Food Waste Composting @ Coffee Creek Farmers Market
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Our food waste composting program is BACK bby! From 3-7pm every Wednesday starting April 8th, 2026 and going until May 27th, 2026, we will be at the Coffee Creek Farmers Market collecting your food waste. Address: 2300 Village Point, Chesterton, IN. ...
International Compost Awareness Week 2026
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Alrighty Porter County, don't forget that the first week of May is International Compost Awareness Week!! 🪴💛🪴 And we are here to let you know we are celebrating with FREE LOADING of compost and mulch to Porter County Residents all throughout that ...
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. ...
Ribbon Cutting: Meg's Glass
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Meg’s Glass on Wednesday, May 7 at 4:00 PM, located at 325 S. Calumet, Suite 1. Celebrate this exciting new artistic business with refreshments, browse unique finds perfect for Mother’s Day, and ...
5/9/26 Chesterton's European Market
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 ...
First Household Hazardous Waste + Tire Collection of 2026
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Porter County Residents are welcome to come to our FREE collection events to dispose of your hazardous waste! Proper disposal of hazardous waste is crucial to protecting public health and preserving the environment. Hazardous waste often includes ...
Holistic Women’s Health Expo
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This year, we’re making it even more interactive — the perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend. Grab your mom, daughters, sisters, or friends and enjoy a day that’s meaningful, relaxing, and fun. This is not just an expo — it’s an experience. ...
Raindrops Rising Foundation 2026 Survivor Benefit Gala: Rise With The Tide
4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Join us May 9th for a night of dancing, amazing food, and honoring survivors of sexual violence. We will have 4 amazing speakers, a raffle of items donated by our amazing community, and a special survivor tribute. Tickets on sale from now until May 2nd!
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.
Shirley Heinze Book Club
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
The next chapter of the Shirley Heinze Book Club features “Greenwood” by Michael Christie. Join us for an engaging discussion of the mystery novel and the connections between people, place, and environment.
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 ...
Shirley Heinze Land Trust and Moonshine on Coffee Creek Farm
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Join us for a fun and interactive experience with friendly llamas!
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Porter County Residents are welcome to come to our FREE collection events to dispose of your hazardous waste! Proper disposal of hazardous waste is crucial to protecting public health and preserving the environment. Hazardous waste often includes ...
Summer Solstice Yoga & Mindfulness Hike
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Join us and the Duneland Family Y for a morning of movement and mindfulness
June 2026 Business Bingo Night
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
This event offers free entry, prizes, snacks, and ample networking opportunities.
Shirley Heinze Land Trust Field Studies: Bird Illustration w/ Chesterton Art Center
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Connect nature and creativity with FireShirley Heinze Land Trust and Chesterton Art Center! The program will begin with bird observation at Walner Nature Preserve, followed by a 90-minute bird illustration workshop at Chesterton Art Center. Please note ...
Northwest Indiana Chamber Night @ Railcats Stadium
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
A NIGHT OF NETWORKING WITH COLLEAGUES AND BASEBALL In collaboration with several local chambers, this fun-filled night brings together professionals from across the region for networking, refreshments, and exciting game-day action you won’t want to miss.
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 ...
July 2026 Business Bingo Night
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
This event offers free entry, prizes, snacks, and ample networking opportunities.
2026 New Teachers Reception
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
All members of the Duneland Chamber of Commerce are invited to attend a luncheon welcoming new teachers to the Duneland School Corporation. You can sponsor a teacher's lunch and your own! You will be seated with your teacher and listed in the luncheon ...
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 ...
August 2026 Business Bingo Night
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
This event offers free entry, prizes, snacks, and ample networking opportunities.
September 2026 Business Bingo Night
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
This event offers free entry, prizes, snacks, and ample networking opportunities.
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 ...
October 2026 Business Bingo Night
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
This event offers free entry, prizes, snacks, and ample networking opportunities.
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 ...
November 2026 Business Bingo Night
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
This event offers free entry, prizes, snacks, and ample networking opportunities.
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 ...