo Center Presents | Shipshewana On The Road
- Porter County Expo Center (map)
- Google Calendar ICS
Shipshewana On The Road - Gift, Food and Craft Show is a weekend of fun where you'll find anything and everything under the sun!

Porter County Public Library Presents | Winter Wonder Fest
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- Google Calendar ICS
Experience the magic of winter at the Porter County Library System's Winter WonderFest on December 1st! Mark your calendar and gather your family and friends for a frosty carnival of games, treats, crafts and more at the Valparaiso branch. See you there!

Porter County Expo Center Presents | Valpo Holidaze & Craft Show
- Porter County Expo Center (map)
- Google Calendar ICS
The 2023 Holidaze Craft Show Returns to the Porter County Expo Center, the weekend before Thanksgiving! Vendors, crafters, pet supplies and more! This year, WIN A FLAT-SCREEN TV!! Plus, FREE pictures with Santa & Mrs. Clause!

Porter County Expo Center Presents | Valpo Holidaze & Craft Show
- Porter County Expo Center (map)
- Google Calendar ICS
The 2023 Holidaze Craft Show Returns to the Porter County Expo Center, the weekend before Thanksgiving! Vendors, crafters, pet supplies and more! This year, WIN A FLAT-SCREEN TV!! Plus, FREE pictures with Santa & Mrs. Clause!

Porter County Expo Presents | 1st Annual Summer Farmers Market & Handmade Craft Fair
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- Google Calendar ICS
A fresh & local event featuring artisan crafts, unique items, food & more!
Valpo Parks Presents | Mother's Day Button Bouquet
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Moms, share a special moment with your child creating an everlasting button bouquet. Dads, you can surprise mom by spending quality time with your child making this beautiful centerpiece! Class includes all materials plus snacks. $10 for each additional bouquet.

Porter County Expo Center Presents | Shipshewana On the Road - Two Day Event
- Porter County Expo Center (map)
- Google Calendar ICS
Gift, Food and Craft Show is a weekend of fun where you'll find anything and everything under the sun!
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? How about a day of shopping for the most unique trinkets and treasures under the sun? For the past two decades, Shipshewana On The Road Gift, Food and Craft Show has brought the most interesting, most innovative, most creative and just plain awesome products to our customers. You’ll find thousands of unique items that you may not find anywhere else! Come and join us! You’ll be glad you did

Valparaiso Art Festival
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Valparaiso Art Festival will showcase the talents of more than 60 juried artists and artisans from across the nation. Come discover your new favorite masterpieces and meet the makers.
Family Night | Presented by: Valpo Chick-fil-A
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Family Night at the Valparaiso Chick-fil-A . Come hang out with the Cow, play board games, and make a cow mask craft.

Family House of Porter County Presents | PUMPKIN PALOOZA
Family House Pumpkin Palooza!

Octoberfest
This brand new event for 2020 will bring loads of fun with a German flair! Food, Music, Beer Garden, Games & More!

Porter County Library presents 4th of July Craft

Thursday, July 2, 2020
2:00p.m.
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Visit any of our branches to get an awesome craft that you can get as a Take & Make. This week's theme is stars and stripes!
Join Miss Dawn to learn how to make a flag that you can hang up around the house for the 4th of July.
For this craft please supply your own materials.
Don't forget to sign up for our Summer Reading! https://pcpls.beanstack.org/reader365

Porter County Library presents Blast from the Past: God's Eye Craft

Saturday, June 27, 2020
2:00p.m.
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Summer is for fun and learning new activities that you can do at home. Join us for Miss Amanda's Blast From the Past program!
Join us to learn how to make a God's Eye with Miss Amanda. Don't forget to sign up for our Summer Reading! https://pcpls.beanstack.org/reader365

Porter County Library presents Summer Art Club: Land Art

Friday, June 26, 2020
2:00p.m.
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It's summer! If you are a fan of Miss Amanda's Summer Art Club at our South Haven Branch, we have a treat for you. Introducing a Virtual Summer Art Club! Come and learn how to make Land Art with Miss Amanda. After you have made your own amazing, land art, email a picture of it to Miss Amanda at akoeppen@pcpls.org, with "Art Club" as the subject heading. If you want, also include your name and age. Your art will be put into our online art show! Don't forget to sign up for our Summer Reading! https://pcpls.beanstack.org/reader365

Porter County Library presents Nature Weaving Craft

Thursday, June 25, 2020
2:00p.m.
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Join us for an awesome craft that you can get as a Take & Make from any of our branches. This week's theme is Nature & Weather. Come do a nature weaving with Miss Sandra. Don't forget to sign up for our Summer Reading! https://pcpls.beanstack.org/reader365

Porter County Library presents Summer Art Club: CD Scratch Art

Friday, June 19, 2020
2:00p.m.
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It's summer! If you are a fan of Miss Amanda's Summer Art Club at our South Haven Branch, we have a treat for you. Introducing a Virtual Summer Art Club!
Come make CD Scratch Art with Miss Amanda.
After you have made your own amazing, CD scratch art, email a picture of it to Miss Amanda at akoeppen@pcpls.org, with "Art Club" as the subject heading. If you want, also include your name and age. Your art will be put into our online art show!
Don't forget to sign up for our Summer Reading! https://pcpls.beanstack.org/reader365

Porter County Library presents Virtual Puppet Palooza Craft

Thursday, June 18, 2020
2:00p.m.
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Join us for an awesome craft that you can get as a Take & Make from any of our branches. This week's theme is Puppets!
Come and learn how to make some awesome puppets with Miss Sandra.
Don't forget to sign up for our Summer Reading! https://pcpls.beanstack.org/reader365

Porter County Library presents Summer Art Club: 3D Foil Art

Friday, June 12, 2020
2:00p.m.
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It's summer! If you are a fan of Miss Amanda's Summer Art Club at our South Haven Branch, we have a treat for you. Introducing a Virtual Summer Art Club! Come make 3-D Foil Art with Miss Amanda.
After you have made your own amazing, 3-D Foil Art, email a picture of it to Miss Amanda at akoeppen@pcpls.org, with "Art Club" as the subject heading. If you want, also include your name and age. Your art will be put into our online art show!
Don't forget to sign up for our Summer Reading!

Porter County Library presents Virtual Wreath Craft

Thursday, June 11, 2020
2:00p.m.
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Join us for an awesome craft that you can get as a Take & Make from our South Haven branches. This week's theme is Fun With Friends. Come create a beautiful, heart wreath with Miss Sandra.
Stop by any of the five branches to get a different Take and Make. Can you collect all five?
Don't forget to sign up for our Summer Reading!
https://pcpls.beanstack.org/reader365