Spring Celebration
Join us Saturday, April 26 for McAllister’s annual Spring Celebration from 11am-2pm! This FREE event will feature special appearances by Melvin the McAllister Bunny, tons of fun games and activities for kiddos, food trucks, and so much more for an afternoon full of springtime F U N!
Egg hunts are scheduled as follows:
Ages up to 3 at 11:45am
Ages 4-6 at 12:00pm
Adaptive* at 12:15pm
Ages 7 and up at 12:30pm
*NEW! Our adaptive egg hunt is intended for community members of all ages with physical/mental/mobility constraints.
BONUS: Find some special items from your favorite local vendors at our McAllister Market!
Community Health Fair
HEALTH SCREENINGS,
COMMUNITY RESOURCES,
VACCINES, GIVEAWAYS
AND MORE!
First 50 people will receive a free hygiene kit
(minimum value $25), a pair of socks and a $10 gas card
All services are FREE
Tippecanoe County
Fairgrounds in the East Wing
1406 Teal Road
Lafayette, IN 47905
CRAFT Training
Recovery Cafe is hosting
CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training)
Every Wednesday from March - May.
Please visit Recovery Cafe Lafayette for more information
Hyundai Horsepower
Join us on May 3rd, 2025, from 2-4 PM for an exciting family-friendly event at Hyundai! Experience the perfect blend of horsepower—both under the hood and on four hooves!
FREE Pony Rides
FREE Face Painting
FREE Bounce Houses
Kona Ice & Tom's Coffee Truck
Don’t miss this fun-filled event packed with excitement for all ages. Bring your family, invite your friends, and make memories with us at Hyundai Horsepower!
Location: Bob Rohrman Hyundai - 304 Sagamore Parkway North, Lafayette, IN
Date: May 3rd, 2025
Time: 2-4 PM
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
CRAFT Training
Recovery Cafe is hosting
CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training)
Every Wednesday from March - May.
Please visit Recovery Cafe Lafayette for more information
Volunteer Expo
Leadership Lafayette Volunteer Expo is the place to be Thursday, May 8th from 4-6pm! Organized to showcase opportunities to connect and find ways to give back, the showcase spotlights non-profits in the Greater Lafayette area and allows you the opportunity to explore volunteer opportunities that fit what you are looking for!
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.
CRAFT Training
Recovery Cafe is hosting
CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training)
Every Wednesday from March - May.
Please visit Recovery Cafe Lafayette for more information
CRAFT Training
Recovery Cafe is hosting
CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training)
Last Craft Training of the series.
Please visit Recovery Cafe Lafayette for more information
Columbia Park- Dance 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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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
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
Improving your credit score
Thursday, April 24th at 6:30 pm at Wyandotte, Kobe Hicks from Homestead Resources will help us learn more about credit, debt and improving your credit score. No reservation needed. For more information, contact the Wyandotte Branch at (765)447-4774.
CRAFT Training
Recovery Cafe is hosting
CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training)
Every Wednesday from March - May.
Please visit Recovery Cafe Lafayette for more information
Easter Resurrection Service and Carnival
Easter Sunday service and family fun carnival? Why?
Easter marks the most important event in history—the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It’s a day of unparalleled joy and hope, and we believe it’s worth celebrating in many ways! So, along with our worship service this year we're hosting a family fun carnival! Come with your whole family and enjoy an atmosphere of Easter joy, celebration and connection!
Easter at the Fair:
We’re excited to invite you to celebrate Easter 2025 with us! Join us for a meaningful Resurrection Celebration Service and a fun-filled family carnival.
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, April 20, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds, Colosseum Complex
1406 Teal Rd, Lafayette, IN 47905
Register NOW and you will also be entered into our drawing for a special Easter Dinner at Crackerbarrel!
Schedule:
9:00 AM: Resurrection Celebration Service
* Come early for coffee and donuts!
* Enjoy vibrant, celebratory worship
* Hear an inspiring Easter message focused on Jesus’ resurrection and the hope it brings!
**after the service**
* Family-Fun Carnival
* Illusionist Brad Brown performing live
* Lots of inflatable games and bounce houses
* Fun foods and activities for all ages!
The best part - there's NO COST TO YOU!
Let us know you're coming:
Family Fun Bowling Fundraiser
Looking for a fun way to spend Easter weekend with the whole family? Skip the traditional Easter Egg Hunt that caters to the little ones and join us for a FAMILY Fun Bowling Fundraiser at Arrowhead Bowl on April 19th, from 1 pm to 3 pm.
For just $20, enjoy 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, $10 in arcade games, pizza slice and a drink. Proceeds from the event will benefit our Multisystemic Therapy Program. It's the perfect way to make memories while supporting a great cause!
Community Nature Day
Hey all! Purdue Student Chapter of Environmental Education is hosting a family event at Martell Forest! There will be nature hikes, fun nature education booths, a kids corner, and food! Please come support local Purdue students and enjoy some Lafayette nature! It’s completely free!
Here is the link to RSVP so we can gauge numbers and know how much food to provide and we also provide transportation if needed! Please also make sure that if your children are going they are accompanied by an adult!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpfDOzeVTCBaMnRw_EVWJCxzJG1bHAP8zTfr2f1fI3iYYXtg/viewform
CRAFT Training
Recovery Cafe is hosting
CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training)
Every Wednesday from March - May.
Please visit Recovery Cafe Lafayette for more information
Safe Kid's Fair
Saturday, April 12 at 1:30 pm, at WYANDOTTE, drop in for information on car seat, railroad crossing, and pedestrian safety.
We are partnering with Franciscan Health Safe Kids Specialists.
We'll have book giveaways and meet Clifford, the Big Red Dog!
No registration required.
Call (765)447-4774 for more information.
DIY Bookmark
Saturday, April 12 at 10:30 am, learn how to make your own personalized bookmarks. All supplies provided. For Teens and Adults. No registration required. For more information, call (765)447-4774.
HAAS Earth Day Celebration
Join us for a special celebration connecting art, nature, and community history at the Haan Museum of Indiana Art!
The Haan Museum of Indiana Art will host a special eARTh Day celebration on Saturday, April 12th from 10AM to 4PM at 920 State Street, Lafayette, Indiana. This free community event commemorates Lafayette's Bicentennial while celebrating art and nature.
Presented collaboratively with Purdue University's John Martinson Honors College, the event will feature innovative lenticular sculptures, nature-based activities, and educational presentations. Visitors can enjoy sculpture tours throughout the museum grounds, live folk rock music performed by David Sparks, art-making projects, and various children's games.
Additional community partners include:
● Wabash & Erie Canal Park hosting old-fashioned games
● Girl Scouts USA creating interactive chalk paintings with guests
● AmeriCorps offering activities at their information booth
● Lafayette Urban Ministry assisting with planning and yard games
Museum admission will be discounted for all eARTh Day participants. All other activities are free. This is a rain or shine event!
For more details, visit https://thehaan.org/event/earth-day-at-the-haan
Purdue Agriculture Spring Fest
From the plant sale to the legendary Bug Bowl, featuring the Cockroach Colosseum and honey tasting, the 2025 Spring Fest will offer an array of vibrant, interactive activities suitable for all ages on Saturday, April 12 from 9 AM to 4 PM.
The annual festival, a free and inclusive event open to all, is set to take place on campus. This seasonal celebration will span the College of Agriculture buildings and grounds, the College of Veterinary Medicine, and Memorial Mall. Community members and students are invited to participate in immersive activities that cover a range of subjects, including science, technology, engineering, and the arts.
CRAFT Training
Recovery Cafe is hosting
CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training)
Every Wednesday from March - May.
Please visit Recovery Cafe Lafayette for more information
Wellness Spaces
Feeling tired with your space? Do you want to feel more at peace or creative while in your office? Join us at the Holman Branch library on Tuesday, April 8 from 6:30- 7:30 for a fantastic presentation on wellness spaces.
Brock Turner from Purdue Extension will speak about how to create spaces that promote wellness. Get tips about how to turn your home and work spaces into positive environments.
DIY Fabric Bowl
Stop by Wea Prairie on Saturday, April 5th, to make a DIY fabric bowl!
This event will be from 1:00-2:30pm and all supplies will be provided.
This craft is un-bowl-ievably simple and fun!
You can register using this link: https://tippecanoe.librarycalendar.com/event/diy-fabric-bowl-2157
Bonsai Workshop
Join Us for a Free Bonsai Workshop!
Are you ready to connect with nature and discover the art of bonsai? Whether you’re a beginner or just looking to refine your skills, our Free Bonsai Workshop is the perfect opportunity to get started! This is a free event, but please email events@bennettsgreenhouse.com if you plan to attend so we can plan to have enough seats!
Date: Saturday, April 5th 2025
Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Bennett’s Greenhouse
What You’ll Learn:
Bonsai Basics: Understand the essential tools and techniques to create your very own miniature tree.
Shaping & Pruning: Learn how to shape, trim, and maintain your bonsai for long-lasting beauty. There will be starter trees available for those that want to try shaping/pruning!
Repotting & Care: Discover when and how to repot your tree and keep it healthy through every season.
Tree Selection: Get tips on selecting the right species of tree for your home or garden.
Why Attend?
Hands-on Learning: Practice techniques with guidance from experienced bonsai experts
Free Materials: Get a chance to work with some tools and materials during the workshop.
Community Vibes: Meet fellow bonsai enthusiasts and share your passion for gardening.
This workshop is perfect for all ages and experience levels, and it’s completely free!
Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP!
To reserve your spot, please email: events@bennettsgreenhouse.com
We can’t wait to see you there and help you start your bonsai journey!
YMCA Kids Safe Day
Join Franciscan Health and the Lafayette Family YMCA for a fun-filled morning focused on celebrating kids, preventing injuries, and saving lives!
-Bike Safety
-Safe Sleep
-CPR & First Aid
-Water Safety
-Fire Safety
-Fire Trucks & an Ambulance
-Learn about Concussion Prevention
-Meet Ace the Aviator
-And more!
This is a FREE event!
Kids Safe Day!
The Drug Free Coalition as well as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lafayette will be present at the Franciscan Health Kids Safe Day event at the Lafayette Family YMCA on Creasy Lane.
Join us and bring your kids for a safe, inviting and fun day of activities!
Safe Kids Day aims to educate families about common preventable injuries in children and how to create a safe and protected environment for them.
Soar Through Time
Join us on Saturday, April 5th from 9-4 for a FREE community event where we’ll Soar Through Time! Featuring aircraft displays, guest speakers, youth activities, live music and more there’s fun for the whole family! Check out our website www.purdueaviationday.com for more details.
Detrash the Wabash
Registration is open January 30 - April 2, 2025!
Join us for our river cleanup event! Registration is open for individuals and groups to help remove trash from parks and trails along the Wabash River. This event is open to all ages!
We begin check-in at the Riverside Skating Rink building at Tapawingo Park at 9 am. Gather your supplies and head out to your site. Pizza lunch is back at Tapawingo Park at 12 pm. Be sure to bring your water bottle and refill it from the Indiana American Water truck.
Find more information and registration at: https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/1029/Wabash-River-Clean-Up
This event is made possible by the following community organizations:
Tippecanoe County Partnership for Water Quality, Wabash River Enhancement Corporation, Tippecanoe County Solid Waste Management District, and Wabash Riverkeeper Network.