Art Barn School of Art Presents | One To Grow On: Seeds of Inspiration
Join us for a fun and festive evening of drinks, dinner and art experiences to support the continuation and growth of our programming and operations.
Join us for a fun and festive evening of drinks, dinner and art experiences to support the continuation and growth of our programming and operations.
Bring all your friends out to Central Park Plaza for the best party in the neighborhood!
Block Party in the Park has something for everyone. Whether you're the life of the party or a wallflower, you won't want to miss this new variation of your favorite Valpo Parks Foundation fundraiser. Kick back and relax with a cold beverage, chat with your friends and neighbors, play yard games, dance to the music, or keep to yourself and just take it all in!
Celebrate the Summer Solstice with live music, Tony’s Tacos food truck, services and products from various vendors, and group sound healing and meditations.
Join us in the East and West 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.
Music and food Lovers enjoy a night of music and BBQ in downtown Valparaiso!
Wine enthusiasts, here’s the place to find your new favorite! The Valparaiso Wine Festival features more than 100 wines to sip and sample. Bring your friends and family to toast on a fun summer evening in the park.
The Late Summer Valpo Car & Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet returns to the Porter County Expo Center, BIGGER AND BETTER!!
Kick - Off Concert to celebrate the 45th Annual Valparaiso Popcorn Festival.
Bring your own Hot Wheels Ride - or purchase on site for $ 1 per entry.
All entry proceeds donated to charity.
Thank you to our generous festival sponsors for their support:
Platinum: Purdue University Northwest
Gold: Indiana Army National Guard | Valparaiso University |
Silver: Centier Bank | Indiana Beverage | Meijer
Bronze: Ameristar Hotel & Casino | Chick-fil-A Valpo | HealthLinc
Friends of Popcorn Festival: ALDI - Valparaiso | Ozinga | Pratt Industries | Northwest Indiana Tents & Events
This long-standing community tradition will return in 2022!
Friday Pop-up German Biergarten
Join us for the 11th Annual Valpo Brewfest! This event is a celebration of great craft beer and the cool people that enjoy it.
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.
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.
Platinum:
Gold: Porter County Public Library | Restoration Dental Studio | Valparaiso University
Interested in sponsoring an event? Contact us at info@valparaisoevents.com
DOWNTOWN VALPARAISO
Dress up in your spookiest or silliest costume and join other ghosts and goblins for tricks and treats in downtown Valparaiso!
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: Porter County Public Library | Restoration Dental Studio | Valparaiso University
Interested in sponsoring an event? Contact us at info@valparaisoevents.com
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!
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!
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.
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
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
Kick off the holidays in Downtown Valparaiso!
Join us in the East and West room event space for a special Mother’s Day brunch buffet. Our menu features a variety of sweet and savory delectable dishes, along with craft cocktails for all.
Opportunity Enterprises annual gala shows how your support provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities to experience personal growth, self-sufficiency, and the encouragement to live full and enriched lives.
Join us for a day of chocolate bliss! With more than 20 participating retail locations this event is a chocolate lover’s paradise.
Valparaiso Creative Council presents an immersive Sip + Social Speakeasy event where the glamorous 1920s meets Lower Lincoln in a distinctive theatrical, musical, and artistic experience.
Valparaiso Creative Council presents an immersive Sip + Social Speakeasy event where the glamorous 1920s meets Lower Lincoln in a distinctive theatrical, musical, and artistic experience.
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will host its 16th annual Earth Day celebration from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the Porter County Expo Center. The event is free to the public and will feature an array of vendors, wildlife shows, a magician performance, interactive children's games, guest speakers, birdhouse building, live music, food, giveaways and an estimated 2,000 attendees.
Last year's production of Rosemary with Ginger introduced audiences to this author, a master of the one act play genre. The addition of a home cooked "diner dinner" created a new experience for audiences in our intimate studio theatre. This year, we meet Lonnie, a married but lonely truck driver, and Nickie, his mistress, a married but lonely hardware store clerk, meet twice a week in an apartment to talk and kiss. They have chosen a day to tell their spouses they are leaving them, but when the day comes, there is a message on Lonnie’s answering machine: “You’re a dead man.” Lonnie wants to put off telling their spouses until he finds out who is after him.
Last year's production of Rosemary with Ginger introduced audiences to this author, a master of the one act play genre. The addition of a home cooked "diner dinner" created a new experience for audiences in our intimate studio theatre. This year, we meet Lonnie, a married but lonely truck driver, and Nickie, his mistress, a married but lonely hardware store clerk, meet twice a week in an apartment to talk and kiss. They have chosen a day to tell their spouses they are leaving them, but when the day comes, there is a message on Lonnie’s answering machine: “You’re a dead man.” Lonnie wants to put off telling their spouses until he finds out who is after him.
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the American Factory where literature meets cuisine. Executive Chef Amanda Salas, a recipient of multiple culinary awards, has created a special four-course dinner inspired by American literature. Each course will be paired with a literature-inspired hand-crafted cocktail. During the dinner, you can also share a reading from our selection, and you will receive a 50ml bottle of Last Feather Rye to take home and enjoy. Seats are limited, so make sure to reserve your spot now!
Last year's production of Rosemary with Ginger introduced audiences to this author, a master of the one act play genre. The addition of a home cooked "diner dinner" created a new experience for audiences in our intimate studio theatre. This year, we meet Lonnie, a married but lonely truck driver, and Nickie, his mistress, a married but lonely hardware store clerk, meet twice a week in an apartment to talk and kiss. They have chosen a day to tell their spouses they are leaving them, but when the day comes, there is a message on Lonnie’s answering machine: “You’re a dead man.” Lonnie wants to put off telling their spouses until he finds out who is after him.
Callin' all #bourbonlovers! Limited tickets available at our host stand for this exclusive and rare event at Root & Bone Chesterton. You don't want to miss these one-of-a-kind pours paired with our signature dishes and entrees.
Last year's production of Rosemary with Ginger introduced audiences to this author, a master of the one act play genre. The addition of a home cooked "diner dinner" created a new experience for audiences in our intimate studio theatre. This year, we meet Lonnie, a married but lonely truck driver, and Nickie, his mistress, a married but lonely hardware store clerk, meet twice a week in an apartment to talk and kiss. They have chosen a day to tell their spouses they are leaving them, but when the day comes, there is a message on Lonnie’s answering machine: “You’re a dead man.” Lonnie wants to put off telling their spouses until he finds out who is after him.
Last year's production of Rosemary with Ginger introduced audiences to this author, a master of the one act play genre. The addition of a home cooked "diner dinner" created a new experience for audiences in our intimate studio theatre. This year, we meet Lonnie, a married but lonely truck driver, and Nickie, his mistress, a married but lonely hardware store clerk, meet twice a week in an apartment to talk and kiss. They have chosen a day to tell their spouses they are leaving them, but when the day comes, there is a message on Lonnie’s answering machine: “You’re a dead man.” Lonnie wants to put off telling their spouses until he finds out who is after him.
Last year's production of Rosemary with Ginger introduced audiences to this author, a master of the one act play genre. The addition of a home cooked "diner dinner" created a new experience for audiences in our intimate studio theatre. This year, we meet Lonnie, a married but lonely truck driver, and Nickie, his mistress, a married but lonely hardware store clerk, meet twice a week in an apartment to talk and kiss. They have chosen a day to tell their spouses they are leaving them, but when the day comes, there is a message on Lonnie’s answering machine: “You’re a dead man.” Lonnie wants to put off telling their spouses until he finds out who is after him.
Join us for a special Brunch with your loved ones at Union Hall this Easter. Our menu features a variety of sweet and savory delectable dishes, along with craft cocktails for all.
Make the best of those winter blues with Journeyman’s new concert series, Whiskey and the Blues, at the American Factory. Experience live music from local talent on Sundays from February 4th to March 24th.
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.
Make the best of those winter blues with Journeyman’s new concert series, Whiskey and the Blues, at the American Factory. Experience live music from local talent on Sundays from February 4th to March 24th.
Make the best of those winter blues with Journeyman’s new concert series, Whiskey and the Blues, at the American Factory. Experience live music from local talent on Sundays from February 4th to March 24th.
Make the best of those winter blues with Journeyman’s new concert series, Whiskey and the Blues, at the American Factory. Experience live music from local talent on Sundays from February 4th to March 24th.
Make the best of those winter blues with Journeyman’s new concert series, Whiskey and the Blues, at the American Factory. Experience live music from local talent on Sundays from February 4th to March 24th.
Join us for an enchanting evening at the Valparaiso Family YMCA's YBASH! It's a night of elegance and fun, all for a great cause. Help us raise funds to support our mission of strengthening the local community. Enjoy a delightful evening with drinks, gourmet food, and plenty of entertainment. (Adults only, 21+) Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference while having a fantastic time!
Join us for our first Winter Artisan Market! Over 130 carefully selected makers and artists will be showcasing their craft in the historic American Factory for two unforgettable days. Discover the best of local artistry and craftsmanship as you sip, shop, and support your community’s talented artists.
Join us for our first Winter Artisan Market! Over 130 carefully selected makers and artists will be showcasing their craft in the historic American Factory for two unforgettable days. Discover the best of local artistry and craftsmanship as you sip, shop, and support your community’s talented artists.
Make a reservation for Valentine’s Day at either location and enjoy the prix fix menu Chef Salas has prepared. Cheers to celebrating love!
Take advantage of special food & beverage offers at participating restaurants. Offers may include a one-price menu that includes a choice of appetizer, entree & dessert as well as beer, wine & cocktail specials.
Valparaiso Kiwanis Present Purdue University Glee Club
Celebrate the New Year with family, friends, and neighbors at Journeyman Distillery!
Join us the second Saturday of every month for welcome champagne, cheese & wine, tasting flights and paired accompaniments! $30