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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.
Places and ideas to explore, not necessarily events happening today. 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.
Animal adoption & pet resources
Almost Home Humane Society is a local nonprofit providing pet adoption, animal-care resources and opportunities to volunteer or foster. Its website explains adoption steps and programs such as pet-food assistance; contact the organization about current capacity and appointment requirements.
Pizza, sandwiches & salads
Arni’s Market Square location serves pizza, sandwiches and salads on Elmwood Avenue in Lafayette. Use the restaurant’s own location page to check its menu, contact details and current dining information.
Art museum, exhibitions & classes
The Art Museum of Greater Lafayette presents changing exhibitions and works from its collection near downtown Lafayette. Its classes and workshops offer ways to try making art as well as viewing it; consult the museum for the current exhibition and class schedule.
Children & family services
Bauer Family Resources provides education, youth services and family support in Lafayette. The organization’s official website explains its programs and publishes employment information through a dedicated careers page.
Youth mentoring
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Lafayette connects young people with supported one-to-one mentoring. Its official website explains the mentoring process and how prospective volunteers can learn about becoming a Big.
Downtown bistro & bar
Bistro 501 serves a chef-led menu and drinks in the historic Lahr building at Fifth and Main in downtown Lafayette. Its official website connects diners to menus, reservations, catering and private-party inquiries.
Insurance
Blevins Insurance Agency has a downtown Lafayette location on North Fourth Street. Visit the agency’s website for insurance-service information and contact details before requesting advice or a quote.
Youth development
Boys & Girls Clubs of Tippecanoe County provides after-school and summer youth-development programs at Lafayette clubs. The organization’s website explains programs and links to ways adults can volunteer.
Large-engine & power-systems manufacturing
Caterpillar’s Lafayette Engine Center is a large-engine and power-systems manufacturing operation on South Street. Explore Caterpillar’s official careers site and filter for Lafayette to see available roles and their specific requirements.
Family restaurant
Christos’ Lafayette restaurant is on Teal Road and is part of a family restaurant tradition that began locally in 1988. Use the Lafayette contact page for this location’s details and ask the restaurant directly about larger-party reservations.
Local government & public-service careers
The City of Lafayette's official website provides municipal department contacts, public meeting information and local services. Its employment pages publish the city's application process and current postings, giving job seekers a direct source for public-service opportunities.
Community theater & arts education
Civic Theatre stages community productions at the Historic Monon Depot Theatre and offers theater classes and workshops. Its performance calendar, education pages and volunteer information provide different ways to take part; the administrative office is nearby at 313 North Fifth Street.
Nature preserve & hiking trails
Managed by NICHES Land Trust, Clegg Memorial Garden has looping trails through woodland, prairie and savanna overlooking Wildcat Creek. The hilly routes include stairs and overlooks, so consult the trail map and choose an outing suited to your group's mobility and conditions.
Car wash & community fundraising
Crew Carwash has Greater Lafayette locations and an official fundraising program for participating community groups. Use the location website to find service information and the fundraising page to review that separate program.
Cookies & desserts
Crumbl’s Lafayette bakery is on Promenade Parkway and serves cookies and desserts from a rotating menu. The official location page provides the current menu and ordering information for this store.
Street food, burgers & bar
DT Kirby’s is a downtown Main Street bar and street-food restaurant with a menu built around burgers, sandwiches and other substantial comfort food. Use its official site for the current food menu and contact information before arranging a group visit.
Modern American dining
East End Grill serves modern American food on Main Street in downtown Lafayette. The restaurant’s official website provides dining information and a separate jobs page for those exploring restaurant work.
Barbershop & grooming
Executive Cutz offers haircuts, beard trims, hot-towel shaves and grooming on Veterans Memorial Parkway South in Lafayette. Use its official website to check services and current visiting or appointment information.
Christian K–12 education
Faith Christian School provides Christian kindergarten-through-high-school education at its State Road 26 East campus in Lafayette. Explore the school’s own admissions, academics and family information before arranging a visit.
Church & community ministries
Faith Church has three Greater Lafayette campuses with worship, age-based programs, ministries and opportunities to serve. Its official website explains campus locations and how to connect with a ministry.
Food assistance & resource connection
Food Finders Food Bank connects neighbors with food assistance, mobile pantries and other resources from its Lafayette base. Its official website provides help-finding tools and information about volunteering.
Historic park & Wabash River access
Fort Ouiatenon Historic Park sits beside the Wabash River with picnic shelters, a boat ramp and the Blockhouse Museum. Museum openings and historical demonstrations are programmed separately by the Tippecanoe County Historical Association; check the source before planning around an indoor visit.
Hospital & compassionate care
Franciscan Health Lafayette is a hospital on South Creasy Lane. Its official location page provides care and contact information; the Franciscan careers website publishes current positions and application details.
Forestry mulching & land management
Goat Forestry & Land Management is based in Lafayette and provides forestry mulching and land-management services. Its published business page includes examples of its work; contact the business to discuss project scope and service area.
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