The holidays are upon us! So many fabulous events are taking place in Lafayette-West Lafayette to celebrate this wonderful season. Check out this list of special events that will create memories to last a lifetime! Enjoy!
- Santa at the Tippecanoe Mall
- Nov. 8 through Dec. 24, 2019 (Hours vary)
- Location: Tippecanoe Mall, 2415 Sagamore Parkway South, Lafayette
- Take the kids and get your photo with Santa!
- McCord Candy Shop Tours
- Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from Nov. 15 through Dec. 23, 2019
- Location: McCord Candy Shop, 536 Main Street, Lafayette
- Includes a 45-minute tour where you get to see what it takes to make a candy cane. Each person will get to create their own candy cane shape to take with them which is included in the price. No reservation necessary - just show up, get in line and be ready to have some fun!
- 2019 Christmas Open House at Linden Depot Museum
- Nov. 22 through Dec. 29, 2019
- Location: Linden Depot Museum (just 20 minutes south of Lafayette), 520 North Main Street (US Hwy. 231), Linden
- Come see the progress on the full-sized replica of an 1837 Norris 4-2-0 steam engine. Linden Depot Museum Ornament with donation of $10 or more.
- Christmas at the Haan Museum
- Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from Nov. 29 through Dec. 29, 2019
- Location: Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art, 920 E State Street, Lafayette
- Christmas at the Haan Museum is magical. Pass two six-foot tall Nutcrackers as you enter the Museum, a Christmas wonderland decorated with trees in almost every room enhance the family-friendly atmosphere. Santas, wreaths, lights, nativity sets, and garland add to the festive feel. The butler's pantry and kitchen are open on weekends with free treats available.
- Holiday Maker’s Market
- Nov. 30 and Dec. 6-8, 2019
- Location: Wea Creek Orchard, 5618 200 E., Lafayette
- Browse Indiana handmade makers selling their wonderful handmade items and unique gift items. There will be live music, special giveaways and gifts for shoppers, hot cider, food trucks, and more.
- Improvised Greeting Card Christmas Special
- Nov. 29-30, 2019
- Location: Civic Theater of Greater Lafayette, 313 N 5th St, Lafayette
- Every year your favorite wholesome Christmas movies air on your favorite greeting card tv channel. This year become part of the story! You'll see the same predictable story, but now it is made up, as a musical!, right before your very eyes, based off audience suggestions and ideas. A hilarious fun way to get the whole family into the holiday spirit!
- Small Business Saturday
- Nov. 30, 2019
- Location: Downtown Lafayette
- Start the holiday shopping season off right and support downtown Lafayette businesses with Small Business Saturday on November 30. Join us for special promotions, giveaways and live entertainment throughout the day. Enjoy the FREE Hay Wagon Rides between 11th Street and Riehle Plaza with frequent stops!
- Christmas Traditions Craft Class at The Farm at Prophetstown
- Dec. 1, 2019
- Location: The Farm at Prophetstown, 5545 Swisher Road, West Lafayette
- Christmas decorations in the 1920s included both handmade and commercially produced paper decorations. Learn how to make crepe paper rosettes and trees, jointed Santas, “snaps” and more at the Gibson Farmhouse. Registration required.
- Christmas Tree Arrives at Purdue Memorial Union
- Dec. 2, 2019
- Location: Purdue Memorial Union Great Hall, 101 N. Grant St., West Lafayette
- Christmas time is finally here! Kick off your holiday celebration by watching the Christmas tree arrive at the Union. The tree will arrive at approximately 12 pm. Come spread Christmas cheer and join in celebrating one of the most joyous times of the year.
- Holidays Performances and Guess the Lights on the Christmas Tree
- Dec. 4-6, 2019
- Location: Purdue Memorial Union, 101 N. Grant St., West Lafayette
- Wednesday-Friday are holiday choir performances from 10:30-2 p.m. Also, make sure to stop by to guess how many strands of lights are on the Christmas Tree for a chance to win a prize!
- Purdue Contemporary Dance Company’s Winter Works
- Dec. 6 and 7, 2019
- Location: Nancy T. Hansen Theatre, Yue-Kong Pao Hall of Visual & Performing Arts, Purdue, 552 West Wood St., West Lafayette
- Dance performance by Purdue Theatre students
- Unitarian Universalist Holiday Art Fair
- Dec. 6 through Dec. 7, 2019
- Location: Unitarian Universalist Church, 333 Meridian Street, West Lafayette
- Over 50 local artists! Find the best gifts including jewelry, handmade soap, ceramics, glassware, fiber arts, watercolors, photographs, ornaments, cards, and more!
- Holiday Lab at Imagination Station
- Dec. 6 through Dec. 7, 2019
- Location: Imagination Station, 600 4th Street, Lafayette
- Come and celebrate the season, with science! Imagination Station will be filled with labs each with a bit of holiday flair, and the building itself will be filled with jolly decorations and lights. The night and day sessions will run the same, so bring the family to whichever date fits your busy schedule.
- Living Nativity
- Dec. 6 through 8 and Dec. 13 through 15, 2019
- Location: Faith Church, 5526 State Road 26 E., Lafayette.
- Beginning with the biblical account of creation and ending with the prophecy of Christ’s second coming, 14 life-size scenes address the reasons for and result of our Savior’s time on earth. Involving a cast of hundreds, these scenes depict the significance of the baby in the manger and bring to life the message of salvation. You can either walk or drive through the nativity. Either way, you'll be able to see and hear this amazing story through audio narration for each scene.
- The Farm at Prophetstown Presents: Northside Holiday Music
- Dec. 7, 2019
- Location: The Farm at Prophetstown, 5545 Swisher Road, West Lafayette
- The wonderful staff from Northside Music will be on hand for old fashioned Christmas classics and caroling. Try out the player piano, sing carols or just enjoy the sounds of favorite holiday classics.
- Tis the Season 3.1 -Ugly Sweater Walk & Run
- Dec. 7, 2019
- Location: Downtown Lafayette Riehle Plaza/John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge, 200 N 2nd St Lafayette
- Join in the festive fun for the 2019 'Tis the Season 3.1 | Ugly Sweater Walk & Run, the ONLY Lafayette 5K to finish down historic Main Street! Come celebrate the season with a fun-loving holiday 5K Run and Walk, sure to get you into the holiday spirit. Local food vendors, holiday shoppes, and a visit from Santa await you at this Memorable event.
- A Very Merry Main Street Christmas Parade
- Dec. 7, 2019
- Location: Starts at 10th & Main Streets, Lafayette. Ending at Riehle Plaza (2nd & Main Streets), Lafayette
- Largest holiday parade in Indiana starts the holiday season...area bands, local floats, clowns, fire engines, police, postal workers and, of course, Santa are welcomed by the crowds.
- Film: The Polar Express
- Dec. 7, 2019
- Location: The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 North 6th Street, Lafayette
- All aboard The Polar Express! The Long Center for the Performing Arts takes you to the North Pole in style during this free, encore showing of the timeless classic movie The Polar Express. All you have to do is believe.
- Holiday Downtown Farmers Market
- Dec. 7, 2019
- Location: Lafayette Farmers Market, 5th Street, between Main & Columbia Streets, Lafayette
- Specialty popcorns, soups, maple syrup, honey, Holiday items, baked goods, candy, potpourri, soaps, meat, jams/jellies, flower arrangements, and more.
- Old Fashion Christmas at the Canal
- Dec. 7, 2019
- Location: Canal Park, 1030 North Washington Street, Delphi
- “What’s more inviting than an Old Fashion Christmas at the Canal in Delphi? This year’s Festival event features: a visit with Santa for kids; many nineteenth century crafts to buy; seasonal music to enjoy; and hot apple dumplings ready to eat,” says Janet Ayres, Board Chair with the Canal Association. “You can watch craftsmen at work making hand-made items for sale that make perfect gifts” she says.
- Pancakes with Santa Holiday Craft & Vendor Show
- Dec. 7, 2019
- Location: Dayton Elementary School , 730 College St, Dayton, IN
- The Dayton Elementary PTO will be hosting a Pancakes with Santa breakfast in conjunction with a Holiday Craft & Vendor Show hosted by the Dayton Mothers Club! Santa will be in the cafeteria on the stage for pictures and to chat with everyone and we will have a special Holiday Selfie Station!
- Breakfast with Santa
- Dec. 7, 2019
- Location: Purdue Memorial Union, Great Hall, 118, and Main Lounges, 101 N. Grant St., West Lafayette
- Breakfast with Santa is fun for the whole family! Visiting from the North Pole, Santa and Mrs. Claus and their elves will be by the Christmas Tree for pictures. Holiday crafts, a delicious breakfast from Pappy's, and other fun activities will be available in the North Ballroom.
- TCHA Christmas Show
- Dec. 7, 2019
- Location: History Center, 1001 South Street, Lafayette
- Come dressed in your seasons best, as TCHA puts on a traditional Christmas show at the History Center. With various musical performances, a Christmas Carol sign-along, and a special guest appearance of Santa Clause. Join TCHA for some good old fashion Christmas cheer, bring the whole family and help us celebrate Christmas together!
- Tuba Christmas
- Dec. 7, 2019
- Location: Loeb Playhouse/Stewart Center, Purdue University, 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette
- This holiday favorite concert is a must see! Continuing the tradition started by Harvey Philips in 1974 to honor his teacher and mentor William Bell, who was born on Christmas Day, over 80 musicians will perform holiday favorites on low brass instruments. This concert is a campus-community partnership inviting low brass performers from the community to play alongside student musicians with euphoniums, sousaphones, and of course, tubas. Don’t miss this unique holiday experience!
- Holiday Cheer & All That Jazz
- Dec. 7, 2019
- Location: Loeb Playhouse/Stewart Center, Purdue University, 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette
- Join us for our annual extravaganza, "Holiday Cheer & All That Jazz" featuring all of our jazz bands, in Loeb Playhouse at 8 PM.
- Purdue Christmas Show
- Dec. 7 and Dec. 8, 2019
- Location: Elliott Hall of Music, Purdue, 712 3rd Street, West Lafayette
- Enjoy dance, glitz and toe-tapping holiday tunes, plus traditional Christmas hymns with the cathedral-like reverence of the season.
- Dickens at Duncan Hall
- Dec. 8, 2019
- Location: 619 Ferry St., Lafayette
- Live music, children’s crafts and tours of decorated rooms. Performers will include Dickens Carolers, Tippecanotes, and Senior Ambassadors. Visit Santa Claus, and enjoy free refreshments and free activities.
Northside Holiday Music at The Farm 
Holiday trains at Haan Museum
Wow! This is a fabulous list of fun events. Please check back next Monday, December 2 for more! For more information about these events, please check out our website, HomeOfPurdue.com.
