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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Sunday Vinyl Club

May 18, 2025 - Jul 13, 2025 People’s Brewing Company & Taproom

2025-05-18 2025-07-13 Sunday Vinyl Club <div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs">Open Noon-8pm on Sundays. Food. Drinks. Friends. Dancing in your Chair.</div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s">Bring some records to share. Flagship growler refills are $3 off!</div> <div class="x78zum5 x1a02dak"> <div> <div class="x6s0dn4 x1qhmfi1 x1lcm9me x1yr5g0i xrt01vj x10y3i5r x9f619 x78zum5 xl56j7k x12nagc x1gslohp x1y1aw1k x1sxyh0 xwib8y2 xurb0ha"> </div> </div> </div> America/Indiana/Winamac

May 20

Matt Woods w/ Kyle Keller (Americana) at People's Brewing

May 20, 2025 People’s Brewing Company & Taproom

2025-05-20 2025-07-13 Matt Woods w/ Kyle Keller (Americana) at People's Brewing <p>Matt Woods returns with special guest Kyle Keller for an amazing night of stories and songs at People's Brewing! <br><br>Tuesday May 20th, 2025<br><br>Doors 5PM | Music 6PM | $10 | 21+<br><br>Presented by Mom&Pop Productions and People’s Brewing Co.</p> America/Indiana/Winamac

May 21

Brainblast Trivia with Chaunci

May 21, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 Big League Sports Bar & Grill

2025-05-21 2025-12-31 Brainblast Trivia with Chaunci <div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs">Assemble your smartest crew and come test out your smarts! Every week it is a blast! Win prizes, gift cards and CASH! It’s much needed fun, in the middle of the week! Every Wednesday at 7pm!</div> <div class="x78zum5 x1a02dak"> <div> <div class="x6s0dn4 x1qhmfi1 x1lcm9me x1yr5g0i xrt01vj x10y3i5r x9f619 x78zum5 xl56j7k x12nagc x1gslohp x1y1aw1k x1sxyh0 xwib8y2 xurb0ha"> </div> </div> </div> America/Indiana/Winamac

May 21

West Lafayette Farmers Market

May 21, 2025 - Oct 29, 2025 Cumberland Park

2025-05-21 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> <p> </p> America/Indiana/Winamac

May 23

May Friday Night Live: The Junk Trio

May 23, 2025 Art Museum of Greater Lafayette

2025-05-23 2025-10-29 May Friday Night Live: The Junk Trio <p>Experience an electrifying night of live music with The Junk Trio, blending Black American Music with funk, rock, metal, and Bossa Nova. Featuring Scott Pazera (guitar), Will Orchard (bass), and Blake Watts (drums), this high-energy trio delivers genre-defying, improvisation-driven performances. Free admission, thanks to Duke Energy—don’t miss it!</p> America/Indiana/Winamac

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!