Board Game Sale!
Find new and secondhand board games at great prices!
May 2nd » 10am-4pm
1515 Roosevelt Rd., Valpo, IN
Robot Kids Day
Join us for yet another amazing Kids Day filled with:
- Robot Themed Scavenger Hunt
- Games and Activities with the Alley Kat's Crew
- Alley Kat's Gift Card Raffle
- Kids get to Pick a Prize!
Our Kids Days are designed for elementary-aged kids, but all ages are welcome to get in on the fun! Come in anytime from 12-3pm to join our activities featured around the Shoppe.
Sunday, May 3rd || 12-3pm
Alley Kat's Curiosity Shoppe
1515 Roosevelt Road, Valpo
Spring Flea Market
Alley Kat's Spring Flea Market is back — Our parking lot will be filled with over 20 vendors with Flea Market Style! Come for vintage, home decor, furniture, collectibles, fashion, handmade items, toys, and so much more.
Get more information or apply to be a vendor at https://www.alleykatshoppe.com/fleamarket
Unplugged Day 🎉
Join us for a fun day of Unplugged Activities!
Jessica of Zero Fox Studio and Kat of The Book Nook and Kids Unplugged will be hosting game and activity demos throughout the day along with an all ages Book Swap and Free Craft!
If you’d like more information about the Book Swap, take a look at the Facebook Event here. 📖
Open House Schedule:
Family Board Game Demos || 10-12pm
Book Swap || 10-12pm
Open Game Demos || 12-4pm
Open Unplugged Activitiy Demos || 12-4pm
Open Craft Table || 10-4pm (while supplies last)
Unplugged Day at Alley Kat's!
April 25th, 10-4pm
Alley Kat's Curiosity Shoppe
1515 Roosevelt Rd, Valparaiso
Fairytale Kids Day
Keep an eye on our social media and newsletter for more details, coming soon!
Our Kids Days are designed for elementary-aged kids, but all ages are welcome to get in on the fun! Come in anytime from 12-3pm to join our activities featured around the Shoppe.
Sunday, April 12th || 12-3pm
Alley Kat's Curiosity Shoppe
1515 Roosevelt Road, Valpo
Happy New Year!
The Shoppe is CLOSED 12/31 and 1/1 — Wishing you all a safe and happy New Year!
Merry Christmas!
The Shoppe is CLOSED today for Christmas — Wishing you all a safe and happy Christmas Day!
Bluegrass Jam (Musicians Only)
A "no audience, no pressure" jam environment.
We welcome Bluegrass players of all levels to bring your instruments and join in the songs.
We meet up once a month - indoors during the cold weather and outdoors during the nice weather.
Featured in the back classroom in Alley Kat's, located across the street from TJ Middle School in Valpo.
Member Pop-Up || Retro Rose
Choose your favorite Retro Rose design and Erika will make your shirt while you shop!
Member Pop-Up || Maxwell’s 9.13.34
Shop Deb’s gorgeous, thoughtfully curated clothing and Bling Bar!
Christmas Kids Day
Keep an eye on our social media and newsletter for more details, coming soon!
Our Kids Days are designed for elementary-aged kids, but all ages are welcome to get in on the fun! Come in anytime from 12-3pm to join our activities featured around the Shoppe.
Sunday, December 7th || 12-3pm
Alley Kat's Curiosity Shoppe
1515 Roosevelt Road, Valpo
Small Business Saturday Round Two!
It's Small Business Saturday - AGAIN!
In all seriousness, we were pretty disappointed with the weather wrecking our vibe last weekend, so we're going to give it another shot...
One of our favorite days of the year is Small Business Saturday, where we get the privilege of helping so many of you get your holiday shopping started with snacks and gift recommendations -- And we totally missed out this year!
Of course, that's just how the seasons go here in Indiana, so we pivot and make adjustments. Now, we'd like to invite you out THIS Saturday to grab your treats and get some gift recommendations from the Alley Kat's staff!
Seriously though, please come by and help us eat all these treats we had ready for last weekend...
If you came out last weekend, thank you SO MUCH for your support even in the snowy weather -- And if not, we can't wait to see you THIS weekend!
As always, THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING LOCAL!
Small Business Weekend
Shop over 40 local businesses under one roof this holiday season!
Black Friday Record Pop-Up!
Meet Randy, owner of Rando Records, and shop hundreds of New and Used records at this special, Record Store Day Pop-Up.
Randy is a full-time boutique member at Alley Kat's, and on Black Friday, Nov 28th, he'll have even MORE records than usual for you to pop in and shop! Plus-- be sure to watch his facebook page for some Sneak Peeks of some exclusive records just for this event!
Record Store Day happens twice a year, once in April and then again on Black Friday, so make sure you stop by to celebrate Rando Records, our favorite local Record Store!
All About Art Kids Day
Keep an eye on our social media and newsletter for more details, coming soon!
Our Kids Days are designed for elementary-aged kids, but all ages are welcome to get in on the fun! Come in anytime from 12-3pm to join our activities featured around the Shoppe.
Sunday, November 9th || 12-3pm
Alley Kat's Curiosity Shoppe
1515 Roosevelt Road, Valpo
Bella Node Plant Shop Pop-Up
Get tips and plant care advice from Alecks of Bella Node as she helps you decide which plants will work the best for your home!
Holiday Open House!
Get in the Holiday Spirit at the Alley Kat's Holiday Open House!
Our artists and curators have been hard at work bringing in some amazing holiday collections for you, and our Open House is the best way to check out all the goodies while sampling some tasty treats!
Want first dibs on the best vintage and curated Holiday Decor? Then don't miss our "Christmas Reveal" on Wednesday, October 29th at Noon!
Trick or Treat at Alley Kat's!
Happy Halloween from the whole Alley Kat’s Family! 🎃👻
Bring the kiddos by in their costumes on Halloween to receive a little trick-or-treat goodie bag from our Members — Can’t have candy? Don’t worry! We’ve got things for the kiddos who need something other than candy, too. 🍫🪀
Witches Night In
Grab your broomsticks and besties cause it’s time for a magical night of makeup, mocktails, and after-hours shopping!
A Rude Cosmetics makeup bar + mini demos with Holly of Kustom Denim Plus
Make a custom, crystal infused perfume with Daina of Happy Frog Soap
Sip and snack on some magical mocktails and tasty treats
Enjoy a relaxed, after-hours shopping experience amongst your fellow witches
It’s your night to sip, shop, and conjure up a little self-care magic — you deserve it!
This event is for women ages 16+ and is free to attend!
Friday, October 24th || 6–8pm
For witches 16+ — Leave the little monsters at home!
Hinterland Bookery Pop-Up
Join us for a fun afternoon full of cozy reads and tasty treats! ✨
Browse the Hinterland Bookery Mobile Bookshop and shop unique, 3D-printed bookish merch from Brooke of HSD Prints. Sip on some hot cider, snack on sweet treats, and get crafty at our free DIY bookmark station!
Whether you're stocking up your TBR pile or just looking for a relaxing way to spend your Sunday, we'd love to see you here!
Hinterland Bookery Pop-Up
Sunday, October 19th || 12–4 PM
Spooky Kids Day
It's going to be a very Spooooky Kids Day at Alley Kat's! 👻🎃
Join us for yet another amazing Kids Day filled with:
- Halloween-themed Scavenger Hunt
- Games and Activities with the Alley Kat's Crew
- Chance to Win an Alley Kat's Gift Card Raffle
- Kids get to Pick a Prize!
This month, we'll be joined by a very Special Guest -- Local Children's Author: Camie Putchaven!
Camie will be reading from and signing copies of her new Children's Picture Book -- Sugar Bee the Fairy. 🐝✨
Keep an eye on our social media and newsletter for more details, coming soon!
Our Kids Days are designed for elementary-aged kids, but all ages are welcome to get in on the fun! Come in anytime from 12-3pm to join our activities featured around the Shoppe.
Sunday, October 5th || 12-3pm
Alley Kat's Curiosity Shoppe
1515 Roosevelt Road, Valpo
Fall Flea Market
Alley Kat's Fall Flea Market is back — Our parking lot will be filled with over 20 vendors with Flea Market Style! Come for vintage, home decor, furniture, collectibles, fashion, handmade items, toys, and so much more.
Applications for this market are currently CLOSED.
Into the Forest Kids Day
It's Into the Forest Kids Day at Alley Kat's!
Join us for a fun-filled day with:
Forest Themed Scavenger Hunt — Win a Prize!
Play Games & Activities
Alley Kat's Gift Card Raffle
Free Family Fun!
Our Kids Days are designed for elementary-aged kids, but all ages are welcome to get in on the fun! Come in anytime from 12-4pm to join our activities featured around the Shoppe.