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Arts & community
Thursday, October 22 · 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. EDT
The Art League and Lafayette Symphony Orchestra Guild host a luncheon with conductor and artistic director Kellen Gray. The published program also includes a secret-bid auction benefiting the two groups.
Markets
Saturday, October 24 · 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. EDT
Start Saturday downtown with growers, prepared food and local makers. This is one of the final Saturdays in the market’s confirmed May–October 2026 season.
Seasonal & outdoors
Saturday, October 24 · 10 a.m.–10 p.m. EDT
Make a fall outing around the corn maze, pumpkin patch and farm activities. This Saturday follows the farm’s published 2026 seasonal opening schedule.
Family & holidays
Friday, October 30 · 6–8 p.m. EDT
The Art Museum, Fowler House and Tippecanoe County Historical Association join up for a neighborhood Halloween evening. The museum lists trick-or-treating, children’s activities, live music and local vendors.
Markets
Saturday, October 31 · 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. EDT
Make one last downtown market visit before the published 2026 season closes. Shop for local food and browse makers on a Saturday morning in central Lafayette.
Arts & learning
Wednesday, November 4 · 7–8 p.m. EST
Marianne Boruch presents How to Scare Yourself to Death Then Do It All Over Again at the Art Museum. The Art League’s program connects the poet’s writing with art, life drawing and her experience of the cadaver lab.
Arts & music
Friday, November 13 · 7–8 p.m. EST
Lafayette Symphony Orchestra musicians perform a chamber program among the Art Museum’s galleries. The evening pairs the B-Side Series with Friday Night Live and the work of exhibiting artists Mary Pat Wallen and Caleb Weintraub.
Markets & community
Friday, November 20 · 11 a.m.–6 p.m. EST
Browse jewelry and accessories at the first day of the Art League’s sale and silent auction. Proceeds support scholarships that help people participate in art classes.
Markets & community
Saturday, November 21 · 10 a.m.–3 p.m. EST
The Art League’s jewelry-and-accessory sale continues for a second day at the museum. Browse the sale and silent auction while supporting the organization’s art-class scholarship program.
Arts & holidays
Friday, December 4 · 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. EST
The Art League’s holiday tea brings savory and sweet refreshments together with live entertainment at the museum. The volunteer organization supports the museum’s educational, exhibition and fundraising work.
Parades & holidays
Saturday, December 5 · 5–7:30 p.m. EST
Greater Lafayette Commerce’s lighted holiday parade travels through downtown on Main Street. The announced 2026 theme is Christmases Past, Present, and Future.
Arts & exhibitions
Friday, December 18 · 6–7 p.m. EST
Explore the openings of Tom Mallon’s Fantasies & Illuminations, Rebecca Brody’s Transparency watercolors and a permanent-collection presentation honoring Kathryn and Howard Clark. The reception offers a chance to see the new exhibitions and meet artists.
Use the official site for current hours and seasonal dates.
Farmers market & live local music
More than 180 years of fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, crafts and Saturday-morning neighborliness.
4-H, agriculture & family fair
A county tradition centered on 4-H youth, agriculture, handmade projects, family entertainment, rides and fair food.
Free music, art & downtown street festival
A free downtown celebration shaped by local musicians, artists, small businesses, street performers and volunteers.
Animals, education & family play
A seasonal Lafayette favorite with animal exhibits, education programs, a family farm, rides and hands-on discovery.
Hands-on science & STEAM discovery
Two floors of hands-on exhibits and family programs invite toddlers through teens to test, build and explore.
Corn maze, pumpkins & fall farm fun
Get lost together in a 22-acre corn maze, pick pumpkins, ride a hay wagon and enjoy a full afternoon of farm play.
Dog adoption, shelter & volunteering
10 S 16th Street, Lafayette, IN 47905
Natalie's Second Chance provides shelter and adoption opportunities for dogs and relies on community donations and volunteers. It is not an open-intake facility, so use its published surrender-request process and contact the shelter before bringing an animal.
Irish pub & restaurant
3520 State Rte 38 East, Lafayette, IN 47905
Nine Irish Brothers’ Lafayette pub serves Irish food and drinks on the east side along State Road 38. This location publishes its own ordering and group-inquiry links, making it a separate choice from the Howard Avenue pub across the river.
Art classes & creative experiences
2049 Veterans Memorial Pkwy S, Suite 13, Lafayette, IN 47909 • (765) 269-7221
The Lafayette Painting with a Twist studio offers artist-led painting experiences and private parties on Veterans Memorial Parkway South. Check the studio calendar for specific projects, ages, registration and session details.
Brewery, taproom & live music
2006 N 9th St, Lafayette, IN 47904
People’s Brewing Company makes American ales, German lagers and other beer styles at its Lafayette production brewery. Its taproom has food, a patio and a live-music calendar; check the individual show’s admission and age rules because music events can differ from regular dining visits.
Pizza, sandwiches & family dining
3613 S 18th St, Lafayette, IN 47909 • (765) 471-8555
This Pizza King location serves pizza, sandwiches and family-dining favorites in Wea Plaza on South 18th Street. Its official location website provides menu and ordering information; this listing does not cover other Pizza King locations.
American restaurant & cocktails
200 Main Street, Lafayette, IN
RedSeven Kitchen + Cocktail is a downtown restaurant at Main and Second streets near the Wabash River crossing. The restaurant publishes its menus and reservation link online, making it a useful meal stop to pair with a downtown visit.
Men’s residential ministry & biblical counseling
Faith Ministries, Lafayette • (765) 449-3770
Restoration is a men’s residential ministry within Faith Ministries in Lafayette. The program combines biblical counseling, structured community and meaningful work; the official program page explains its approach and support opportunities.
Community health care
Three Lafayette clinics • (765) 742-1567
Riggs Community Health Center provides primary, dental, behavioral and family health services through Lafayette clinics. Its official website is the source for clinic, appointment and service information, along with careers.
Restaurant, brunch & smoked meats
1007 Main Street, Lafayette, IN 47901
Ripple & Company serves salads, sandwiches, house-smoked meats and cocktails at its Main Street restaurant. Its official site has distinct sections for brunch, catering, private events and reservations, helping visitors plan the kind of gathering they need.
Mortgage lending & community sponsor
953 Park East Blvd, Ste C, Lafayette, IN 47905
The Lafayette Ruoff Mortgage lending center is located on Park East Boulevard. Its official branch page provides information about the lending center and how to contact its team about mortgage services.
Neighborhood pub & scratch kitchen
1902 Scott St, Lafayette, IN 47904
Scott Street Pub operates a neighborhood scratch kitchen with smoked meats, wings, sandwiches and other comfort dishes. Its official site links to the food menu and online ordering and provides a direct contact for questions about a visit.
Artisan bread & pastries
415 S 4th St, Lafayette, IN
Smittybread Bakery makes sourdough breads and pastries at its South Fourth Street shop. The bakery’s 2026 update directs Saturday customers to the shop rather than a downtown farmers-market booth, so use its current posts and bread information to plan pickup.
Automotive manufacturing & vehicle assembly
5500 State Road 38 East, Lafayette, IN 47905 • (765) 449-1111
Subaru of Indiana Automotive is a vehicle-manufacturing operation on State Road 38 East in Lafayette. Its official company and careers websites explain the facility and publish current employment opportunities.
Bakery, pies & pastries
109 N 5th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901
Sweet Revolution Bake Shop makes pies and pastries at its downtown Fifth Street bakery. Its official site provides online ordering and a separate special-order request process for catering or pickup; confirm a custom order directly before relying on it for an occasion.
Brewery, taproom & restaurant
3000 S 9th St, Suite A, Lafayette, IN 47909
Teays River combines its own brewery and taproom with a restaurant on Lafayette’s south side. Visit the official site for the food menu, current beer list, reservation link and event information before planning a meal or gathering.
Arts council & community arts education
638 North Street, Lafayette, IN 47901
The Arts Federation is a regional arts council based at the Wells Community Cultural Center in downtown Lafayette. Its creative education programs and Wabash Walls mural initiative offer ways to make art, explore public art and connect with the area's arts community.
21+ pub & restaurant
223 Main St, Lafayette, IN 47901
The Black Sparrow serves food and drinks from its downtown Main Street pub. The business explicitly identifies the venue as 21 and over; consult its official menus and reservation page when planning an adults-only meal or evening out.
Coffee & bagels
116 N 3rd St, Lafayette, IN 47901
The Eleventh House is a downtown Lafayette coffee stop on North Third Street with espresso, other coffee preparations and bagels. Its official site connects visitors to food and drink information, online ordering and events.
Coffee, brunch & cocktails
526 Main Street, Lafayette, IN 47901
The Lobby brings Greyhouse coffee and tea to downtown Lafayette alongside an expanded food-and-drink menu. Its Main Street location serves brunch, lunch, shareables, cocktails and mocktails, with current ordering information available through Greyhouse’s official location page.
Tex-Mex food & neighborhood bar
827 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47904
The Sixth Street Dive serves Tex-Mex dishes and Indiana comfort-food favorites at Sixth and Salem streets. The official site provides food and drink menus along with event links, so visitors can check the current lineup before heading to this neighborhood bar.
County services & public-sector careers
20 N 3rd Street, Lafayette, IN 47901
Tippecanoe County Government's website is a central source for county departments, courts, health information and public services. Human Resources publishes application guidance and employment opportunities; use the individual posting to confirm its department, work location and closing date.
Public library & community learning
627 South Street, Lafayette, IN 47901
The Holman Branch is the downtown Lafayette location of Tippecanoe County Public Library. Its website connects readers with the catalog, online learning, library programs and the other county branches, making it a useful starting point for a family visit or a research project.
Transportation-equipment manufacturing
3900 McCarty Lane, Suite 220, Lafayette, IN 47905 • (765) 771-5300
Wabash is headquartered in Lafayette and manufactures trailers, truck bodies and transportation equipment. The official company website includes a dedicated careers section for learning about roles and applying through the employer.
Home & exterior
231 Chestnut St, Lafayette, IN 47905
Wabash Valley Exteriors is a Lafayette home-exterior business based on Chestnut Street. Its website is the starting point for roofing and exterior-project information and for contacting the company about a project.
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