Chesterton's European Market - August 16

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 ...

Come Together Beatles Fest 2025

3:30 PM - 10:00 PM

🎶 Come Together – A Beatles Tribute Event 🎶 Mark your calendars for August 16 and get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of music, memories, and good vibes! Come Together is a free, all-ages Beatles tribute event kicking off around 3:30 PM, ...

Ribbon Cutting: Transcend Dance Collective

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Please join us for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Transcend Dance Collective. Celebrate this exciting new addition to the Duneland community with food trucks, music, and live performances by talented dancers showcasing their skills.

Chesterton's European Market - August 23

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 ...

Valpo Car Truck and Bike Show & Swap Meet

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Late-Summer Valpo Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet returns to the Porter County Expo Center the weekend before Labor Day! Over 500 swap spaces, hundreds of paved parking places for show vehicles and thousands of spectators through ...

Business Bingo Night

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us for Business Bingo Night! This event offers free entry, prizes, snacks, and ample networking opportunities. Sponsored by __________, it's the perfect occasion to bring a friend, have some fun, and make new connections. This month's theme is ...

Wellness Night

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Please come join us for our first Wellness Night on August 28, 2025. We are so excited to invite you to experience a sound bath, provided by Dawn @ White Lotus Wellness Studio and a chair massage provided by Lisa @ It’s Time 2 Relax. It’s only $20 for ...

Chesterton's European Market - August 30

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 ...

WEEKDAY Household Hazardous Waste Collection

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Don't miss out on our WEEKDAY HHW Collection this September!! Please enter through GATE 3. Proper disposal of hazardous waste is crucial to protecting public health and preserving the environment. Hazardous waste often includes materials that are ...

Dragon Boats Family Festival

The Ultimate Family & Team Building Event Returns! Dragon Boats Family Festival Saturday, September 6, 2025 | Stone Lake, LaPorte, IN Enjoy thrilling dragon boat races, family fun zone, food trucks, music, and fun for all ages! Proceeds support ...

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 ...

9th Annual Art Blitz Festival

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Immerse yourself in a world of art-making and creativity at our 9th annual Art Blitz! Enjoy hands-on art activities, exhibits, artist demos, hayrides, live music, great food, and more. Don’t miss out on cutting your own sunflowers, joining a scavenger ...

Paws in the Park

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

This year's annual tail-wagging celebration, Paws in the Park, is right around the corner. Featuring extended hours, the party has never been bigger! Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025 Time: 9am - 7pm Location: Community Park, 8679 Calumet Ave. ...

Business Bingo Night

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us for Business Bingo Night! This event offers free entry, prizes, snacks, and ample networking opportunities. Sponsored by __________, it's the perfect occasion to bring a friend, have some fun, and make new connections. This month's theme is ...

RAINDROPS RISING FOUNDATION CHARITY GOLF OUTING

2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Raindrops Rising is a state-wide, community funded, survivor ran and operated advocacy agency that serves and supports survivors of sexual violence. Register here: raindropsrisingfoundation.com/events

Porter's Perfect Pint

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Grab the hottest ticket in Duneland. Porter's Hawthorne Park will be filled with the aroma of malted barley and hops, thanks to the arrival of the 11th annual Porter's Perfect Pint Festival. Join us to sample over 50 delicious brews at this craft ...

LAST Household Hazardous Waste + Tire Collection of 2025

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Howdy Porter County! This is our LAST HHW of the 2025 season and there will be a tire collection as well! Check out our website for more information on acceptable items and tire pricing! You don't want to miss this one. Proper disposal of hazardous ...

Chamber Network Night

3:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Chamber Network Night will be here before you know it, and this year it will be sweet like candy! Discover solutions to your business needs, connect with potential customers and meet the people behind Porter County's thriving business community, face ...

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 ...

Business Bingo Night

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us for Business Bingo Night! This event offers free entry, prizes, snacks, and ample networking opportunities. Sponsored by __________, it's the perfect occasion to bring a friend, have some fun, and make new connections. This month's theme is ...

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. ...

8th Grade Reality Check - Fall 2025

7:45 AM - 3:00 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 ...

Business Bingo Night

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us for Business Bingo Night! This event offers free entry, prizes, snacks, and ample networking opportunities. Sponsored by __________, it's the perfect occasion to bring a friend, have some fun, and make new connections. This month's theme is ...

Valpo Holidaze Craft & Vendor Show

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

The Valpo Holidaze Craft and Vendor Show kicks off the Holiday Season every year the weekend before Thanksgiving, with three sold-out buildings and over 200 craft vendors.

Hometown Holiday Celebration

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Come and celebrate the holiday's, Duneland style! Holiday themed Chesterton's European Market, Tree Lighting Ceremony, and the Twilight Parade. Everyone is invited! Hometown Holiday Outdoor Market Some of your favorite Chesterton's European Market ...

Mistletoe Market

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Chesterton's European Market Dresses Up for the Holidays What: Northwest Indiana's Most Extraordinary Holiday Shopping Experience When: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Where: Outdoors at 220 Broadway, Chesterton Who: Everyone is invited to shop! Tickets: This event ...

Chamber Holiday Party

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Join the Duneland Chamber of Commerce for our Annual Holiday Party! Come to celebrate a great year and network with Chamber members before the holidays.