# Events & Things To Do In Valparaiso, NE This Weekend | April 17-19, 2026| AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Valparaiso, Nebraska is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Valparaiso, Nebraska this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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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].

## 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**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Trace Adkins at Porter County Fairgrounds, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Porter County Fairgrounds nestled in bustling Valparaiso,
  - **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**: Bailey Zimmerman
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Bailey Zimmerman, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Porter County Fairgrounds & Exposition Center in Valparaiso, IN sets the
  - **Venue**: Porter County Fairgrounds & Exposition Center
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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**: 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**: Lakeshore PAW'S Pup Crawl 2026
  - **Description**: 🐾🎉 SAVE THE DATE FOR THE BIGGEST PAW-TY OF THE YEAR! 🎉🐾

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
  - **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
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- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend 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 Weekend 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**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend 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 Weekend events in Valparaiso?
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