Jan 2026 Business Bingo Night
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Let's start 2025 off right with Business Bingo Night! This event offers free entry, prizes, snacks, and ample networking opportunities. Sponsored by McColly Real Estate - Paul Boyter, it's the perfect occasion to bring a friend, have some fun, and make ...
Book Club at Meadowbrook
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
We’re launching our very first book club at Shirley Heinze Land Trust, with “The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year” by Margaret Renkl as our first selection. This is a perfect fit for anyone who enjoys conservation and the everyday wonders found right ...
2026 Groundhog Day - Shadow Showdown
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Celebrate Groundhog Day with Humane Indiana! Celebrate Groundhog Day while supporting Humane Indiana Wildlife! The second annual Groundhog Day Shadow Showdown event features a vendor marketplace, food, wildlife presentations, and meet & greet ...
Chesterton Lacrosse Bingo Fundraiser
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join the Chesterton Lacrosse Club for our Bingo Fundraiser on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 1 PM at the Moose Lodge in Chesterton! Enjoy food, basket raffles, 50/50 tickets, and a bake sale. All proceeds support our players and club programs. Donations ...
World Wetlands Day Hike
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Celebrate World Wetlands Day by joining us for a guided morning hike through one of our region’s most vital and vibrant ecosystems! This program invites participants to explore the rich biodiversity, cultural significance, and essential ecological ...
Upcycled Valentine’s Card Party
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Recycling & Waste Reduction District and the Art Barn come together for this fun-for-the-family card party to turn your trash into treasures! Join us for the fun on Saturday, February 7th, 2026 at the Art Barn School of Art (695 N 400 E, ...
Winter Morning Hike
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Start your day with fresh air and quiet beauty on a morning hike through our scenic trails at Meadowbrook Nature Preserve! We’ll explore the sights, sounds, and seasonal changes that make winter one of the most peaceful times in nature. This hike will ...
Arts, Hearts, & Smarts: A Valentine’s Trivia Night
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Celebrate the season of love by testing your teamwork with your partner, bestie, or go-to group with an evening of trivia, all in support of Art Barn School of Art! Join us at Peddlers Pizza in Downtown Valpo for a lively night of community, pizza, and ...
Woman-to Woman: A New Conversation About Heart Health
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for an evening of empowering women to lead heart-healthy lives through education focused on prevention and wellness. Join us for an intimate and engaging evening of converstation, connection and expert guidance focused on helping women live a ...
Chesterton's Winter Market (Indoor) - February 28
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
We are bringing the European Market indoors with 40 of your favorite vendors! Escape the winter chill and discover unique treasures ✨ including: ~ Delicious Food & Treats ~ Unique Personal & Home Decor ~ Warm Winter Gifts ~ Learn more ...
2026 SOUPS supporting Hilltop Neighborhood House
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
STEP RIGHT UP FOR OUR GREATEST SOUPS YET! Join Hilltop Neighborhood House for our 26th Annual SOUPS event on Tuesday, March 3! Taste soups from local restaurants, enjoy sweet treats, and vote for your favorite soup! Proceeds support Hilltop ...
2026 Corkscrew & Brew
12:00 AM
Get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit at the 10th Annual Corkscrew & Brew! Set in Chesterton’s beautiful Thomas Centennial Park, this spring tasting event will feature local wineries and breweries, live music, delicious food, games, and unlimited ...
Spring Equinox Hike
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Join Engagement Coordinator Bella, a Certified Interpretive Guide and Indiana Master Naturalist, as you search for emerging buds, returning birds, and listen for frog calls. This hike offers a peaceful opportunity to reconnect with the natural world, ...
March 2026 Business Bingo Night
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
This event offers free entry, prizes, snacks, and ample networking opportunities.
Book Club at Meadowbrook
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
In honor of International Women’s Day, our March book club will explore “All We Can Save,” an inspiring anthology edited by Katharine Wilkinson and Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. This collection brings together essays, poetry, and reflections from a diverse ...
April 2026 Candidate Forum
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Candidates will participate in a Candidate Forum hosted by the Duneland Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, April 7 to be held from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM at the Porter County Expo Center in Valparaiso. The event will offer guests the opportunity to meet and ...
Northwest Indiana EARTH DAY Celebration! FREE to the Public!
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Join us here in Northwest Indiana to celebrate Earth Day 2026!! This event is FREE to the public and will feature an array of sustainably minded vendors, local wildlife, a magician, interactive children's games, birdhouse building, a fix-it fair, a ...
2026 Duneland Chamber Annual Meeting
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Meet the Duneland Chamber 2024 Board of Directors, discover our future plans, and network with your fellow Chamber members over dinner and drinks. No dress code required. We're looking forward to seeing you there! Ticket includes Buffet Dinner Cash Bar
April 2026 Business Bingo Night
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
This event offers free entry, prizes, snacks, and ample networking opportunities.
May 2, 2026 Chesterton's European Market - OPENING DAY
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join us at Chesterton's European Market every Saturday from the beginning of May through the end of October in historic downtown Chesterton. From 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, visit us at Broadway and Third Street, next to Thomas Centennial Park. We're located ...
5/2/26 Chesterton's European Market - OPENING DAY
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join us at Chesterton's European Market every Saturday from the beginning of May through the end of October in historic downtown Chesterton. From 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, visit us at Broadway and Third Street, next to Thomas Centennial Park. We're located ...
2026 Hatta Girl
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Celebrating Women And The Many Hats We Wear A women’s tea featuring a panel of female speakers who are ready to share their insights and experiences. Learn how they manage juggling the many hats they wear and how it contributes to their successes. ...
2026 Indiana Dunes Birding Festival
The Indiana Dunes Birding Festival is an annual event hosted by Indiana Audubon that showcases the abundance of migratory birds in the Indiana Dunes. Birding in the Indiana Dunes offers some of the best experiences in the state. With rich ...
May 2026 Business Bingo Night
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
This event offers free entry, prizes, snacks, and ample networking opportunities.
2026 Annual Golf Outing
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Join the Duneland Chamber for a day on the course. Golfers can enjoy the beautiful Sand Creek Country club at this annual golf scramble benefiting the chamber, a 501(c)(6) organization. Registration will begin at 8:30 am, and a shotgun start is at ...
June 2026 Business Bingo Night
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
This event offers free entry, prizes, snacks, and ample networking opportunities.
2026 Community Awards
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Celebrate excellence at our annual Community Awards Ceremony! Join us for lunch as we honor individuals and businesses making a difference in Duneland with the following awards: Putting Duneland on the Map Business Renovation New Construction ...
2026 Vino al Fresco
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS As the weather starts to turn cooler and nights become longer, we’re embracing the season with Vino al Fresco! Enjoy wine tastings from a variety of local wineries. On Saturday, September 13, our Vino al Fresco will be hosted ...
Oct 2026 Candidate Forum
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Candidates will participate in a Candidate Forum hosted by the Duneland Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, April 7 to be held from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM at the Porter County Expo Center in Valparaiso. The event will offer guests the opportunity to meet and ...
2026 Downtown Trick or Treat
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for Downtown Trick or Treat and showcase your business by handing out candy to hundreds of local families. Set up your table at the Chamber of Commerce or on Broadway—don’t forget decorations and at least 1,000 pieces of candy to share. It’s a ...
2026 8th Grade Reality Check
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Preparing Duneland's Middle Schoolers for the Future! Duneland 8th Graders gather at Liberty Middle School for an intense learning activity designed to illustrate how performance in school will affect their quality of life as adults. 120 ...
11/28/26 Hometown Holiday Celebration & Twilight Parade
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Join us for our rescheduled Hometown Holiday celebration! The Twilight Parade will step off at 5:15 PM, followed by Visits with Santa in the Park right after the parade. While you're downtown, be sure to shop small and support our incredible local ...