Monday, December 1st, 2025
Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Several new eateries will open in Valparaiso as a sushi place, Round the Clock diner, Honey Jam cafe, Jimmy John's, Dunkin' and Tsunami Express prepare to serve local customers—details on locations and dates will follow. NWI Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Saturday saw record-breaking snowfall across Chicago and northern suburbs, with Valparaiso receiving about 10 inches and airports facing delays. Heavy snow caused a crash involving 45 vehicles on I-70 near Terre Haute — no major injuries were reported as meteorologists forecast 1 to 3 inches of extra snow today between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. ABC 7
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Holly Jolly Vendor Market
10 AM — Porter County Fairgrounds — Free admission — Discover local artisans and food trucks at this festive vendor market.
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Cocktails & Canvas: The Jolly Snowman
6-8 p.m. — SmokeTown Blues, Valparaiso, IN — Ticket includes a free drink — Enjoy a fun painting night complete with professional guidance and creative flair.
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Holidays with HealthLinc Valparaiso
4-6 p.m. — HealthLinc Valparaiso — Free — Enjoy holiday crafts, snacks, and a no-cost photo with Santa while wearing your festive pajamas.
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The Caring Place 1st Annual Cookie Walk
Holiday tradition — Time not specified — Downtown Valparaiso — Ticket holders stroll to receive festive treats.
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Holiday Pops!
2-7 p.m. — Memorial Opera House — $30-$60 — Celebrate the joy of music and Christmas classics with the South Shore Orchestra and a special appearance by Santa.
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Echoes of Christmas
2-5 p.m. — Memorial Opera House — $40-$80 — Experience a magical evening of timeless holiday classics and dazzling visuals in a nostalgic setting.
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Polar Express Screening
6:30 p.m. — Memorial Opera House — $12 Adults, $8 Children — Delight in a festive evening with a screening of The Polar Express and special guest Santa Claus.
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14th Annual Chesterton Christmas Eve Jingle Bell Run
8-11 a.m. — Running Vines Winery — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday spirit with a festive fun run benefiting local charity.
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NYE Wines & Wishes
5-11:59 p.m. — Trailyard by Shady Creek Winery — Reservations recommended — Savor a delicious 3-course Surf & Turf dinner special to celebrate the New Year.
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