Tony's Table
Tony Leal is selling a table described as an incredible piece of equipment. Post from Valparaiso Indiana Online Garage Sale Facebook group.
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Summer fun10:30am
Summer fun event at Sunset Hill Farm County Park. 16 interested, 2 going on Facebook.
A morning of summer fun out at Sunset Hill Farm County Park, starting at 10:30.
LEGO® Club10:00am
LEGO building program for kids at Valparaiso Branch library.
Kids build at LEGO Club at the Valparaiso library branch, 10 a.m.
Craft: Dino Garden5:00pm
Kids create a dinosaur-themed garden terrarium craft.
Kids plant a dinosaur-themed terrarium at the library, 5 p.m.
APB Rodeo & Bull Riding7:00pm
Bull riding and rodeo action at the Porter County Fair. 257 interested on Facebook, 13 going.
Bull riding and rodeo kick up the dirt at the Porter County Fair tonight at 7.
Special Needs Day at the Porter County Fair8:00am
Special Needs Day at the Porter County Fair
Special Needs Day opens the Porter County Fair this morning at 8.
this week
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.
WYSIWYG plays the 1st Source Bank Amphitheater at Central Park Plaza on Thursday evening.
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-friendly music festival, takes over Sunset Hill Farm County Park on Saturday.
Summer Music LiveWed, Jul 29 · 6:30pm
Free live music at Journeyman Distillery. 19 interested on Facebook, 2 going.
Free live music at Journeyman Distillery on Wednesday evening.
Sidewalk DaysFri, Jul 31 · 10:00am
Two-day downtown Valparaiso celebration.
Sidewalk Days brings a two-day downtown celebration to Valpo, Friday and Saturday.
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 activity at the Porter County Fair, Thursday afternoon.
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 Porter County Fair, Wednesday at 7.
Full Throttle Monster Truck ShowThu, Jul 30 · 7:00pm
Monster truck show at 217 E Division Rd, Valparaiso
The Full Throttle Monster Truck Show rolls into 217 E Division Rd on Thursday night.
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 at the Porter County Fair, Friday at 7.
Super Show Promotions Truck & Tractor PullWed, Jul 29 · 7:00pm
Truck and tractor pull. 82 interested, 4 going on Facebook.
A truck and tractor pull at the fair, Wednesday at 7.
Acorn Concert Series - MegaBeatles (Beatles Tribute)Fri, Jul 31 · 7:00pm
Beatles tribute band. 75 interested on Facebook.
MegaBeatles, a Beatles tribute, plays the Acorn Concert Series on Friday night.
Art: Paint & PourWed, Jul 29 · 5:00pm
Paint and pour art activity at Valparaiso Branch library.
Kids paint and pour at the Valparaiso library branch, Wednesday at 5.
Craft: S'mores SquishyThu, Jul 30 · 4:00pm
Create s'mores-themed squishy crafts for kids.
Kids make s'mores-themed squishy crafts at the library, Thursday at 4.
StorytimeMon, Aug 3 · 10:00am
Library storytime for children at Valparaiso Branch.
Library storytime for little ones at the Valparaiso branch, Monday 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 youth ensemble stages Footloose, the 80s dance musical, through Aug. 2.
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 stage show for ages 14 and up, runs through July 31.
Hoofin' It for Ag 5KSat, Aug 1 · 7:00am
5K run in Valparaiso.
The Hoofin' It for Ag 5K runs Saturday morning at 7.
Oakadoke Trail RunsSat, Aug 1 · 8:00am
Trail run at Creekside Trails. 65 interested, 16 going on Facebook.
The Oakadoke Trail Runs hit Creekside Trails on Saturday morning.
Sandberg's Towing School Bus & Combine DerbySat, Aug 1 · 5:00pm
School Bus & Combine Derby
A school bus and combine derby on Saturday evening.
around town
Madison Street Farm & Flower Stand
Self-serve farm stand offering fresh bread, produce, baked goods, and homemade pantry items. Posted to community group promoting the Valpo-area stand.
A self-serve farm stand off Madison Street sells fresh bread, produce, baked goods and homemade pantry items.
Wingstop opens in Valparaiso
Wingstop restaurant has opened in Valparaiso, offering flavor options ranging from mild to atomic.
Wingstop is now open in Valparaiso, with heat from mild to atomic.
Thursday Night Jam
Live music jam session hosted by Head Honcho Trio at Duffy's Place. 3 interested, 1 going on Facebook.
The Head Honcho Trio hosts a Thursday night jam at Duffy's Place.
Trivia Night at Union Hall
Trivia night. 314 interested on Facebook, 1 going.
Trivia night at Union Hall.
coming up
Summer Park Playdate!Wed, Aug 5 · 10:00am
Summer playdate at Foundation Meadows. 3 interested, 2 going on Facebook.
A summer park playdate at Foundation Meadows on Aug. 5.
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 at Gabis Arboretum's Railway Garden, Aug. 5 at 6 p.m.
Valparaiso Firefighters L1124 Annual PicnicWed, Aug 5 · 10:00am
Annual community picnic hosted by Valparaiso Firefighters Local 1124.
The Valparaiso Firefighters Local 1124 annual picnic on Aug. 5.
Turkeypalooza 2026Fri, Aug 7 · 5:30pm
Community event at Central Park Plaza. 125 interested, 37 going on Facebook.
Turkeypalooza at Central Park Plaza on Aug. 7.
Valpo Corn Roast Fest 2026Sat, Aug 8 · 5:00pm
Corn roast festival at Central Park Plaza
The Valpo Corn Roast Fest returns to Central Park Plaza on Aug. 8.
Bon Jovi & Stevie Nicks at Valparaiso Kiwanis Corn Roast FestSat, Aug 8 · 4:00pm
Bon Jovi & Stevie Nicks performance at the Valparaiso Kiwanis Corn Roast Festival. 266 interested on Facebook, 25 going.
A Bon Jovi and Stevie Nicks tribute plays the Kiwanis Corn Roast Fest on Aug. 8.
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.
A kids' car show from Heinold and Feller on Aug. 9.
Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing at Gabis ArboretumWed, Aug 12 · 11:00pm
Perseid Meteor Shower viewing at Gabis Arboretum. 140 interested on Facebook, 3 going.
Watch the Perseid meteor shower at Gabis Arboretum on the night of Aug. 12.
Welcome to Compass BarbecueThu, Aug 20 · 6:30pm
Welcome event at Compass Barbecue. 15 interested on Facebook, 4 going.
A welcome event for Compass Barbecue on Aug. 20.
Hilltop's Outdoor Summer Movie NightFri, Aug 21 · 6:00pm
Outdoor summer movie night at Hilltop; 27 interested on Facebook
An outdoor summer movie night at Hilltop on Aug. 21.
Hometown Jams: Jay Sean w/ IyazFri, Aug 21 · 7:00pm
Jay Sean with Iyaz performing as part of Hometown Jams. 67 interested on Facebook.
Hometown Jams presents Jay Sean with Iyaz on Aug. 21.
Lakewood SummerfestSat, Aug 22 · 2:00pm
379 interested · 11 going on Facebook
Lakewood Summerfest on Aug. 22.
2026 BNA Block PartySun, Aug 23 · 4:00pm
Block party at 605 Beech Street. 27 interested on Facebook.
The BNA block party on Beech Street, Aug. 23.
2nd Annual Valparaiso Firefighters Buddy BashFri, Sep 4 · 5:00pm
632 interested, 35 going on Facebook
The second annual Valparaiso Firefighters Buddy Bash on Sept. 4.
2026 Valpo BrewfestSat, Sep 26 · 1:00pm
981 interested, 56 going on Facebook
The 2026 Valpo Brewfest on Sept. 26.
Autumn Artisan MarketFri, Nov 20
Autumn Artisan Market at The American Factory. 219 interested on Facebook.
The Autumn Artisan Market at The American Factory, Nov. 21 and 22.