Local News and Events in Valparaiso, IN

Color Fun Run Returns

Friday, May 8, 2026 · Valparaiso, IN

Families can head to Thomas Jefferson Middle School on Friday, May 8, for the Color Fun Run with the Mayor's Youth Council. Check-in and activities begin at 5:00 PM, the untimed 1.5 mile run starts at 6:00 PM, and the event continues through 7:30 PM with yard games, music, a bounce house, face painting, and food trucks.

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Upcoming Community Events in Valparaiso, IN

Explore June 2026 community events, local happenings, and neighborhood activities in Valparaiso, IN.

June 2026 Schedule

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Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Neighborhood Workshop

The City of Valparaiso hosts a Neighborhood Workshop on June 16 at Forest Park's Welter Room. The session focuses on reimagining the neighborhood directory and is meant for neighborhood leaders and residents who want to...

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Summer Music Live

Journeyman's Summer Music Live series continues June 17 at the American Factory courtyard. The all-ages concerts run Wednesdays and Fridays through the season, with free admission and free parking.

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Pup Crawl Downtown

The Lakeshore PAWS Pup Crawl comes through downtown Valparaiso on June 20, beginning in Central Park and winding toward Lafayette and Indiana Avenue. It is a community walk tied to a local animal welfare fundraiser.

Friday, June 26, 2026

Sand and Steel Art Fest

Sand and Steel Art Fest fills Central Park Plaza from June 26 through June 28. The weekend celebration brings a free South Shore Orchestra concert, art vendors, performances, and creative activities downtown.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

National Treasure Movie

Valparaiso's summer movie series closes out June on June 30 with National Treasure at Central Park Plaza. The screening is part of a broader America 250 summer celebration and gives families another reason to gather dow...

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When is Color Fun Run Returns?+

Color Fun Run Returns is listed for Friday, May 8, 2026.

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