Visit local Valpo businesses on the Third Wednesday of each month for special creative exhibitions and interactive activities.
Third Wednesdays invites you to experience creativity in downtown Valparaiso’s Creative District. Each month on the Third Wednesday, participating businesses will offer their own “creative menu” including special activities, rotating exhibits, and unique experiences to explore during normal business hours.
Visit any (or all!) of the participating locations below during their normal business hours.
Lower Lincoln
Featured quarterly exhibit of local artists is on display and able to be viewed during business hours and also on Third Wednesdays.
Roots Cafe
Featured quarterly exhibit of local artists is on display and able to be viewed during business hours and also on Third Wednesdays.
Scented Science
Featured quarterly exhibit of one local artist is on display and able to be viewed during business hours and also on Third Wednesdays.
Nextdoor at Birdie’s
Featured quarterly exhibit of one local artist is on display and able to be viewed during business hours and also on Third Wednesdays.
The Press – Shut-up and Write Workshop
If you are an author or an aspiring author who needs time to dedicate to your writing, this is the place for you. Join in on Third Wednesdays and follow The Press for more information.
Duneland Pottery
Each Third Wednesday, Duneland Pottery will have special time slots for #justglaze (paint-a-pot). We recommend that you register to reserve your spot (walk-ins are not guaranteed).
Porter County Museum
The PoCo Muse is excited to participate with everyone for this Creative District initiative! On Third Wednesdays, PoCo Muse will provide an interactive “Spot PoCo Mouse” eye spy activity where a version of our mascot Poco Mouse will be hidden somewhere in the exhibit for visitors to find. When found visitors earn a special limited edition button! The current exhibit on display is “The Porter County Fair: Our Heart of Hearts” which runs until the end of October. The museum’s hours are 11-5 on Wednesdays.
Valpo Velvet
Special feature menu item exclusive on Third Wednesdays only.
