Garage SaleSat, May 1
Garage sale at 1606 Whittier Park Dr. 1 went on Facebook.
today
Game Night5:00pm
Evening of games at Valparaiso Library
Games night at the Valparaiso library Tuesday, 5 to 6:30.
Food Scrap Drop-Off: Valparaiso Farmers Market 20269:00am
Recurring food scrap drop-off program at Valparaiso Farmers Market, William E. Urschel Pavilion.
The Valparaiso Farmers Market takes food scraps at the Urschel Pavilion, starting 9am.
JUST CHILLIN' PENGUIN Cocktails and Canvas Fun Paint & Sip Social Art Event6:00pm
Paint & sip social art event at AJ's Pizza Co. 15 interested, 1 going on Facebook.
A penguin-themed paint-and-sip social at AJ's Pizza Co., 6pm.
Trace Adkins7:00pm
Trace Adkins concert in Valparaiso at 7 PM. 33 interested, 7 going on Facebook.
Trace Adkins plays Valparaiso at 7.
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 under the stars at Central Park Plaza, Wednesday at 7:30.
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 kids' club runs crafts, activities and story time for ages 3 to 7, Wednesday at 11.
Art: Dino DoodlesWed, Jul 22 · 5:00pm
Dinosaur-themed art activity for kids at Valparaiso Library
A dinosaur-themed art session for kids at the Valparaiso library, Wednesday at 5.
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.
The Summer Concert Series brings Small Town, a John Mellencamp tribute, to Central Park Plaza on Thursday.
Summer Music Live | Free Live Music ValparaisoWed, Jul 22 · 6:30pm
Free live music at Journeyman Distillery. 643 interested on Facebook.
Free live music at Journeyman Distillery, Wednesday at 6:30.
Cruise Nights at Haven HollowThu, Jul 23 · 4:00pm
Car cruise night at Haven Hollow Park. 32 interested on Facebook, 4 going.
Cruise night brings the cars out to Haven Hollow Park on Thursday afternoon.
Valparaiso Exotic Animal ExpoFri, Jul 24
Exotic animal expo hosted by the NWI Army National Guard.
An exotic animal expo lands in Valpo Saturday and Sunday.
Front Porch Music FestivalSun, Jul 26 · 1:00pm
446 interested and 41 going on Facebook
The Front Porch Music Festival plays Sunday afternoon.
The Sunday Vibe MarketSun, Jul 26 · 10:00am
Market event. 256 interested on Facebook.
The Sunday Vibe Market sets up Sunday morning.
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 returns Sunday, 10 to 3.
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 cast opens Footloose on Friday.
Porter County FairThu, Jul 23 · 12:00pm
21 interested on Facebook, 2 going
The Porter County Fair opens Thursday.
Cutest Baby ContestSun, Jul 26 · 11:00am
Cutest Baby Contest at the Porter County Fair this Sunday at 11 AM. 36 interested, 5 going on Facebook.
The fair's Cutest Baby Contest is Sunday at 11.
Valpo Day at the FairSat, Jul 25 · 10:00am
Valpo Day at the Fair
Saturday is Valpo Day at the fair.
Dunes Learning CenterFri, Jul 24 · 10:00am
Educational learning program.
A Dunes Learning Center program at the Valparaiso library, Friday at 10.
Community Health Fair - HealthLinc ValparaisoThu, Jul 23 · 10:00am
Community health fair hosted by HealthLinc Valparaiso
HealthLinc hosts a community health fair Thursday.
Jazz SessionsSun, Jul 26 · 5:00pm
Intimate live music series celebrating fine jazz artists from Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland, at Journeyman Distillery.
Journeyman's jazz series brings Northwest Indiana and Chicago players in Sunday evening.
Special Needs Day at the Porter County FairTue, Jul 28 · 8:00am
Special Needs Day at the Porter County Fair
Tuesday is Special Needs Day at the Porter County Fair.
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.
A lactation consultant runs a breastfeeding basics session Wednesday evening.
Campfire Across AmericaWed, Jul 22 · 5:00pm
Campfire gathering at 1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive, Valparaiso.
A community campfire gathering on Cumberland Crossing Drive, Wednesday evening.
StorytimeThu, Jul 23 · 10:00am
Storytime for children.
Storytime for kids at the Porter County library, Thursday at 10.
The White Lines Band at Zao IslandFri, Jul 24 · 7:00pm
Live music. 26 interested on Facebook.
The White Lines Band plays Zao Island on Friday night.
around town
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 theater production for ages 14 and up, runs through July 31.
coming up
Wonderlane Presents: KidchellaSat, Aug 1 · 11:00am
Family-friendly music festival at Sunset Hill Farm County Park. 1.2K interested on Facebook, 137 going.
Kidchella, a family music festival, takes over Sunset Hill Farm County Park on August 1.
Sidewalk DaysFri, Jul 31 · 10:00am
Two-day downtown Valparaiso celebration.
Sidewalk Days takes over the square July 31 and August 1.
Summer Concert Series - WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get)Thu, Jul 30 · 5:00pm
Summer concert featuring WYSIWYG at Central Park Plaza's 1st Source Bank Amphitheater. 271 interested, 18 going on Facebook.
The Summer Concert Series closes July with WYSIWYG at Central Park Plaza on Thursday the 30th.
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 plays the fair Wednesday the 29th.
Acorn Concert Series - MegaBeatles (Beatles Tribute)Fri, Jul 31 · 7:00pm
Beatles tribute band. 75 interested on Facebook.
The Acorn Concert Series hosts Beatles tribute MegaBeatles on July 31.
The Golden Hour Railway Garden at Gabis ArboretumWed, Aug 5 · 6:00pm
The Golden Hour Railway Garden at Gabis Arboretum, Aug 5 at 6 PM. 12 interested, 1 going on Facebook.
The Golden Hour railway garden opens at Gabis Arboretum, August 5 at 6.
Valparaiso Firefighters L1124 Annual PicnicWed, Aug 5 · 10:00am
Annual community picnic hosted by Valparaiso Firefighters Local 1124.
The Valparaiso firefighters throw their annual community picnic August 5.
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, a family stop at the fair, is Thursday afternoon the 30th.
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 runs at the fair July 31.
Full Throttle Monster Truck ShowThu, Jul 30 · 7:00pm
Monster truck show at 217 E Division Rd, Valparaiso
The Full Throttle monster truck show runs July 30 on Division Road.
Senior Day at the Porter County FairWed, Jul 29 · 8:00am
Senior Day at the Porter County Fair. 29 interested, 6 going on Facebook.
Wednesday the 29th is Senior Day at the Porter County Fair.
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 Summer Concert Series brings the Lauren Dukes Band to Central Park Plaza on August 6.