The14th Annual Tree Lighting, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Harre Union. Santa Claus is coming to Valpo, and he’s bringing a whole host of holiday treats and activities to campus. Join us for holiday cookie decorating, a photo booth and more as we kick off the Christmas season.
Musical Events
Julefest, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, 7 p.m., Chapel of the Resurrection. Enjoy a Christmas pops concert for all ages, including a holiday sing-along, featuring Valparaiso University Luce Concert Band, Valparaiso Community/University Concert Band, and special guests Resurrection Ringers: The Handbell Choir of the Chapel of the Resurrection. This concert is free, with no ticket reservation required.
Christmas at Valpo: “How Great OurJoy!,” Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 at 5 p.m., Chapel of the Resurrection
An evening of music and scripture reading with the Chamber Concert Band, Symphony Orchestra, Chorale, Kantorei, and Bach Choir. Tickets for the public are available online or in-person through the Center for the Arts Box Office Mon-Fri, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. Valparaiso University Students, faculty and staff can obtain a free ticket by visiting the Center for the Arts Box office in person with their OneCard.
Prior to the annual Vespers concert, December 5th and 6th, 2025 at 7:30 both days. A Valpo Christmas Dinner will be held at the Chapel. In honor of Valpo’s Lutheran Centennial, Mel Piehl, Ph.D., senior research professor of humanities and history, will share insights on the University’s rich Lutheran heritage. The event will showcase a selection of Christmas dishes from around the world, reflecting Valparaiso University’s global influence and the international impact of the Lutheran tradition. Purchase tickets here.
The15th Annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 at 3p.m., Chapel of the Resurrection. Come and sing along with 100tubas, euphoniums, and other low brass instruments, and find out what a “double bell euphonium” looks like in this unique Valpo music event. Participation is $10, and admission is free.
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Orak Shrine Circus, Hammond Civic Center;Christmas the Park – Spencer Park, Demotte; • East Chicago Celebration of Lights, City Hall;• First Friday Art Walk – Downtown Michigan City, Santa Procession &Tree Lighting at Pruzin Park, Merrillville; City Tree Lighting, Festival Park, Hobart; Carol Fest at VU, Valparaiso University; Chesterton H.S. Madrigal Dinner, Chesterton H. S.; Community Tree Lighting & First Friday, St. Mary of the Lake, Miller; Illuminated Parade, Whitlng City Hall; Shake It Up Musical Show, Living Hope Church, Merrillville; “Plaid Tidings” Towle Theatre, Hammond; Snowflake Parade, Michigan City; Breakfast with Santa – Valparaiso YMCA; •A Christmas Story Comes Home, Indiana Welcome Center, Hammond; Christmas Open House, Family Express, Kouts; • Breakfast w/Santa (Dyer); • Breakfast with Santa, Wilbur Wright School, Munster; • Breakfast w/Santa, Schererville ; Christmas Craft Show – Portage; • The Nutcracker by Indiana Ballet Theatre at Valparaiso, Gary and Crown Point • Annual Cookie Walk, Westminister Presbyterian Church, Munster; Ethnic Cookie Sale, Whiting; St. Mary of the Lake Annual Christmas Bazaar Miller; Folk Art Holiday Open House, Fawn Run Farm, Rolling Priaire; Hammond Holiday Parade, Hammond; •Winter Jam Craft & Vendor Fair, Lake County Fair Grounds, Crown Point; • Christmas on the Farm – Countryside Park, Portage; • Candy Cane Express, Hesston Steam Museum, Laporte; •Santa in the Courthouse, Crown Point; • Portage Christmas Festival, Founder’s Square, Portage; • Pioneerland Christmas, LaPorte County Fairgrounds, LaPorte; • Santa at the Kaske House – Heritage Park, Munster; • 5-11:30pm, , Madrigal Dinner, United Methodist Church, Michigan City; • 8- 9:45pm, Babes & Boys Christmas Show, Beatniks On Conkey, Hammond; • Shake It Up Musical Show, Living Hope Church, Merrillville; • Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular! Majestic Star Casino, Hammond • Shake It Up Musical Show, Living Hope Church, Merrillville; • Babes & Boys Christmas Show, Beatniks On Conkey, Hammond; • Folk Art Holiday Open House, Fawn Run Farm, Rolling Priaire; • Christmas on the Farm – Countryside Park, Portage; • Candy Cane Hunt – Dyer, Plum Creek Center, Dyer; • Santa in the Courthouse, Crown Point Courthouse; Three Little Birds Market, Valparaiso, Brunch with Santa at Lansing Country Club, Breakfast with Santa AT White Rhino, Dyer. Christmas at the mill.
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