Outdoor events near Valparaiso, Indiana
46 outdoor events are on within 25 miles of Valparaiso over the next three months: 19 races, 6 group outings and classes, and 21 ranger-led or guided programs. 9 are this weekend. A typical October day in Valparaiso reaches about 64°F and drops to 44°F, with rain or snow about 1 day in 3 (NOAA 30-year average).
- 46 upcoming
- 9 this weekend
- October: 34
- November: 9
- December: 3
- 5KCKF's 5K for LifeSat, Oct 10 · 7:30 AMCoffee Creek Preserve, Chesterton · 9.3 mi from Valparaiso
- 5K · 2K4th Annual YMCA Run For The Hills 5K/2KSat, Oct 10 · 8:00 AMCrown Point · 19 mi from Valparaiso
- Ranger programTrash Trekkers: Douglas CenterSat, Oct 10 · 9:00 AM · +15 more datesIndiana Dunes National Park · 14 mi from ValparaisoFree
- Ranger programTrash Trekkers: Visitor CenterSat, Oct 10 · 9:00 AM · +21 more datesIndiana Dunes National Park · 11 mi from ValparaisoFree
- Guided tourChellberg Farm Open HouseSat, Oct 10 · 1:00 PM · +6 more datesIndiana Dunes National Park · 10 mi from Valparaiso
- Walk or hikeFall Phenology Hike, Indiana Dunes State ParkSat, Oct 10 · 2:00 PMIndiana Dunes State Park · 12 mi from Valparaiso
- 5KSlicer Performing Arts Club (SPArC) 5K Run and WalkSun, Oct 11 · 9:45 AMLa Porte · 19 mi from Valparaiso
- Walk or hikeHigh Dunes Hike, Indiana Dunes State ParkSun, Oct 11 · 10:00 AMIndiana Dunes State Park · 12 mi from Valparaiso
- Ranger programSpotted Lantern Fly Dog Detection Program, Indiana Dunes State ParkSun, Oct 11 · 2:00 PMIndiana Dunes State Park · 12 mi from Valparaiso
- Ranger programAmazing Reptiles of the Dunes!, Indiana Dunes State ParkMon, Oct 12 · 10:00 AM · +2 more datesIndiana Dunes State Park · 12 mi from Valparaiso
- Ranger programNorthwest Indiana Storytelling Festival and Ghost Stories!, Indiana Dunes State ParkThu, Oct 15 · 11:00 PM · +1 more dateIndiana Dunes State Park · 12 mi from Valparaiso
- Ranger programCampfire Stories and S'mores, Indiana Dunes State ParkFri, Oct 16 · 7:00 PMIndiana Dunes State Park · 12 mi from Valparaiso
- Ranger programDuck Blind Brushing, Kankakee FWASat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMKankakee Fish & Wildlife Area · 21 mi from Valparaiso
- Walk or hikeChellberg Farm CareSat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AMIndiana Dunes National Park · 10 mi from ValparaisoFree
- Ranger programStories for Children, Indiana Dunes State ParkSat, Oct 17 · 10:30 AMIndiana Dunes State Park · 12 mi from Valparaiso
- Ranger programStoryteller's Favorites, Indiana Dunes State ParkSat, Oct 17 · 1:00 PMIndiana Dunes State Park · 12 mi from Valparaiso
- Ranger programStories From Around the World and Open Mic, Indiana Dunes State ParkSat, Oct 17 · 2:30 PMIndiana Dunes State Park · 12 mi from Valparaiso
- Ranger programGhost Stories!, Indiana Dunes State ParkSat, Oct 17 · 5:30 PMIndiana Dunes State Park · 12 mi from Valparaiso
- Walk or hikeFall Color Walk, Indiana Dunes State ParkSun, Oct 18 · 10:00 AMIndiana Dunes State Park · 12 mi from Valparaiso
- Walk or hikeSpine-Chilling Spider Hunt Night Hike, Indiana Dunes State ParkFri, Oct 23 · 6:30 PMIndiana Dunes State Park · 12 mi from Valparaiso
- 5KRescue Run/Walk 5KSat, Oct 24 · 8:00 AMCrown Point · 17 mi from Valparaiso
- 5KBig Fat Greek 5KSat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AMValparaiso · 4.0 mi from Valparaiso
- Ranger programHalloween in the Dunes!, Indiana Dunes State ParkSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AMIndiana Dunes State Park · 12 mi from Valparaiso
- Ranger programWoods on Wheels!, Indiana Dunes State ParkSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AMIndiana Dunes State Park · 12 mi from Valparaiso
- Ranger programHay Rides!, Indiana Dunes State ParkSat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PMIndiana Dunes State Park · 12 mi from Valparaiso
- Ranger programPumpkin Decorating, Indiana Dunes State ParkSat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PMIndiana Dunes State Park · 12 mi from Valparaiso
- Ranger programCampsite Decorating Contest, Indiana Dunes State ParkSat, Oct 24 · 3:30 PMIndiana Dunes State Park · 12 mi from Valparaiso
- Walk or hikeFull Moon Hike, Indiana Dunes State ParkSat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PMIndiana Dunes State Park · 12 mi from Valparaiso
- 5KRun for Your Life Race at Robinson Lake - 5K and Haunted Fun Walk/RunSat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PMHobart · 14 mi from Valparaiso
- half marathon · 5KDuneland Half Marathon and 5KSun, Oct 25 · 8:00 AMChesterton · 8.3 mi from Valparaiso
- Ranger programIt's All About Leaves, Indiana Dunes State ParkSun, Oct 25 · 10:00 PMIndiana Dunes State Park · 12 mi from Valparaiso
- 5K · 2KHocus Pocus 5K/2K | Hometown HappeningsFri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PMLake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point · 16 mi from Valparaiso
- Ranger programSnakes are Great!, Indiana Dunes State ParkSat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AMIndiana Dunes State Park · 12 mi from Valparaiso
- Guided tourBailly Cemetery History HikeSat, Oct 31 · 5:00 PMIndiana Dunes National Park · 10 mi from Valparaiso
- 5KDia de los Muertos 5K Run/WalkSun, Nov 1 · 8:00 AMHighland · 22 mi from Valparaiso
- 5KF3 5K 4 Fair Haven Rape Crisis CenterSat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AMHighland · 22 mi from Valparaiso
- 5KJail Break 5KSat, Nov 14 · 8:30 AMCrown Point · 17 mi from Valparaiso
- RaceLa Porte Turkey Trot 2026Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AMLa Porte · 19 mi from Valparaiso
- Race2026 Valparaiso Turkey TrotThu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AMValparaiso · 1.1 mi from Valparaiso
- 5KThe Gobbler Classic 5K Run/WalkThu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AMDyer · 24 mi from Valparaiso
- Race26th Annual Turkey Trot - Portage Township YMCAThu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AMPortage · 8.8 mi from Valparaiso
- 5K · 2KFlying Turkey 5K/2K Run/WalkThu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AMLake Co. Fairgrounds, Crown Point · 16 mi from Valparaiso
- RaceReason for the Season RunSat, Nov 28 · 8:30 AMAmerican Reformed Church, DeMotte · 24 mi from Valparaiso
- Ranger programHappy OWL-idays!, Indiana Dunes State ParkSat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PMIndiana Dunes State Park · 12 mi from Valparaiso
- 5KFestivus 5K RunSun, Dec 13 · 8:10 AMChesterton · 9.1 mi from Valparaiso
- 5K · 2KSanta Run & Walk 5K/2K | Hometown HappeningsSat, Dec 19 · 8:00 AMFirst United Methodist Hall, Crown Point · 16 mi from Valparaiso
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Schedules come from park agencies, race sites and organizers' own calendars, checked daily. Events can change, so check the event page before you go. Typical weather is the NOAA 1991–2020 average.
