# Events & Things To Do In Portage, IN This Weekend | May 15-17, 2026| AllEvents - **Subtitle**: Portage, Indiana is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Portage, Indiana this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement. - **Category**: Weekend - **Display Name**: Events this weekend - **Type**: time_filter ## Audience - **Followers**: 20.7k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5a33e730-9bcc-11f0-bc74-031dd7b2de88-rimg-w200-h200-dcd3d6db-gmir - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a48338257a84812cd54e2388b406d5790a67c1cb82be520068ac8692eb1cbcd6-rimg-w200-h200-dcbcc2c0-gmir?v=1758994204 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/438a0b277edc9e50d8e9d12b0bbf7d8ffa3406978736b8debf3a589dfaee445c-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1622243409 ## Featured Events - **Event Name**: Cirque Italia - Water Circus at The Crossroads - Portage - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Cirque Italia - Water Circus at The Crossroads - Portage, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning The Crossroads - Portage in vibrant Portage, - **Date**: Fri, 15 May at 07:30 pm – Mon, 18 May at 07:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portage/cirque-italia-water-circus-at-the-crossroads-portage/2400028137766129 - **Venue**: The Crossroads - Portage - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:600:300/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZmQwNDhmNjAtNGQ0Ni0xMWYxLThhNjYtMmRjNzE0MGQzMGI2LXJpbWctdzk4MC1oOTgwLWRjZWVlZWVkLWdtaXIucG5nP3Y9MTc3ODUxMDI3MQ.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures ## About Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore. Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY]. ## Weekend Events in Portage - **Event Name**: Portage Plod 5k - Race the Region - **Description**: **Details and Registration at the ticket link** Race the Region Partners with Portage Fire Department for the 2026 Portage Plod 5K Run/Walk We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the Portage Fire Department for the 2026 Portage Plod 5K Run/Wa - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 38 - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portage/portage-plod-5k-race-the-region/200029895203025 - **Venue**: 6300 Central Ave - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9hODMyZTgyMjU0YzRhYjE5ZmRmNDc0ZjQzMGU0MjQwZTA5NWFhYTg3ZTZlZTU5OGNjNThjZGJlYWNiMTc3N2FiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ2Ny1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODc5MzI0Mw.avif - **Categories**: sports, nonprofit, marathons, health-wellness - **Event Name**: House Legend Gene Hunt @ Moods - **Description**: We’re proud to announce that we’re bringing yall something extremely special 5/16!! We got the Chicago House Legend Gene Hunt coming out to drop an amazing set for us! Plus, we got amazing supporting acts such as DJ Jenn Booty, DJ Emily and a b2b set wi - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 26 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portage/house-legend-gene-hunt-moods/200030036529043 - **Venue**: Moods Bar - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=House+Legend+Gene+Hunt+%40+Moods&date=Sat+May+16+2026+at+08%3A00+pm&bg=4 - **Event Name**: Austin John Winkler's The Founder live ay Shenanigans - **Description**: Austin John Winkler (Former Lead Singer of Hinder) The Founder live at Shenanigans Friday, May 16th, 2026 TICKETS: https://tinyurl.com/sctab7x3 Doors: 6:00pm / Show: 7:00pm All Ages Shenanigans Live- 6121 Melton Rd., Portage, IN A person who has faced t - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 12 - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portage/austin-john-winklers-the-founder-live-ay-shenanigans/200030006587951 - **Venue**: 6121 US-20, Portage, IN 46368, Portage, IN, United States, Indiana 46368 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy83MGFkMTI4N2EzZDdmMjgyMjFiMjA4OGE1MGQxNjQxZGZlZmU2OGZiMDM3OWQwMzQ5M2FhY2MxZmM4ZmEzMmJkLXJpbWctdzY2MC1oMjUwLWRjNDMwYTEyLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc4MjYyMTIy.avif - **Categories**: music, nonprofit - **Event Name**: MCA (Midwest Cars Addicts) Season Opener - **Description**: Welcome to MCA (Midwest Cars Addicts) First Season Opener. I would like to invite you, and your entire family to come over to have fun and enjoy looking, and hearing peoples rides. Any vehicle can come: -Sport Cars -Trucks -Bikes -Exotics -European - - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 265 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portage/mca-midwest-cars-addicts-season-opener/200029984485633 - **Venue**: Countryside Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9hOTQ5OTE5MzgyYWRiZGExMzNiOTYxODEzYTE2MTUzOGU0NzA3ZjgzOGZkYzhmNGQ4NDhmMGJlMGFiMWYxOGUwLXJpbWctdzk0MS1oMTY3Mi1kYzA0MDMwMy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODcwOTM3OQ.avif - **Categories**: sports - **Event Name**: LAUREN DUKES AND STEVE BALL - **Description**: Enjoy some great music, friends and cocktails!! Always a great time!! Open to the public!!! - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portage/lauren-dukes-and-steve-ball/200030053105444 - **Venue**: 1250 Crisman Rd (Rt 249), Portage, IN - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZGJlMDA1N2RmNTJmZTQ3MGE2OTI4OWMwOTZhY2I4MDkzNWUzOGQxN2UxNTUxOTlkZDhkMGQ1ZTNjMTUzMGQ2Yy1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg3MTUtZGMwMzA0MDEtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzg3NzY1NDM.avif - **Event Name**: Nelson's Chicken Fundraiser - **Description**: Portage, IN – Family Promise of Porter County’s annual Nelson’s Chicken Fundraising Event is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Willowcreek Middle School (5962 Central Avenue, Portage, IN) from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, or until sold out. Guests can enjo - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 54 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portage/nelsons-chicken-fundraiser/200029938620434 - **Venue**: Willowcreek Middle School - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy82MjUzZjhmNzkwYTU3MGIxMTcxZTkzZDYzNTJhY2U0OGRhZjdiYjI3ZDk3N2YzOTg2NjljNzFhNTNmYWU3NDNiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ1MC1kYzAzMzA2My1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODI5NzEyNQ.avif - **Categories**: nonprofit, charities - **Event Name**: Succulent Planting Class - **Description**: Come plant with us! Portage Parks will teach you how to successfully plant a beautiful succulent arrangement 💚 📅 Date: Saturday, May 16th ⏰ Time: 10:00 am - Noon 📍 Location: Countryside Park South 💚 What: Planting a beautiful succulent arrangement for - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 68 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portage/succulent-planting-class/200029788133948 - **Venue**: Countryside Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8zNzFkOTdlNjY4ZGFhMDQ2ODdiNjU5MjliZTYwOTA3ODgzN2RkMjVkNmYwOTQzNTA1NjhiNzQzYjFiYjc1OWVkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGNlZGVlZjItZ21pcj92PTE3NzgyODI2Njc.avif - **Categories**: workshops - **Event Name**: 1966 Hiking Challenge Portage Lakefront - **Description**: Join a guided hike along the Portage Lakefront trail (1.5 miles). Meet at the south trailhead parking lot. This 1966 Hiking Challenge is number 4 of 19, where you can join a guided hike along all of the trails in the national park. The challenge will tak - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portage/1966-hiking-challenge-portage-lakefront/200030038740027 - **Venue**: Portage Lakefront Park & Riverwalk - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9jZWEzZjdhZmQyYTQ4MDAwYWQwMGUyMWRiYzdiMDRkNjI2Y2E0YmVhOTZlZjFmNzBjMzZjMzM5YzM4ODVlNjA0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc5OS1kY2EzOTY5NC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODM2MTE0Ng.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Contests, Workshops - **Event Name**: OPEN HOUSE! - **Description**: Real Beginnings Preschool OPEN HOUSE! May 16th 9-12.About this EventHey!Your preschooler (or one you know) would absolutely LOVE Real Beginnings Preschool this Fall! - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portage/open-house/100001988724320979 - **Venue**: Real Life Community Church of the Nazarene - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9lYWJjMTVmN2JiNTAwMTQzNDQ4ZGE3ZDk3ZmNkZDVlMGJlYTk0MzllNzVlYTk3Nzg2ODA0YmJiMDZlN2NiMzhmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzgyMzIxNDQ.avif - **Price**: Free ## Trending Events in Portage - **Event Name**: Roxx Fest: Daughtry Skillet & Hinder - Friday - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Roxx Fest: Daughtry Skillet & Hinder - Friday, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Portage Mall in vibrant Portage, - **Venue**: Portage Mall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/6a6a3800-49cf-11f1-9b88-8d574f4e1b52-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc777778-gmir.jpg?v=1778129062 - **Event Name**: 75th Annual KIA Arts Fair - **Description**: Kick off summer with the 75th Annual Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair in historic Bronson Park in beautiful downtown Kalamazoo! This two-day, juried fine arts fair welcomes 15,000+ visitors to the park to celebrate and invest in the participating artists - **Venue**: Bronson Park, Downtown Kalamazoo - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0901eaa16fd7683970b5af1762b8976da4306130b2a1e45ff80243b5fa198844-rimg-w1005-h600-dcfefffe-gmir?v=1778833017 - **Event Name**: Heartthrob 3.0 w/ Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, Shannon and more! - **Description**: Heartthrob 3.0 is back and Live at Founders Square Amphitheater in Portage Indiana on Saturday August 29! Featuring live performances by: Stevie B Lisa Lisa Shannon Johnny O Cynthia Nice & Wild Lisette Melendez Freestyle Sounds by: DJ Sli - **Venue**: Portage Founders Square - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/2e019d2ea05af71d17b5b9c9169d7b4871e09f9e9dfe7db2ca6958022585cec3-rimg-w1024-h1024-dc040406-gmir?v=1778695139 - **Event Name**: City of Portage 4th of July Parade - **Description**: Portage Event Partnership is proud to announce our annual 4th of July Parade applications are available! - **Venue**: 6070 Central Ave , Portage, IN, United States, Indiana 46368 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/88aeb6f2062c9eb33244088ccb976ab606409406cb4e00bd7bc54653fab0e4f2-rimg-w1200-h1553-dcffffff-gmir?v=1777147662 - **Event Name**: Hawthorne Heights in Portage - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Hawthorne Heights Live in Portage on Saturday, June 20, 2026! 🎶 Are you ready to experience Hawthorne Heights like never before? With chart-topping hits like Ohio Is For Lovers, Niki Fm and Saying Sorry - **Venue**: Roxx Fest - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/d031aed0-39ca-11f1-bd1f-f1e10f03be6f-rimg-w1200-h675-dc1a191b-gmir.webp?v=1776367866 - **Event Name**: Water Circus Atlantis - Portage, MI - May 15 - 18, 2026 - **Description**: Cirque Italia brings a performance of European style. It is described as a “vivid, dramatic, and moving experience"About this EventNOTE: Seat assignment will be issued after ticket purchase based on BEST AVAILABLE - **Venue**: The Crossroads - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/e048b88045f1d7b8cf23db0314c503bacfe4a6a96f87564babadc6c11322e72d-rimg-w1200-h600-dc273f48-gmir.jpg?v=1776656066 - **Event Name**: Canal Days 2026 - **Description**: And here’s the big news… the PARADE is returning this year! We’re excited to bring the parade back to Canal Days and can’t wait to see local organizations, businesses, and community groups take part. Join the parade line-up here: https://forms.gle/Rguf - **Venue**: Downtown Portage - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/326d0e15510b6a07c25aa5af28dab5a75fdc572f58f5475ce0fdc574697e21a3-rimg-w1200-h675-dcc2d4ea-gmir?v=1778389488 - **Event Name**: Taste of Portage Market Fair 2026 - **Description**: Join us in downtown Portage for a full weekend of fun at Market Square and along Cook and DeWitt Streets. Enjoy live music, great food and drinks, family activities, shopping, vendors, a classic Car & Truck Show, and the Half Marathon & 5K. There’ - **Venue**: 104 W Cook St, Ste A, Portage, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53901 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/8a7c6913ebe97cc2273f6276be24fed5a572ad6f0d348d826cd5399ada9e925e-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir?v=1778369202 - **Event Name**: June Friday at the Flats: Block Party - **Description**: Kick off the summer at Celery Flats! You are invited to Friday at the Flats: Block Party. Enjoy fun-filled evenings with FREE, LIVE, LOCAL music and great dinner options from local food trucks and vendors. This community gathering encourages you to conne - **Venue**: 7335 Garden Ln, Portage, MI 49002-4457, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/6962fa4222a1ac5903bbc82d5adadf038fab99a9a73015a6aa39fc2616f3e5ea-rimg-w1200-h675-dcc2dcf3-gmir?v=1778726409 ## Browse Weekend Events by Date - [Weekend Events Today in Portage](https://allevents.in/portage/this-weekend--today) - [Weekend Events This Weekend in Portage](https://allevents.in/portage/this-weekend--this-weekend) - [Weekend Events in May in Portage](https://allevents.in/portage/this-weekend--may) - [Weekend Events in June in Portage](https://allevents.in/portage/this-weekend--june) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Portage? - **A:** Portage Plod 5k - Race the Region (Sun May 17 2026 at 08:00 am at 6300 Central Ave), House Legend Gene Hunt @ Moods (Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 pm at Moods Bar), Austin John Winkler's The Founder live ay Shenanigans (Fri May 15 2026 at 05:00 pm at 6121 US-20, Portage, IN 46368, Portage, IN, United States, Indiana 46368), MCA (Midwest Cars Addicts) Season Opener (Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at Countryside Park), LAUREN DUKES AND STEVE BALL (Fri May 15 2026 at 08:00 pm at 1250 Crisman Rd (Rt 249), Portage, IN). - **Q**: What are the top free Weekend events in Portage? - **A:** OPEN HOUSE! (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 am at Real Life Community Church of the Nazarene). - **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Portage today May 15, 2026? - **A:** Austin John Winkler's The Founder live ay Shenanigans (Fri May 15 2026 at 05:00 pm at 6121 US-20, Portage, IN 46368, Portage, IN, United States, Indiana 46368), LAUREN DUKES AND STEVE BALL (Fri May 15 2026 at 08:00 pm at 1250 Crisman Rd (Rt 249), Portage, IN), Cirque Italia - Water Circus at The Crossroads - Portage (Fri, 15 May at 07:30 pm at The Crossroads - Portage). - **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Portage this weekend May 15–17, 2026? - **A:** Portage Plod 5k - Race the Region (Sun May 17 2026 at 08:00 am at 6300 Central Ave), House Legend Gene Hunt @ Moods (Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 pm at Moods Bar), Austin John Winkler's The Founder live ay Shenanigans (Fri May 15 2026 at 05:00 pm at 6121 US-20, Portage, IN 46368, Portage, IN, United States, Indiana 46368), MCA (Midwest Cars Addicts) Season Opener (Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at Countryside Park), LAUREN DUKES AND STEVE BALL (Fri May 15 2026 at 08:00 pm at 1250 Crisman Rd (Rt 249), Portage, IN). - **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Portage in May 2026? - **A:** Portage Plod 5k - Race the Region (Sun May 17 2026 at 08:00 am at 6300 Central Ave), House Legend Gene Hunt @ Moods (Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 pm at Moods Bar), Austin John Winkler's The Founder live ay Shenanigans (Fri May 15 2026 at 05:00 pm at 6121 US-20, Portage, IN 46368, Portage, IN, United States, Indiana 46368), MCA (Midwest Cars Addicts) Season Opener (Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at Countryside Park), LAUREN DUKES AND STEVE BALL (Fri May 15 2026 at 08:00 pm at 1250 Crisman Rd (Rt 249), Portage, IN). - **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Portage? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Portage on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in Portage? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in Portage? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Portage include 6300 Central Ave, Moods Bar, 6121 US-20, Portage, IN 46368, Portage, IN, United States, Indiana 46368. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Portage? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Portage include Extra Mile Fitness Company, Moods Bar, Shenanigans Live. - **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available? - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. 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