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Final Saturday Early Voting Session Scheduled

Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 8:30 AM Central Time · Porter, IN

Porter residents have another weekend voting opportunity on Saturday, October 31, when Porter County's early voting locations operate from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Listed sites include Chesterton Town Hall at 790 Broadway and additional locations in Portage, Hebron and Valparaiso. This is the last Saturday session shown on the county's general election schedule. Early voting continues until noon Monday, November 2, so residents using Saturday hours should plan to arrive during the published seven-hour session.

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October 16, 2026 · 7:30 PM Central Time

Folk Concert Comes To Dunes Visitor Center

The Save the Tunes Council will perform at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center in Porter on Friday, October 16, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The Music Heritage Series Concert features local mu…

October 22, 2026

Mail Ballot Applications Due Thursday

Eligible Porter voters requesting an absentee ballot by mail must have their application received by the responsible election office by 11:59 p.m. Thursday, October 22. The state's…

October 24, 2026 · 8:30 AM Central Time

Saturday Early Voting Opens For Residents

Porter County's early voting locations will open Saturday, October 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., giving Porter residents a weekend opportunity to vote. The county's listed locati…

October 27, 2026

Dunes Offers October Entrance Fee Waiver

Indiana Dunes National Park will waive entrance fees for U.S. citizens and residents on Tuesday, October 27, marking Theodore Roosevelt's birthday. The date provides Porter residen…

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This event is scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 8:30 AM Central Time.

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