• Monarch City USA
  • Mayor's Youth Council Application
  • Color Fun Run May 20
  • BikeShare Re-launch
  • Birds of Paradise Kick-Off May 13
  • Active Kids Day May 15
  • Sign up for City Utilities Alerts
  • Thank you, donors!
Monarch City USA Designation
Valparaiso has become Indiana’s first MONARCH CITY, USA for supporting monarch butterflies with awareness and providing natural habitats throughout the community, including Parks. Mayor Murphy is pictured here with local monarch advocate Jerry Newman, VALE Principal Mike Bendicsen and Horticulture Superintendent Steve Martinson. Visit the Valpo Parks table at the Porter County Earth Day event on April 30 to learn more!
Mayor's Youth Council 2022-2023
The City of Valparaiso is inviting youth to apply for a place on the second annual Mayor’s Youth Council, designed to encourage youth to interact with City government, build leadership skills and enhance civic engagement. The Council will include 15-20 members for the 2022-23 school year and students entering their junior year in Fall, 2022 are encouraged to apply. Learn more about how to apply before May 31!
Mayor's Youth Council Color Fun Run May 20
As one of their final activities, the inaugural Mayor’s Youth Council is hosting a Color Fun Run as a fundraiser for Valparaiso Parks. The Color Fun Run will be at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 20 at Fairgrounds Park. The event offers fun for the whole family, including a 1.5-mile course for walking, running and colorful fun, along with obstacle stations for added challenges. Cost is $25 per entry, $15 for students, with a $10 discount for families of four or more. Register online to claim your race day t-shirt to fill with COLOR!
Valparaiso BikeShare Re-launch
Grab your bike helmets, the Valparaiso BikeShare program is back! The City of Valparaiso has partnered with Tandem Mobility to re-launch its bikeshare program that provides the Valparaiso community with a convenient, affordable and healthy way to get around town! Join us downtown at Central Park Plaza, Friday, April 22 at 4:30 p.m. for the official re-launch ribbon cutting and a first look at these awesome stations! 
Birds of Paradise Kick-Off Event May 13
The City of Valparaiso is excited to launch Birds of Paradise, a downtown sculpture scavenger hunt created to promote engagement, culture and activity while highlighting public art and local artists. The hunt includes a coloring book filled with clues designed by Melissa Washburn, which accompanies the 10 bird sculptures that will be hidden downtown, crafted by Chad Copeland. Help us celebrate the project on Friday, May 13 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Rotary Library Garden, 106 Jefferson Street. The Kick-Off Celebration will include FREE fun for the whole family -- crafts, music and feather-related fun, including a chance to meet the local artists. Food and beverage options available for purchase.
Valpo Parks Active Kids Day May 15
Active Kids Day, hosted by Valpo Parks, is taking place Sunday, May 15 from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Urschel Pavilion. This FREE interactive vendor fair encourages kids to 'get involved and be active.' Local businesses and organizations will showcase the amazing opportunities they have available for kids of all ages. See demonstrations of kid-centric activities and even register on-site for youth sports, lessons, camps, clinics and more. Interactive demonstrations begin at noon, and the first 500 kids will receive a FREE drawstring bag! Thank you to the sponsors making this event possible, Associated Pediatricians, Extra Mile Fitness Company and Growing Kids Learning Center.
Sign Up for City Utilities Alerts
The City of Valparaiso recently called for a water boil advisory after a large water main break. A boil advisory is a precautionary measure issued by the water utility to alert customers when there is a potential for compromised water quality. Review some frequently asked questions to learn more about water boil advisories. Many customers in the impacted area received notices to their phone and email. If you were in the impacted area and did NOT receive an alert, you can update your contact information to be notified in the future.
Thank you, donors!
City Hall teamed up with the American Red Cross to host a Blood Drive on April 15. Thank you to the 45 donors who raised a sleeve to donate blood and save lives. 44 pints of blood were donated through the City Hall blood drive which has the power to help save nearly 132 lives. THANK YOU! Learn more about participating in local blood drives.