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Markets
Thursday, October 22 · 11 a.m.–3 p.m. EDT
Browse local food and produce at the campus market, or make it a lunch stop while exploring Purdue. The university lists this Thursday in its 2026 public market season.
Film & learning
Thursday, October 22 · 7–9 p.m. EDT
Purdue’s Human Rights Program marks its tenth anniversary with a screening of James D. Le Sueur’s documentary The Art of Dissent. A conversation with the filmmaker follows the film in Rawls Hall.
Talks & learning
Friday, October 23 · 1–4 p.m. EDT
The public anniversary symposium brings speakers together for discussions of refugee movement, youth voting rights and generational power. Purdue’s Human Rights Program and Department of History host the afternoon in the Memorial Union.
Festivals & history
October 24–25 · Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. EDT
Living-history demonstrations, music, food and crafts bring an eighteenth-century Wabash River gathering to life. Choose one day or explore the organizer’s weekend ticket options.
Markets
Thursday, October 29 · 11 a.m.–3 p.m. EDT
Catch the last Thursday listed in Purdue’s 2026 market season. Browse the vendors, pick up lunch and check out the campus setting before the seasonal calendar ends.
Library & games
Wednesday, November 11 · 2–4 p.m. EST
Learn the basics of Chinese Mahjong at an introductory afternoon led by Belinda at the Klondike Branch. The library says the session is conducted in English and Chinese and welcomes people new to the game.
Markets & holidays
Saturday, November 14 · 10 a.m.–3 p.m. EST
Browse local vendors and handmade goods at Taylor Farm’s holiday bazaar. The farm’s 2026 vendor information confirms this November shopping date and time.
Use the official site for current hours and seasonal dates.
Farmers market & community gathering
A midweek open-air market for local food, makers, music and an easy evening at the park.
Campus farmers market
Local produce, plants, prepared food and lunch-hour energy in the middle of Purdue’s campus.
Living history & family festival
Step into 18th-century life with music, demonstrations, historic foodways, crafts and hands-on family activities.
Open-air art fair
Regional artists, live music, children’s activities and food turn the riverfront into an open-air gallery.
Wetlands, trails & nature learning
Miles of paved and natural trails, wetland overlooks, wildlife viewing and the Lilly Nature Center—right in town.
Pizza & local history
2512 Covington Street, West Lafayette, IN 47906
The Original Bruno’s Pizza is located on Covington Street in West Lafayette. Explore its official website for the current menu, ordering information and details about the restaurant and Bruno Dough.
Outdoor performance venue & county park
4449 State Road 43 N, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Tippecanoe County Amphitheater is an outdoor venue on a county-owned park property near State Road 43 and Interstate 65. The venue's official website provides event and visitor information, while individual organizers publish the admission and entry arrangements for their programs.
Historic diner, burgers & root beer
2 N Salisbury St, West Lafayette, IN 47906 • (765) 743-5373
Triple XXX Family Restaurant is a West Lafayette diner on North Salisbury Street serving burgers, root beer and other diner food. Its official website is the source for the current menu and restaurant information.
Books & gifts
315 W State St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Von’s Book Shop is a books-and-gifts stop on West State Street in West Lafayette. Use the shop’s website for current store information before heading to the Purdue-area storefront.
Pub, grill & group gatherings
1050 Kalberer Road, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Walt’s Pub & Grill is at Yeager and Kalberer roads in West Lafayette, with dining, bars and outdoor seating. Its website includes food menus, reservation inquiries and private-party information for visitors planning a meal or gathering.
Public library & creative resources
208 W Columbia Street, West Lafayette, IN 47906
West Lafayette Public Library provides books, digital collections, local-history resources and a Library of Things in the Chauncey Village area. Explore its calendar, Creativity Lab and meeting-room information to plan a visit around a particular interest or project.
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