# Events & Things To Do in Valparaiso, IN in December 2026

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in december 2026 in Valparaiso, Indiana. Discover parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in 2026 in Valparaiso, Indiana.
- **Category**: december
- **Display Name**: Events in December
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With all the christmassy vibes, the list of December 2026 events in Valparaiso only keeps increasing. Check out all the festivals, parties and events happening in Valparaiso in December to embrace all the party vibes. Find out all that you are looking for from the curated list of December 2026 events in Valparaiso and make the festive vibes count!

## december Events in Valparaiso

- **Event Name**: Porter County Card Show
  - **Description**: 160 tables of sports cards, trading cards, collectibles, and memorabilia! Sold out but taking names for the waitlist. Hosted by HB Cards | Sponsored by The Sport Stash and Astrong Construction
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  - **Date**: Sun Dec 06 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 03:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/porter-county-card-show/200029566949326
  - **Venue**: Porter County Fairgrounds
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  - **Categories**: sports, business
- **Event Name**: Shipshewana On the Road
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 11 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Dec 13 2026 at 12:00 pm (-06:00)
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  - **Venue**: Porter County Fairgrounds & Exposition Center
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- **Event Name**: 1 Million Cups Northwest Indiana (Valparaiso, IN - December 9)
  - **Description**: Caffeinating Northwest Indiana's entrepreneurs! Join us for 1 Million Cups Northwest Indiana.About this EventCaffeinating Northwest Indiana's entrepreneurs every second and fourth Wednesdays at 8:30 AM. 1 Million Cups bri
  - **Date**: Wed Dec 09 2026 at 08:30 am – Wed Dec 09 2026 at 10:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/1-million-cups-northwest-indiana-valparaiso-in-december-9/100001999269103708
  - **Venue**: Lower Lincoln
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Business
- **Event Name**: Head Honchos at Veronas
  - **Description**: The Head Honchos band will be at Valpo Veronas playing all your favorite blues and rock songs!Come out for a beer 🍻 and pizza 🍕!! Let’s make this night awesome!! 🤘🏼
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 19 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Dec 19 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00)
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  - **Venue**: Valpo Verona pizza and wings
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Shipshewana on the Road - 2 Day Pass at Porter County Fairgrounds & Exposition Center
  - **Description**: Join us at Shipshewana On the Road event where you can experience a unique shopping extravaganza. Discover a wide selection of handcrafted goods, home decor, jewelry, and more from talented vendors. Don't miss this opportunity to find one-of-a-kind items
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 – Sun Dec 13 2026 (-06:00)
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  - **Venue**: Porter County Expo Center
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## Trending Events in Valparaiso

- **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 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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- **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

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  - **Venue**: Central Park Plaza
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- **Event Name**: Popcorn Festival: The Automotive Showcase by Drivers' Gallery
  - **Description**: IMPORTANT: Display vehicle registration will open up in a few weeks. Please keep a look out for an announcement.

SPECTATORS ARE FREE!

Drivers Gallery presents the Popcorn Festival Automotive Showcase – a car gathering featuring standout vehicles on dis
  - **Venue**: Central Park Plaza
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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**: Sunset Hill Biergarten Sept. 3-6, Labor Day Weekend
  - **Description**: A traditional Bavarian-style Biergarten featuring beer from Munchen. The entire family is welcome. Live Music, Food Trucks, PlaygroundAbout this EventThursday, Sept. 3
  - **Venue**: Sunset Hill Farm County Park
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- **Event Name**: Homecoming and Family Weekend 2026
  - **Description**: Valpo family, it's time to come home! Homecoming and Family Weekend is September 25–27 🤎💛

Students, alumni, families, and members of our greater Northwest Indiana community are invited back to campus to celebrate all that makes our institution special. J
  - **Venue**: 1620 Chapel Dr, Valparaiso, IN, United States, Indiana 46383
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- **Event Name**: Valpo Brewfest 2026
  - **Description**: Get 'hopped' up at the 2026 Valpo Brewfest! General public sales begin on April 1, 2026About this EventTicket Sales: Valparaiso Events Member pre-sale tickets available March 23rd at noon. General public t
  - **Venue**: Central Park Plaza
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- **Event Name**: Nashville Recording Artist: Dylan Raymond at Central Park Plaza (Summer Concert Series)
  - **Description**: Nashville recording artist Dylan Raymond is bringing his 2026 tour to Central Park Plaza in Valparaiso, IN on Thursday, September 3rd at 5:30 PM!

Raised in Indiana on a steady diet of ’90s country, Dylan picked up a guitar at just eight years old and nev
  - **Venue**: Central Park Plaza
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top december events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** Porter County Card Show (Sun Dec 06 2026 at 09:00 am at Porter County Fairgrounds), Shipshewana On the Road (Fri Dec 11 2026 at 06:00 pm at Porter County Fairgrounds & Exposition Center), 1 Million Cups Northwest Indiana (Valparaiso, IN - December 9) (Wed Dec 09 2026 at 08:30 am at Lower Lincoln), Head Honchos at Veronas (Sat Dec 19 2026 at 07:00 pm at Valpo Verona pizza and wings), Shipshewana on the Road - 2 Day Pass at Porter County Fairgrounds & Exposition Center (Sat Dec 12 2026 at Porter County Expo Center).
- **Q**: What are the top free december events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** 1 Million Cups Northwest Indiana (Valparaiso, IN - December 9) (Wed Dec 09 2026 at 08:30 am at Lower Lincoln).
- **Q**: How can I find december events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming december 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 december 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 december events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting december events in Valparaiso include Porter County Fairgrounds, Porter County Fairgrounds & Exposition Center, Lower Lincoln.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for december events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting december events in Valparaiso include Ticket Network Events, 1 Million Cups Northwest Indiana, Head Honchos Band.
- **Q**: Are there any online december events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many december 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 december events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** Follow the december category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new december events are listed in Valparaiso.

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