Upcoming Events in Porter County
Animal
 | Bark in the Park - 07/13/2013 Enjoy a dog-friendly day in the park! |
 | Fall Festival Horse Show - 09/14/2013 - 09/15/2013 Annual Fall Festival Horse Show. |
 | Lakeshore Kennel Club - 11/23/2013 - 11/24/2013 Annual Lakeshore Kennel Club event. Lake Shore Kennel Club is the premiere AKC Member Kennel Club in Northwest Indiana. |
 | Summer Fling Horse Show - 06/01/2013 - 06/02/2013 Everything for the horse enthusiast. |
 | VKC Dog Show - 10/23/2013 - 10/27/2013 The Valparaiso Kennel Club is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of the sport of purebred dogs. |
Arts and Crafts
 | Christmas Craft Show - 11/30/2013 - 12/01/2013 This is the 30th annual Christmas Craft Show. We have over 70 vendors in two halls. |
 | Hebron Elementary Arts & Crafts Fair - 10/12/2013 32nd Annual Hebron Elementary Arts & Crafts Fair features over 125 booth spaces at an indoor show. |
 | Holidaze Art' and Craft Show - 11/16/2013 - 11/17/2013 160 art and craft vendors from 5 states selling thousands of beautiful items for your home. |
 | Kouts Christmas Open House - 12/07/2013 - 12/08/2013 Homes, churches and business open their doors to sell handcrafted unique gifts. |
 | Open Art Studio with Acrylics - 03/21/2013 - 05/30/2013 All skill levels are welcome to attend this weekly adult art class and create a project of their choice under the guidance of an experienced instructor. |
 | Polka Dot Parties with Carol at Thomas Library - 05/13/2013 - 05/22/2013 Polka Dot Parties is a recurring series of craft programs in which attendees utilize a variety of paper-crafting techniques to create original works of art. |
Art Exhibits
 | 25th Annual Celebration of the Arts - 09/21/2013 - 09/22/2013 Outdoor multi-media Art Fair. Established art fair in a wooded setting. |
 | 55th Chesterton Art Fair - 08/03/2013 - 08/04/2013 Chesterton Art Fair brings artists from 15 states to northwest Indiana. |
 | ARTour - 06/15/2013 One day event in downtown Chesterton where artists are working either indoors or outdoors local businesses. |
 | Hooked on Art Festival-Live Street Art Festival - 09/28/2013 Our live street art festival is a community-wide family event presenting a variety of artistic talent from across the region. Live street art, interactive family events, music, and shopping will be a few of the highlights. |
| Hooked on Art Festival-Starry Night Dinner - 09/27/2013 We kick off our Hooked on Art opening event with a special night of artistic, culinary, and musical talent. |
Car Show
 | Best Bike Night on the Planet - 05/01/2013 - 10/30/2013 Food and drink specials, outdoor patio, live music, different themes each week, bikes and cars. |
 | Chesterton Cruise Night - 05/25/2013 - 10/26/2013 Cars of all kinds - vintage, sport, muscle and foreign. A night of true family fun! |
 | Corvette & Chevy Show - 08/10/2013 - 08/11/2013 Annual exhibit for the auto enthusiast. |
 | South Point Cruise-In - 05/04/2013 - 09/27/2013 Live music featuring classic rock, country, oldies and more, beer garden, food, cars and bikes. |
Community
 | 67th Northwest Indiana Soap Box Derby - 06/22/2013 American Legion Post 94 of Valparaiso is again hosting the Derby as a Non-Profit Organization.For local children between the ages of 7 & 17. |
 | Adult Summer Reading Program - 06/02/2013 - 06/29/2013 Love to read? Join this adult summer reading program! |
 | Bookmarks at the Museum - 01/17/2013 - 11/21/2013 Reviewing books monthly on the 3rd Thursday of each month. |
 | Central Park Plaza Market - 06/04/2013 - 10/29/2013 Tuesdays and Saturdays; June 4 through October 29 (8am-2pm) Visit the market weekly to shop for fresh local produce, handmade products and beautiful plants and flowers. Live lunchtime entertainment on select Tuesdays throughout the summer. |
 | Chamber Network Night - 10/17/2013 Networking evening for Chamber of Commerce members. |
 | Duneland Exchange Club's 10th Annual Frog Hunt - 06/01/2013 Find any one of the 60 "pretend" frogs hidden along the park trails and share in cash prizes valued from $10 to $500. |
 | Get Outdoors Day Picnic - 06/08/2013 Join Dunes Learning Center for a day of free outdoor family fun including trail hikes, river exploration, kayak demonstrations, camp crafts and lunch on the lawn. |
 | Hageman Library Family Films - 09/14/2013 Second Saturday of the month, from September through May. Films are rated G or PG and are suitable for family viewing. |
 | Hebron Block Party - 10/05/2013 Festival with live music, food, and games. |
 | Knitting Together - 01/06/2013 - 12/01/2013 Area knitters are invited to gather in the Brown Mansion parlor for a cozy afternoon of knitting, conversation, and refreshments. |
 | Party in the Park - 08/17/2013 Duneland's back-to-school celebration! |
 | Spring Book Sale - 10/18/2013 - 10/20/2013 Semi-annual library book sale. |
 | Summer Concerts/Films - 06/07/2013 - 08/09/2013 Enjoy a concert or film every Friday evening at Thomas Centennial Park, June 7 - August 9. |
 | Summer Outdoor Movies - 06/11/2013 - 07/30/2013 Watch your favorite movies under the stars at Central Park Plaza. Movies start at dusk. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. |
 | Valparaiso Wine Festival - 06/15/2013 Wine Lovers Unite! Enjoy unlimited tastings of over 80+ wines, live music and a summer day in the park! |
Educational
 | Acrylic Painting Lessons - 04/01/2013 - 11/04/2013 All skill levels are welcome to attend this adult art class under the guidance of an experienced instructor on the first Monday of each month at the South Haven Public Library. |
 | Acrylic Painting Lessons in Hebron - 04/16/2013 - 11/19/2013 All skill levels are welcome to attend this adult art class under the guidance of an experienced instructor. |
 | Century of Progress Homes Tours - 10/19/2013 Join a National Park Service ranger at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore for a tour of five historic homes from the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair. |
 | Jewelry Making Demonstration - 06/30/2013 Local jewelry designer Wendy Marciniak will demonstrate a variety of jewelry making techniques at the Beverly Shores Depot. |
 | Mad About Mysteries - 01/09/2013 - 11/16/2013 Mad About Mysteries takes place at the Westchester Township History Museum. |
 | Northwest Indiana Storytelling Festival - 10/12/2013 Visit Indiana Dunes State Park to watch some of Indiana’s best storytellers weave their magic! |
 | Perseid Meteor Stargaze - 08/10/2013 Join us for this annual shooting star event at Indiana Dunes State Park which marks the peak of the Perseid Meteor. |
 | Popular Books - 01/07/2013 - 12/02/2013 Please join us the first Monday of each month to discuss popular books. |
 | Sandhill Crane Field Trip - 11/09/2013 Join the folks at Indiana Dunes State Park on their annual trip to see the massive migration of Sandhill Cranes at Jasper Pulaski FWA. |
 | Singing Sands Star Show - 06/15/2013 Join us for this annual stargazing event complete with special telescopes and constellation talks on the beach at Indiana Dunes State Park. |
 | The Art of the South Shore Line - 05/03/2013 - 06/30/2013 The Beverly Shores Historical Museum and Gallery opens its season with "The Art of the South Shore Line" featuring the iconic original South Shore posters. |
Environment / Nature
 | 16th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest - 07/13/2013 16th annual sand sculpting contest. |
 | Camp FUNset 2013 Summer Camps - 06/10/2013 - 08/02/2013 Porter County Parks and Recreation announces registration for their 2013 Summer Camps. |
 | Dunes Glamping Weekend - 05/31/2013 - 06/02/2013 Come celebrate the art of glamorous camping at Indiana Dunes State Park with special glamping events all weekend long. |
 | National Audubon Christmas Bird Count - 12/14/2013 Join us at Indiana Dunes State Park for our annual all-day big event for serious birders. |
 | Taltree Arboretum & Gardens Offers Summer Camps - 06/17/2013 - 07/19/2013 This summer Taltree will offer a series of summer camps specifically geared toward rising third through sixth-graders. |
 | Taltree Railway Garden - 04/01/2013 - 10/31/2013 The Taltree Railway Garden is open from April 1 through October 31 from 8 am to 7 pm, with trains running from 10 am to 6:30 pm. |
Ethnic
 | Greek Festival - 09/20/2013 - 09/22/2013 Enjoy food, music, and drinks while sampling a wide array of delicacies. |
Exhibits
 | BDM Auction - 11/02/2013 Local auction event. |
 | Brauer Museum of Art - 01/02/2013 - 07/17/2013 Located in the Center for the Arts on the Valparaiso University campus. |
 | Children's Days at the "Bull Moose" Railway Garden - 06/15/2013 - 06/16/2013 Thomas and Friends visit the Bull Moose Railway Garden! |
 | First Friday Reception - 05/03/2013 - 10/04/2013 The Beverly Shores Historical Museum and Gallery hosts a reception the first Friday of the month from May through October. Come and meet the local artists and artisans whose work is on display in our gallery and gift shop. |
 | Lake Michigan in a Dugout - 03/24/2013 - 06/02/2013 Come meet Makeba - the log that became a boat. Now how does a log become boat? |
 | Porter County Antique Show - 10/01/2013 - 11/04/2013 Annual antique show with available appraisals. |
 | Shipshewana On The Road - 12/14/2013 - 12/15/2013 Shipshewana On the Road shows are two day sales where independent vendors offer their products or merchandise for sale to the general public. |
 | Tractor Pull - 09/01/2013 Old-fashioned tractor pull. Come out and join the fun! |
 | Valpo Dolls Show - 09/08/2013 For the doll enthusiast! |
 | We Are Porter County - 03/24/2013 - 02/08/2014 "We Are Porter County" will highlight the formation of the county from its founding in 1836 to present day. |
 | Winter Snow Show 2013 - 12/07/2013 - 12/08/2013 Winter show featuring winter time outdoor activities and equipment. |
Fairs
 | Kouts Porkfest - 08/24/2013 The Kouts Porkfest is an annual arts, crafts, food and entertainment festival. Fun for the whole family! |
 | Portage Township SummerFest - 06/13/2013 - 06/16/2013 Family-fun festival designed to appeal to all ages. |
 | Porter County Fair - 07/18/2013 - 07/27/2013 Wide variety of carnival, food, livestock, and free entertainment. |
Farmers Markets
 | Chesterton's European Market - 05/04/2013 - 10/26/2013 Chesterton’s European Market provides a strong tradition of quality shopping and live entertainment within a festive community experience. |
 | Farmers Market - 06/02/2013 - 09/29/2013 Fresh vegetables, local honey, art, and food |
Food / Beverage
 | 42nd Annual Blueberry Social - 07/10/2013 You are cordially invited for social time of fellowship and yummy blueberries for your tummy. |
 | Chamber Chili Challenge & Homecoming Tailgate Party - 09/20/2013 Duneland's Homecoming Tailgate Party! |
 | Devour Duneland - 01/08/2013 - 12/10/2013 In love with food? No need to travel, folks. Duneland was built for foodies. |
 | Dishcrawl Tours Valpo - 05/29/2013 National Start-up Dishcrawl's Brings Progressive Dining Event to Valparaiso |
 | Taste of Duneland - 08/31/2013 Taste food from local eateries and non-profit groups in the Duneland area. Live music, beer & wine garden. Bounce houses for the kids. |
 | Valparaiso Brewfest - 09/28/2013 Sample over 125 different styles of beers from America's best craft brewers. |
Historical
 | Aukiki River Festival - 08/24/2013 - 08/25/2013 Hunting, fishing, trapping, dancing, festival celebrating the harvest and more! |
 | Fall Harvest Festival and Antique Farm Show - 09/27/2013 - 09/29/2013 Farming from the 1900's to the 1960's with farm equipment demonstrations in a farm setting. |
 | History Comes Alive Weekend - 09/07/2013 - 09/08/2013 Join us for special history-themed activities all weekend long! |
 | Portage Community Historical Festival - 06/22/2013 Celebrating 25th anniversary of the historical society. |
Holiday
 | "Howl"oween in the Dunes - 10/26/2013 - 10/27/2013 Join us for a weekend of spooky fun at Indiana Dunes State Park. |
 | 9/11 Tribute Concert - 09/11/2013 The Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy is hosting a free concert on Sept. 11, 2012. |
 | Amhurst Asylum Haunted Attraction - 10/03/2013 - 10/31/2013 Prepare to be frightened in this 23,000 square foot, all-indoor haunted house designed by two people who have a combined 20 years of experience in haunted houses and horror movies. |
 | Christmas Craft Show - 11/30/2014 Over 74 craft vendors. |
 | Christmas Eve Shopping Stroll - 12/24/2013 You say you have your shopping done? Great! Join the naturalists for our traditional Christmas Eve stroll through the dune forests. |
 | Fall Harvest Festival - 10/25/2013 Wear your spookiest or silliest costume and go door-to-door in Valparaiso’s downtown to get some tasty treats. |
 | Family 4th Fest - 07/04/2013 Family-friendly 4th of July Festival with games for the kids. |
 | Fireworks on the Lakefront - 07/02/2013 - 07/03/2013 Porter County's largest Lakefront Fireworks Celebration. |
 | Harvest Festival - 10/05/2013 - 10/06/2013 Fine art for sale. Wine, cheese & chocolate tasting. Live music. |
 | Haunted Hayride - 10/24/2013 - 10/26/2013 Haunted hayride fun at Woodland park. |
 | Holly Days - 12/06/2013 Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season in downtown Valparaiso! Central Park Plaza comes alive with holiday musical performances on the Porter Health Amphitheater Stage. Michiana Ice Carvers prepare a Giant Ice Sculpture. The Holiday Village |
 | Mistletoe Market - 12/07/2013 Chesterton’s European Market dresses up for the holidays! |
 | New Years Eve Party - 12/31/2013 Celebrate the new year at this event! |
 | Santa's Holiday Forest - 11/22/2013 - 12/25/2013 A real Christmas tree - a perfect gift for the whole family! |
 | Twilight Christmas Parade - 11/22/2013 Duneland's Hometown Holiday Celebration |
 | Valparaiso Popcorn Festival - 09/07/2013 Celebrating its 35th year, the Valparaiso Popcorn Festival continues to offer family-fun activities for all ages. |
 | Valparaiso University Tree Lighting - 12/05/2013 The fourth annual Tree Lighting at Valparaiso University. |
 | Valparaiso's 4th of July Blast - 07/04/2013 Come on out to celebrate the 4th of July in Valparaiso style! |
Home & Gardens
 | Taltree Childrens Adventure Garden - 04/01/2013 - 10/27/2013 Taltree’s Children’s Adventure Garden will open rain or shine on April 1. |
Performing Arts
 | A View from the Bridge - 05/24/2013 - 06/08/2013 A classic modern drama sure of itself every step of the way. |
 | American English Concert - 08/09/2013 American English has been dubbed the best Beatle tribute story of our time. |
 | Elvis FANtasy Fest - 10/11/2013 - 10/13/2013 Elvis weekend with tribute artist contest. Dance, Elvis memorabilia and special guest who knew or worked with Elvis. |
 | Harbor Lights - 06/01/2013 Five seasoned entertainers with unique performance histories ten years ago to bring you Harbor Lights.came together |
 | Little Women - 11/29/2013 - 12/13/2013 Based on Louisa May Alcott's own family experiences (and novel). |
 | Lucky Stiff - 09/06/2013 - 09/15/2013 Lucky stiff is a zany, off beat,and very funny murder mystery farce. |
 | Lunchtime Cabaret Series - 02/13/2013 - 12/11/2013 This popular afternoon series continues! |
 | Marrakesh Express Concert - 08/30/2013 Back by popular demand on Friday, August 30, Taltree will host Marrakesh Express. |
 | Our Town - 10/04/2013 - 10/13/2013 Thornton Wilder's classic about the people of Grover's Corners is a perfect return to small town values. |
 | Portage 2013 Summer Music in the Park Concert Series - 06/04/2013 - 08/27/2013 Through collaboration between Portage Parks & Recreation, Portage Chamber of Commerce and Portage Live Entertainment, a thirteen-concert series of Summer Music in the Park will be presented each Tuesday night June 4 through August 27, 2013. |
 | Porter County Unplugged - 09/21/2013 Porter County Unplugged open mic competition. Benefit for Mental Health America of Porter County. |
 | The Comedy of Errors - 07/12/2013 - 07/27/2013 Chicago Street Theatre will once again present FREE park performances for families young and old to enjoy together. |
 | The Importance of Being Earnest - 08/15/2013 - 08/18/2013 The Importance of Being Earnest will make you laugh and warm your heart, all while showing the necessity of honest living. |
 | The Neverly Brothers Concert - 07/26/2013 Fasten your seat belts for a guided musical tour through rock ‘n’ roll history! |
 | To Kill a Mockingbird - 05/31/2013 - 06/16/2013 Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Harper Lee. |
 | WINDIANA - 11/21/2013 Windiana is a professional-level concert band, based in northwest Indiana. |
Sporting Events Participant
 | 2013 AAU Youth District State Track & Field Championship - 06/15/2013 - 06/24/2013 Annual Track & Field championship event. |
 | Lit'l Kernel Puff - 09/07/2013 Lit'l Kernel Puff....Kids, start your engines! |
 | Lorie's Lakeside Century - 09/14/2013 28, 38, 62 or 100 mile bike ride on beautiful Lake Michigan that benefits the programs and services of the VNA of Porter County. |
 | Northwest Indiana Junior Golf Association - 07/23/2013 - 07/26/2013 Each year the NIJGA serves approximately 250 kids in junior golf through a series of rules seminars, clinics and tournaments. |
 | Popcorn Panic - 09/07/2013 The Popcorn Panic is a five-mile run and five-kilometer (3.2 miles) walk. |
 | Run Club - 03/20/2013 - 05/30/2013 This free year round club is led by experienced trail runners. The group meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 8 to 9 a.m. at Sunset Hill Farm and generally runs about five miles. |
 | Valpo Night Ride - 08/24/2013 Returning in 2013, the award-winning Valpo Night Ride! |
 | Valpo Triathlon - 07/13/2013 Annual Valparaiso Triathlon! |
 | Womens Walk Club - 03/21/2013 - 09/05/2013 Join group leader Jenna Martin, R.N., for a walk along the trails at Sunset Hill Farm. This free program will take place every Tuesday and Thursday, from 8 to 9 a.m. |
Sporting Events Spectator
 | Elite Baseball Tournaments - 06/13/2013 - 07/22/2013 Elite Baseball Tournaments hosts youth and High School based travel tournaments around the Midwest. |
 | Hoosier Fight Club - 06/01/2013 - 06/02/2013 Come and see the Fight Club exhibition! |
| Hoosier Fight Club - 11/09/2013 Come and see the Fight Club exhibition! |
Swap Meets
 | Valpo Fest - 05/26/2013 Huge Motorcycle Show, Swap Meet, Live Music, Door Prizes, Trophies, Dash Plaques, Giant Food-Fest, and Beer Garden! |
Tradeshows
 | Gun and Knife Show - 09/28/2013 - 09/29/2013 Children 12 and under FREE with adult. |
 | Watch & Clock Convention - 08/02/2013 - 08/03/2013 Annual convention of watch & clock enthusiasts. |
