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. ...
5/23/26 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 ...
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 ...
Art After Dark: Rooted + Rising
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Art After Dark UnGala will be held this year on Friday, June 12! Art After Dark will be an inside/outside event. Guests will enjoy live music by Andre Detti, art making activities, a cash bar by Burn’Em Brewing, and delicious pizza from Impulso ...
10-Minute Play Festival
7:00 PM
We have announced the selected 10-Minute Plays. You can see the list of selected plays here: https://4thstreetncca.com/2026-10-minute-plays/ We are now seeking people to direct. If interested, please apply at https://forms.gle/pNXack5xR4GZp2fz5 ...
Site/Sight: Works from the Artist-in-Residence Program of the Indiana Dunes National Park - Artist Panel
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Artist Panel: Thursday, June 18, 6:30–8 PM Third Friday Artists’ Reception: Friday, July 17, 4–7 PM The Indiana Dunes National Park Artist-in-Residence program has been sharing the park’s inspirational landscape for over 25 years. Site/Sight, on ...
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
Fix-It Fair - June 2026
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Don't buy new things Porter County, repair what you have and be eco-queens+kings with us!! In efforts to promote reuse, this event invites the community to get items repaired at no cost. Volunteers and professionals provide repair while educating ...
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.
Field Studies: Plein Air
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join Shirley Heinze Land Trust and Chesterton Art Center for an opportunity to connect nature with creativity! The program will begin with a guided hike at Meadowbrook Nature Preserve, followed by a 90-minute workshop at Chesterton Art Center. Please ...
Family Hike and Kid's Illustration Workshop
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join Shirley Heinze Land Trust and Chesterton Art Center for an opportunity to connect nature with creativity! The program will begin with a guided hike at Meadowbrook Nature Preserve, followed by a 90-minute workshop at Chesterton Art Center. Please ...
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.
The 67th Annual Chesterton Art Fair
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Chesterton Art Fair is a premier juried art festival with a deep history of providing a stellar experience for both participating artists and visitors. In its 67th year, Chesterton Art Fair draws artists and patrons from all over the Midwest and ...
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 ...