Looking for ways to shake up things up from the mundanity of day-to-day life? Visit these wacky spots for an escape to a world of weird, zany, kooky fun! Whether it’s an eccentric menu, unconventional activity, or finding a quirky outfit, Lafayette has little pockets of weirdness all around town! Explore to make your own unique adventure.
Lafayette Reptile & Exotic Pet Expo
Take a walk on the wild side at the Lafayette Reptile and Exotic Pet Expo! Hold snakes and lizards, see tarantulas, pet mice, and oogle over tortoises, at this kooky event which takes place multiple times throughout the year. Whether you’re the proud parent of an exotic pet or just an adventurous onlooker, the Reptile & Exotic Pet Expo welcomes you to their odd occasion. This expo will host four different events in 2025, filled with zany and ridiculously unique creatures. The vendors there are experts in their field and are there to help you with all of your weird animal needs. Whether you’re looking to welcome a quirky pet into your home, sourcing food for a special animal you already have, or just curious about nature’s oddities, Lafayette’s Reptile & Exotic Pet Expo welcomes you to their unconventional convention!
Looking for the perfect everyday costume for your wacky adventures? Look no further than the bizarre offerings of Amused Vintage Clothing. Amused outfits only the most eccentric of fashions, with a peculiar collection of rare vintage clothing. Peruse through racks of silly hats, kooky slacks, and crazy shirts, including an absurd collection of authentic vintage Purdue merch. They also retail bins and bins of vinyl records, 150 “flavors” of burning incense, and are the oldest skate shop in West Lafayette! Amused is the quintessential stop for those who are wacky inside and out, and want to show it!
Get crazy at Outrage Smash Therapy and unleash your inner beast! Wreck your expectations of traditional fun activities in the Lafayette region with a visit to Outrage Smash Therapy for oodles of fun and a great way to let loose! Rebel against conformity and embrace chaos with any one of their Rage Experience Packages. Destroy anything from glassware, to ceramic dishes, small electronics and appliances, and more in the signature Smash Room. You can even arrange to bring your own items in to demolish for maximum stress-relief. Release your little one’s unique creativity in the Splatter Box, where kids can get silly and make an artistic mess with neon paint anywhere they wish. Annihilate boredom and embrace untamed enjoyment at Outrage Smash Therapy!
The Eleventh House welcomes everyone into their offbeat punk café. Brewing up bold, unexpected flavors, The Eleventh House prides themselves on their out-of-the-ordinary menu and out-of-this-world atmosphere. Extraterrestrial artwork fills the coffee shop walls with curious shapes and colors welcoming you into their alien imagination. Enjoy unique specialty beverages like you’ve never had before. Try the Good Karma mocha latte made with Chinese five-spice and cocoa or one of their famed cold brews featuring ginger and lime juice. Pair your funky drink of choice with one of their quirky bagel creations. Each of their bagel selections offers the chance to escape the the comfort zone of your typical breakfast options with unconventional ingredients like burnt pimento cheese, onion jam, and pickled carrots.
Like their name suggests, Pizza Uncommon serves up slices of unusual flavor. With topping combinations like crab rangoon, fig and prosciutto, pesto burrata, and Thai chicken, Pizza Uncommon doesn’t conform to the predicted simplicity of conventional pizza choices. Even their “basic” pizza options come with peculiar twists, like hot honey pepperoni. And their breadsticks aren’t safe from conformity either with honey sriracha bacon and Doritos taco breadsticks as just some of the abnormal offerings on the menu. Pizza Uncommon also serves gelato in their stores with strange flavors like blackberry habanero and goat cheese. Their menu options will definitely expand your palate and are a must visit for anyone looking to eat outside of the (pizza) box!
Happy exploring!
