Local News and Events in Porter, IN

Fair week starts July 23

Thursday, July 23, 2026 · Porter, IN

The Porter County Fair runs from July 23 through August 1 in Valparaiso, bringing back 10 days of 4-H events, livestock shows, exhibits, grandstand entertainment, and family activities. Fair officials say gates start charging admission at noon, carnival rides begin at 1:00 p.m., and parking is free.

This local community update for Porter, IN is scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2026 and is presented by Sue Puplava. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Porter, IN area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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Upcoming Community Events in Porter, IN

Explore July 2026 community events, local happenings, and neighborhood activities in Porter, IN.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Library summer fun continues

Westchester Public Library says summer reading continues through July 18, and the Hageman Branch in Porter has kids' lawn programming on Wednesday, July 15 as part of a three-week summer session. It is a nice reminder t...

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Plan Commission hears rental housing plan

Residents are invited to a 6:30 p.m. public hearing on a proposed rental housing registration and inspection program with minimum standards for units in town. The same agenda also includes The Goat Farm-Sake Enterprises...

Thursday, July 16, 2026

School board meets July 16

Porter Township School Corporation's Board of School Trustees meets Thursday, July 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the district administration building. PTSC says all schools remain closed for summer break until Wednesday, August 12...

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Porter Trash Pickup Continues Thursdays

Town of Porter residents should place household trash at the curb by 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 16. The 2026 municipal pickup calendar also lists Thursday, July 23, and Thursday, July 30, as regular town trash days. Th...

Friday, July 17, 2026

Mount Baldy sunsets return

Indiana Dunes National Park is continuing its Mount Baldy Sunset Open House program on Fridays and Sundays through July 31. Rangers and volunteers lead the evening hike to the restricted summit, and the park says passes...

Friday, July 17, 2026

South-Side Recycling Dates Announced

Recycling pickup is scheduled for Friday, July 17, and Friday, July 31, for Town of Porter residents who live south of Highway 20. Recyclables must be out by 5:00 a.m. Both dates fall on the regular every-other-Friday s...

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When is Fair week starts July 23?+

Fair week starts July 23 is listed for Thursday, July 23, 2026.

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