# Kids events in Valparaiso, IN, Today and Upcoming Kids events in Valparaiso, IN - **Subtitle**: All Kids events in Valparaiso, Indiana. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Valparaiso like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance - **Category**: ## About All Kids events in Valparaiso, Indiana. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Valparaiso like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance ## Events in Valparaiso - **Event Name**: Touch a Truck - **Description**: Kids of all ages will enjoy exploring their favorite big rigs during this 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄, hands-on Touch a Truck event. Take pictures with your favorite trucks, enjoy the DJ, food trucks, and more! π–π‘πžπ§: Sunday, June 7, 2025 | 11 am - 1:00 pm π–π‘πžπ«πž: Central Park P - **Date**: Sun Jun 07 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Jun 07 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/touch-a-truck/200029922423722 - **Venue**: Central Park Plaza - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9jOWY3NDRmMWE5YWVkZWU5NGZlZmMzM2ZlZWIxMjcyMWQ3MDIxNzE3MzQ0MTZkZDg1NzIzM2EyODY5MDUyOTJkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzQ3NDY0Yi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTgzODIwMg.avif - **Categories**: Kids, food-drinks, Nonprofit - **Event Name**: Lakeshore PAW'S Pup Crawl 2026 - **Description**: πŸΎπŸŽ‰ SAVE THE DATE FOR THE BIGGEST PAW-TY OF THE YEAR! πŸŽ‰πŸΎ We’re thrilled to announce the 13th Annual Pup Crawl, happening Saturday, June 20th from 5:00–10:00 PM in the heart of downtown Valparaiso! The evening kicks off with a fun, dog-friendly walk throu - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1519 - **Date**: Sat Jun 20 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Jun 20 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/lakeshore-paws-pup-crawl-2026/200029535996130 - **Venue**: Central Park Plaza - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8wZmZlY2EwMTZjNDAxY2JjOGY0NWY2NzU3YjM0ODc1MDM1MGExZWY3NTg5NzcyNzY2NjBkODc2Yjk2OTkzNDhmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ3Mi1kYzJlY2VlMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NDc3MjQ2Mg.avif - **Categories**: dog, music, live-music, entertainment, nonprofit, kids - **Event Name**: Valpo Kiwanis Corn Roast Fest 2026 - **Description**: Valparaiso's 11th Annual Community Wide Corn Roast Fest, created, organized, executed by and benefiting the Kiwanis Club of Valparaiso!About this Event11th annual Family and Kid friendly Corn Roast and music Fest hosted b - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 12 - Avatar: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/a2e4a7c5060bcf58afcc7a18613f91eb?s=100&d=identicon&r=g - Avatar: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/b6aeccfa51a9cfce3a241bf27344909208ffd98b773372e87b25e2f431918627-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1700317206 - Avatar: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/banners/2a8e0187a982adec182731321024efd0-rimg-w300-h300-gmir.png - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Aug 08 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/valpo-kiwanis-corn-roast-fest-2026/100001981650773809 - **Venue**: Central Park Plaza - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8wYWIwMDE4YTEyMDM4YjQ1MDcwNTJjOTAyY2IxOWNiYzFhM2Q4NTYyOTM1MzA0Y2E5YWI4ZTEyNDFlMDE2ZmRiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kYzRlMjk1Mi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Njk5MjMwMzk.avif - **Price**: USD 29 - **Categories**: nonprofit, festivals, music, entertainment, kids, food-drinks, live-music, food-truck-festivals - **Event Name**: Active Kids Day - **Description**: Kids are invited to jump in and get active at this hands-on vendor fair! Local business and organizations will highlight all the great opportunities available for kids of every age. Check out live demonstrations, try kid-focused activities, and even sign - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1433 - **Date**: Sun Apr 26 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Apr 26 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/active-kids-day/200029710628057 - **Venue**: 55 Napoleon St, Valparaiso, IN, United States, Indiana 46383 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9mZDQ3M2Y5ODExZjE2Y2MxYTUyMmEwZmY5ODMwZTY4MmU3ODRmNTdjY2YxOTRjMTRkYzhhMGEyYTQzODFhNWUxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2ZlZmZmZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTk2MzE0NA.avif - **Categories**: kids, sports, nonprofit - **Event Name**: Downtown Roller Derby Doubleheader - **Description**: Close out the season with South Shore Roller Derby in the heart of Valparaiso! This outdoor doubleheader takes place just one week after Popcorn Fest. Keep the celebration going with another night of high-energy action. πŸ“ Location William E. Urschel Pavi - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 74 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/downtown-roller-derby-doubleheader/200029823585823 - **Venue**: William E. Urschel Pavilion - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8yZjRmNTEwOTc4MzRjNjc4NzExZWJjNjg3ZGRjYTc4ZWRjYzE5MDllZTk5YmMyNjg1YTM4ZjcwMzk0ZWRlYjY4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGMwYzFmM2QtZ21pcj92PTE3NzQ2OTcwMDc.avif - **Categories**: kids, contests, festivals - **Event Name**: Just for Jessica Benefit Car Show - **Description**: Join us for a benefit car show to support Jessica Halliar, a beloved para-professional at Ben Franklin Middle School. Recently diagnosed with Stage 4 melanoma, Jessica is an integral part of her students’ lives and a cherished member of the community. A w - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 263 - **Date**: Sun Jun 07 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Jun 07 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/just-for-jessica-benefit-car-show/200028529193305 - **Venue**: Porter County Expo Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9lMDZiNzcwNjJiMjY0ZGFiMmE5ODJmOTExNzMwYzJlM2I2NjE3YTc5NTRiMTAzMmY3MDU4YTBiNGMyYTQ5YzM4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ1MC1kYzAwMDAwMC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTk0OTk0OA.avif - **Categories**: car-shows, nonprofit, kids - **Event Name**: Valparaiso Exotic Animal Expo - **Description**: Valparaiso All Animal Expo Where the Wild Things Are! March 28th–29th 10 AM – 3 PM National Guard Armory 1502 Linwood Ave, Valparaiso, IN Adults $5 | Kids 12 & Under FREE Looking for a fun, unique, and educational weekend activity? The Valparaiso A - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/valparaiso-exotic-animal-expo/200029908040257 - **Venue**: NWI Army National Guard - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy84NTJkN2U2ODY2ODgxNWIzNTRhMTFhNTJjNTIwMzMxNjZlMThiMWMwNTU5YWI2MTM5MmZjYjc5NGIxMDZmM2ExLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1MDktZGMwMTAxMDItZ21pcj92PTE3NzU2Mzk2OTY.avif - **Categories**: business, exhibitions, trips-adventures, kids - **Event Name**: Railway Garden Opening Event - **Description**: Join Gabis for the Railway Garden Opening Event for the first time this year! Spanning two full acres, the Railway Garden tells the amazing stories of American railroads through a large-scale display featuring G-gauge miniature trains. The gift shop in th - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 546 - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/railway-garden-opening-event/200029728351942 - **Venue**: 450 W 100 N, Valparaiso, IN, United States, Indiana 46386 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy83MjExODFjMTA4NTI1YTBhMDYxMzFhOWJhOTdkMzJmYjIyYjAwMjM4YWM3YTM1MGEwZDgwZGI5OGUxZjIwMDliLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzYxNjA1ZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTg3ODg3NQ.avif - **Categories**: kids, art - **Event Name**: Spring Kids Closet Sale - **Description**: πŸ›’ Join us at the 10th annual Spring Kids Closet Sale to shop 20 booths packed with gently used kids’ clothing, toys, furniture, and more. πŸ’² Cash and card payments are accepted for admission. Individual vendors will accept cash, and some may accept elect - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/spring-kids-closet-sale/200029701219416 - **Venue**: Butterfield Family Pavilion - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy81NjFiYTY4MTFlMjllMDZmOWQ1MTFiNDNmZGUyYTlhMzRiNTQxMzI1MGRkZTM4Mjk2MmM5MmI0ZjM4YmQ4ZjA3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2Y5ZjZjZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjAyNzEzNg.avif - **Categories**: kids, shopping - **Event Name**: Valpo Parks Fish Fry Fundraiser - **Description**: Valpo Parks Fish Fry Butterfield Pavilion (645 Evans Ave, Valparaiso) Sunday, May 3rd 4pm-7pm All you can eat fish and sides included. Desserts and drinks available for purchase. All proceeds go towards fish stocking and fishing access on Loomis and - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 87 - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/valpo-parks-fish-fry-fundraiser/200029820624416 - **Venue**: 645 Evans Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8yYTE2MGNlYjJhMTNkNWZjYWU1ODBlMWYxZGU2YTQ3YmNmYjA1ZGUxMjIwNjQwMDYxNGQ0YTg2MDFkZjRiZWUxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2ZjZjlmMC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTMxNDIyMQ.avif - **Categories**: Nonprofit, Kids - **Event Name**: Railway Garden Trains Opening Day 2026 - **Description**: Trains Opening Day in Valparaiso at Gabis Arboretum at PNWCome enjoy G-scale trains as they run through 3000 feet of track winding through rocky outdoor landscape, miniature vignettes and waterfalls. then stay and enjoy a hike. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/railway-garden-trains-opening-day-2026/80001474435564 - **Venue**: Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest at the Depot building - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2OWE0YTdjNDhjY2U1LmpwZw.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, nonprofit, nonprofit, art, sports, trips-adventures, kids - **Event Name**: Unplugged Day at Alley Kat's! πŸŽ‰ - **Description**: Join us for a fun day of Unplugged Activities! Jessica of Zero Fox Studio and Kat of the Book Nook and Kids Unplugged will be hosting game and activity demos throughout the day along with an all ages Book Swap and Free Craft! Stay tuned for Sneak Peeks - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 73 - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/unplugged-day-at-alley-kats/200029892721552 - **Venue**: 1515 Roosevelt Rd, Valparaiso, IN, United States, Indiana 46383 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9iYTZmZWIxNmUwMzczY2NhZWI0MDgzNTBkMjFjMzliMmFjMGM0NzczMDZjOTA4YzkyMTZmNTYwZmY5ZGQxMTM3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2VhYWQ1Ni1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTg3NDI5OQ.avif - **Categories**: Kids ## Trending Events in Valparaiso - **Event Name**: Chocolate Walk - **Description**: Get ready for the ✨ sweetest ✨ day in Valpo! 🍫 Stroll through Downtown Valpo on Saturday, May 2 and enjoy decadent chocolate treats from 30+ local businesses while you shop, explore, and spend time with friends. πŸ“… Saturday, May 2 πŸ“ Downtown Valpo ⏰ - **Venue**: Downtown Valparaiso - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/50cc0384f332e169529bf5ee443c81aaa4cb355beac9f565a033ffc76ce32337-rimg-w1200-h600-dcbeaca5-gmir?v=1775639143 - **Event Name**: SAND + STEEL Art Fest - **Description**: πŸŒŸπŸ–ŒοΈ Artist Applications are available NOW! πŸ–ŒοΈπŸŒŸ https://www.valparaisoevents.com/event/sandsteelartfest Valparaiso Events and the Valparaiso Creative Council are excited to present... ✨🎨 SAND + STEEL Art Fest 🎨✨, a free, three-day celebration of local ar - **Venue**: Central Park Plaza - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/80c98f95efdd8faca03f283727916a433fd2cbecb97af875ff35878edf7da7e6-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf4f2f1-gmir?v=1775156378 - **Event Name**: Trace Adkins at Porter County Fairgrounds - **Description**: πŸŽ‰ Welcome to Trace Adkins at Porter County Fairgrounds, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! πŸ›οΈ Join us at Porter County Fairgrounds in the heart of Valparaiso, IN for - **Venue**: Porter County Fairgrounds - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/18b7e1c0-338f-11f1-815c-a90acb8b9ebc-rimg-w1200-h628-dcefefef-gmir.jpg?v=1775682511 - **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) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/692d7bdb7072be8a6c2882fa06bd97e7596c17e27f44070e5ce30b32a567e533-rimg-w1080-h1920-dcbebebd-gmir?v=1774854891 - **Event Name**: Trace Adkins in Valparaiso - **Description**: 🎢 Don't Miss this Out! Trace Adkins is Live at Porter County Fair Offices on Sunday, July 26, 2026! 🎢 This is your moment. Trace Adkins is hitting Porter County Fair Offices on Sunday, July 26, 2026 - **Venue**: Porter County Fair Offices - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/85ae64b0-0721-11f1-bc9e-4b918589705a-rimg-w1200-h675-dcfeffff-gmir.webp?v=1770797598 - **Event Name**: Bailey Zimmerman - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Bailey Zimmerman, where every moment tells a story! πŸ›οΈ The stunning Porter County Fairgrounds & Exposition Center in vibrant Valparaiso, IN - **Venue**: Porter County Fairgrounds & Exposition Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/54869800-3316-11f1-99a0-e133baf342d3-rimg-w1200-h477-dc040305-gmir.jpg?v=1775630642 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5972d485be918d129484404cd2d1c902e4a9262a6c045318d15c5e44f1acefb8-rimg-w720-h960-dc4c80be-gmir?v=1774336623 - **Event Name**: Early Summer Car Truck & Bike Show - **Description**: The Early-Summer Valpo Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet returns to the Porter County Expo Center the weekend before Memorial Day! Over 500 swap spaces, hundreds of paved parking places for show vehicles and thousands of spectators through th - **Venue**: Porter County Expo Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/1fb18a73950916bbfc8eb1a2775368c40e04e7f28cd42123554fd8d5e041d8b3-rimg-w1170-h1056-dcffffff-gmir?v=1775072602 - **Event Name**: Trace Adkins & John Foster - **Description**: πŸŽ‰ Welcome to Trace Adkins & John Foster, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! πŸ›οΈ Join us at Porter County Fairgrounds & Exposition Center in the heart of Valparaiso, IN - **Venue**: Porter County Fairgrounds & Exposition Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/374c9600-355e-11f1-94cc-3b4f07bbef99-rimg-w1200-h800-dcd7daed-gmir.jpg?v=1775881419 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Valparaiso? - **A:** Touch a Truck (Sun Jun 07 2026 at 11:00 am at Central Park Plaza), Lakeshore PAW'S Pup Crawl 2026 (Sat Jun 20 2026 at 05:00 pm at Central Park Plaza), Valpo Kiwanis Corn Roast Fest 2026 (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 05:00 pm at Central Park Plaza), Active Kids Day (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 12:00 pm at 55 Napoleon St, Valparaiso, IN, United States, Indiana 46383), Downtown Roller Derby Doubleheader (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 05:00 pm at William E. Urschel Pavilion). - **Q**: What events are happening in Valparaiso this weekend April 17–19, 2026? - **A:** Spring Kids Closet Sale (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 am at Butterfield Family Pavilion). - **Q**: What events are happening in Valparaiso in April 2026? - **A:** Active Kids Day (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 12:00 pm at 55 Napoleon St, Valparaiso, IN, United States, Indiana 46383), Valparaiso Exotic Animal Expo (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am at NWI Army National Guard), Spring Kids Closet Sale (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 am at Butterfield Family Pavilion), Unplugged Day at Alley Kat's! πŸŽ‰ (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am at 1515 Roosevelt Rd, 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, 55 Napoleon St, Valparaiso, IN, United States, Indiana 46383, William E. Urschel Pavilion. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Valparaiso? - **A:** Prices for events in Valparaiso range from USD 29 to USD 29. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Valparaiso? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Valparaiso include Valpo Parks, Lakeshore PAWS, Valparaiso Noon Kiwanis Club. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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