Healthy YOU Year Health & Wellness Expo
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2026 Duneland Family YMCA Healthy YOU Year Health & Wellness Expo Saturday, January 17th, 2026 9AM – 1PM Duneland Family YMCA Healthy Living Campus (651 W Morgan Ave. Chesterton, IN) Vendors | Information | Health Screenings | Giveaways Thank you to ...
January 2026 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 ...
Chesterton's Winter Market (Indoor) - January 17
10:00 AM - 3:00 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 ...
Free MLK Day Program
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Art Builds Community! Celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at the Third Annual Martin Luther King Day celebration at Chesterton Art Center on Monday, January 19, from 10AM–2PM. Art Builds Community is a free drop-in program. Participants ...
Jan 2026 Business Bingo Night
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Let's start 2025 off right with Business Bingo Night! This event offers free entry, prizes, snacks, and ample networking opportunities. Sponsored by McColly Real Estate - Paul Boyter, it's the perfect occasion to bring a friend, have some fun, and make ...
Chesterton's Winter Market (Indoor) - February 28
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
We are bringing the European Market indoors with 40 of your favorite vendors! Escape the winter chill and discover unique treasures ✨ including: ~ Delicious Food & Treats ~ Unique Personal & Home Decor ~ Warm Winter Gifts ~ Learn more ...
Chesterton's Winter Market (Indoor) - February 28
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
We are bringing the European Market indoors with 40 of your favorite vendors! Escape the winter chill and discover unique treasures ✨ including: ~ Delicious Food & Treats ~ Unique Personal & Home Decor ~ Warm Winter Gifts ~ Learn more ...
Corkscrew & Brew 2026
12:00 AM
Get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit at the 10th Annual Corkscrew & Brew! Set in Chesterton’s beautiful Thomas Centennial Park, this spring tasting event will feature local wineries and breweries, live music, delicious food, games, and unlimited ...
Candidate Forum
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Candidates will participate in a Candidate Forum hosted by the Duneland Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, April 7 to be held from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM at the Porter County Expo Center in Valparaiso. The event will offer guests the opportunity to meet and ...
Northwest Indiana EARTH DAY Celebration! FREE to the Public!
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Join us here in Northwest Indiana to celebrate Earth Day 2026!! This event is FREE to the public and will feature an array of sustainably minded vendors, local wildlife, a magician, interactive children's games, birdhouse building, a fix-it fair, a ...
Duneland Chamber Annual Meeting 2026
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Meet the Duneland Chamber 2024 Board of Directors, discover our future plans, and network with your fellow Chamber members over dinner and drinks. No dress code required. We're looking forward to seeing you there! Ticket includes Buffet Dinner Cash Bar
May 2, 2026 Chesterton's European Market - OPENING DAY
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 located ...
Hatta Girl 2026
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. ...
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 ...
Annual Golf Outing 2026
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Join the Duneland Chamber for a day on the course. Golfers can enjoy the beautiful Sand Creek Country club at this annual golf scramble benefiting the chamber, a 501(c)(6) organization. Registration will begin at 8:30 am, and a shotgun start is at ...
Community Awards 2026
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Celebrate excellence at our annual Community Awards Ceremony! Join us for lunch as we honor individuals and businesses making a difference in Duneland with the following awards: Putting Duneland on the Map Business Renovation New Construction ...
Vino al Fresco 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS As the weather starts to turn cooler and nights become longer, we’re embracing the season with Vino al Fresco! Enjoy wine tastings from a variety of local wineries. On Saturday, September 13, our Vino al Fresco will be hosted ...
Candidate Forum
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Candidates will participate in a Candidate Forum hosted by the Duneland Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, April 7 to be held from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM at the Porter County Expo Center in Valparaiso. The event will offer guests the opportunity to meet and ...
Downtown Trick or Treat 2026
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 ...
8th Grade Reality Check 2026
8:30 AM - 2:30 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 ...
Nov 28, 2026 Hometown Holiday Celebration & Twilight Parade
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Join us for our rescheduled Hometown Holiday celebration! The Twilight Parade will step off at 5:15 PM, followed by Visits with Santa in the Park right after the parade. While you're downtown, be sure to shop small and support our incredible local ...