See listing above to connect to specific recreational activities & Calendar of Events for monthly events happening in and around Valparaiso


STEP UP TO HEALTH NEIGHBORHOOD WALKING ROUTES PROGRAM
28 Valpariso walking routes, tracking log and more
link to web site

FIT CITY VALPARAISO
"to challenge the City of Valparaiso to strive for a sense of personal well-being and an overall healthy lifestyle."
www.valparaisoparks.org/
adult/FitCity/fitcity.htm


EVENTS
(Seasonal, June-October) Valparaiso Farmer’s Market, Courthouse Square Downtown Valparaiso
www.popcornfest.org

September
Valparaiso Popcorn Fest
 
More Information:
Valparaiso Community Festivals and Events (219) 464-8332
www.popcornfest.org/popcorn.html

September
Hayrides at Rogers-Lakewood Park
The group hayride is great fun for youth groups, family gatherings, clubs, birthday parties and more.   For additional information regarding hayrides, call the Valparaiso Park Office at 462-5144 or visit us online at www.valparaisoparks.org.

October
Vale Fine Arts Festival
The Vale Fine Arts Festival will showcase the talents of area artists in the Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts arenas. A family-fun event, the festival will include artists' display booths, an "Arts Alive" performing stage, and a children's arts area.
Nestled in the beautiful Rogers-Lakewood Park in Valparaiso. 
More Information:
Valparaiso Community Festivals and Events (219) 464-8332
http://www.popcornfest.org/arts.htm

October
Trick or Treat Fun Nite
A ghostly fun Halloween celebration in downtown Valparaiso.
Offered annually to the community, Trick or Treat Fun Nite includes
trick-or-treating at downtown businesses, cider, and hayrides around the downtown square.  Admission is FREE. 
More Information:
Valparaiso Community Festivals and Events (219) 464-8332
http://www.popcornfest.org/arts.htm

December
Holly Days & Live Nativity
Holly Days & Live Nativity is downtown Valparaiso's kick-off to the
Christmas Holiday Season! A family-fun event, Holly Days & Live Nativity
is filled with the spirit of the season. Come and hear the girl scouts caroling,
witness a Live Nativity scene, enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, take a carriage ride
around the downtown square, and shop at your favorite downtown stores.
And, don't miss Santa Claus riding into town on a fire truck!
Admission is FREE. 
Downtown at the Valparaiso Courthouse Square
More Information:
Valparaiso Community Festivals and Events (219) 464-8332
http://www.popcornfest.org/arts.htm


FARMS AND PRODUCE/PUMPKIN PATCHES/CHRISTMAS TREE FARMS
County Line Orchard
Hobart, IN
Apple picking, observation bee hives, pumpkins, trail of fears, corn maze, kids farm...
www.countylineorchard.com/
(219) 947-4477

Egolf Christmas Trees
14594  700 W
Wanatah, IN
Trees, swags and garland.
(219) 733-2143
www.egolfchristmastrees.com

Guse Christmas Tree
CornMaze , Haunted Hayrides, Christmas Trees, Wreaths and Garland
14685 South 600 West
Wanatah, Indiana 46390
(219) 733-9346
www.gusechristmastrees.com

Luers Christmas Tree Farm
5705 West 91st Avenue
Crown Point, IN
Choose and cut: Douglas Fir, Norway Spruce, Scotch Pine, White Pine
Pre-Cut Trees: Balsam Fir, Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir, Concolor Fir
(219) 663-2832

River's Edge Farms
Pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, petting zoo
8602 Randolph Street, Crown Point, IN
(219) 947-4466
www.riversedgefarm.org

Santa's Holiday Forest
95 East 700 North, Valparaiso
Farm-grown Christmas Trees up to 18’
Fresh cut or cut your own
www.santasholidayforest.info/index.htm
(219) 462-1068



HALLOWEEN EVENTS/HAUNTED HOUSES
October
Trick or Treat Fun Night
A ghostly fun Halloween celebration in downtown Valparaiso.
Offered annually to the community, Trick or Treat Fun Night includes
trick-or-treating at downtown businesses, cider, and hayrides around the downtown square. 
Admission is FREE
 More Information:
Valparaiso Community Festivals and Events (219) 464-8332
http://www.popcornfest.org/arts.htm
 

Halls of Horror Haunted House
at the Lake County Fairgrounds
889 S. Court St. Crown Point, IN
 

Farmers Markets/Farms

Valparaiso Farmer’s Market (Seasonal, June-October)
Courthouse Square Downtown Valparaiso
(219) 464-8332
Fresh produce of the season including bedding plants in May, vegetables throughout the summer, and pumpkins, squash, and outdoor decorations in October.
www.popcornfest.org

Birky Family Farms Country Market
506 S State Rd 49
(219) 462-4150

Fair Oaks Farm Adventure Center
Located on an operating dairy farm it offers exhibits that explain how the dairy industry protects the environment, cares for the dairy cows, and ensures the highest quality milk possible. You tour the dairy farm and see the milking process first hand. And of course, the dairy processing plant where you can see cheese and ice cream made right before your eyes!
856 N 600 E
Fair Oaks, IN 47943
(877) 536-1194
www.fairoaksdairyadventure.com

Keel’s Country Corner
294 E 600 N
(219) 462-8257

Windy Ridge Farm
253 E 150 S
(219) 548-7229

Golf Courses

The Brassie Golf Club
(219) 921-1192 (public)
www.thebrassie.com

The Course at Aberdeen
(219) 462-5050 (public)
www.golfataberdeen.com

Creekside Golf Course
(219) 531-7888 (public)
www.creeksidegolfcourse.com

Forest Park Municipal Golf Course
(219) 462-4411 (public)
www.forestparkgolfcourse.com

Mink Lake Golf Course
(219) 462-2585 (public)

Sandcreek County Club
(219) 395-5200
www.sandcreek.com

Valparaiso Country Club
(219) 462-3812 (private)


Health/Fitness


Asana Yoga Center
161 W Lincolnway
(219) 309-7860
more information

Cardinal Fitness
1805 E Lincolnway
(219) 548-8881

Duneland Health &
Wellness Institute
810 Michael Dr
Chesterton
(219) 983-9832

The Fitness Barn
810 N 330 W
(219) 762-3191

La Vida Yoga
858 W Lincolnway
(219) 548-9395

Ladies Workout Express
1765 Morthland Dr
(219) 531-7737

Pumps Fitness
3206 Cascade Dr, Ste F
(219) 548-8304

Southlake Nautilus
Total Fitness Center
3522 N Calumet Ave
(219) 462-3966

Valpo Athletic Club
2352 Morthland Dr
(219) 462-7721

YMCA of Valparaiso
3210 N Campbell
(219) 462-4185
www.valpoymca.org

Hunting & Fishing

Great Lakes Sports Fishing Council – Indiana Fishing Clubs
www.great-lakes.org/in/clubprofiles.html

The Indiana Hunting Trail
www.indiana.thehuntingtrail.net

Indiana Sportsman
www.indianasportsman.com

Indiana Deerhunters
www.hoosierhunting.com

Instruction/Leagues/Camps/Classes


Art Barn
695 N Co Rd 400 E
(219) 462-9009

Gymboree Play and Music
1155 Marsh Street, Ste A
(219) 548-8404
www.gymboree.com

Northern Indiana Arts Association
Crown Point Location
138 South Main Street
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 663-0200
www.niaaonline.com



Valparaiso Parks and Recreation
3210 N Campbell
(219) 462-5144
www.valparaisoparks.org/youth/sports.htm

Valpo Americans
Pop Warner, Cheerleading, Baseball and Softball for Youths
(219) 465-6832


BASKETBALL
Boys and Girls Club of Porter County
354 Jefferson Street
(219) 464-7282
www.bgcpoco.org

The Courts of Northwest Indiana
Six indoor courts for basketball, volleyball, tennis, leagues, tournaments, camps and clinics
127 East US Hwy 6
(219) 263-9839
www.thecourtsofnwi.com

Valparaiso University Crusaders
Men and Women's Basketball Camps
www.valpo.edu/athletics/




Dance Centre
3152 Morthland Dr
(219) 531-1102

Dance Etc.
Ballroom dancing.
Valparaiso University Union Great Hall
more information

Dance Unlimited
1705 Laporte Ave
(219) 477-4669
www.danceunlimited.us

Indiana Ballet Theatre NW, Inc.
8390 E 109th Ave
Crown Point IN 46307
(219) 663-7950
www.ibtnw.com

Mirror Image
3207 Cascade Dr
(219) 462-3160

YMCA of Valparaiso
3210 N Campbell
(219) 462-4185
www.valpoymca.org

GOLF

The First Tee of Valparaiso
2355 Clifford Rd
(219) 477-5579
more information





Horizon Gymnastics Center
1254 Horse Prairie Ave
(219) 477-6542
www.horizongymnasticscenter.com


HORSEBACK RIDING
Exceptional Equestrians of Porter County
Educational & therapeutic horseback riding activities to the disabled, for an improved quality of life utilizing professional instructors and trained volunteers in a safe and secure environment. We use volunteers as mount leaders and side walkers. Minimum age is 13
3702 Harmony Court
(219) 464-4093












Adonai's Academy of Martial Arts
360 N E 325
(219) 531-0603

Garcia's ATA Black Belt Academy
3907 Calumet Avenue
(219) 477-5554

Valpo Martial Arts
1254 Horse Prairie Avenue
(219) 477-6542



Cascade Music
Guitar, piano, violin and voice lessons
2805 Cascade Dr
(219) 462-2449
www.gratzpiano.com

Chantal's Music Institute for Children
408 E Lincolnway
(219) 476-0676

Devon Haupt, Classic Harpist
Harp and Voice lessons
Chicago Street
(219) 531-6779
www.theclassicharpist.com

Gymboree Play and Music
1155 Marsh Street, Ste A
(219) 548-8404
www.gymboree.com

Front Porch Music
Guitar, violin, voice, piano, bass, flute, saxophone, band instruments...
Youth to adult lessons.
505 E Lincolnway
(219) 464-4700
www.frontporchmusic.com


SCRAPBOOK INSTRUCTION
Memories By Design
905 Calumet Ave
(219) 477-4410



Boys and Girls Club of Porter County
354 Jefferson Street
(219) 464-7282
www.bgcpoco.org

Valparaiso Parks and Recreation
3210 N Campbell
(219) 462-5144
www.valparaisoparks.org/youth/sports.htm


SWIM LESSONS
Valparaiso University Recreational Sports
(219) 464-5211

YMCA of Valparaiso
3210 N Campbell
(219) 462-4185
www.valpoymca.org












The Courts of Northwest Indiana
Six indoor courts for basketball, volleyball, tennis, leagues, tournaments, camps and clinics
127 East US Hwy 6
(219) 263-9839
www.thecourtsofnwi.com

Valparaiso Parks and Recreation
3210 N Campbell
(219) 462-5144
www.valparaisoparks.org/youth/sports.htm


VOLLEYBALL
The Courts of Northwest Indiana
Six indoor courts for basketball, volleyball, tennis, leagues, tournaments, camps and clinics
127 East US Hwy 6
(219) 263-9839
www.thecourtsofnwi.com

Recreation

Valparaiso Parks and Recreation
The department offers youth and adult sports, leisure learning in arts, movement and travel opportunities for adults of all ages, youth enrichment programs, concerts in the park, discovery camps, golf programs, rental of facilities and shelters, activities for those 50+, and much more! A quarterly activity guide is mailed to each household. Extra copies are available at the Chamber office and Valparaiso Parks Department office.
3210 N Campbell
(219) 462-5144
www.valparaisoparks.org

Boys and Girls Club of Porter County
Activities include athletics, recreation, computer lab, guidance and leadership programs, Kindergarten-12th grade. Before and after school & summer day care program called KIDSTOP.
354 Jefferson Street
(219) 464-7282
www.bgcpoco.org

Banta Activity Center
(Activities for active seniors)
605 Beech Street
(219) 462-1301
www.valparaisoparks.org

The Courts of Northwest Indiana
Six indoor courts for basketball, volleyball, tennis, leagues, tournaments, camps and clinics
127 East US Hwy 6
(219) 263-9839
www.thecourtsofnwi.com

Discovery Cottage
1158 Harrison Blvd
(219) 462-5144
Provides a special place for preschool-age children and families to explore, discover, and learn. From art to nature, cooking to sports, or fitness to fantasy, the possibilities are endless!
www.valparaisoparks.com

Fit City - Valparaiso
"to challenge the City of Valparaiso to strive for a sense of personal well-being and an overall healthy lifestyle."
www.valparaisoparks.org/
adult/FitCity/fitcity.htm


Friendship Activity Center
Nutrition services and activities for senior citizens.
1005 Campbell
(219) 464-4160

Gymboree Play and Music
1155 Marsh Street, Ste A
(219) 548-8404
www.gymboree.com

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
1100 North Mineral Springs Road
Porter, IN 46304
(219) 926-7561
more information

Inman's Recreation Center
3201 Evans Ave
(219) 462-1300
www.inmansfunandpartycenter.com

Pines Peak Family Ski Area
674 North Meridian Rd
(219) 362-7372
www.pinesskiarea.com

Porter County Parks and Recreation*
155 Indiana Ave, Ste 103
(219) 465-3586
www.porterco.org

Porter County Convention Recreation & Visitor Commission*
1120 S Calumet Rd, Ste
(219) 926-2255
www.indianadunes.com

Scuba Tank*
55 South Franklin Street
(219) 477-4454
www.scubatank.com

Valparaiso Oldtime Dance Society
Old-time community square dance and contra dance
more information and calendar of dances

YMCA of Valparaiso*
3210 N Campbell
(219) 462-4185
www.valpoymca.org

ZAO Island*
1050 Horseprairie Ave.
(219) 462-1194
www.zaoisland.net

Sports

The Courts of Northwest Indiana
Six indoor courts for basketball, volleyball, tennis, leagues, tournaments, camps and clinics
127 East US Hwy 6
(219) 263-9839
www.thecourtsofnwi.com

Valparaiso University Crusaders
NCAA Division I program.  The football team competes in the Pioneer Football League while all other teams compete in the Mid-Continent Conference.
www.valpo.edu/athletics

Valparaiso High School Vikings
VHS Athletics Schedule

Gary Southshore Railcats Baseball
U.S. SteelYard
www.railcatsbaseball.com
Northern League - Independent Minor League Baseball Team

The Human Race Sports
Valpo Mini-marathon and Wes's Wicked Trail Race
58 W Lincolnway
(219) 465-5335
www.humanracesports.com

Valpo Americans
Pop Warner, Cheerleading, Baseball and Softball for youths
(219) 465-6832

Trails

Bicycling and Mountain Biking
Map Bike Trails in LaPorte County 40 miles of trails from Michigan City to Hammond

NWI Bike Paved and off-road Region Maps

Calumet Crank Club, Inc.
Bicycling-Touring Club
(219) 464-4549

Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve
Hwy 49 - Chesterton
(219) 926-1842
www.coffeecreekwc.org

Equestrian Trail
Indiana Horse Council

Indiana Greenways and Community Trails
Indiana Greenways

Valparaiso Walking Routes


STEP UP TO HEALTH NEIGHBORHOOD WALKING ROUTES PROGRAM
28 Valpariso walking routes, tracking log and more
link to web site







Additional Trails and Information
www.americantrails.org

U-Pick/Winery

Anderson's Orchard and Winery Inc
U-Pick Apples & pumpkins, Farm Market
450 E US Highway 6
(219) 464-4936
www.andersonvineyard.com

County Line Orchard
U-pick apples orchard, pumpkins, kids farm, maize, trail of fears, hayrides, campfires
200 County Line Road
Hobart, IN
one mile south of route 6
http://www.countylineorchard.com/

Wyckoff Hybrids
U-pick pumpkins, squash, gourds, tomatoes, melons, peppers, Indiana corn
594 E 500 N
(219) 462-6716

Water Parks/Beaches

Deep River Waterpark
9001 US Hwy 30
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 947-7850
www.deepriverwaterpark.com

Splash Down Dunes Water Park
150 East US Highway 20
Porter, IN 46304
(219) 929-1181
www.splashdowndunes.com

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
For the most up to date beach/water/swimming conditions during the summer swimming season you can call 219-926-7561 ext 668. This recorded message is updated daily around 9:00 am and when conditions related to beach safety change. Use Caution when swimming in the lake. The bottom is uneven with holes and deep drop-offs. To avoid dangerous currents, do not swim or play in waves or rough water. Beach parking is found at West Beach (fee in summer), Porter Beach, Kemil Beach, Dunbar, Lake View, Central Beach, and Mt. Baldy. Showers and restrooms are at West Beach. Restrooms are at Kemil and Central Beaches, Lake View and Mt. Baldy.
More Information

Zoos

Washington Park Zoo (Michigan City, IN)
www.emichigancity.com/cityhall/departments/zoo