Oktoberfest @ StoryPoint, Chesterton
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
One of the best ways to start your search for senior living is to experience it, and StoryPoint can always guarantee a great experience! To see for yourself, please attend our Oktoberfest 10/3. We will have games, bingo 1:30-2:30, beer tasting, music, ...
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale–Members Preview Night
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday, October 3 is the special Members-Only Preview Night for the Friends of the Westchester Public Library Fall Book Sale. Get the first crack at all of the books and movies of all genres, available at low prices! The Sale will take place at the ...
Vanishing Point Exhibition Reception
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Meet the artists, view the artwork and enjoy refreshments. Vanishing Point is a regional art exhibition dedicated to raising awareness about the endangered and threatened native species that call our corner of the world home. Centered on the unique ...
Oct 4 Chesterton's European Market
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join us at Chesterton's European Market every Saturday from the beginning of May through the end of October in historic downtown Chesterton. From 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, visit us at Broadway and Third Street, next to Thomas Centennial Park. We're ...
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Bargain hunters and bibliophiles, join us for the Friends of the Westchester Public Library Fall Book Sale! Books and movies of all genres will be available at low prices. Join us at the Baugher Center, at the corner of Calumet and Indiana Avenue in ...
Porter's Perfect Pint
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Grab the hottest ticket in Duneland. Porter's Hawthorne Park will be filled with the aroma of malted barley and hops, thanks to the arrival of the 11th annual Porter's Perfect Pint Festival. Join us to sample over 50 delicious brews at this craft ...
Upcycled Fall Family Workshop!! (pumpkin painting + more!)
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mmmm fall is slowly creeping in!! And with it brings fun fall activities that are great for your family AND the environment! 🍂🧡🍂 Our first fall themed event is coming up in a month and it’s with @artbarn.school !! Join us for a Upcycled Fall ...
Chesterton Art Center - Artist Gallery Talk
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join artist Ramiro Rodriguez for gallery talk at Chesterton Art Center. Ramiro will be talking about his exhibition "Impresiones: Prints by Ramiro Rodriguez," on display September 4–November 1, 2025. "Impresiones" is a solo exhibition showcasing ...
Oct 11 Chesterton's European Market
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join us at Chesterton's European Market every Saturday from the beginning of May through the end of October in historic downtown Chesterton. From 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, visit us at Broadway and Third Street, next to Thomas Centennial Park. We're ...
LAST Household Hazardous Waste + Tire Collection of 2025
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Howdy Porter County! This is our LAST HHW of the 2025 season and there will be a tire collection as well! Check out our website for more information on acceptable items and tire pricing! You don't want to miss this one. Proper disposal of hazardous ...
Free Family Art Day
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join CAC staff and volunteers for a fun, free day of art making for all ages! Start by exploring our galleries and viewing the powerful printmaking work of Ramiro Rodriguez on display in CAC's current exhibition Impresiones: Prints by Ramiro ...
Chamber Network Night
3:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Chamber Network Night will be here before you know it, and this year it will be sweet like candy! Discover solutions to your business needs, connect with potential customers and meet the people behind Porter County's thriving business community, face ...
Third Friday Spooky Pop-Up Artists Market
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Shop your spooky heart out! Chesterton Art Center is celebrating the last Chesterton Third Friday of the season with a Spooky Pop-Up Artists Market on Friday, October 18, from 4–7 PM. This event is free and open to the public. Light bites will be ...
Oct 18 Chesterton's European Market
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join us at Chesterton's European Market every Saturday from the beginning of May through the end of October in historic downtown Chesterton. From 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, visit us at Broadway and Third Street, next to Thomas Centennial Park. We're ...
October 2025 Fix-It Fair! (FREE to the Public!)
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Don't buy new things Porter County, repair what you have and be eco-queens+kings with us!! In efforts to promote reuse, this event invites the community to get items repaired at no cost. Volunteers and professionals provide repair while educating ...
Downtown Trick or Treat
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for Downtown Trick or Treat and showcase your business by handing out candy to hundreds of local families. Set up your table at the Chamber of Commerce or on Broadway—don’t forget decorations and at least 1,000 pieces of candy to share. It’s a ...
Oct 25 Chesterton's European Market Halloween Edition
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join us at Chesterton's European Market every Saturday from the beginning of May through the end of October in historic downtown Chesterton. From 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, visit us at Broadway and Third Street, next to Thomas Centennial Park. We're ...
Vanishing Point Artist Panel Discussion
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Discussion with the artists about their inspiration, process, and connection to the natural world. Vanishing Point is a regional art exhibition dedicated to raising awareness about the endangered and threatened native species that call our corner of ...
Business Bingo Night
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for Business Bingo Night! This event offers free entry, prizes, snacks, and ample networking opportunities. Sponsored by __________, it's the perfect occasion to bring a friend, have some fun, and make new connections. This month's theme is ...
Hatta Girl
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Celebrating Women And The Many Hats We Wear A women’s tea featuring a panel of female speakers who are ready to share their insights and experiences. Learn how they manage juggling the many hats they wear and how it contributes to their successes. ...
8th Grade Reality Check - Fall 2025
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Preparing Duneland's Middle Schoolers for the Future! Duneland 8th Graders gather at Liberty Middle School for an intense learning activity designed to illustrate how performance in school will affect their quality of life as adults. 120 ...
Business Bingo Night
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for Business Bingo Night! This event offers free entry, prizes, snacks, and ample networking opportunities. Sponsored by __________, it's the perfect occasion to bring a friend, have some fun, and make new connections. This month's theme is ...
Valpo Holidaze Craft & Vendor Show
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The Valpo Holidaze Craft and Vendor Show kicks off the Holiday Season every year the weekend before Thanksgiving, with three sold-out buildings and over 200 craft vendors.
Hometown Holiday Celebration
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Come and celebrate the holiday's, Duneland style! Holiday themed Chesterton's European Market, Tree Lighting Ceremony, and the Twilight Parade. Everyone is invited! Hometown Holiday Outdoor Market Some of your favorite Chesterton's European Market ...
Mistletoe Market
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chesterton's European Market Dresses Up for the Holidays What: Northwest Indiana's Most Extraordinary Holiday Shopping Experience When: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Where: Outdoors at 220 Broadway, Chesterton Who: Everyone is invited to shop! Tickets: This event ...
Chamber Holiday Party
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join the Duneland Chamber of Commerce for our Annual Holiday Party! Come to celebrate a great year and network with Chamber members before the holidays.
2026 Indiana Dunes Birding Festival
The Indiana Dunes Birding Festival is an annual event hosted by Indiana Audubon that showcases the abundance of migratory birds in the Indiana Dunes. Birding in the Indiana Dunes offers some of the best experiences in the state. With rich ...