Hungry Hound Presents | Lick It Like It's Hot – Dog Lick Mat Event11:00am
Pet event at Hungry Hound Boutique & Grooming.
Hungry Hound Boutique & Grooming hosts its Lick It Like It's Hot dog lick-mat event today from 11 to 2.
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Ride the Cyclone – Teen Edition2:30pm
Teen-cast performance of the theatrical production 'Ride the Cyclone' at Chicago Street Theatre (Cast 1: July 18 @ 2:30pm, Cast 2: July 19 @ 6:00pm).
Chicago Street Theatre's teen cast performs Ride the Cyclone today at 2:30.
Miss Porter County Fair Queen Pageant7:00pm
The Miss Porter County Fair Queen pageant is tonight at 7.
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Summer Concert SeriesThu, Jul 9 · 7:00pm
Weekly live music concerts at Central Park Plaza, Thursday evenings. July performances feature Cosmic Velocity (July 9), Libido Funk Circus (July 16), Small Town (July 23), and WYSIWYG (July 30). Series continues through August 27.
The Thursday-night concert series at Central Park Plaza has Small Town playing July 23, part of a run through August 27.
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 Orchestra plays outdoors at Central Park Plaza on July 22 at 7:30, Symphony Under the Stars.
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.
Journeyman Distillery has live music Wednesday and Thursday evenings all summer, free to get in and free to park, all ages.
The Sunday Vibe MarketSun, Jul 19 · 10:00am
Recurring market event, Sundays at 10 AM on Calumet Ave
The Sunday Vibe Market sets up on Calumet Ave on Sunday at 10.
Lakeshore PAWS Dog Adoption EventMon, Jul 20 · 10:00am
Dog adoption event
Lakeshore PAWS holds a dog adoption event on July 20 at 10.
Valparaiso Exotic Animal ExpoFri, Jul 24
Exotic animal expo hosted by the NWI Army National Guard.
The Valparaiso Exotic Animal Expo runs July 25 and 26.
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, activities, and story time for ages 3 to 7 on Wednesday at 11.
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.
Valparaiso Parks' youth ensemble stages Footloose, opening July 24 at 7.
Cocktails for a Cause for Lakeshore PawsSun, Jul 19 · 10:00am
Fundraiser for Lakeshore Paws at Journeyman Distillery. Free event, all ages welcome.
Journeyman Distillery hosts a free, all-ages fundraiser for Lakeshore Paws on July 19 from 10 to 2.
StorytimeMon, Jul 20 · 10:00am
Storytime for young children at Valparaiso Library
Storytime for little ones is at the Valparaiso library July 20 at 10.
Art: Dino DoodlesWed, Jul 22 · 5:00pm
Dinosaur-themed art activity for kids at Valparaiso Library
Kids make dinosaur-themed art at the Valparaiso library on July 22 at 5.
Game NightTue, Jul 21 · 5:00pm
Evening of games at Valparaiso Library
The Valparaiso library runs a game night July 21 at 5.
Craft: Paper QuillingMon, Jul 20 · 5:30pm
Paper quilling craft activity at Valparaiso Library
The Valparaiso library hosts a paper-quilling craft session July 20 at 5:30.
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.
The 4-H draft horse shows run at the Porter County Fair July 23 and 24.
Bailey Zimmerman at the Porter County FairFri, Jul 24 · 7:30pm
Country music performance by Bailey Zimmerman at the Porter County Fair.
Country act Bailey Zimmerman plays the Porter County Fair on July 24 at 7:30.
Community Health Fair - HealthLinc ValparaisoThu, Jul 23 · 10:00am
Community health fair hosted by HealthLinc Valparaiso
HealthLinc hosts a community health fair in Valparaiso on July 23 at 10.
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 for ages 14 and up, runs performances through July 31.
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Sidewalk DaysFri, Jul 31 · 10:00am
Two-day downtown Valparaiso celebration.
Sidewalk Days fills downtown Valparaiso on July 31 and August 1.
Full Throttle Monster Truck ShowThu, Jul 30 · 7:00pm
Monster truck show at 217 E Division Rd, Valparaiso
A monster truck show rolls into 217 E Division Rd on July 30 at 7.
Special Needs Day at the Porter County FairTue, Jul 28 · 8:00am
Special Needs Day at the Porter County Fair
The Porter County Fair holds its Special Needs Day on July 28, starting at 8.
Valpo Corn Roast Fest 2026Sat, Aug 8 · 5:00pm
Corn roast festival at Central Park Plaza
Valpo Corn Roast Fest sets up at Central Park Plaza on August 8 at 5.
Valparaiso Firefighters L1124 Annual PicnicWed, Aug 5 · 10:00am
Annual community picnic hosted by Valparaiso Firefighters Local 1124.
Valparaiso Firefighters Local 1124 host their annual community picnic on August 5 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 July 26 from 10 to 3, one of its every-other-Sunday dates through Halloween.
Mariachi ImperialSun, Jul 26 · 6:00pm
Mariachi Imperial performance at 217 E Division Rd, Valparaiso.
Mariachi Imperial performs at 217 E Division Rd on July 26 at 6.
Jazz SessionsSun, Jul 26 · 5:00pm
Intimate live music series celebrating fine jazz artists from Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland, at Journeyman Distillery.
Journeyman opens an intimate jazz series with Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland artists on July 26 at 5.
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 come to the Porter County Fair on July 28 at 7.
Night of Destruction Demo DerbyFri, Jul 31 · 7:00pm
Demo derby at the Porter County Fair.
The Night of Destruction demo derby runs at the Porter County Fair on July 31 at 7.
Sandberg's Towing School Bus & Combine DerbySat, Aug 1 · 5:00pm
School Bus & Combine Derby
Sandberg's Towing runs a school bus and combine derby on August 1 at 5.
Valparaiso Summer Concert Series - FEATURING WHITEHORSE - A Tribute to Chris StapletonThu, Aug 13 · 7:00pm
WHITEHORSE performs a tribute to Chris Stapleton at the 1st Source Bank Amphitheater.
Whitehorse plays a Chris Stapleton tribute at the 1st Source Bank Amphitheater on August 13 at 7.
Flo Rida & DaBaby at the Porter County FairMon, Jul 27 · 7:30pm
Flo Rida & DaBaby performing at the Porter County Fair
Flo Rida and DaBaby play the Porter County Fair on July 27 at 7:30.
Brewski Fest 2026Sat, Aug 15 · 5:00pm
Beer festival at Central Park Plaza
Brewski Fest pours at Central Park Plaza on August 15 at 5.