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08/28/2026

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08/18/2026

08/18/2026

🌍 Global Fest West Lafayette is coming — Saturday, September 19th! 🎉

Mark your calendars for our biggest celebration of the year at the 50th International Food Bazaar! We're thrilled to welcome this year's vendors:

🍴 FOOD
Westside Scoops
Gordo's Truck
Maggie's Kitchen
Better World Market華夏超市
Marcelas Cakes Bakery & Cafe
People's Brewing Company & Taproom
Sati Babi Inc.
The Filipino-American Association of Greater Lafayette
Viet Vibes
Nepali Society at Purdue
Purdue Polish Student Organization

🌐 GLOBAL ACTIVITIES
West Lafayette Human Relations Commission
Montessori School of Greater Lafayette
Tippecanoe County Public Library
Citizens' Climate Lobby
Tippecanoe County CASA
Rodriguez Law P.C.
Greater Lafayette Immigrant Allies

🛍️ MERCHANTS
Renewal by Andersen Midwest
Sharmi's Beads
Mystical Collection
ScentScapes Candles
PUCSSA – Purdue University Chinese Students & Scholars Association
Temet Jewelry
Ecuadorian crafts by Zapata family

Come hungry, come curious — there's something for everyone. See you downtown West Lafayette! 📅 Saturday, September 19th from 3 to 10 pm! Purdue Convocations West Lafayette - City Government West Lafayette Parks & Recreation Department

07/19/2026

Santa is coming early this year! 🧑‍🎄🎄

Who says you have to wait until December? Join us on Tuesday, July 21, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Armstrong Park for Art in the Park: Christmas in July!

We're bringing all the holiday magic to summer with: local art vendors, food trucks, FREE holiday-themed kids crafts, and even a special visit from Santa himself! 🧑‍🎄

Bring the whole family and enjoy an evening full of holiday fun! 🌟

07/19/2026

NEW DATE!

Art in the Park: Latino Cultural Night is now happening July 28 at Columbian Park from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM!

We're so excited to bring this wonderful event to our community. Join us for an evening of:
✨ local artisans
🫔Delicious local food trucks
🎨 FREE hands-on Latino-inspired art crafts for kids
🎶 Live music and performance by

We cannot wait to see everyone there! 😊

07/13/2026

FREE movie night? Now that’s JAWSOME!!🦈
Skip the overpriced movie tickets and join us THIS FRIDAY for Jaws on the big screen at the Tippecanoe County Amphitheater! FREE with a donation item benefiting local nonprofits, so you can enjoy a legendary summer blockbuster without paying blockbuster prices.
🍿 Free popcorn
🌙 Movie under the stars
🪑 Bring your lawn chairs or blankets
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for a fun family night

Doors OPEN at 8:00 PM!
Warning: Side effects may include quoting "You're gonna need a bigger boat" all weekend 🤣

07/13/2026

Carousel, train, and boat rides...all FREE at National Night Out!

Join us at National Night Out on Saturday, August 1, from 4:00–7:00 PM at Columbian Park for an evening of family fun, community connections, and public safety!

✔️ Meet your local law enforcement officers
✔️ Explore police cars and emergency vehicles
✔️ FREE carousel, boat, and train rides (courtesy of City of Lafayette)
✔️ Bounce house and obstacle course
✔️ Community resource booths
✔️ Food trucks
✔️ Free haircuts (Revival Barber & Beauty Academy)
✔️ Hair tinsel and mini manicures (Silky Sources Salon /SX3)
✔️ Public safety demonstrations and talks throughout the evening

Huge thank you to our sponsors: Revival Academy, Quick Pantry (9th & Ferry St.), and the Greater Lafayette Police Foundation