
Valparaiso University Presents | VALPO DAY
Join us for an evening of impact and inspiration!
Join us for an evening of impact and inspiration!
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.
Start your engines for Popcorn Festival weekend at the Hot Wheels Race of Champions & Food Truck Rally!
Races will take place on a custom Hot Wheels track in the William E. Urschel Pavilion from 4:30 - 9:00. Get ready to wave your checkered flags, enjoy some delicious food at the Food Truck Rally on Lafayette St., and snap a photo at our Hot Wheels 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 | Indiana Beverage | Lerner & Rowe | Strack & Van Til | Team Chevy Valpo
Bronze: Ameristar Casino & Hotel | HealthLinc | Horizon Bank | Lori K Bath | Meijer
Friends of Popcorn Festival: Central Midwest Carpenters Union | CertaPro Painters of NWI | Urschel Laboratories
Saturday, September 13, 2025
9am-1pm
MAAC Foundation
4203 Montdale Park Drive Valparaiso, IN 46383
Come celebrate First Responders at the 6th Annual First Responder Appreciation and Demonstration Day on Saturday, September 13th, from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.
We invite the community to join us at this FREE, family-friendly event in honor of the courageous men and women of our local first responder departments.
Event Features:
- First Responder & K9 Demonstrations
- Touch-A-Truck
- A VR Shooting Gallery
- Activities
- Food Vendors
- Helicopters
- Live Music
- And more!
You don't need any tickets! Find more info about this event by visiting https://maacfoundation.org/first-responder-appreciation.../
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The MAAC Foundation is transforming the landscape of First Responder training across Northwest Indiana, the state, and the country. With a comprehensive, inclusive campus, we provide access for all First Responders - EMT personnel, firefighters, law enforcement officers, and K9 officers - to train at our state-of-the-art facility at no cost. For more information about the MAAC Foundation, please visit www.maacfoundation.org
This most excellent event raises funds of the Hilltop Food Pantry, Mission Kitchen, Mobile Food Pantry, Bookmobile and Childcare Scholarships.
This event is free and great for all ages.
Washington Township High School
AP Drawing Class proudly presents their Art Gallery Reception .
Reception:
March 6th, 2025 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Exhibition:
March 6th - March 31sst, 2025
Please note: this event is not hosted by Valparaiso Events. For more information, please email Country Inn & Suites.
Join the Northwest Indiana Symphony for the Holiday Pops Concert, at the Valparaiso High School for a festive family holiday show. Gather with loved ones and enjoy a joyful atmosphere celebrating the season.
Join us for a free fall color hike to enjoy autumn's beauty. Spend time in nature and meet others. Bring family and friends to celebrate fall! All are welcome!
The VU Society of Physics is hosting their annual Haunted Science Lab on October 26th from 5-8 pm. Many different science disciplines will be involved, showcasing some spooky science! This event is free and great for all ages.
Valparaiso University invites the public to a night of Halloween fun with the annual Community Trick or Treat event on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. at the Harre Union.
Wear your spookiest costume and join us for trick-or-treating on Creekside Trails followed by a campfire & s’mores.
Get ready for the Boo! -Bilee! Join us in Valparaiso on October 19th or in St. John on October 20th from 12 PM to 2 PM for our annual celebration of fun and frights. Enjoy our costume contest, exciting raffles, engaging activities, and much more! Don’t miss out on this spooktacular event—it's going to be a blast!
Get ready for an afternoon of family-friendly fun, food, and entertainment at the 4th Annual Community Fall Festival, hosted by Valparaiso Baptist Church at Sunset Hill Farm on October 6th from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
You’re invited to celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend at Valparaiso University, Friday through Sunday, October 4 – 6, 2024. The Valparaiso community is welcome and encouraged to spend the weekend as Beacons! Join us on campus for athletics, fireworks, a tailgate, and more. Events listed below are free unless otherwise noted and require no prior registration. We hope to see you there!
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.
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Downtown Valparaiso
Valparaiso, IN
The NWI Soap Box Derby organization is based in Valparaiso, Indiana, and is sponsored by American Legion Post 94. NWI Soap Box Derby is a 5013c non-profit organization.
Three race categories are offered for youths ages 7 through 20 -- stock, super stock and masters.
In addition, the super kids race category is available for special needs youths ages 7-18.
It is held on Lincolnway in Valparaiso, IN.
Our 2024 race day will be Saturday, June 22, 2024.
Check out the What's New tab to see about upcoming important dates!
Racer packet can be found in forms under getting started.
Thanks to incredible community support, and large donors such as The City of Valpo, Alison + Jeff Quackenbush MD., Porter County community Foundation, and the Dame + Mary Louise Foundation, we were able to raise the funding needed to donate a sculpture for Flounder + Friends Skatepark.
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.
Ahead of Earth Day, join us to take some nature indoors by creating a special dragonfly made out of maple tree samaras, better known by most as "helicopters!" Class includes all materials plus snacks. *Class may run over on time depending on size and pace of group.
VHS Photography Exhibition - Country Inn & Suites | Das Gallery
Join us for our fun-filled Annual Egg Hunt! Refreshments, balloons, and games and a bouncy house.
It's time for some SOUPS Madness! Put on your favorite basketball jersey and join us for a evening of fun and community with delicious food.
Join us for "All You Can Eat Pancakes".
Start your Holiday Shopping right here by supporting our local small businesses!! The 3 Little Birds Holiday Market is our biggest event to shop over 90 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!
Valparaiso Baptist Church will host their 3rd Annual Community-Wide Fall Festival at Sunset Hill Farm on October 8th from 1:30-5:30 PM. This free event is open to the public and will include family-friendly fun, food, and special entertainment.
Celebrate Halloween at Gabis Arboretum’s second annual Hallo-Weekend! Enjoy an outdoor movie, model trains, age-appropriate activities, and more!