# Events & Things To Do In Valparaiso, Indiana on 20th August 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Valparaiso, Indiana on 20th August 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Valparaiso, Indiana on 20th August 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Valparaiso

- **Event Name**: Summer Concert Series - FEATURING MIDWEST BIG BAND
  - **Description**: ⏰ Main Stage Music starts at 7 PM
📍 Central Park Plaza, Home to the 1st Source Bank Amphitheater

Celebrate summer with your favorite bands…or discover a new one! The Summer Concert Series features a diverse lineup of acts from Chicagoland and the NWI reg
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  - **Date**: Thu Aug 20 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/summer-concert-series-featuring-midwest-big-band/200030033103918
  - **Venue**: Central Park Plaza, Home to the 1st Source Bank Amphitheater | 68 Lafayette Street, Valparaiso Indiana 46383
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: House of the Holy
  - **Date**: Thu Aug 20 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/house-of-the-holy/2300030188388122
  - **Venue**: Memorial Opera House - IN
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Thursday Night Jam at Duffys Place hosted by Head Honcho Trio
  - **Description**: Jam night at Duffy’s Place every Thursday! Bring your instruments and come jam! Full bands welcome! Backline provided for guitar, bass, and drums. Jam night starts at 7and ends at 10pm! Let make some tunes 🎸🤘🏼🥁🎤🎸🍻🍔
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  - **Date**: Thu Aug 20 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/thursday-night-jam-at-duffys-place-hosted-by-head-honcho-trio/200030325260039
  - **Venue**: Duffy's Place
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: PM Valpo - August 20, 2026
  - **Description**: Come hang out at our quarterly Business After Hours series where networking meets unwinding. No agenda, no speeches — just great conversations, a complimentary drink, and a relaxed evening vibe at Journeyman Distillery in Valpo.

This is a free event. Reg
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  - **Date**: Thu Aug 20 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu Aug 20 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/pm-valpo-august-20-2026/200030459823500
  - **Venue**: Journeyman Distillery (Valparaiso)
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- **Event Name**: Welcome to Compass Barbecue
  - **Description**: Join Compass International Family Center for our annual back-to-school celebration!

FREE dinner for you and your family

Learn about our English language classes and tutoring programs

Meet our staff and volunteers

Outdoor fun and games

PLUS enter a ra
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  - **Date**: Thu Aug 20 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/welcome-to-compass-barbecue/200030330281041
  - **Venue**: 1325 Evans Ave, Valparaiso, IN, United States, Indiana 46383
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  - **Categories**: workshops, meetups, back-to-school
- **Event Name**: Candidate Physical Ability Testing (CPAT)
  - **Description**: The MAAC Foundation, in accordance with the IAFF and IAFC, is proud to provide CPAT testing to all interested candidates. The CPAT test consists of 8 activities to reflect the everyday operations firefighters may be faced with.
The typical candidate test
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  - **Date**: Thu Aug 20 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu Aug 20 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/candidate-physical-ability-testing-cpat/200030557446727
  - **Venue**: 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN, United States, Indiana 46383
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- **Event Name**: Sewing Class: Fall Towel Holders
  - **Description**: Fall is coming up, that means getting ready to redecorate your home! Come to this sewing class to learn some easy sewing techniques, learn how to attach some buttons, and create a cute set of 2-3 hanging towels to have ready for the kitchen and/or bathroo
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  - **Date**: Thu Aug 20 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu Aug 20 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/sewing-class-fall-towel-holders/200030239165429
  - **Venue**: 256 Indiana Ave. Valparaiso IN. 46383, Valparaiso, IN, United States, Indiana 46383
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  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club
  - **Description**: On the third Thursday of every month, Pines Village invites all veterans and active duty to join us for a hearty complimentary breakfast with fellow servicemen and women. No program or agenda―  just an opportunity to connect with other veterans. This is s
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  - **Date**: Thu Aug 20 2026 at 08:30 am – Thu Aug 20 2026 at 09:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/rise-and-shine-veterans-breakfast-club/200030412692818
  - **Venue**: 3303  Pines Village Circle, Valparaiso, IN, United States, Indiana 46383
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## Trending Events in Valparaiso

- **Event Name**: Scotty McCreery at 1st Source Bank Amphitheater at Central Park Plaza
  - **Venue**: 1st Source Bank Amphitheater at Central Park Plaza
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- **Event Name**: Scotty McCreery at Valparaiso Central Park Plaza
  - **Venue**: Valparaiso Central Park Plaza
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- **Event Name**: Jay Sean with Iyaz
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Northwest Health Amphitheater at Central Park Plaza
🏠 Address: 68 Lafayette St, Valparaiso, IN 46383
🌆 City: Valparaiso
📍 Location: 41.467, -87.0619🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Jay Sean with Iyaz, the most anticipated gathering of
  - **Venue**: Northwest Health Amphitheater at Central Park Plaza
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- **Event Name**: Late Summer Car Truck and Bike Show & Swap Meet
  - **Description**: 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 the ga
  - **Venue**: Porter County Expo Center
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- **Event Name**: Divine Vines Comedy at Anderson's
  - **Description**: New York Meets Northwest Indiana! Laugh out loud with hilarious acts at Divine Vines Comedy Club Night at Anderson's!About this EventDivine Vines Comedy Club Night at Anderson'sSpe
  - **Venue**: Anderson's Winery and Vineyard
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- **Event Name**: ROCKOLOGY CHICAGO ROCKIN' VALPO POPCORN FEST KICKOFF CONCERT!
  - **Description**: Excited to headline the 2026 Valpo Popcorn Festival Kickoff Concert on Thursday, Sept 10th, 7:00-8:30PM at the 1st Source Bank Amphitheater at Central Park Plaza in Valparaiso, IN!!

Celebrate the official start of the 47th Annual Popcorn Festival weekend
  - **Venue**: Central Park Plaza
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- **Event Name**: Serene Designs @Valparaiso Popcorn Festival
  - **Description**: You won’t want to miss this long-standing Valparaiso tradition, that all started with Orville Redenbacher in 1979, as it returns for its 47th year! After watching the Popcorn Parade, explore 300+ vendors lining Downtown Valpo’s streets, Main Stage Music p
  - **Venue**: Valparaiso Popcorn Festival (Official)
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- **Event Name**: Popcorn Panic
  - **Description**: Hit the streets for the 48th annual Popcorn Panic, a can’t-miss Valpo tradition!

Each year, over 1,400 runners join in on this community favorite race. Choose between a timed 5K or 5-mile race, in teams or as individuals

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Saturday, September 12
𝗧𝗶𝗺
  - **Venue**: Central Park Plaza
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- **Event Name**: Popcorn Parade
  - **Description**: Join the Porter County Libertarian Party and our candidates as we march in the 2026 Valparaiso Popcorn Parade. You won’t want to miss this long-standing Valparaiso tradition, that all started with Orville Redenbacher in 1979, as it returns for its 47th ye
  - **Venue**: Valparaiso, IN
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** Summer Concert Series - FEATURING MIDWEST BIG BAND (Thu Aug 20 2026 at 05:00 pm at Central Park Plaza, Home to the 1st Source Bank Amphitheater | 68 Lafayette Street, Valparaiso Indiana 46383), House of the Holy (Thu Aug 20 2026 at 06:00 pm at Memorial Opera House - IN), Thursday Night Jam at Duffys Place hosted by Head Honcho Trio (Thu Aug 20 2026 at Duffy's Place), PM Valpo - August 20, 2026 (Thu Aug 20 2026 at 04:00 pm at Journeyman Distillery (Valparaiso)), Welcome to Compass Barbecue (Thu Aug 20 2026 at 06:30 pm at 1325 Evans Ave, Valparaiso, IN, United States, Indiana 46383).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Valparaiso in August 2026?
  - **A:** Summer Concert Series - FEATURING MIDWEST BIG BAND (Thu Aug 20 2026 at 05:00 pm at Central Park Plaza, Home to the 1st Source Bank Amphitheater | 68 Lafayette Street, Valparaiso Indiana 46383), House of the Holy (Thu Aug 20 2026 at 06:00 pm at Memorial Opera House - IN), Thursday Night Jam at Duffys Place hosted by Head Honcho Trio (Thu Aug 20 2026 at Duffy's Place), PM Valpo - August 20, 2026 (Thu Aug 20 2026 at 04:00 pm at Journeyman Distillery (Valparaiso)), Welcome to Compass Barbecue (Thu Aug 20 2026 at 06:30 pm at 1325 Evans Ave, Valparaiso, IN, United States, Indiana 46383).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Valparaiso on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Valparaiso?
  - **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 events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Valparaiso include Central Park Plaza, Home to the 1st Source Bank Amphitheater | 68 Lafayette Street, Valparaiso Indiana 46383, Memorial Opera House - IN, Duffy's Place.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Valparaiso include Valparaiso Events, Ticket Network Events, Head Honchos Band.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Valparaiso.

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