Christmas Craft Show

One last chance to shop for that special someone from local crafters and vendors! Join us for magical carriage rides, kiddie craft areas, live music and food trucks. On Saturday, head over to the Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting on Central Avenue brought to you by PE......More

One last chance to shop for that special someone from local crafters and vendors! Join us for magical carriage rides, kiddie craft areas, live music and food trucks. On Saturday, head over to the Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting on Central Avenue brought to you by PEP Events. Santa will be here on Sunday!

Sycamore Hall * Oakwood Hall Woodland Park 2100 Willowcreek Rd. Portage, IN 46368

PANCAKES AND PAJAMAS

  Pancakes & Pajamas Join us on Saturday, December 6th, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for a cozy morning of holiday fun! Your children can: Write their letters to Santa Enter our coloring contest Enjoy our hot cocoa station Plus, Santa......More

  Pancakes & Pajamas Join us on Saturday, December 6th, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for a cozy morning of holiday fun! Your children can: Write their letters to Santa Enter our coloring contest Enjoy our hot cocoa station Plus, Santa Sack Raffle tickets will be available for purchase! Come in your favorite pajamas and celebrate the season with us! We even have a special guest coming.......SANTA!!!!!

Jingle Bell Bingo

Join Porter County Aging & Community Services for a heartwarming Christmas Bingo where EVERYONE WINS! Tickets include a light meal and prizes. Proceeds of bingo benefit PCACS's Community programming. A fun way to help community members in need. 

Porter County Aging & Community Services

Santa's Parade of Toys

We will be collecting NEW UNWRAPPED toys along the parade route. Christmas Tree Lighting at Founders' Square after Parade. Bring your NEW UNWRAPPED toys and stuff the ambulance. Take your picture with SANTA and MRS. CLAUS. Enjoy other Holiday Fun for the whole FAMIL......More

We will be collecting NEW UNWRAPPED toys along the parade route. Christmas Tree Lighting at Founders' Square after Parade. Bring your NEW UNWRAPPED toys and stuff the ambulance. Take your picture with SANTA and MRS. CLAUS. Enjoy other Holiday Fun for the whole FAMILY!

Parade starts at Willowcreek and Central Ave and travels east down Central to Founders' Square.

Instacart Fundraiser for PCACS

Need groceries? Why not make them count for something bigger? Groceries that give back? Yes, please!? Now through December 31, every Instacart Gift Card you buy through our fundraising page helps support Porter County Aging and Community Services. Redeem it on th......More

Need groceries? Why not make them count for something bigger? Groceries that give back? Yes, please!? Now through December 31, every Instacart Gift Card you buy through our fundraising page helps support Porter County Aging and Community Services. Redeem it on the Instacart app for delivery or pickup nationwide from top stores like Target, Walmart, Costco, Safeway, Kroger, and CVS. Get all your groceries, snacks & essentials while giving back at the same time. Get yours here: grouprai.se/instacart68126s

PCACS

Ambassador Committee Meeting

The mission of the Ambassador Committee is to promote member commitment and retention by: Raising awareness of Chamber activities and benefits Informing and involving new Chamber members to promote strong continuing membership Encouraging meaningful and benefi......More

The mission of the Ambassador Committee is to promote member commitment and retention by: Raising awareness of Chamber activities and benefits Informing and involving new Chamber members to promote strong continuing membership Encouraging meaningful and beneficial participation in Chamber programs Serving as a liaison between the Chamber staff and membership If you are interested in participating in the Ambassador Committee please contact [email protected]

Tate's Place, 3051 Willowcreek Rd.

6th Anniversary Open House

Join Ana Gutierrez – State Farm Insurance as she celebrates 6 years in Portage! Stop by her office on December 10 from 12–1 PM for an Open House featuring light refre......More

Join Ana Gutierrez – State Farm Insurance as she celebrates 6 years in Portage! Stop by her office on December 10 from 12–1 PM for an Open House featuring light refreshments and snacks. Guests can mingle, learn more about Ana’s services, and snap fun photos with Flat Jerry & Flat Jake from State Farm. All are welcome—come celebrate this milestone and enjoy a cheerful midday break!

Ana Gutierrez - State Farm Insurance

Perk-up Portage

FREE to Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce Members and their Employees. Feel free to bring a friend to see what its all about. Perk-up Portage is for the Social Early Risers. Caffeinate the start of your day and share what your business or organization has going on ove......More

FREE to Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce Members and their Employees. Feel free to bring a friend to see what its all about. Perk-up Portage is for the Social Early Risers. Caffeinate the start of your day and share what your business or organization has going on over the next month. Taking place on the 2nd Thursday of every month, 7:30 AM start time. Coffee & light snacks provided. Registration Required. Interested in Sponsoring a future event? Cappo's supplies the location, coffee, and snacks, YOU cover the cost of coffee & snacks. Sponsor will have the floor for 5-10 minutes if they choose. Email [email protected]

Hosted at Cappo's Casual Dining Sponsored by SallyJo

Instacart Fundraiser for PCACS

Need groceries? Why not make them count for something bigger? Groceries that give back? Yes, please!? Now through December 31, every Instacart Gift Card you buy through our fundraising page helps support Porter County Aging and Community Services. Redeem it on th......More

Need groceries? Why not make them count for something bigger? Groceries that give back? Yes, please!? Now through December 31, every Instacart Gift Card you buy through our fundraising page helps support Porter County Aging and Community Services. Redeem it on the Instacart app for delivery or pickup nationwide from top stores like Target, Walmart, Costco, Safeway, Kroger, and CVS. Get all your groceries, snacks & essentials while giving back at the same time. Get yours here: grouprai.se/instacart68126s

PCACS

Holiday Decorating Contest

Show Off Your Holiday Spirit! Join the fun and compete for the BEST decorated business in the Greater Portage area. This contest is open to all businesses in the Greater Portage area. All entries must be received by December 8, 2025. — WINNER receives 1-year Chambe......More

Show Off Your Holiday Spirit! Join the fun and compete for the BEST decorated business in the Greater Portage area. This contest is open to all businesses in the Greater Portage area. All entries must be received by December 8, 2025. — WINNER receives 1-year Chamber Membership up to $350 — Additionally, the contest winner will have the opportunity to be the GRAND MARSHALL for the 2026 Santa’s Parade of Toys. For questions, please email [email protected].   1. Decorate your storefront and/or lobby 2. Take a picture of decorated space(s). 3. Email picture to [email protected] 4. VOTE by "liking" the 𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 post on the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page.   You’ve Gotta Be In It, To Win It! Contest Official Rules: Free and open to all businesses in the Greater Portage area. Votes (Likes) not on the original Chamber post will not be counted. All submissions must be in by Monday, December 8th. Voting takes place from December 9th through December 16th at 12:00 PM. Winner will receive a 1-year chamber membership, up to $350. Membership credits and membership carry no cash value and are non-transferable.    

Paws & Recharge with the Chamber

Join the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce for Paws & Recharge, a feel-good event benefiting the Humane Society of Hobart as we work together to STUFF THE CHAMBER with much-needed donations! Despite ongoing fundraising efforts, the Humane Society of Hobart conti......More

Join the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce for Paws & Recharge, a feel-good event benefiting the Humane Society of Hobart as we work together to STUFF THE CHAMBER with much-needed donations! Despite ongoing fundraising efforts, the Humane Society of Hobart continues to face urgent resource shortages as they carry out their life-saving mission 365 days a year. From corporate contributions to items pulled straight from your pantry or purse, every dollar and every can of food truly makes a difference. Paws & Recharge is designed to give Chamber staff and members a well-earned mental break—while also rallying around an organization that supports and protects animals across Northwest Indiana. Join us in lifting them up and come cuddle some of their animals! 🐾 Stay for a little. Stay for a lot. Bring donation items with you or drop donation items off anytime before or during the event to the chamber office. We'll also have Tom's Travelin' Coffee of the Dunes on-site selling their delicious beverages with a portion of sales being donated to the Humane Society of Hobart. How to help: Corporate Sponsorships Donate via Paypal Cash or Check made payable to Humane Society of Hobart (brought to the Chamber Office or HSH) Walmart Wish List Amazon Wish List Volunteer Foster Guardian

Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce

JA Town Volunteer Opportunity - PTS & Nativity Schools

JA Town is a capstone experience where students will be adults for a day. They are given a career and annual salary and have to determine the budget for their entire family, pay bills and have a balanced account in the end. Volunteers are being asked to help the stud......More

JA Town is a capstone experience where students will be adults for a day. They are given a career and annual salary and have to determine the budget for their entire family, pay bills and have a balanced account in the end. Volunteers are being asked to help the students as they work their way through this experience.  Answering questions, help with decisions, and clearing up understanding.

Portage Township High School Fieldhouse 6450 US Hwy 6 Portage, IN 46368 Enter through Door E

Christmas Movie in the Park

Join us for a Free Christmas Movie in the Park! There will be free popcorn, along with concessions and hot drinks to purchase. Movie: Elf Date: Friday, December 19th Doors open at 5:00 PM Movie begins at 5:30 PM Oakwood Hall | Woodland Park

Meet and Greet Santa Paws

Meet & Greet Santa Paws Bring your pup to meet SANTA on Saturday, December 20th from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM at Woodland Park in the Oakwood Hall Lobby. You and your furry friend are invited to this special meet and greet event, where your dog can share their wishes, ......More

Meet & Greet Santa Paws Bring your pup to meet SANTA on Saturday, December 20th from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM at Woodland Park in the Oakwood Hall Lobby. You and your furry friend are invited to this special meet and greet event, where your dog can share their wishes, snap festive photos and experience the joy of the season. FREE to attend! We only ask that you bring a donation for the Hobart Humane Society to be entered to win a basket full of doggy goodies! If you are a pet vendor and are interested in being part of this event, please contact [email protected].

Instacart Fundraiser for PCACS

Need groceries? Why not make them count for something bigger? Groceries that give back? Yes, please!? Now through December 31, every Instacart Gift Card you buy through our fundraising page helps support Porter County Aging and Community Services. Redeem it on th......More

Need groceries? Why not make them count for something bigger? Groceries that give back? Yes, please!? Now through December 31, every Instacart Gift Card you buy through our fundraising page helps support Porter County Aging and Community Services. Redeem it on the Instacart app for delivery or pickup nationwide from top stores like Target, Walmart, Costco, Safeway, Kroger, and CVS. Get all your groceries, snacks & essentials while giving back at the same time. Get yours here: grouprai.se/instacart68126s

PCACS

Happy Holidays - Chamber Office Closed

The Chamber Office is Closed Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th. We will reopen on Friday, December 26th with regular business hours. Happy Holidays from Jerry, Nancy, and Erin!