Summer Concert Series: Music in the Park 2026

Elvis – Dave Thomas Portage Township Live Entertainment, Portage Chamber of Commerce and City of Portage announce the PORTAGE SUMMER MUSIC SERIES to be presented RAIN OR SHINE during JUNE, JULY, & AUGUST IN 2026 with CONCERTS performed at Portage’s WOODLAND PARK. All......More

Elvis – Dave Thomas Portage Township Live Entertainment, Portage Chamber of Commerce and City of Portage announce the PORTAGE SUMMER MUSIC SERIES to be presented RAIN OR SHINE during JUNE, JULY, & AUGUST IN 2026 with CONCERTS performed at Portage’s WOODLAND PARK. All concerts are FREE to the public and start at 6pm.   Concerts at Woodland Park Oakwood Hall are made possible by grants from John W. Anderson Foundation and Porter County Community Foundation, by facilities provided by Portage Park Dept. and from donations by local residents and Portage Chamber business members. If you would like to be a Sponsor for these concerts, with recognition on all printed material and at each concert, click the Register button for pricing.  All sponsorships must be registered by May 20, 2026. Bring the whole family and enjoy the music … and dance if you feel like it! For more information, contact the Portage Chamber of Commerce 762-3300 or Portage Park Dept. 762-1675 or visit www.portagelive.org or www.portagelife.com (click on “Entertainment” then “Events”). Tuesday night concerts also serve as a donation collection site benefiting Gabriel’s Horn: Homeless Shelter & Support and Portage LIVE!. Attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items, paper products, toiletries, hygiene essentials, or cash donations to support local community members in need and free summer concerts.  

Woodland Park

Community Compass: Issue 9

Community Compass Magazine provides an in-depth look at the originality, inspiration and professionalism of the members of the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce. Advertising in this publication is an advantage to Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce Members. Published ......More

Community Compass Magazine provides an in-depth look at the originality, inspiration and professionalism of the members of the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce. Advertising in this publication is an advantage to Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce Members. Published since 2024 by the Chamber, more than 10,000 copies are direct-mailed to households and businesses in the Greater Portage Area. Additional publications are distributed to area hotels, restaurants, doctor's offices and more! This is a 24-page, full-color magazine published quarterly. Please complete the AD AGREEMENT form and email to nsimpson@portageinchamber.com, mail to Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce, 6340 E. Main St., Portage, IN 46368 or drop off at our office, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Questions? Give us a call at (219) 762-3300

Mailbox delivery to select routes. Over 9,000 copies are ordered with the extras being hand delivered to waiting rooms throughout the community as well as being disbursed at Chamber events.

How to: Kombucha

At Nature's Door is offering its first in the How To series- How to: Kombucha. This class is for beginners looking to start making kombucha on their own. You would be surprised how easy it can be! The class will feature: the healing benefits of kombucha, how to make it......More

At Nature's Door is offering its first in the How To series- How to: Kombucha. This class is for beginners looking to start making kombucha on their own. You would be surprised how easy it can be! The class will feature: the healing benefits of kombucha, how to make it yourself, and address any questions you may have. We will also be taste testing some kombucha! You will leave with a starter kombucha kit to begin your wonderful DIY journey. Our instructor, Karen, is local Portage resident with 12 years of experience. Class is $20 per person and includes your starter kit. Come, have fun and learn! Class spots are limited and payment is required to secure your spot. You can pay by Venmo (@atnaturesdoor) or in-person at the shop.

At Nature's Door

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 Property Management Inc NWI

Summer Concert Series: Music in the Park 2026

Jack Evans (Country) – Jack Baitinger Portage Township Live Entertainment, Portage Chamber of Commerce and City of Portage announce the PORTAGE SUMMER MUSIC SERIES to be presented RAIN OR SHINE during JUNE, JULY, & AUGUST IN 2026 with CONCERTS performed at Portage’s ......More

Jack Evans (Country) – Jack Baitinger Portage Township Live Entertainment, Portage Chamber of Commerce and City of Portage announce the PORTAGE SUMMER MUSIC SERIES to be presented RAIN OR SHINE during JUNE, JULY, & AUGUST IN 2026 with CONCERTS performed at Portage’s WOODLAND PARK. All concerts are FREE to the public and start at 6pm.   Concerts at Woodland Park Oakwood Hall are made possible by grants from John W. Anderson Foundation and Porter County Community Foundation, by facilities provided by Portage Park Dept. and from donations by local residents and Portage Chamber business members. If you would like to be a Sponsor for these concerts, with recognition on all printed material and at each concert, click the Register button for pricing.  All sponsorships must be registered by May 20, 2026. Bring the whole family and enjoy the music … and dance if you feel like it! For more information, contact the Portage Chamber of Commerce 762-3300 or Portage Park Dept. 762-1675 or visit www.portagelive.org or www.portagelife.com (click on “Entertainment” then “Events”). Tuesday night concerts also serve as a donation collection site benefiting Gabriel’s Horn: Homeless Shelter & Support and Portage LIVE!. Attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items, paper products, toiletries, hygiene essentials, or cash donations to support local community members in need and free summer concerts.  

Woodland Park

Summer Concert Series: Music in the Park 2026

Rick Lindy & The Wild Ones Portage Township Live Entertainment, Portage Chamber of Commerce and City of Portage announce the PORTAGE SUMMER MUSIC SERIES to be presented RAIN OR SHINE during JUNE, JULY, & AUGUST IN 2026 with CONCERTS performed at Portage’s WOODLAND PA......More

Rick Lindy & The Wild Ones Portage Township Live Entertainment, Portage Chamber of Commerce and City of Portage announce the PORTAGE SUMMER MUSIC SERIES to be presented RAIN OR SHINE during JUNE, JULY, & AUGUST IN 2026 with CONCERTS performed at Portage’s WOODLAND PARK. All concerts are FREE to the public and start at 6pm.   Concerts at Woodland Park Oakwood Hall are made possible by grants from John W. Anderson Foundation and Porter County Community Foundation, by facilities provided by Portage Park Dept. and from donations by local residents and Portage Chamber business members. If you would like to be a Sponsor for these concerts, with recognition on all printed material and at each concert, click the Register button for pricing.  All sponsorships must be registered by May 20, 2026. Bring the whole family and enjoy the music … and dance if you feel like it! For more information, contact the Portage Chamber of Commerce 762-3300 or Portage Park Dept. 762-1675 or visit www.portagelive.org or www.portagelife.com (click on “Entertainment” then “Events”). Tuesday night concerts also serve as a donation collection site benefiting Gabriel’s Horn: Homeless Shelter & Support and Portage LIVE!. Attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items, paper products, toiletries, hygiene essentials, or cash donations to support local community members in need and free summer concerts.  

Woodland Park

MidWeek Mingle

Join the Portage Chamber for our monthly MidWeek Mingle! MidWeek Mingles are casual social gatherings held on the 4th Wednesday of the month. These events can only be hosted by Portage Chamber members. All MidWeek Mingles are FREE to Portage Chamber Members. Re......More

Join the Portage Chamber for our monthly MidWeek Mingle! MidWeek Mingles are casual social gatherings held on the 4th Wednesday of the month. These events can only be hosted by Portage Chamber members. All MidWeek Mingles are FREE to Portage Chamber Members. Registration Required for attendees. Only 10 hosting opportunities a year. First Come, First Serve. See Chamber Events Calendar for upcoming dates and register as a Host.  

Portage Recovery Association

Food Preservation

Struggling with rising food costs? Having a hard time with the growing number of chemicals added to our food? We want to help teach you different ways of food preservation. In this class, we will explore dehydrating & canning so you can utilize preserving ingredients y......More

Struggling with rising food costs? Having a hard time with the growing number of chemicals added to our food? We want to help teach you different ways of food preservation. In this class, we will explore dehydrating & canning so you can utilize preserving ingredients year-round! I’ll walk you through practical steps of preserving whole foods and utilizing all of it to minimize waste! This class will be followed by a canning workshop where we’ll create safe, delicious jars for your pantry. Whether you’re new or brushing up, we hope you leave confident and inspired to continue your preservation journey. Taught by community member Becky, who has loads of experience growing her own food and preserving her harvest ! Class is $20 and includes dehydrated samples and a take home handout Class spots are limited and payment is required to secure your spot. You can pay by Venmo (@atnaturesdoor) or in-person at the shop.

At Nature's Door

Happy Labor Day - Chamber Office Closed

The Chamber Office is Closed Monday, September 7th for the Labor Day holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 2 with regular business hours. Happy Labor Day from Jerry, Nancy, and Erin!

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 Safe Haven Early Learning Academy