Brain Boosters
Come out to McAllister Recreation Center the second Tuesday each month at 10:00am for FREE educational seminars!
Join us on Tuesday, July 8 for Fire Safety First! with Assistant Chief Budd of Lafayette Fire Department. Smoke alarms, fire escape plans, and safe cooking practices - OH MY! Are you prepared?! Enjoy light refreshments while you learn all you need to know about fire safety in your home!
Wabash Riverfest
Join us for the Annual Wabash Riverfest!
Wabash Riverfest has been celebrating the Wabash River since 2001, and is Greater Lafayette's annual celebration of the longest free-flowing river in the eastern United States. Learn about and enjoy Indiana's Wabash River through canoe races, conservation exhibits, games and activities, 5K, a paddling trip, a kids run and many other activities. We are excited to also share new activities this year like paddleboard yoga, kayak tours, and more! Wabash Riverfest is specifically designed to encourage appreciation of Greater Lafayette's most-prized natural resource: the Wabash River.
There is no shortage of activities, great music to listen to, and delicious local food. Come out and watch the canoe races, dance to the music, rock climb, or watch the raptor presentation!
Visit wabashriverfest.com for a complete schedule of events and more info. Plan to spend the day enjoying this FREE event, that has something for everyone!
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Day Lilly Stroll
Join us at the private farm of Gregg and Linda Sutter for a relaxed summer afternoon surrounded by nearly ten acres of stunning day lilies in full bloom.
Enjoy light refreshments, drinks, and live music (details coming soon), plus luxury restroom accommodations provided by Swan Lavs. A professional photographer will be on-site, and plein air painters and artists are welcome to create among the flowers.
Timed entry:
10–11 AM | Second Century Circle & Board Members
11 AM–12 PM | Museum & Art League Members
12–2 PM | General Admission
Come stroll with us—it’s going to be a gorgeous day.
Street Fest
Join the Aviators in their 5th Annual Street Festival presented by WLFI!
The festival will be Saturday, July 12 from 2 pm – 6 pm!
Come hang out with the Flyboys and enjoy a variety of activities, games, and entertainment that are sure to delight visitors of all ages!
If you are a food truck or vendor that wants to participate in making this year’s Street Fest fun, come join us!
Contact dustine@lafayettebaseball.com for more details.
Mosey Down Main St.
The Drug Free Coalition will be hosting a table at Lafayette’s Mosey Down Main Street!
Stop by and visit us!
200 to 1100 Main Street, Lafayette, IN 47901
Description: Mosey Down Main Street is a series of street celebrations brought to you by the local artistic community. Volunteers, downtown business owners, artists and musicians come together once a month (twice in August) during the summer to offer a free family friendly event that takes place right down the center of Main Street in downtown Lafayette. Enjoy three stages of music, outdoor food, beer and wine sales as well as street performers, sidewalk chalk and handmade Hula hoops, Drum circles and DJ's, belly dancers, balloon animals and more.
Color Our World (Adult Coloring)
Color Our World for Adult Summer Reading Club! De-stress and let your inner artist out during a coloring session for adults. Drop in and join us for an hour of relaxing hands-on coloring and soothing music. Coloring sheets and supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own as well.
Armstrong Park - Family Fun Night
Join us for another summer of Art in the Park! We are SO excited for another incredible summer full of dancing, amazing local artisans, arts & crafts, live music, and fun memories for the whole family!! We hope you’ll join us!
Downtown Gallery Walk Lafayette
Downtown Lafayette.
The ever-popular Gallery Walk is returning to downtown Lafayette thanks to the support of Artists’ Own Gallery, other galleries, and businesses downtown. It will be held on the third Friday of May, July, and September from 6-9 p.m. Some galleries will have refreshments and there may be artists doing demonstrations and selling their work. Stroll down Main Street and to other locations for an exciting evening. Maps will be provided at participating galleries, restaurants, and other businesses.
Downtown Blues and Jazz Festival
Downtown Blues and Jazz Festival - a sort of Uptown Jazz & Blues 2.0, which itself was a sort of evolution from the Riverfront Jazz & Blues Fest started in 1996. Downtown Blues and Jazz Festival will host local stalwarts from the Lafayette jazz and blues scene. Come out and enjoy a great night of music.
Monthly DFC Public Meeting
Join us at the Tippecanoe County Health Department Central office for our monthly Public Meeting, or join through teams link if you're unable to attend in person.
If you would like to join the DFC, feel free to come to a meeting or use the Contact Us page.
To join virtually, please use this link: Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 248 187 979 931
Passcode: o4JY3Mk2
Mosey Down Main St.
The Drug Free Coalition will be hosting a table at Lafayette’s Mosey Down Main Street!
Stop by and visit us!
200 to 1100 Main Street, Lafayette, IN 47901
Description: Mosey Down Main Street is a series of street celebrations brought to you by the local artistic community. Volunteers, downtown business owners, artists and musicians come together once a month (twice in August) during the summer to offer a free family friendly event that takes place right down the center of Main Street in downtown Lafayette. Enjoy three stages of music, outdoor food, beer and wine sales as well as street performers, sidewalk chalk and handmade Hula hoops, Drum circles and DJ's, belly dancers, balloon animals and more.
Rotary Ice Cream Crawl
How sweet it is! Lafayette Rotary’s 8th Annual Ice Cream Crawl is #OneSweetAfternoon! August 23 from 1 to 4pm. Chicago may have its pub crawls, and Kentucky it’s bourbon trail, but Lafayette Rotary has a unique, family-friendly Ice Cream Crawl. This family-friendly and sweet event goes to multiple ice cream shops in one afternoon. Check the website for details.
What other time does eating a sweet treat benefit the community while making your whole family or friends happy? Join in for a fun afternoon.
Celebrity Softball Game
Joyful Journey Classic Celebrity Softball Game and Home Run Derby
Loeb Stadium
1915 Scott Street, Lafayette, IN 47904
Presented By: Joyful Journey Adult Day
Dates: August 24, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Price: Pay What You Wish
Joyful Journey Classic- Celebrity Softball Game and Home Run Derby
Presented by: Elite Air and Elite Gymnastics
We are playing for a purpose on Sunday, August 24th from 12:30pm-5:00pm, so mark your calendars! The 4th annual Joyful Journey Classic will feature Greater Lafayette’s favorite hometown heroes and local celebrities as they battle it out at Loeb Stadium in a friendly game of softball. This is not only good wholesome fun, it's also in support of Joyful Journey, the adult day center located in West Lafayette.
Admission to the event will be “pay what you wish.” Invite your friends and family and join us on August 24th at the Joyful Journey Classic!
The Home Run Derby- The event kicks off with a Home Run Derby competition at 12:30p. To compete in the Home Run Derby you must be 18+ and pay the entry fee of $25. The winner will receive a cash prize! For derby registration details, go to www.jjclassic.org
Celebrity Softball Game- The Celebrity softball game opening ceremony will begin at 2:30p with full game running time from 3p-5p. Come out and cheer on your fellow community members in this memorable and fun game!
Kids can enjoy our Kids Corner activities and will get to run the bases after the game!
Why we need your support
● Every family affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other age-related conditions deserves access to quality care regardless of financial position. Your support allows Joyful Journey to continue to offset tuition so ALL families may have an affordable option when it comes to the care and support of their loved ones.
● Your attendance at the Joyful Journey Classic will help us raise awareness for adult day services, a critical community resource.
● Loeb Stadium is gorgeous, and you will get to enjoy it first hand as we bring the Greater Lafayette community together for this fun, family oriented event.
More about Joyful Journey
Founded in 2015, Joyful Journey is a not-for-profit adult day center serving Greater Lafayette and surrounding counties. Joyful Journey’s mission is to provide socially engaging activities that enhance quality of life, well-being, and independence for adults (Friends) experiencing changes in mobility or cognition. Through intentional, person-centered programs, our professional and reliable team is committed to providing meaningful days filled with purpose for each Friend who visits while offering respite and support to their caregivers.
*Building authentic relationships with the people in our care is central to the Joyful Journey approach, which is why we call the folks we serve our “Friends.”
Mosey Down Main St.
The Drug Free Coalition will be hosting a table at Lafayette’s Mosey Down Main Street!
Stop by and visit us!
200 to 1100 Main Street, Lafayette, IN 47901
Description: Mosey Down Main Street is a series of street celebrations brought to you by the local artistic community. Volunteers, downtown business owners, artists and musicians come together once a month (twice in August) during the summer to offer a free family friendly event that takes place right down the center of Main Street in downtown Lafayette. Enjoy three stages of music, outdoor food, beer and wine sales as well as street performers, sidewalk chalk and handmade Hula hoops, Drum circles and DJ's, belly dancers, balloon animals and more.
Monthly DFC Public Meeting
Join us at the Tippecanoe County Health Department Central office for our monthly Public Meeting, or join through teams link if you're unable to attend in person.
If you would like to join the DFC, feel free to come to a meeting or use the Contact Us page.
To join virtually, please use this link: Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 248 187 979 931
Passcode: o4JY3Mk2
Downtown Gallery Walk Lafayette
Downtown Lafayette.
The ever-popular Gallery Walk is returning to downtown Lafayette thanks to the support of Artists’ Own Gallery, other galleries, and businesses downtown. It will be held on the third Friday of May, July, and September from 6-9 p.m. Some galleries will have refreshments and there may be artists doing demonstrations and selling their work. Stroll down Main Street and to other locations for an exciting evening. Maps will be provided at participating galleries, restaurants, and other businesses.
Global Fest
Global Fest 2025
Sonya L. Margerum City Hall & West Lafayette Public Library
222 N. Chauncey Avenue, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Presented By: International Center of West Lafayette, Inc., Purdue Convocations
Dates: September 20, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Price: FREE
Hosted by the City of West Lafayette, International Center of West Lafayette, and Purdue Convocations, Global Fest features cultural entertainment, food, and art from Africa, the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. This one-day Global Fest celebrates world cultures through music, dance, crafts, displays, and international food. Continuous stage entertainment, cultural displays, and children's activities are among the free activities. Admission is free.
Art on the Wabash
We're back! West Lafayette's Tapawingo Park will be once again transformed for the day into an open-air art gallery featuring regional artists, live music, food trucks, beverages, and children's activities.
Each booth will be filled with creative works for sale from over 40 artists in a variety of mediums ranging from ceramics to photography. Spend your Sunday strolling by the river and shopping local to support our vibrant community.
Thanks to our sponsors, admission as well as parking at the Wabash Landing Parking Garage are free. See you there!
Monthly DFC Public Meeting
Join us at the Tippecanoe County Health Department Central office for our monthly Public Meeting, or join through teams link if you're unable to attend in person.
If you would like to join the DFC, feel free to come to a meeting or use the Contact Us page.
To join virtually, please use this link: Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 248 187 979 931
Passcode: o4JY3Mk2
Monthly DFC Public Meeting
Join us at the Tippecanoe County Health Department Central office for our monthly Public Meeting, or join through teams link if you're unable to attend in person.
If you would like to join the DFC, feel free to come to a meeting or use the Contact Us page.
To join virtually, please use this link: Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 248 187 979 931
Passcode: o4JY3Mk2
Monthly DFC Public Meeting
Join us at the Tippecanoe County Health Department Central office for our monthly Public Meeting, or join through teams link if you're unable to attend in person.
If you would like to join the DFC, feel free to come to a meeting or use the Contact Us page.
To join virtually, please use this link: Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 248 187 979 931
Passcode: o4JY3Mk2
Stars and Stripes Celebration
Riehle Plaza, John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge, Riverside Promenade Deck and Tapawingo Park
200 N 2nd St., Lafayette, IN 47901
Presented By: City of Lafayette
Dates: July 4, 2025
Price: Free
Description: Lafayette Citizens Band performs a patriotic concert, followed by a robust firework display at dusk (usually around 10 PM).
For the most up to date info about this event visit facebook.com/LafayetteIN.
Red White and BOOM!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, family, and fireworks at Innovation Church’s 5th Annual Red, White & BOOM!
This year, we're thrilled to partner with Foursquare Disaster Relief, an amazing organization that brings hope and help to communities affected by natural disasters and crises around the world.
Bring the whole family for an evening packed with:
Delicious food trucks
Face painting
Bounce houses
And of course, a spectacular fireworks finale!
Don’t forget your lawn chairs and blankets—and invite your friends and neighbors too! Let’s celebrate our community and our country together while supporting a great cause.
Admission is FREE!
Come early, stay late, and experience the BOOM with us!
Over flow parking will be at the Wea School Rec Center with shuttles to bring you back and forth to and from the event!
Monthly DFC Public Meeting
Join us at the Tippecanoe County Health Department Central office for our monthly Public Meeting, or join through teams link if you're unable to attend in person.
If you would like to join the DFC, feel free to come to a meeting or use the Contact Us page.
To join virtually, please use this link: Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 248 187 979 931
Passcode: o4JY3Mk2
Art in the Park: Bicentennial Birthday Bash
The third Art in the Park festival series will take place at Columbian Park on July 1. It's Bicentennial Birthday Bash! Join us for live performances, local art vendors, food trucks, free kids' crafts, and more!
Since 2014, the City of Lafayette Parks and Recreation Department has provided a unique art experience through our Art in the Park festival series. Art in the Park festivals showcase local and regional recognized fine arts and crafts, interactive art, music from local talent, a variety of foods from local food vendors, and fun activities for the kids. During these events, local artisans showcase their wares and offer them for sale. Features mediums include everything from pottery and wood, to jewelry, textiles, and much more. Art in the Park is a family-friendly event, free to attend, and open to the public. Each night features a free kids craft, food trucks, and free live entertainment.
Summer Movie Club
Bring your un-tamed robot to Wyandotte's Summer Movie club! Join us as we celebrate the art of animation this summer! We'll watch a movie and have snacks. To see which movie we'll be watching, check out our web page at tcpl.lib.in.us.
This is a FREE event, no tickets are required. For more information, call Wyandotte at (765)447-4774.
Columbia Park- Bicentennial Birthday Bash
Join us for another summer of Art in the Park! We are SO excited for another incredible summer full of dancing, amazing local artisans, arts & crafts, live music, and fun memories for the whole family!! We hope you’ll join us!
Summer on the Square
Get ready to soak up the sun and embrace the vibrant spirit of summer at our annual Summer on the Square! Join us on June 28, 2025, from 9am to 2pm in Historic Downtown Lafayette for a day filled with community, creativity, and delicious treats. Hosted by the Downtown Lafayette Business Owners Association, this event surrounds the iconic Tippecanoe County Courthouse Square, offering an array of artists, makers, boutiques, food trucks, and more! Don't miss out on the summer celebration, so mark your calendar and join us for a day of summer fun!
Hot Summer Nights Car Show
Hot Summer Nights Car Show
Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds
1406 Teal Road, Lafayette, IN 47905
Presented By: Lafayette Kroozers
Dates: 6/27/2025, 6/28/2025
Time: Friday, June 27, 5-9pm & Saturday, June 28, 8-3pm
Price: free
Join us for the annual Hot Summer Nights Cruise-in & car show hosted by Lafayette Kroozers. Friday, June 27th from 5-9pm, cruise-in your custom or hot rod for free, hang out and listen to good music. Saturday join us for the car show from 8am-3pm (register your ride at https://lafayettekroozers.com/register) or just walk around for free to see the show and shop the sidewalk sales. Fun for the whole family!
Hot Summer Nights Car Show
Hot Summer Nights Car Show
Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds
1406 Teal Road, Lafayette, IN 47905
Presented By: Lafayette Kroozers
Dates: 6/27/2025, 6/28/2025
Time: Friday, June 27, 5-9pm & Saturday, June 28, 8-3pm
Price: free
Join us for the annual Hot Summer Nights Cruise-in & car show hosted by Lafayette Kroozers. Friday, June 27th from 5-9pm, cruise-in your custom or hot rod for free, hang out and listen to good music. Saturday join us for the car show from 8am-3pm (register your ride at https://lafayettekroozers.com/register) or just walk around for free to see the show and shop the sidewalk sales. Fun for the whole family!
Indiana Fiddlers' Gathering
Tippecanoe County Battlefield
200 Battleground Ave, Battle Ground, IN 47920
Dates: 6/27/2025, 6/28/2025, 6/29/2025
Price: Free
The Indiana Fiddlers' Gathering is an acoustic music festival featuring the best in old-time, bluegrass, swing, jazz, fiddle, string band, Celtic and ethnic music on one stage. More information available at indianafiddlersgathering.org.
Retro Bottle Art
Revisit the 1970's with this fun and easy craft that turns a simple glass bottle or jar into a work of art. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration is required by calling 765-429-0100 or you can register online at:
https://tippecanoe.librarycalendar.com/event/retro-bottle-art-2389
NICHES Birthday!
Join NICHES as we celebrate our 30th birthday with cake, ice cream, and games at Martell Forest. This event is free and open to the public!
EVENT SCHEDULE:
1:00 - 2:30 PM Annual Member Meeting
2:30 - 4:00 PM Birthday Cake & Ice Cream Social
The John S. Wright Forestry Center is located in Purdue's Martell Forest at 1007 N 725 W, West Lafayette, IN 47906.
Resilient Roots Bold Futures
We are excited for another fantastic Juneteenth celebration. This year we return to Tapawingo Park in West Lafayette! Our theme this year is RESILIENT ROOTS BOLD FUTURES. Here is a sneak peak of our programming this year:
- Free Food
- Live Band
- Drum Making Workshop
- Double Dutch Demonstration
- Resource fair
More information to come!
Learn more at juneteenthgl.com
Color Our World (Adult Coloring)
Color Our World for Adult Summer Reading Club! De-stress and let your inner artist out during a coloring session for adults. Drop in and join us for an hour of relaxing hands-on coloring and soothing music. Coloring sheets and supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own as well.
This program will be repeated 7/14 at 3pm.
Bicentennial Walking Tour
Walk in the footsteps of photographers from the past as we explore sites in downtown Lafayette from the perspective of historic photographs from the Tippecanoe County Historical Association’s collection. Join the TCHA Curator to stand in the same spots that several historic photographs were taken and compare the past and present architecture in the view.
Sponsored by Duke Energy.
This tour is free, but registration is required as space is limited. Please register at https://bit.ly/TCHABicentennialTours25
McCaw Park- Dog Days of Summer
Join us for another summer of Art in the Park! We are SO excited for another incredible summer full of dancing, amazing local artisans, arts & crafts, live music, and fun memories for the whole family!! We hope you’ll join us!