# Events & Things To Do in Valparaiso, IN in October 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in October 2026 in Valparaiso, Indiana. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in October 2026 in Valparaiso, Indiana.
- **Category**: october
- **Display Name**: Events in October
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With a bunch of festivals in October 2026 in [CITY] queued up, there is a lot to catch on! From being a spectator at all the cool festivals to attending some interesting events in October in [CITY] there is all the fun awaiting you this month. Take a tour to this interesting guide or list of things to do in [CITY] in October 2026 and make the most of your holidays and weekends!

## october 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
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 32
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 25 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Oct 25 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/porter-county-card-show/200029515970422
  - **Venue**: Porter County Fairgrounds
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  - **Categories**: sports, business
- **Event Name**: The Highway Band at Duffy’s
  - **Description**: Live music!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/the-highway-band-at-duffy’s/200029348250352
  - **Venue**: Duffy's Place
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: Group Bike Ride: Fall Colors
  - **Description**: Join us and Valparaiso Pathways at this FREE community ride, starting at Bicentennial Park. We will meander through the Fall Colors at Rogers Lakewood Park. All ages welcome, see you there!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Mon Oct 12 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/group-bike-ride-fall-colors/200029868099708
  - **Venue**: Bicentennial Park
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  - **Categories**: cycling
- **Event Name**: The Sharks at Duffy's Place!
  - **Description**: Let's jam!  Full band and kickass food! Grab a pint!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Oct 30 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/the-sharks-at-duffys-place/200029726910348
  - **Venue**: Duffy's Place
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Valparaiso Beacons Football vs. Drake Bulldogs Football
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsValparaiso University Football has 5 upcoming events.Drake Bulldogs Football has 9 upcoming events.
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 12:00 am – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 09:00 am (-06:00)
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  - **Venue**: Brown Field - Valparasio
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  - **Categories**: Sports
- **Event Name**: Verona’s Presents The Lazy Lightning Band
  - **Description**: Verona’s Pizza Presents The Lazy Lightning Band. Great food and awesome music makes the perfect combo. Outdoor show pending weather.  All ages
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 99
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/verona’s-presents-the-lazy-lightning-band/200029735337742
  - **Venue**: Valpo Verona pizza and wings
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment

## 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.


📅 Saturday, May 2  
📍 Downtown Valpo  
⏰
  - **Venue**: Downtown Valparaiso
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- **Event Name**: SAND + STEEL Art Fest
  - **Description**: 🌟🖌️ Artist Applications are available NOW! 🖌️🌟
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
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- **Event Name**: Trace Adkins at Porter County Fairgrounds
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Trace Adkins at Porter County Fairgrounds, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Porter County Fairgrounds in the heart of Valparaiso, IN for
  - **Venue**: Porter County Fairgrounds
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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**: 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
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- **Event Name**: Bailey Zimmerman
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Bailey Zimmerman, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Porter County Fairgrounds & Exposition Center in vibrant Valparaiso, IN
  - **Venue**: Porter County Fairgrounds & Exposition Center
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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**: 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
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- **Event Name**: Trace Adkins & John Foster
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Trace Adkins & John Foster, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Porter County Fairgrounds & Exposition Center in the heart of Valparaiso, IN
  - **Venue**: Porter County Fairgrounds & Exposition Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top october events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** Porter County Card Show (Sun Oct 25 2026 at 09:00 am at Porter County Fairgrounds), The Highway Band at Duffy’s (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 08:00 pm at Duffy's Place), Group Bike Ride: Fall Colors (Mon Oct 12 2026 at 05:30 pm at Bicentennial Park), The Sharks at Duffy's Place! (Fri Oct 30 2026 at 07:00 pm at Duffy's Place), Valparaiso Beacons Football vs. Drake Bulldogs Football (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 12:00 am at Brown Field - Valparasio).
- **Q**: How can I find october events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming october 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 october 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 october events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting october events in Valparaiso include Porter County Fairgrounds, Duffy's Place, Bicentennial Park.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for october events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting october events in Valparaiso include The Highway Band, Valparaiso Pathways, The Sharks.
- **Q**: Are there any online october events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many october 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 october events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** Follow the october category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new october events are listed in Valparaiso.

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