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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.
Places and ideas to explore, not necessarily events happening today. 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.
Burgers, Italian beef & casual dining
AJ’s is a locally owned West Lafayette restaurant serving burgers, Chicago-style Italian beef, hot dogs, chicken and loaded fries. The business welcomes all ages and links its official menu to dine-in, carryout and delivery options.
Neighborhood brewery & taproom
Brokerage Brewing Company is a small West Lafayette brewery on Covington Street with flagship beers and rotating selections. Its official website includes the current beer menu and an events page for planning a taproom visit.
Local government & public-service careers
West Lafayette's city website connects residents with government departments, services and community information. Its official employment link leads to the city's application system, where applicants can review the actual requirements and location of each available role.
Campus coffee & café
Greyhouse’s campus café is on Mitch Daniels Boulevard in West Lafayette. Use the Campus entry on the official locations page for its menu and ordering link when planning a Purdue-area coffee stop.
Coffee, tea & café
Greyhouse Coffee’s Northwestern Avenue café is a coffee-and-tea stop by the Purdue and Chauncey area. Its location page links directly to this café’s ordering menu, keeping a Northwestern visit distinct from the separate campus and downtown Lafayette locations.
City park, wooded trails & play
Happy Hollow Park offers wooded footpaths and the paved Trolley Line Trail in West Lafayette. The city's facility page and rental information help families or groups choose a walking route, find park amenities and arrange a shelter when needed.
Local landmark
Harry’s Chocolate Shop is a West State Street landmark near Purdue in West Lafayette. Despite its name, this is a bar; check its official website for current visiting information and age requirements.
Veterans' long-term care & rehabilitation
Indiana Veterans' Home provides skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation and memory-care services in West Lafayette. Its official admissions information explains eligibility, application documents and how prospective residents or families can arrange a conversation or tour.
Nature center, wetland & trails
Lilly Nature Center is the educational hub within West Lafayette's Celery Bog Nature Area. The city publishes information about the preserve, nature programming and rentals, helping visitors combine a walk with an activity that fits the center's current schedule.
Steakhouse & seafood
McGraw’s Steak, Chop & Fish House is a South River Road restaurant in West Lafayette. Its official menu covers steaks, chops, seafood and other entrées, with a separate wine section and contact information for planning dinner.
Irish pub & live music
Nine Irish Brothers’ Howard Avenue pub combines Irish food, drinks and live music near Purdue and Wabash Landing. The official West Lafayette page links to ordering and location details; check the music calendar or ask the pub about a specific performance before visiting.
Bakery, Bundt cakes & celebrations
The West Lafayette Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery is on Sagamore Parkway West. Its official bakery page provides Bundt-cake ordering and celebration information specific to this location.
Greek food & catering
Parthenon Greek American Grill makes gyros in its own kitchen and serves Greek family recipes, salads and Greek-inspired American dishes. Its official website provides a food menu and catering information for the US Highway 52 West restaurant.
Dog daycare, boarding, grooming & training
Pooch At Play provides dog daycare, boarding, grooming and training on Lindberg Road in West Lafayette. Use the business’s official website for service requirements, booking and current contact information.
Dog hotel, daycare & grooming
Pooch Palace Resort provides dog boarding, daycare and grooming at its US-52 location in West Lafayette. The official website explains available services and how to arrange care for your dog.
State park, prairie & camping
Prophetstown State Park protects prairie, wetlands and woodland near the meeting of the Tippecanoe and Wabash rivers. Indiana DNR publishes trail, camping, activity and access information; use the Swisher Road mapping address and check for road or facility notices before traveling.
Community sports
Purdue Baseball plays at Alexander Field on McCormick Road in West Lafayette. The official athletics website provides the team’s current schedule, roster and ticket information; check it before planning a game-day visit.
Member-owned credit union & financial services
Purdue Federal Credit Union provides member-owned financial services in Greater Lafayette. Its official website includes branch and service information as well as a careers page for people exploring employment with the credit union.
University & local employer
Purdue University's West Lafayette campus combines higher education and research with a wide range of campus operations. Its official careers site separates staff, faculty and student opportunities; filter for the location and role that fit rather than assuming every posting is on this campus.
County park, woodland & picnic areas
Ross Hills Park offers wooded picnic areas, hiking trails, sports space and the restored David Ross House along the South River Road corridor. The county's park page explains shelter reservations and Ross House rentals, useful when planning a group picnic or daytime gathering.
Frank Lloyd Wright house & guided tours
SAMARA is a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Usonian house in West Lafayette, with guided tours exploring its design and the Christian family's connection with Wright. Tours require an online reservation and follow a seasonal schedule, so book a specific available time through the official site rather than arriving as a walk-up visitor.
Riverfront park & playground
Tapawingo Park brings the Wabash riverfront, a section of the paved Wabash Heritage Trail and an accessible playground together in West Lafayette. It also contains Riverside Skating Center and river overlooks, with seasonal facility details available from the city.
Pumpkin patch & community partner
Taylor Farm Pumpkin Patch and More is a seasonal farm destination in West Lafayette with pumpkins, a corn maze, crafts and community events. Check its official website for current opening dates and activity details before visiting.
Eclectic dining & drinks
The Bryant Food & Drink Co. is a West Lafayette dining destination on Sagamore Parkway West. Check the restaurant’s official website for its current food-and-drink menu and visiting information.
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