What's on around Chesterton for free?
48 upcoming events
We've rounded up 48 upcoming events around Chesterton for free — concerts, parties, theatre, exhibitions, family outings — updated every day. Pick a theme or just scroll.
Events around Chesterton for free
Tue6
Tomorrow
Wed7
Wednesday 7 October
Thu8
Thursday 8 October
Wed 7 · 7 PMFree
🎉Club💿DJ set
Urban Hang Suite Wednesdays with DJ Dark Nite
Dialogue, LLC
Wed 7 · 7 PMFree
🎉Club🌳Outdoors
We Open Wednesdays!
Dialogue, LLC
Thu 8 · 8:30 AM$0
🗣️Talk💼Career
EMBRACING CHANGE: Juvenile Symposium
Road to Life Church
Thu 8 · 4 PM$0–31.67
🎪Street party🌳Outdoors
Season Final Sunset Hill Biergarten
Sunset Hill Farm County Park
Fri9
Friday 9 October
Sat10
Saturday 10 October
Fri 9 · 7 PMFree
Ladies Night at Dialogue Wine Bar Every Friday!
Dialogue, LLC
Sat 10 · 9 AMFree
🌱Ecology🤝Volunteering
State-wide Weed Wrangle a "Seeds & Weeds" project
Frame Family Little Calumet Conservation Area
Sat 10 · 11 AMFree
🍽️Food🌳Outdoors
Valpo Fall Food Truck Festival
Sunset Hill Farm Park
Sat 10 · 1 PMFree
🧸Kids
"Kindred Spirits" Free Family Day: Ping-Pong Paddle Making with Betsy Odom
Lubeznik Center for the Arts
Sun11
Sunday 11 October
Later
Wed 14 · 8:30 AM$0
💼Career
1 Million Cups Northwest Indiana (Valparaiso, IN)
Lower Lincoln
Thu 15 · 5 PMFree
💼Career
Preferred Partner Showcase
212 E Lincolnway
Fri 16$0
🌳Outdoors
Saw-Whets & S'mores: Indiana Dunes
Duneside Shelter
Sat 17 · 9 AM$5–7.18
🚶Walk🗺️Guided tour
October Bird Walk - Fall Migration at Meadowbrook
Meadowbrook Nature Preserve
Sat 17 · 12 PMFree
🕊️Human rights🏛️Politics & Economy
No Kings: Vote Early — Michigan City
Michigan City
Sat 17 · 12 PMFree
🏛️Politics & Economy🕊️Human rights
No Kings: Vote Early
Michigan City
Sat 17 · 1 PMFree
🕊️Human rights🏛️Politics & Economy
NO KINGS: Vote Early Gary!!
South Lake Street & U.S. 20
Sat 17 · 2 PMFree
🏛️Politics & Economy
Coolspring Township Get Out The Vote
6925 W 400 N
Mon 19 · 6 PMFree
🏷️Other
Support Group for Mothers Who've Experienced Infant Loss
Gary Public Library Room B
Thu 22 · 9 AMFree
💼Career
Midwest Truck & Trailer Safety Seminar - Valparaiso, IN
Russo Outdoor Power Plus
Thu 22 · 4:30 PMFree
🗣️Talk🔬Science
The Psi Forum: What Does Ritual Do?
FLUID Coffee Roasters
Fri 23 · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Halloween craft night
617 Franklin St suite 8
Sat 24 · 11 AMFree
🤸Pilates & stretching🧘Wellness
Pink Pilates
New Hope Church
Sat 24 · 2 PMFree
🖼️Exhibition📸Photography
Our Mill, Our Home: A Community Photography & Storytelling Exhibit
Gateway Park East
Fri 30 · 8 AMFree
🗣️Talk💼Career
2026 Business & Economic Outlook
Ivy Tech Community College
Fri 30 · 7 PMFree
Friday Night Live with Ric Rhoadz at Dialogue Wine Bar
Dialogue, LLC
Sat 31 · 5 PM$0
🎪Street party🎤Karaoke
Michigan City Halloween Fun Fair
HOPE BUILDING
Sat 31 · 8 PMFree
Dialogue Wine Bar Presents: Wine and Words
Dialogue, LLC
Thu 5 Nov · 10 AMFree
"Seeds & Weeds" Acorn Collection
Frame Family Little Calumet Conservation Area
Thu 5 Nov · 4 PMFree
RDC Annual Membership Meeting
Aberdeen Manor Ballroom
Thu 5 Nov · 5:30 PMFree
RISE Around the Region
Just Breathe
Fri 6 Nov · 8 PMFree
First Fridays at Dialogue Wine Bar with DJ Dark Nite
Dialogue, LLC
Sat 7 Nov · 8:30 AM$0
Winter Maritime Wanderers at Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk
Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk
Wed 11 Nov · 8:30 AM$0
1 Million Cups Northwest Indiana (Valparaiso, IN - November 11)
Lower Lincoln
Sat 14 Nov · 11:30 AMFree
Breaking Free, Moving On: Taking Back Your Story
Community HealthNet Health Centers
Fri 20 Nov · 9:30 AMFree
ECHO Chainsaw & 2 Cycle Maintenance CEU Seminar | Valparaiso, IN
Russo Outdoor Power Plus
Thu 26 Nov · 8 AM$25–45
🏃Running🤾Sports & fitness
26th Annual Turkey Trot - Portage Township YMCA
3100 Willowcreek Road
Sat 5 Dec · 8:30 AM$0
🗺️Guided tour🌳Outdoors
Winter Maritime Wanderers at Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk
Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk
Wed 9 Dec · 8:30 AM$0
💼Career
1 Million Cups Northwest Indiana
Lower Lincoln
Sun 17 Jan · 12 PM$0
2027 Northwest Indiana Bridal Expo
Porter County Fairgrounds & Exposition Center
Sat 27 Feb · 10 AMFree
🏆Tournament⚔️Miniatures
OrakCon 40k Tournament
Orak Shrine
See also around Chesterton for free
Fri 9$49.77–219.26
🎸Rock🎫Concert
2026 Indiana Elvis FANtasy Fest (Official EPE-Licensed Event)
Woodland Park Community Center, Portage
Thu 8 · 7:30 PM$60–134
✨Pop🎫Concert
Mamma Mania - ABBA Tribute
Hobart Art Theater
Sun 18 · 7 PM$30.36–43.11
🎸Rock🎫Concert
CKY
Hobart Art Theatre
Fri 16 · 7 PM$7
🪕Folk / Acoustic🎫Concert
Barker Hall Witches Ball
Barker Hall, Michigan City
Thu 8 · 8 PM$23.18
🎷Jazz🎫Concert
Karma Jazz Night Featuring Javon Watson
Karma Cigar Bar, Merrillville
Fri 9 · 9 PM
🎸Rock🎫Concert
Ivy Ford
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, Gary
Sat 10 · 6 PM$13.39–184.65
🎫Concert
Dueling Pianos - Felix and Fingers
Avenue 912, Griffith
Fri 16 · 6 PMFree
🎭Theatre🎫Concert
Derecho "Still Here"
West Side Theatre Guild, Gary
Sat 24 · 6 PM$40–75
💋Burlesque
Gothic Gardens Vampire Ball
Decibels at Roxx, Portage
Sat 31 · 8 PM
🎉Parties
Halloween Bash '26 NWI - Adult Halloween Party & Costume Contest
Duneland Falls All-Inclusive Event Venue, Chesterton
Fri 30 · 4 PM$65.87
🎪Street party
Adult Downtown Trick-or-Treat
204 Jefferson St, Valparaiso
Sat 31 · 9 PM$23.18–428.67
💿DJ set
Pooch & Cheech $1,000 Halloween Costume Party
Marquette Park Pavilion, Gary
Fri 23 · 10 PM$0–12.51
💿DJ set
ANIME JUKE JAM VOL. 2
Vibe Hookah Lounge, Gary
Thu 15 · 6 PM$13.39–93.31
💿DJ set🎉Club
Haunted "House" Old School Halloween Party
Avenue 912, Griffith
Fri 9 · 8 PM$39.19–215.26
🎤Stand-up
Joe DeRosa Live at The Hobart Art Theater
Art Theater, Hobart
Fri 9 · 8 PM$66
🎭Theatre
Rock Of Ages
Memorial Opera House - IN, Valparaiso
Fri 16 · 7:30 PM$21.91
🎪Circus
Water Circus Metropolis - Merrillville, IN - October 16 - 19, 2026
Southlake Mall, Merrillville
Sat 17 · 2 PM
🎭Stage
The Price Is Right Live - On Stage
Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary
Fri 9 · 8 PM$69–135
🎤Stand-up🎭Theatre
Joe DeRosa
Hobart Art Theater
Sat 10 · 7:30 PM$26.38–42.39
🎤Stand-up
CALVIN EVANS (Hart of the City with Kevin Hart, Shameless, Bring the Funny)
Art Theater, Hobart
Sat 17 · 10 AM$12.51–44.52
📖Manga & Comics🪑Flea market
Michigan City Comic and Collectors Con 2026
Michigan City High School
Sat 31 · 6 PM
🗣️Talk
TEDxGary
Gary
Sat 17 · 9 AM
🪡Crafts
2026 Winfield Fall Craft and Vendor Fair
Christ Presbyterian Church, Winfield
Thu 22 · 6 PM$55.20
🍽️Food
Steak Night at Karma Cigar Bar —October 22
Karma Cigar Bar, Merrillville
Sat 31 · 10 PM$15.66–28.23
🎬Cinema👑Drag show
Rocky Horror HALLOWEEN!
Avenue 912, Griffith
Your passions nearby
Tap what you're into — we'll find the outings around you.
Venues around Chesterton for free
4th Street Theater
9 events
Hawthorne Park Community Center
3 events
Porter Co Expo Center
3 events
The Franklin House
4 events
Lower Lincoln
3 events
Memorial Opera House - IN
13 events
100 east Indiana Ave St, Valparaiso, IN 46383, United States
3 events
Brown Field
3 events
Dialogue, LLC
9 events
Hobart Art Theater
16 events
Art Theater
5 events
Porter County Fairgrounds & Exposition Center
3 events