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Valparaiso Popcorn Fest

Calling all popcorn lovers! Mark your calendars, and be sure to pop on over to Valparaiso for the annual Popcorn Festival held each September. Recently celebrating its 45th year, the festival was originally started as a way to celebrate local popcorn legend Orville Redenbacher. While sponsors have…

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Top Things to Do This Fall in the Indiana Dunes

The Indiana Dunes region offers a variety of fall activities, from pumpkin patches and corn mazes to scenic hikes and lively festivals. With so many options for your next autumnal adventure, here’s a list of the top things to do this fall in the Indiana Dunes area: Fall Festivals & Events The…

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Celebrate Summer with Outdoor Movies in Valparaiso

Valparaiso Events’ Summer Outdoor Movies series premieres Tuesday, June 4th, 2024, with a showing of the family favorite Toy Story at Central Park Plaza, home to Northwest Health Amphitheater, in downtown Valpo. The series runs every Tuesday evening from June 4th to July 2nd and features other…

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Top Festivals in the Indiana Dunes

Discover the vibrant scenery of the Indiana Dunes Region through our diverse festivals! Experience maple sugar activities, bird watching, celebratory fireworks, music, food, and more! Maple Sugar Time Festival Do you relish the taste of maple syrup on your pancakes? Are you curious about how syrup…

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Where to Celebrate the Eclipse in Porter County

On Monday, April 8th, 2024, the Indiana Dunes area will experience a partial eclipse. While we are sadly outside of the path of totality in Indiana, people in the area will still be able to experience a NEAR total eclipse at 96%. Just don't forget to grab some eclipse safety glasses or other…

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Bozak Family Christmas Light Show

Brace yourselves for the grand return of the Bozak Family Christmas Light Show! This dazzling yearly spectacle at 259 Lake Park Road, Burns Harbor, promises to be an unmissable celebration of holiday magic and joy. Photo from 2022's show. Photo by Andy Bozak About the Bozak Family Christmas…

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