The 3 Little Birds Holiday Market returns to the Porter County Expo Center on Friday and Saturday, Nov 13 and 14, 2026, with handmade and upcycled gifts, local food, live holiday music, and a specialty beverage bar.
The 3 Little Birds Holiday Market brings its two-day pop-up of handmade and upcycled goods to the Porter County Expo Center on Friday, Nov 13 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors offer one-of-a-kind gifts alongside local food, live holiday music, and a bar with specialty beverages, making it a festive early stop on the holiday shopping trail. It sits in Valparaiso, about 10 minutes from Portage, and admission stays affordable at $5 (kids under 13 free). Pair the market with a wander through downtown Valparaiso for a full Northwest Indiana day out.
Spots to Check Out
Friday, Nov 13, 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Porter County Expo Center (215 E Division Rd, Valparaiso). Admission is $5 in advance or $5 cash / $6 card at the door; kids under 13 free.
The county's event venue in Valparaiso, about 10 minutes from Portage, hosting markets and shows all season.
Downtown Valparaiso
Make a day of it: wander downtown Valparaiso's shops and cafes along the historic Lincoln Highway corridor.
