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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Ritual's Rat Pack Tuesday

May 30, 2023 Ritual

2023-05-30 Ritual's Rat Pack Tuesday We like to change things up every Tuesday. We change our music from our usual house music to jazz! Featuring Sinatra and more! Come enjoy a cocktail while listening to your favorite Rat Pack hits! America/Indiana/Winamac

May 31

Marc Ridge Live @ Teays River Brewing

May 31, 2023 Teays River Brewing & Public House

2023-05-31 Marc Ridge Live @ Teays River Brewing Marc Ridge comes to rock the TRB patio. Wednesday, May 31. 7-9 pm! America/Indiana/Winamac

May 31

O'Bryans Nine Irish Brothers: Traditional Irish Sessions

May 31, 2023 - Dec 20, 2023 Nine Irish Brothers

2023-05-31 2023-12-20 O'Bryans Nine Irish Brothers: Traditional Irish Sessions Stop by most Wednesday evenings between 7 and 9 pm or so, and you'll find a group of local musicians participating in an Irish trad session. A session--or seisiun--is simply an opportunity for guests with the knowledge and ability to play traditional Irish music. Stop by, have a listen, and if you're able, join in! America/Indiana/Winamac

May 31

West Lafayette Farmers Market

May 31, 2023 - Oct 25, 2023 Cumberland Park

2023-05-31 2023-10-25 West Lafayette Farmers Market Every Wednesday, May-October, from 3:30-7:00 P.M., 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. For more information about the market, contact Market Manager, Shelly Foran. America/Indiana/Winamac

Jun 01

Lafayette Citizens Band - High School Night Concert

Jun 01, 2023 Columbian Park Memorial Island Amphitheater

2023-06-01 2023-10-25 Lafayette Citizens Band - High School Night Concert Join us for a beautiful evening of live music at Columbian Park Memorial Island Amphitheater, featuring local high school musicians alongside the Citizens Band! 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!