Garage SaleSat, May 1
Garage sale at 1606 Whittier Park Dr. 1 went on Facebook.
today
Touch a Truck
Community event in Valparaiso
Touch a Truck, today in Valparaiso, posted on Facebook and not much else.
Lakeshore PAWS Dog Adoption Event10:00am
Dog adoption event
Lakeshore PAWS brings adoptable dogs to town starting at 10 this morning.
Craft: Paper Quilling5:30pm
Paper quilling craft activity at Valparaiso Library
Paper quilling at the Valparaiso Library, 5:30 to 7 tonight, so it works after dinner.
Book-a-Palooza3:30pm
Book-a-Palooza at Refuge Cafe. 33 interested, 7 going on Facebook.
Book-a-Palooza at Refuge Cafe this afternoon at 3:30, with 33 people marked interested on Facebook.
Storytime10:00am
Storytime for young children at Valparaiso Library
Storytime for little kids at the Valparaiso Library, 10 to 10:30 this morning.
this week
Symphony Under the StarsWed, Jul 22 · 7:30pm
Outdoor concert featuring the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra performing under the stars at Central Park Plaza.
The Northwest Indiana Symphony plays outdoors at Central Park Plaza on Wednesday night, 7:30 to 9.
Front Porch Music FestivalSun, Jul 26 · 1:00pm
446 interested and 41 going on Facebook
Front Porch Music Festival lands Sunday at 1, with 446 people interested and 41 saying they're going.
Summer Music LiveFri, Jul 3 · 6:30pm
Weekly live music performances at Journeyman Distillery, Wednesday and Thursday evenings throughout summer. All ages welcome with free admission and parking.
Live music at Journeyman Distillery on Wednesday and Thursday evenings all summer, free admission and free parking, all ages.
Journeyman Presents | Journeyman Kid's ClubWed, Jul 22 · 11:00am
One-hour weekly sessions for ages 3–7 featuring hands-on crafts, activities, and story time. Every Wednesday.
Journeyman's Kid's Club runs an hour of crafts and story time for ages 3 to 7 every Wednesday at 11.
Valpo Day at the FairSat, Jul 25 · 10:00am
Valpo Day at the Fair
Valpo Day at the Fair, Saturday morning at 10.
The Edge of Liberty Craft FairSun, Jul 26 · 10:00am
Recurring craft fair every other Sunday, Mother's Day through Halloween.
The Edge of Liberty Craft Fair runs Sunday 10 to 3, part of its every-other-Sunday summer run.
The Sunday Vibe MarketSun, Jul 26 · 10:00am
Market event. 256 interested on Facebook.
The Sunday Vibe Market opens at 10 Sunday morning, with 256 people interested on Facebook.
Campfire Across AmericaWed, Jul 22 · 5:00pm
Campfire gathering at 1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive, Valparaiso.
Campfire Across America gathers Wednesday at 5 on Cumberland Crossing Drive.
Valparaiso Exotic Animal ExpoFri, Jul 24
Exotic animal expo hosted by the NWI Army National Guard.
The Valparaiso Exotic Animal Expo runs Saturday and Sunday, hosted by the NWI Army National Guard.
Summer Concert Series - FEATURING SMALL TOWN - A John Mellencamp ExperienceThu, Jul 23 · 5:00pm
Live music performance featuring Small Town - A John Mellencamp Experience, part of the Summer Concert Series at Central Park Plaza.
Small Town, a John Mellencamp tribute, plays the Summer Concert Series at Central Park Plaza Thursday at 5.
4-H Draft Horse Shows at the Porter County FairThu, Jul 23 · 12:00am
4-H Draft Horse Shows at the Porter County Fair, July 23-24.
4-H draft horse shows fill the Porter County Fair ring Thursday and Friday.
Community Health Fair - HealthLinc ValparaisoThu, Jul 23 · 10:00am
Community health fair hosted by HealthLinc Valparaiso
HealthLinc hosts a community health fair Thursday morning at 10.
Breastfeeding Basics by Sarah Fogarty, IBCLC, RNWed, Jul 22 · 5:30pm
Educational session on breastfeeding basics led by International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Sarah Fogarty. 3 interested, 1 going on Facebook.
Sarah Fogarty, a board-certified lactation consultant, teaches breastfeeding basics Wednesday at 5:30.
Art: Dino DoodlesWed, Jul 22 · 5:00pm
Dinosaur-themed art activity for kids at Valparaiso Library
Dino Doodles, a dinosaur art hour for kids at the Valparaiso Library, Wednesday at 5.
Game NightTue, Jul 21 · 5:00pm
Evening of games at Valparaiso Library
Game night at the Valparaiso Library, Tuesday 5 to 6:30.
Art: PaintingFri, Jul 24 · 10:00am
Painting workshop at Valparaiso Branch
A short painting session at the library's Valparaiso branch, Friday at 10.
Food Scrap Drop-Off: Valparaiso Farmers Market 2026Tue, Jul 21 · 9:00am
Recurring food scrap drop-off program at Valparaiso Farmers Market, William E. Urschel Pavilion.
Drop your food scraps at the Farmers Market under the Urschel Pavilion starting 9 Tuesday morning.
Youth Ensemble: FootlooseFri, Jul 24 · 7:00pm
Footloose bursts onto the stage with high-energy dancing and an unforgettable 80s soundtrack. Based on the hit film and featuring dynamic choreography, heartfelt moments, and iconic hits like "Holding Out for a Hero" and "Let's Hear It for the Boy," Footloose is a crowd-pleasing celebration of freedom, resilience, and the power of youth.
The parks department's youth ensemble opens Footloose on Friday at 7, with the 80s soundtrack intact.
Ride the CycloneFri, Jul 10 · 8:00pm
A funny, moving theatrical production exploring what makes a life well-lived. Multiple performances July 10–31. Recommended for ages 14+ and adults.
Ride the Cyclone, a funny and moving show about what makes a life well-lived, runs through the end of the month, best for 14 and up.
South Shore Summer Music FestivalWed, Jul 22 · 7:30pm
Summer music festival at Central Park Plaza
The South Shore Summer Music Festival takes Central Park Plaza on Wednesday at 7:30.
Jazz SessionsSun, Jul 26 · 5:00pm
Intimate live music series celebrating fine jazz artists from Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland, at Journeyman Distillery.
Jazz Sessions at Journeyman puts Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland players in a small room, Sunday 5 to 7.
Mariachi ImperialSun, Jul 26 · 6:00pm
Mariachi Imperial performance at 217 E Division Rd, Valparaiso.
Mariachi Imperial plays 217 E Division Rd on Sunday evening at 6.
Auditions - Rock of AgesMon, Jul 27 · 7:00pm
Auditions for Rock of Ages
Auditions for Rock of Ages, Monday at 7.
coming up
Sidewalk DaysFri, Jul 31 · 10:00am
Two-day downtown Valparaiso celebration.
Sidewalk Days takes over downtown for two days, July 31 and August 1.
Summer Concert Series - WYSIWYGThu, Jul 30 · 5:00pm
Summer Concert Series featuring WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) at Central Park Plaza. 266 interested on Facebook.
WYSIWYG closes out July's Summer Concert Series at Central Park Plaza on the 30th at 5.
Acorn Concert Series - MegaBeatles (Beatles Tribute)Fri, Jul 31 · 7:00pm
Beatles tribute band. 75 interested on Facebook.
The Acorn Concert Series brings Beatles tribute band MegaBeatles on July 31 at 7.
Heinold and Feller Car Show 4 Kidz!!Sun, Aug 9 · 9:00am
Car show for kids hosted by Heinold and Feller Tire Company and Lawn Equipment. 202 interested on Facebook.
Heinold and Feller's car show for kids rolls out August 9 at 9 in the morning.
Valparaiso Firefighters L1124 Annual PicnicWed, Aug 5 · 10:00am
Annual community picnic hosted by Valparaiso Firefighters Local 1124.
Valparaiso Firefighters Local 1124 throw their annual picnic August 5 at 10.
Hilltop's Outdoor Summer Movie NightFri, Aug 21 · 6:00pm
Outdoor summer movie night at Hilltop; 27 interested on Facebook
Hilltop shows a movie outdoors on August 21 at 6.
Valpo Corn Roast Fest 2026Sat, Aug 8 · 5:00pm
Corn roast festival at Central Park Plaza
Valpo Corn Roast Fest returns to Central Park Plaza August 8 at 5.
Bon Jovi & Stevie Nicks @ Valpo Kiwanis Cornroast FestSat, Aug 8 · 4:00pm
Live music performance at the Valparaiso Kiwanis Cornroast Festival. 238 interested on Facebook, 20 going.
Bon Jovi and Stevie Nicks tributes play the Kiwanis Cornroast Fest stage August 8 at 4.
Turkeypalooza 2026Fri, Aug 7 · 5:30pm
Community event at Central Park Plaza. 125 interested, 37 going on Facebook.
Turkeypalooza fills Central Park Plaza on August 7 at 5:30.
The Golden Hour Railway GardenWed, Aug 5 · 6:00pm
Visit the Railway Garden at Gabis Arboretum. 11 interested on Facebook, 1 going.
The Golden Hour opens the Railway Garden at Gabis Arboretum on August 5 at 6.
2026 BNA Block PartySun, Aug 23 · 4:00pm
Block party at 605 Beech Street. 27 interested on Facebook.
The BNA block party takes over 605 Beech Street on August 23 at 4.
Special Needs Day at the Porter County FairTue, Jul 28 · 8:00am
Special Needs Day at the Porter County Fair
Special Needs Day at the Porter County Fair starts at 8 on July 28.
Lemonade with the QueenThu, Jul 30 · 3:30pm
Family activity at the Porter County Fair. 47 interested on Facebook, 4 going.
Lemonade with the Queen at the fair, July 30 at 3:30.
Night of Destruction Demo Derby at the Porter County FairFri, Jul 31 · 7:00pm
Demo derby at the Porter County Fair. 208 interested on Facebook.
The Night of Destruction demo derby closes the fair on July 31 at 7.
Super Show Promotions Truck & Tractor PullWed, Jul 29 · 7:00pm
Truck and tractor pull. 82 interested, 4 going on Facebook.
Super Show Promotions runs a truck and tractor pull July 29 at 7.
Full Throttle Monster Truck ShowThu, Jul 30 · 7:00pm
Monster truck show at 217 E Division Rd, Valparaiso
Full Throttle monster trucks hit 217 E Division Rd on July 30 at 7.
APB Rodeo & Bull Riding at the Porter County FairTue, Jul 28 · 7:00pm
Rodeo and bull riding event at the Porter County Fair
Rodeo and bull riding at the Porter County Fair, July 28 at 7.
Family-Friendly Comedy Show at the Porter County FairWed, Jul 29 · 7:00pm
Family-friendly comedy show at the Porter County Fair. 59 interested on Facebook.
A family-friendly comedy show at the fair, July 29 at 7.
Senior Day at the Porter County FairWed, Jul 29 · 8:00am
Senior Day at the Porter County Fair. 29 interested, 6 going on Facebook.
Senior Day at the Porter County Fair opens at 8 on July 29.
Veteran's Recognition Program at the Porter County FairWed, Jul 29 · 7:00pm
Veteran's recognition program at the Porter County Fair, 7 PM. 21 interested on Facebook.
The fair's veteran recognition program is July 29 at 7.
4-H Master Showman ContestFri, Jul 31 · 6:30pm
4-H youth showcase event at the fairgrounds. 28 interested, 9 going on Facebook.
The 4-H Master Showman contest runs July 31 at 6:30 at the fairgrounds.
4-H Celebration Sale at the Porter County FairThu, Jul 30 · 5:00pm
4-H sale at the Porter County Fair
The 4-H Celebration Sale is July 30 at 5.
Sandberg's Towing School Bus & Combine DerbySat, Aug 1 · 5:00pm
School Bus & Combine Derby
Sandberg's Towing puts school buses and combines in a derby on August 1 at 5.
Hoofin' It for Ag 5KSat, Aug 1 · 7:00am
5K run in Valparaiso.
The Hoofin' It for Ag 5K goes off at 7 in the morning on August 1.
Oakadoke Trail RunsSat, Aug 1 · 8:00am
Trail run at Creekside Trails. 65 interested, 16 going on Facebook.
Oakadoke trail runs start at 8 on August 1 at Creekside Trails.
Porter Fire's Stop, Drop and Run 5KSat, Aug 8 · 8:00am
5K race at Hawthorne Park. 51 interested, 9 going on Facebook.
Porter Fire's Stop, Drop and Run 5K is August 8 at 8 at Hawthorne Park.
Summer Concert Series: Lauren Dukes BandThu, Aug 6 · 5:00pm
Summer concert series at Central Park Plaza featuring Lauren Dukes Band. 177 interested, 12 going on Facebook.
The Lauren Dukes Band plays the Central Park Plaza concert series August 6 at 5.
Summer Concert Series - FEATURING MIDWEST BIG BANDThu, Aug 20 · 5:00pm
Midwest Big Band summer concert. 247 interested on Facebook.
Midwest Big Band takes the concert series stage August 20 at 5.
Valparaiso Summer Concert Series — WHITEHORSE Tribute to Chris StapletonThu, Aug 13 · 7:00pm
WHITEHORSE performs a Chris Stapleton tribute at the Summer Concert Series. 402 interested on Facebook, 26 going.
WHITEHORSE plays a Chris Stapleton tribute at the Summer Concert Series August 13 at 7.
Summer Concert Series - Michael McDermott & The ArsonistsThu, Aug 27 · 5:00pm
Summer concert series featuring Michael McDermott & The Arsonists at Central Park Plaza amphitheater. 214 interested on Facebook.
Michael McDermott and the Arsonists close the amphitheater series August 27 at 5.
Bike NightFri, Aug 21 · 6:00pm
Bike Night. 303 interested on Facebook.
Bike Night is August 21 at 6, with 303 people interested on Facebook.
Book BingoWed, Aug 5 · 11:30am
Book bingo game for teens at Valparaiso Library
Book bingo for teens at the Valparaiso Library, August 5 at 11:30.
Bookstore Romance DaySat, Aug 15 · 8:00am
Bookstore Romance Day at 9 Lincolnway, Valparaiso. 29 interested on Facebook, 3 going.
Bookstore Romance Day at 9 Lincolnway, August 15 starting at 8.
Into the Woods Sr.Wed, Aug 12 · 2:00pm
Theatrical performance at 104 Indiana Ave, Valparaiso
Into the Woods Sr. plays 104 Indiana Ave on August 12 at 2.
Craft Club - a monthly meet upTue, Aug 11 · 6:00pm
Monthly craft club meetup at downtown Valparaiso location.
Craft Club meets downtown August 11 at 6, same as every month.
Brewski Fest 2026Sat, Aug 15 · 5:00pm
Beer festival at Central Park Plaza
Brewski Fest is at Central Park Plaza August 15 at 5.
Valparaiso Summer MarketSun, Aug 30 · 1:00pm
Valparaiso Summer Market at Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation Center
The Valparaiso Summer Market sets up at the Care and Rehabilitation Center August 30 at 1.
Blood Drive - Red CrossWed, Aug 12 · 10:00am
Red Cross blood drive at The Pennsy Depot Banquet Room. 1 interested, 1 going on Facebook.
Red Cross blood drive at the Pennsy Depot banquet room, August 12 at 10.
Heartsaver CPR CertificationSat, Aug 29 · 9:00am
Heartsaver CPR Certification at 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso. Sat, Aug 29 at 9 AM session (plus 2 additional sessions). 25 interested on Facebook.
Heartsaver CPR certification on Montdale Park Drive, August 29 at 9 plus two other sessions.
2nd Annual Valparaiso Firefighters Buddy BashFri, Sep 4 · 5:00pm
632 interested, 35 going on Facebook
The Valparaiso Firefighters Buddy Bash is September 4 at 5, with 632 people interested.
ROCKOLOGY CHICAGO ROCKIN' VALPO POPCORN FEST KICKOFF CONCERT!Thu, Sep 10 · 7:00pm
Valpo Popcorn Fest kickoff concert. 19 interested · 5 going on Facebook.
Rockology Chicago kicks off Popcorn Fest with a concert September 10 at 7.
7th Annual First Responder Appreciation and Demonstration Day (FRADD)Sat, Sep 19 · 10:00am
Community appreciation and demonstration day for first responders. 91 interested, 20 going on Facebook.
First Responder Appreciation and Demonstration Day is September 19 at 10.
2026 Valpo BrewfestSat, Sep 26 · 1:00pm
981 interested, 56 going on Facebook
Valpo Brewfest is September 26 at 1, with 981 marked interested.
Valparaiso Firefighters Local 1124 Creekside Trail 5k/Team 30KSat, Oct 3 · 9:00am
5K and team 30K race organized by Valparaiso Firefighters Local 1124. 75 interested on Facebook.
The firefighters' Creekside Trail 5K and team 30K run October 3 at 9.
MAACtoberfestSat, Oct 17 · 12:00pm
Fall festival at Montdale Park. Multiple time slots. 43 interested on Facebook.
MAACtoberfest brings a fall festival to Montdale Park October 17, multiple time slots.
Valpo Gun & Knife ShowSat, Oct 3 · 8:00am
Gun and knife show. 12 interested, 3 going on Facebook.
The Valpo Gun and Knife Show opens October 3 at 8.
Halloween Havoc w/ Injoy, Dawn of Agony, Fear and Grace, Atheist Messiah and StabbedSat, Oct 24 · 6:30pm
Halloween Havoc concert at Verona Valpo featuring Injoy, Dawn of Agony, Fear and Grace, Atheist Messiah, and Stabbed. Pizza and wings available. 3 interested on Facebook, 5 going.
Halloween Havoc stacks five bands at Verona Valpo on October 24 at 6:30, pizza and wings available.