Welcome to Lafayette-West Lafayette, Indiana, home of Purdue University. We hope your visit is enjoyable and educational. You’ll find our community is rich with tradition and all the beauty of a classic Midwestern destination.
Our vibrant downtown, spanning Lafayette and West Lafayette, remains the heart of our ever-growing community. Here you’ll find antiques, boutique shopping, quaint coffee shops and restaurants, including the state’s oldest drive-in restaurant, pubs and even local breweries. Experience a sophisticated art scene, including galleries and public art, plus a variety of great festivals throughout the year.
Downtown
Head downtown the three cultural districts: Arts & Market, Wabash Riverfront, and Chauncey Village. Stroll the tree-lined streets with outdoor public art and beautiful turn-of-the-century architecture.
Restaurants
Wine and dine in elegant restaurants, enjoy a casual meal with a Purdue view or opt for an ethnic cafe or neighborhood deli. And in the evening, discover the wonderful nightlife our community has to offer.
Hotels
There is a place for you here. We are large enough to host national conferences and yet small enough for a weekend retreat, a family camping trip or just about any reason you can find to getaway.
2025-06-14
2025-08-30
Mosey Down Main Street
<p>Mosey Down Main Street is a series of street celebrations brought to you by the local artistic community. Volunteers, downtown business owners, artists and musicians come together once a month (twice in August) during the summer to offer a free family friendly event that takes place right down the center of Main Street in downtown Lafayette. Enjoy three stages of music, outdoor food, beer and wine sales as well as street performers, sidewalk chalk and handmade Hula hoops, Drum circles and DJ's, belly dancers, balloon animals and more.</p>
<p>Interested in being a vendor? Contact <a href="https://downtownlafayette.net/">Friends of Downtown Lafayette</a> at 765-423-2550 or email: <a href="mailto:moseyvending@gmail.com">moseyvending@gmail.com</a> </p>
America/Indiana/Winamac
2025-06-15
2025-08-30
Father’s Day Lunch on The Farm
<p>🍔 Father’s Day Lunch at The Farm 🍔<br>June 15, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM<br><br>Celebrate Dad with a special Father’s Day cookout on the farm! Bring the whole family out for a delicious meal and spend quality time together in the beautiful, historic setting of our 1920s farm. Enjoy tasty food, meet our friendly farm animals, and make unforgettable memories with Dad on his special day.<br><br>✨ What to Expect:<br>Delicious food served fresh from the grill, perfect for a Father’s Day cookout<br>A chance to visit our friendly farm animals, from playful goats to gentle horses<br>Relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere to enjoy time with loved ones<br>Fun photo opportunities to capture the moment and create memories that will last a lifetime<br><br>✨ Event Details:<br>Date: June 15, 2025<br>Time: Food available from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM<br>Food sales available throughout the event<br>Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make Father’s Day extra special! Whether you’re enjoying a delicious lunch or exploring the farm, it’s a day filled with great food, fun, and family togetherness.<br><br>We look forward to celebrating with you and your dad! 🌾🐴🍽️</p>
America/Indiana/Winamac
2025-06-15
2025-07-13
Sunday Vinyl Club
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America/Indiana/Winamac
2025-06-18
2025-12-31
Brainblast Trivia with Chaunci
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America/Indiana/Winamac
2025-06-18
2025-12-31
Steve Earle
<h4>Steve Earle is best known for his country music and rock 'n' roll-tinged "alt-country." </h4>
<h4>Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protege of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, The Pretenders, and countless others.</h4>
<h4>1986 saw the release of his record, Guitar Town, which shot to number one on the country charts and is now regarded as a classic of the Americana genre. Subsequent releases like The Revolution Starts...Now (2004), Washington Square Serenade (2007), and TOWNES (2009) received consecutive GRAMMY Awards. His subsequent albums have been equally successful, with hit singles such as "Copperhead Road" and "Ellis Unit One" topping the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Earle was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2020.</h4>
America/Indiana/Winamac
2025-06-18
2025-10-29
West Lafayette Farmers Market
<p><span data-offset-key="831nd-0-0">Every Wednesday, May-October, the West Lafayette Farmers Market will take place in Cumberland Park. Shop fresh seasonal produce, breads & other bakery items, popcorn, honey, maple syrup, meat, eggs, vegetable & herb plant starts, flowers, soap, dog treats and more.</span></p>
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America/Indiana/Winamac
2025-06-19
2025-09-01
Lafayette Citizens Band
<p>Join us for a beautiful evening of live music featuring the Lafayette Citizens Band at Columbian Park's Memorial Island Amphitheater! This location provides excellent acoustics, a sound system, a restroom facility, interesting architecture, and a beautiful setting. Best of all, the renovations include built in seating. <br><br>Concerts are not rescheduled if cancelled due to rain and will not be cancelled unless there is inclement weather at the venue at the time of the concert.</p>
America/Indiana/Winamac
2025-06-20
2025-07-25
Purdue Memorial Union Summer Concert Series 2025
<p><strong>General Information</strong></p>
<p>The 2025 Summer Concert Series will take place every Friday in June and July (except July 4) at the PMU East Terrace. Rain location will be at the PMU Ever True Stage (near Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux). Food and drinks will be available through <strong><a href="https://www.union.purdue.edu/dine/index.html#Walk-Ons-Sports-Bistreaux">Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux</a></strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Parking</strong></p>
<p>Visitor parking is available in the <a href="https://www.purdue.edu/parking/documents/PurdueParkingMap.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wood Street Parking Garage</a> in <strong><a href="https://parkmobile.io/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ParkMobile</a></strong> spaces. Please note that hourly rates do apply. For parking and travel information, including road construction updates, visit the <strong><a href="https://www.purdue.edu/physicalfacilities/construction/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Purdue Construction and Travel Notices page</a></strong>.</p>
America/Indiana/Winamac
2025-06-20
2025-07-25
The Little Mermen: Presented by IU Health
<h4>The Little Mermen are the ultimate Disney tribute concert for Disney fanatics of all ages. The band’s repertoire covers a century of musical canon, including favorites from The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Frozen and Encanto. The group performs in full costume with band members dressing up as characters from the films. The Little Mermen invite you to be their guest for a magical experience jam-packed with nostalgic fun & rockin’ sing-alongs!</h4>
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America/Indiana/Winamac
2025-06-20
2025-09-26
Wine After Work
<p>Join us at the winery for a night of live music, good food, and great wine! Food trucks serve from 4:30-7:30 pm, and musicians perform from 6-7:30 pm. Bring your chairs and join us for a wonderful evening!</p>
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