Autumn Promenade

Schedule

Sat Oct 04 2025 at 12:00 pm to 04:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Downtown Valparaiso | Valparaiso, IN

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🎟️ Tickets on sale August 13 at 12:00 p.m. CDT!
Delight in a day of fall fun exploring the charming streets of Downtown Valpo, popping into your favorite shops and restaurants, and collecting delicious, fall-themed treats along the way at this year's 🍂✨ Autumn Promenade ✨🍂 on Saturday, October 4th!
From caramel apple to pumpkin spice and everything nice, every stop is a cozy taste of the season! 🍁✨
If you’re a Chocolate Walk fan, you’ll fall head over heels for this festive autumn edition! 😊🍫
Ticketholders will check in at the Valparaiso Events Tent, located on the courthouse lawn (16 E Lincolnway), to receive their Autumn Promenade map, bag, and punch-card lanyard. (Check-in begins at 11 a.m. but, please don't plan to begin your promenade until the start time listed on your ticket!)
Then, follow the map to participating destinations in downtown Valpo and receive a fun fall-themed treat at each stop. Plan to browse through stores and enjoy lunch or dinner at one of our great downtown restaurants before or after!
🍁 OFFICIAL STOPS 🍁
Blockhead Beerworks
Bun's Soapbox
Central Park Creamery
Clawdia's Beauty Salon
Designer Desserts
Don Quijote Restaurante & Imports
E & A Jewelers
FLUID Coffee Bar - Lincolnway
Hungry Hound
Indie Indie Bang Bang
Ivy Boutique
Journeyman Distillery
Lifestyles
Market 102
Memorial Opera House
Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio
Pickles
Porter County Museum
Pretty Little Parties
Rocket Fizz
Scented Science
Six Cypress Boutique
Studio Red
The Press
The Spice & Tea Exchange
Valpo Velvet

🍁✨ 2025 AUTUMN PROMENADE SPONSORS ✨🍁
✨ Platinum: Indiana Army National Guard
🥇 Gold: Avalon Springs Health Campus | HealthLinc | Terry's Discount Windows & More
🥉 Bronze: Urschel Laboratories

FAQs
Ticket Start Times:
12:00 & 1:00
*All attendees will have until 4:30 to complete all stops
Ticket Price: $30
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
There is no age limit for attendees. But every attendee, no matter the age, needs a ticket to receive fall-themed treats from Official Stops.
Does every attendee need a ticket?
Not necessarily. ONLY ticketholders will receive treats from Official Stops but, with 25+ stops, we encourage sharing treats among groups if every person in your group is okay with not getting their own treat.
Is my ticket refundable?
No, tickets are nonrefundable unless the entire event is cancelled prior to October 4, 2025.
The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?
Yes. You can buy up to 6 tickets per transaction and they can all be under your name but given to other attendees.
Is my registration/ticket transferable?
Yes.
How am I identified as an Autumn Promenade attendee?
Upon check-in, you will be given a lanyard that signifies you are a participant and also serves as your punch-card so you can receive your treat at each location.
What do I need to bring for Autumn Promenade?
You will be walking about 1-2 miles outdoors, so wear a comfortable pair of shoes & dress for the weather!
Where do I start?
Attendees will start by checking in at the Valparaiso Events Tent, located on the Court House lawn (16 E Lincolnway) to receive their Autumn Promenade map, bag, and punch-card lanyard. Check in begins at 11:00 a.m. CST. From there you can follow the map however you'd like; there's no exact route to follow!
Where should I park?
Downtown Valparaiso has many options for free parking such as city streets and lots. You can find a parking map on our website here: http://valparaisoevents.com/parking-map/. The Porter County Administration Building has a public parking garage located at Indiana Ave. and Lafayette St.
How does my ticket benefit the community?
Valparaiso Events is a non-profit organization which hosts a variety of community events throughout the year, and the majority of them are free to attend. This is made possible with your support of events such as Autumn Promenade. Please know that by purchasing a ticket, you are not only getting a day of chocolate bliss, you are also helping us create a vibrant, thriving community! Valparaiso Events organizes the Summer Outdoor Movies, Summer Concert Series, Popcorn Festival, Downtown Trick-or-Treat, Fall Harvest Festival, Holly Days and so much more!
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Where is it happening?

Downtown Valparaiso, 69 W Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383, United States

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