2026 Presidents Cup

Stop by the Nature Center to see reptiles and amphibians up close and watch them eat. The program is for all ages, though children under twelve require an adult companion.

Bring your camera or phone to hunt for a list of nature objects and win prizes. Suitable for all ages, though children under 12 require an adult.

Meet a park naturalist and possibly an animal friend while learning about weekend events. Programs are designed for all ages.

Meet local mycologist Rob Hallock at Wilson's Shelter for a slow walk to identify seasonal fungi. Open to all ages, though children under 12 require an accompanying adult.

Work alongside a Resource Management Technician to plant dune grass as part of the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort.

Participants must start at the Nature Center before 2:30 p.m. to receive their first clue, then navigate trails and roads to complete challenges and visit historical sites.

Meet in the Nature Center Auditorium to learn about spider adaptations for hunting insect prey. The program is for all ages, but children under 12 require an accompanying adult.

Participants explore acting, costuming, lighting, and sound through hands-on learning activities designed to teach various roles in theatre production.

Participate in a fall fun scavenger hunt throughout the city.

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with the Valparaiso University choirs in a concert featuring American choral music.

Community bike enthusiasts of all ages ride paved pathways around town. No registration is required.

Aspiring young performers can tour behind the scenes, try on costumes, and learn a short song and dance.

Enjoy live music from Die Musikmeisters Band, a stein hoisting competition, a whiskey barrel rolling race, and a petting zoo.

Attendees receive fall-themed treats at each official stop, hosted by downtown restaurants and retailers in the style of the Chocolate Walk.

All proceeds benefit the American Legion Charles Pratt Post #94 in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Register online and sign up for a session to play board games, tabletop adventures, role-playing games, and card games.

Shop twenty booths packed with gently used kids clothing, toys, and furniture. Vendors can register online to sell outgrown items.

Support local families in times of need during this fundraiser for Hilltop Neighborhood House.

Attendees of all ages are welcome to wear costumes to this fourth annual concert.

The university theatre department joins the symphony orchestra for a stage adaptation by the Municipal Theatre of St. Louis.

The theatre department joins the symphony orchestra in a stage adaptation originally created by the Municipal Theatre of St. Louis.

The theatre department joins the symphony orchestra in a stage adaptation originally created by the Municipal Theatre of St. Louis.

Sip craft cocktails while shopping for handcrafted goods by local artisans.

Sip craft cocktails while exploring local artisans and handcrafted goods for holiday gifting.

Participants explore acting, costuming, lighting, and sound through hands-on learning activities to discover various backstage roles.

Directed by Ashleigh Happer.