Big Ten Checklist: Fall Sports at Purdue

Traveling to Purdue University for a Big Ten sporting event this fall? Here is a travel check-list to Greater Lafayette!

1. Order the Lafayette-West Lafayette Visitors Guide which includes a map to the area! Click here to order and your guide will be mailed within a week!

Visitors Center

2. Book your overnight stay! Big ten sports draw thousands and thousands of fans. The Greater Lafayette area is home to over 30 different hotels to choose from but rooms book up quickly. Make sure to reserve your lodging early to assure a reservation.

Union Club Hotel at Purdue University

3. Ensure you have your Purdue sports tickets! Click here to check out sports schedules and to purchase tickets!

4. Culinary treasures abound! With over 275 restaurants, there is something for everyone. Check out these blogs that feature top lists of great dining ideas and plan out which restaurants you crave!

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5. Greater Lafayette and Purdue University are where fun fall adventures await. From getting lost in NW Indiana's largest corn maze at Exploration Acres, to howling with the wolves at Wolf Park, to pumpkin pickin' at Wea Creek Orchard, there is something delightful for everyone. Enjoy all these autumn activities while visiting Purdue University. Check websites and such for ticket info, hours, location, etc.

Fall fun!

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Best Pumpkin Patches in Greater Lafayette

Grand Prix - Neon Cactus Edition!

Apr 19, 2024 Neon Cactus

2024-04-19 Grand Prix - Neon Cactus Edition! <div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs">Grand Prix - Neon Cactus edition!</div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s">Friday April 19th we have a special night planned for you with special guest performances by Payton Smith, Dipper, Nate Venturelli, Dj Reign and Todd Baldwin!</div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s">Main room:<br class="html-br">Line dancing 8pm- 930pm<br class="html-br">Nate Venturelli 9:30pm-10:15pm<br class="html-br">Dipper 10:30-11pm<br class="html-br">Payton Smith 11:15-Midnight</div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s">DJ Reign- Midnight - 3am</div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s"> </div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s">Piano bar w/ Tod Baldwin: 9pm-12am</div> America/Indiana/Winamac

Apr 19

Ian Gould

Apr 19, 2024 Nine Irish Brothers West Lafayette

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Apr 19

Lachlan at Nine Irish Brothers Lafayette

Apr 19, 2024 Nine Irish Brothers Lafayette

2024-04-19 Lachlan at Nine Irish Brothers Lafayette <p>Great night of traditional Irish and pub tunes from Matt Hill & gang!</p> America/Indiana/Winamac

Apr 19

Spring Showcase Concert

Apr 19, 2024 - Apr 21, 2024 Elliott Hall

2024-04-19 2024-04-21 Spring Showcase Concert <p>Come watch the Purdue Bands and Orchestra on April 19 and 20 @ 7:30 PM, and April 21 @2:30 PM</p> America/Indiana/Winamac

Apr 20

DRAG SHOW at Digby's Pub & Patio

Apr 20, 2024 Digby's Pub and Patio

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8. Parking at Purdue! Depending on which game you are coming to, you may need a visitor pass. Make sure you visit the Purdue University Parking website to reviews rules, parking maps, etc. Purdue Football Game Day Parking info. can be found here!