2025 Autumn Promenade

Delight in a day of fall fun at the 4th annual Autumn Promenade on Saturday, October 4, 2025, where you'll enjoy strolling through downtown Valpo collecting fall-themed treats from participating shops and restaurants! This event is similar to Chocolate Walk but features your favorite fall flavors – caramel apple, cinnamon, maple, pumpkin spice and everything nice!

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!

FAQs

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 chocolate treats from Official Stops.

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!