REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Cast a line and make a catch of the day! Join us for an evening fishing class designed for people of all ages.

Location: Cason Family Park

Date: October 4

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Registration: $15

Rods will be provided for those who do not own them.

Info: Fishing is permitted at Cason Family Park with an appropriate license; all state regulations apply. West Lafayette Parks does not sell fishing licenses. Person's 17 years old and younger are not required to have a fishing license in the state of Indiana.

Registration Link: https://secure.rec1.com/IN/west-lafayette-in-parks-and-recreation/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTM4MTU5MzI=

Every Monday, Online.

Please see www.conqueringmountainstogether.org for more information

Drew Havens of Life Smart Senior Services will cover many aspects of Medicare in these presentations, including when to enroll, what the 'parts' cover and don't cover, and what to consider when choosing supplements. It'll also cover Medicare Advantage plans and Part D Prescription Coverage, as well as cost saving strategies for panning for years ahead. Come and see what Medicare changes are coming in 2026!

This session will be repeated:

October 6th at 6pm at the Wyandotte Branch Library

October 10th at 10:30am at the Klondike Branch Library

October 15th at 10:30am at the Wea Prairie Branch Library

October 19th at 1:30pm at the Downtown/Holman Branch Library

November 1st at 10:30am at the Wyandotte Branch Library

November 10th at 6pm at the Downtown/Holman Branch Library

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Join us in a fun, hands-on small group setting where you'll learn essential cooking and baking skills. Each week, you'll sharpen your knife techniques, master ingredient measurements, and learn to confidently read and follow recipes, while creating delicious dishes. For ages 6–15. 

Location: Margerum City Hall

Date: October 7

Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Registration: $25

Registration Link: https://secure.rec1.com/IN/west-lafayette-in-parks-and-recreation/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTM4NjUxNDk=

Join us for a special Full Moon Yoga session at Cason Family Park. Yogi Lisa Bohlin will be leading an evening of reflection, connection, and celebration under the light of the full Harvest Moon. This is the first Supermoon of the season. Embrace the energy of this powerful lunar phase with a 60-minute yoga class outdoors!

Location: Cason Family Park (grass area near West Woodland Shelter)

Date: October 7

Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Registration: FREE!

Please bring yoga mat or towel

Registration Link: https://secure.rec1.com/IN/west-lafayette-in-parks-and-recreation/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTM5MDY0ODE=

The Exponent Fall Housing Fair

Memorial Mall, Purdue University

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Rain or shine – we’ll be under the tents!

FREE and open to the public

Looking for your next place to live?

Come to The Exponent Fall Housing Fair and explore all your housing options — all in one place!

Compare dozens of local apartment complexes & rental communities

Explore lease deals & grab giveaways

Meet internet providers & housing services

Ask questions, make connections, and plan ahead

This is the easiest way to find your next home, roommate-friendly spot, or solo pad — without the stress.

Talk to the experts

Score some swag

Leave knowing where you'll live next

Sponsored by Xfinity

Hosted by The Purdue Exponent

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Open to beginners looking to get out on the water & learn water safety, paddling, and boating basics!

Location: Cason Family Park Boathouse

Date: October 9, 2025

Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Registration: $15

Registration Link: https://secure.rec1.com/IN/west-lafayette-in-parks-and-recreation/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTM5MDcxNTY=

Drew Havens of Life Smart Senior Services will cover many aspects of Medicare in these presentations, including when to enroll, what the 'parts' cover and don't cover, and what to consider when choosing supplements. It'll also cover Medicare Advantage plans and Part D Prescription Coverage, as well as cost saving strategies for panning for years ahead. Come and see what Medicare changes are coming in 2026!

This session will be repeated:

October 10th at 10:30am at the Klondike Branch Library

October 15th at 10:30am at the Wea Prairie Branch Library

October 19th at 1:30pm at the Downtown/Holman Branch Library

November 1st at 10:30am at the Wyandotte Branch Library

November 10th at 6pm at the Downtown/Holman Branch Library

Friday, October 10

4:00–6:30 PM

Imagination Station

Children + 1 adult per child

Limited to 25 children – registration required

Best for ages 4-11

For registration call the Youth Library @ 765-564-2929 ext. 3

 Get ready for an evening of messy fun, hands-on play, and Halloween-themed creativity at our Slime & Play Night at Imagination Station! Here's what's in store:

Pizza Party @ 4:00 PM

Kick things off with a casual pizza party to fuel up before the fun begins!

Open Play: 4:30–5:50 PM

Explore two levels of interactive play:

Downstairs:

Large-scale science experiments and interactive displays

Upstairs:

Gross motor toys including large building blocks, climbing structures, and a slide

Pretend play stations: grocery store, doctor’s office, vet clinic, dress-up area

Train table, Barbies, LEGOs, and more

A cozy infant area is available for younger siblings (please note this upon registering because we do have to buy them a ticket)

Slime Creation: 5:50–6:30 PM

Each child will create their own slime from scratch! We’ll provide everything they need—coloring, textures, and Halloween-themed charms—for a spook-tacular sensory experience.

All supplies provided. Come ready to play, explore, and create!

Please show up slightly before 4 so we can get a head count before the pizza party!

Registration Required. 

Learn about the history of Dutch ovens and cook up something delicious with Naturalist Kyle. Don’t forget to bring an appetite! (Note: potential allergen exposure)

Location: Celery Bog Nature Area (Sugar Shack)

Dates: October 10

Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Registration: $9

Registration Link: https://secure.rec1.com/IN/west-lafayette-in-parks-and-recreation/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTM5MDc2NzU=

Green Wave Electronics is hosting an Electronics Recycling and Disposal event in West Lafayette.

8am-2pm

2550 Northwestern Ave

(Old State Farm building)

• October 11th

• December 13th

Most items are free to recycle but there are a few items that come with fees; below are the applicable fees...

- CRT Monitor or TV less than 32” diagonal ($25.00) per unit

- TV greater than 32” diagonal ($50.00) per unit

- Wood or broken TV or CRT Monitor ($90.00) per unit

- Microwave ($20.00) per unit

- Any item containing wood ($15.00) per unit

Excluded items include items that contain refrigerant such as refrigerators/freezers, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers.

Learn more about what is accepted at this event… https://gwcri.com/services.php

For more local resources and e-waste event dates check out our 2025 Tippecanoe County Electronics & E-waste Recycling Guide here… https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/.../Electronics-Recycling...

Pet Partners Handler Workshop! Saturday 10/11/25 10:30am-5:45 PM at Wyandotte Public Library. See below for details and registration

This workshop is the next step in becoming a volunteer with Pet Partners. This hands on workshop covers parts of a visit, interacting with clients, infection control, and practice scenarios handlers might encounter.

This workshop is for potential handlers, please leave your pets at home. To register for the workshop, create an account with Pet Partners: https://petpartners.org/volunteer/become-a-handler/

There's a myth that you need lots of money, stocks, or properties to engage in estate planning. That couldn’t be further from the truth. With the shifting paradigm and threats to marriage and LGBTQ+ equality, now more than ever it is important for the queer community to protect themselves, their assets -- no matter the amount -- and their loved ones and ensure that their wishes are respected. 

October is National Estate Planning Month and Pride Lafayette is once again holding an Estate Planning Seminar on Saturday, October 11 (National Coming Out Day) starting at 1p at the Holiday Inn City Center. 

The afternoon, sponsored by our partners at C.H. Douglas & Gray Wealth Management, will explore the basics of creating a financial wellness plan, as well as estate planning basics to protect you and your loved ones. 

Refreshments will be served and the event is free and open to the public!

Free Admission for a Fall Exhibition game at Alexander Field as Purdue hosts Dayton for a full day of action. The game will likely feature 12-plus innings regardless of score to maximize participation.

Saturday, Oct. 11

1 p.m. First Pitch

Alexander Field

Free Admission

Bring Your Own Concessions to the stadium

Jeep-N-Treat at Pepe’s!

Mark your calendars! We’re hosting our Jeep-N-Treat at Pepe’s this year.

Buffet – $14 per person + 20% gratuity

Buffet starts at 2:30 PM

Jeep-N-Treat from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Come hungry, bring your Jeep spirit, and get ready for a great time with friends, food, and fun!

Drew Havens of Life Smart Senior Services will cover many aspects of Medicare in these presentations, including when to enroll, what the 'parts' cover and don't cover, and what to consider when choosing supplements. It'll also cover Medicare Advantage plans and Part D Prescription Coverage, as well as cost saving strategies for panning for years ahead. Come and see what Medicare changes are coming in 2026!

This session will be repeated:

October 15th at 10:30am at the Wea Prairie Branch Library

October 19th at 1:30pm at the Downtown/Holman Branch Library

November 1st at 10:30am at the Wyandotte Branch Library

November 10th at 6pm at the Downtown/Holman Branch Library

Join Purdue Bands & Orchestras at the Purdue Memorial Union Hail Purdue Stage for an evening of Jazz Jams! This open mic event features our jazz combos and student bands. 

Come enjoy the sights and sounds! Free and open to the public.

Enjoy spooky season with the City of Lafayette for a family-friendly Movie Night at Loeb Stadium. Join us for the feature film Hocus Pocus 2 on Friday, October 17, 2025.

Gates open at 6:00pm and the movie starts at 6:30pm.

Ticket prices: Adults $5.00 / Children $3.00 / Ages 2 and under are Free

To purchase tickets in advance, text UWMOVIE to 41444 or visit uwlafayette.org/movienight

All proceeds will go to the City of Lafayette's United Way campaign.

- Bring your own snacks (no concessions will be sold).

- NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED and no snacks allowed on the field.

- Patrons are welcome to sit on the field, however, any chairs used on the field must have rounded legs to avoid puncturing or damaging the turf. Tailgating/camping chairs are not permitted on the field.

Grab some friends and sign up to help clean up along the banks and trails of the mighty Wabash River on Saturday, October 18 from 9 am to noon!

We will have a free pizza lunch for volunteers. Register by October 16: https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/1029/Wabash-River-Clean-Up

What is a Fantastic Saturday?

Fantastic Saturdays (FS) and D-Days (Deaf Days) are free, area-wide, all-day workshops for Deaf people, Deaf ministry workers and hearing people.

The day is filled with excitement, encouragement, and fun. Everyone is invited to attend. All teaching will be voiced and signed. SWM literature and materials will be available at discounted prices. Lunch is provided by the host church. A love offering will be received.

Mental health continues to be at the forefront of the local conversation. To address our community’s growing needs, we are asking you to do something powerful — something to bring NAMI West Central Indiana closer to our goal of “Mental Health for All.” 

A nationally acclaimed event series, NAMIWalks is a vibrant gathering of friends, loved ones and neighbors, who will walk together for mental health on October 19th for a United Day of Hope in Cason Family Park in West Lafayette, IN.

As a participant, you’ll show your friends, family, and ultimately your community that mental health matters to you. 

Together, we’re breaking stigma and showing the Greater Lafayette area what hope looks like. 

Registration is free. Click here to register now: www.namiwalks.org/westcentralindiana

Drew Havens of Life Smart Senior Services will cover many aspects of Medicare in these presentations, including when to enroll, what the 'parts' cover and don't cover, and what to consider when choosing supplements. It'll also cover Medicare Advantage plans and Part D Prescription Coverage, as well as cost saving strategies for panning for years ahead. Come and see what Medicare changes are coming in 2026!

This session will be repeated:

October 19th at 1:30pm at the Downtown/Holman Branch Library

November 1st at 10:30am at the Wyandotte Branch Library

November 10th at 6pm at the Downtown/Holman Branch Library

Come join us at the 40&8 for our annual Trunk or Treat! This is a safe, fun, and FREE event, so bring the whole family! We'll have games, prizes, surprises, photo ops and of course CANDY! We are handicapped accessible for all ages! Remember we will not cancel or postpone this event so please dress for the weather! 

Faith East Community Center is excited for the 9th annual, completely free Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 25th from 4pm-6pm! All of the fun of trick or treating in one safe, family-friendly environment!

**RETURNING THIS YEAR** We’re excited to offer a sensory-friendly space just for those who might enjoy a quieter, slower-paced experience. This room will have all the fun of trunk or treat, but in a calm and comfortable setting. We want everyone to have a fantastic time this year, and we can’t wait to celebrate together!

We will again have all of the activities inside the Community Center so the weather will not be a factor! Plan to spend a good amount of time with us both at the "trunks" (tables inside the main gym) as well as enjoying a variety of carnival games and inflatables! 

We will have two equal lines, each with approximately 25 decorated tables. When you get done with your last table, plan to explore the other spaces inside the Community Center for a whole lot more: Carnival Games, Bounce Houses, Pumpkin Decorating, and of course free hot chocolate and apple cider! 

Thank you for being mindful of others by avoiding scary and inappropriate costumes – this should be safe and fun for all ages! 

If you would like to volunteer or “adopt a trunk” by donating candy, please visit our website at https://faithlafayette.formstack.com/forms/trunk_or_treat_volunteers

Come and join us Misfits for a jeep-n-treat! Jeep set up time is 3pm-6pm! Parking for people wanting to bring kiddos and do their treating will be at the corner of kossuth and main (2315 main street) or behind the Oakland elementary school. Please bring candy to hand out, and let's bring the scariness to an all time high this year!

Trunk or Treat at Federated Church!

Join us for a fun and safe Halloween celebration!

Neighborhood children are invited to enjoy candy, games, and festive fun in a family-friendly atmosphere. Wear your costumes and bring your friends!

All are welcome – we can't wait to see you there!

Date: October 31

Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: Federated Church Parking Lot

Drew Havens of Life Smart Senior Services will cover many aspects of Medicare in these presentations, including when to enroll, what the 'parts' cover and don't cover, and what to consider when choosing supplements. It'll also cover Medicare Advantage plans and Part D Prescription Coverage, as well as cost saving strategies for panning for years ahead. Come and see what Medicare changes are coming in 2026!

This session will be repeated:

November 1st at 10:30am at the Wyandotte Branch Library

November 10th at 6pm at the Downtown/Holman Branch Library

Every Monday, Online.

Please see www.conqueringmountainstogether.org for more information

Each year the Purdue University Latino Cultural Center gathers to call upon our ancestors who have passed, and to celebrate their life and death. In 2008, UNESCO recognized the importance of Día de los muertos by adding the holiday to its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Day of the Dead originated several thousand years ago with the Aztec, Toltec, and other Nahua people. For these pre-Hispanic cultures, death was a natural phase in life’s long continuum. The dead were still members of the community, kept alive in memory and spirit—and during Día de los Muertos, they temporarily returned to Earth. The evening will also feature crafts, live performances, and traditional food enjoyed on Dia de los muertos. To register to host an altar: https://tinyurl.com/purduediademuertos This event is free and open to Purdue University faculty, staff and students and to the Greater Lafayette Community. The Student Fee Activity Board grant (SFAB) is a co-sponsor.

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

Join Purdue Bands & Orchestras at the Purdue Memorial Union Hail Purdue Stage for an evening of Jazz Jams! This open mic event features our jazz combos and student bands. 

Come enjoy the sights and sounds! Free and open to the public.

Every Thursday, Online.

Please see www.conqueringmountainstogether.org for more information

Drew Havens of Life Smart Senior Services will cover many aspects of Medicare in these presentations, including when to enroll, what the 'parts' cover and don't cover, and what to consider when choosing supplements. It'll also cover Medicare Advantage plans and Part D Prescription Coverage, as well as cost saving strategies for panning for years ahead. Come and see what Medicare changes are coming in 2026!

November 10th at 6pm at the Downtown/Holman Branch Library

Come defy gravity with us as we watch Wicked! Whether you’re Team Elphaba or Glinda, you’ll enjoy an evening filled with music, magic, and a surprise craft inspired by the world of Oz.

Join Purdue Bands & Orchestras at the Purdue Memorial Union Hail Purdue Stage for an evening of Jazz Jams! This open mic event features our jazz combos and student bands. 

Come enjoy the sights and sounds! Free and open to the public.

In observance of International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, NAMI West Central Indiana will be hosting Petal by Petal — a bouquet-making and brunch event created to offer a gentle, supportive space for those who have lost someone to suicide. This gathering is an opportunity to connect with others who understand, to honor the memory of loved ones, and to take part in healing, one petal at a time.

The event will take place in the Howarth Center Hub at 615 N 18th Street. If you're familiar with NAMI West Central Indiana, we're in the same building, and there will be signs to help guide you to the event space. We’ll begin at 10:00 AM and wrap up by noon.

All materials for bouquet-making will be provided, and a light brunch will be served. To ensure we have enough supplies for everyone, please RSVP on the Facebook event or email jmills@nami-wci.org.

We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful morning of remembrance, community, and quiet connection.

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

Every Thursday, Online.

Please see www.conqueringmountainstogether.org for more information

Every Monday, Online.

Please see www.conqueringmountainstogether.org for more information

Join Purdue Bands & Orchestras at the Purdue Memorial Union Hail Purdue Stage for an evening of Jazz Jams! This open mic event features our jazz combos and student bands. 

Come enjoy the sights and sounds! Free and open to the public.

Green Wave Electronics is hosting an Electronics Recycling and Disposal event in West Lafayette.

8am-2pm

2550 Northwestern Ave

(Old State Farm building)

• October 11th

• December 13th

Most items are free to recycle but there are a few items that come with fees; below are the applicable fees...

- CRT Monitor or TV less than 32” diagonal ($25.00) per unit

- TV greater than 32” diagonal ($50.00) per unit

- Wood or broken TV or CRT Monitor ($90.00) per unit

- Microwave ($20.00) per unit

- Any item containing wood ($15.00) per unit

Excluded items include items that contain refrigerant such as refrigerators/freezers, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers.

Learn more about what is accepted at this event… https://gwcri.com/services.php

For more local resources and e-waste event dates check out our 2025 Tippecanoe County Electronics & E-waste Recycling Guide here… https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/.../Electronics-Recycling...