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Registration for Fall Family Weekend 2024   

Family Weekend registration closed on Friday, October 18th. We will accept walk-up registrations during check-in in West Lafayette only. We do still have a number of blankets available and they will be available to purchase - while supplies last. 

We enjoy having Families visit Campus. If you cannot join us in the fall, you can join us in the Spring. Spring Family Weekend will take place April 4-6, 2025. Families are also welcome to join us throughout the school year. 

The registration fee supports family weekends. Registered participants receive a Family Weekend wristband.  The wristband provides access to programming and community partner discounts. Family Weekend is a self-supported event for Purdue families. We appreciate our families and their support. Two dollars of each adult registration purchase also supports our Parents Fund.

Registration fee: 
  • Adult $12
  • Purdue Student $10
  • Under 10 yrs - Free
No refunds will be provided for the registration fee.

Fall 2024 Blanket - black with Purdue train laser etched

Registration Add-On - Soft Core Fleece Blanket - $35

The blanket is 50"x60" 100% polyester fleece with a Boilermaker Special logo laser etched on the corner.

When reviewing event, please be advised of the following:
** = Space limited, additional registration required
$ = Event has an additional fee

 

Check-In Information

At check-in, registered participants will receive Family Weekend wristbands for all registrants, which is used to access events and discounts. At check-in, families will also receive purchased blankets, tickets for paid events and a clear bag. Families or students may check in for the entire group. We cannot accommodate check-in outside of the posted hours listed below. Please plan accordingly for someone in your group to check in at one of the following times.

West Lafayette: West Lafayette students/families can only check-in at West Lafayette

  • Friday, November 1 - 12:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, November 2 - 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Indianapolis: *Note - Indianapolis students/families can check-in at West Lafayette or Indianapolis

  •   Friday, November 1 - 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

Purdue Family T-Shirt

Fall Family Weekend T-shirt photo

Free Family Weekend t-shirts will be available for Indianapolis registrants at the Indianapolis check-in location.

West Lafayette registrants can pick up their t-shirt by showing their wristbands at the University Book Store.

Location: 

360 West State St.

Family Weekend Hours:

Friday: 9:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m.

Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Sunday: 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Shirts are available as supplies last.


Fall Campus Activities

Families are welcome to attend events in both West Lafayette and Indianapolis.

Friday, November 1

Select a tour (outdoor)

Select a tour from the following:
  • Arboretum explorer
  • Tree trails
  • Landscape and sculptures
  • Outdoor spaces
Select a tour (indoor)

Purdue Galleries offer a variety of art forms and exhibits throughout the year, featuring artwork from regional, national, and international artists as well as the Galleries permanent collection. These exhibits rotate several times over the course of the year. Purdue Galleries currently encompasses the Robert L. Ringel Gallery in Stewart Center and the Patti and Rusty Rueff Galleries in Pao Hall.
France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center (CREC) (indoor)

Get a workout in at the award-winning CoRec on your visit. Recreation & Wellness will be offering the guest pass rate to all family members on daily guest passes when participating with your student. You must show your Family Weekend wristband and purchase your pass in person at the CoRec Member Services Desk and your student must be with you when you purchase the pass. Please have a valid government-issued photo ID with each person at the time of purchase.

$ = EVENT HAS AN ADDITIONAL FEE
Dauch Alumni Center (DAUC)  (indoor)

A visit to Spurgeon Hall of Spirit in the Dauch Alumni Center provides interactive kiosks and exhibits showcasing Purdue's history and alumni achievements.
AAARCC - 915 5th St. (indoor)

Visit the AAARCC for a tour of our facilities! Inside we have family-friendly stations for karaoke, button making, clay sculpture making, crane painting, origami, chopstick competition, and other games. Hangout outside our building to check out our cultural roots garden, contribute to our mural wall, play lawn games, and relax at our tent-covered picnic tables.
Central Tower of Cary Quadrangle (CARY) (indoor)

The University Residences Alumni & Guest Center (URGC) is home to all University Residences alumni and prospective student programming and tours. We are located inside the central tower of Cary Quadrangle. Metered parking is available along Beering Drive and Cary Drive.

Tours begin at the URGC in Cary Quad every 15 minutes, Friday's from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT
Purdue Memorial Union (PMU) (indoor)

A collection of 74 bronze sculptures by the French impressionist Edgar Degas. Believed to be the only complete collection of the works currently on display, the sculptures were a gift to Purdue University College of Liberal Arts from alumnus Avrum Gray (BS mechanical engineering 1956).
Bailey Hall (BALY) (indoor)

Rehearsal visits, building tours, and light refreshments.
France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center (CREC), Black & Gold Gyms - enter at Northwest entrance by Rankin Track and Field Complex/CoRec Parking  (indoor)

Registered families/guests or your Boilermaker are to stop by Fall Family Weekend Check-In to pick up wristbands, purchased blankets, tickets for paid events,  and learn about the PurdueGuide app. Families can also meet staff who can answer questions and share information.
Engineering & Technology Building (ET), First Floor, 799 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis (indoor)

Students and families can stop by the pop-up shop to check out the latest Purdue fashions.
In front of Stewart Center (STEW) on Memorial Mall  (outdoor)

Free rides on the Boilermaker Special VII, the official mascot of Purdue. Hosted by the Purdue Reamer Club. Rides around campus starting outside the Stewart Center on Oval Drive happening every 10-15 minutes.
Innovation Hall (IO), Atrium, 625 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis (indoor)

Registered families/guests or your Boilermaker are to stop by Fall Family Weekend Check-In to pick up wristbands, purchased blankets, tickets for paid events, and learn about the PurdueGuide app. Families can also meet staff who can answer questions and share information.
Lot 71, (outdoor)

Motorsports display, race rig & cars.
Engineering & Technology (ET) Building, First Floor, 799 West Michigan St., Indianapolis (indoor)

Program Information Table.
Engineering & Technology (ET) Building, First Floor, 799 West Michigan St., Indianapolis (indoor)

Program Information Table.
Engineering & Technology (ET) Building, First Floor, 799 West Michigan St., Indianapolis (indoor)

Program Information Table.
Engineering & Technology (ET) Building, First Floor, 799 West Michigan St., Indianapolis (indoor)

Program Information Table.
Engineering & Technology (ET) Building, First Floor, 799 West Michigan St., Indianapolis (indoor)

Graduate Programs information table
Engineering & Technology (ET) Building, First Floor, 799 West Michigan St., Indianapolis (indoor)

Information table
Engineering & Technology (ET) Building, First Floor, 799 West Michigan St., Indianapolis (indoor)

Information table
Engineering & Technology (ET) Building, First Floor, 799 West Michigan St., Indianapolis (indoor)

Information table
Young Hall, Room 132 (YONG) (indoor)

Visit the Center for Career Opportunities to learn about services that help students confirm career decisions and make connections to employers and professional schools. Our Pre-Professional Advising Office will be represented in Young Hall, Room 268 for questions.
Hall of Data Science and AI (DSAI) (outdoor)

Deans and Dogs with Purdue Science!

Join Dean Lucy Flesch and Associate Deans Darryl Granger, Ed Bartlett, Guang Lin, and Janice Evans for an event featuring a unique lineup of both real and robotic dogs! Meet Dug, Dean Flesch’s golden retriever, along with robot dogs from Professors Aniket Bera and Ahmed Quershi’s labs, guided by their undergraduate handlers. 

Featuring Purdue-branded hotdogs. This is a perfect chance to connect with leadership, explore the College of Science, and enjoy great company.

College of Education Teacher Resource Center (indoor)

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Memorial Mall (outdoor)

Join Exploratory Studies for a Friday Night Tailgate! Meet and chat with EXPL academic advisors, enter to win awesome door prizes, enjoy light snacks and refreshments, get your FREE Purdue swag (while supplies last), and get fired up for the big weekend on campus!
Honors College and Residence South First Floor (indoor)

Please join us at the John Martinson Honors College to learn more about undergraduate research, scholarship, study away programs, student organizations, and much more!
France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center (CREC), Black & Gold Gyms - enter at Northwest entrance by Rankin Track and Field Complex/CoRec Parking  (indoor)

Families are invited to the Black & Gold Gyms to enjoy photo opportunities, games and popcorn.
France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center (CREC) - Purdue RecWell Alienware Purdue Gaming Lounge (Purdue RecWell APGL) (indoor)

Open House for the Alienware Purdue Gaming Lounge.
Black Cultural Center (BCC) (indoor)

The Black Cultural center will host sessions every 30- 45 minutes between 2-4 pm, that feature story time for youth along with a make it and take it craft related to the story and also offer guided tours of our facility.
Engineering & Technology Building (ET), 799 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis (indoor)

Enjoy tours of the ET Building to see where your student learns and creates. Chat with Polytechnic Institute staff about student success resources and opportunities. Pick up a giveaway and light refreshments.
Engineering & Technology Building (ET), Room 202, 799 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis (indoor)

Get ready for a fun-filled afternoon of BINGO with Teaching & Learning at Purdue! It’s a perfect opportunity to unwind, have some fun, enjoy some light refreshments and potentially leave with a prize. Between games, you will have the opportunity to learn and connect with various Teaching & Learning Departments. Grab your spot, bring your enthusiasm, and let’s enjoy some friendly competition!

Teaching & Learning includes: Academic Advising, Disability Resource Center, Academic Success Center, Center for Career Opportunities, Center for Instructional Excellence, Experiential Education, Orientation Programs and Purdue Promise

Hull "All-American" Marching Band Complex on Third Street across from Shreve Hall (outdoor)

"All-American" Marching Band Gold Day Rehearsal
France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center (CREC), Black & Gold Gyms - enter at Northwest entrance by Rankin Track and Field Complex/CoRec Parking  (indoor)

Stop by the tabling event in the CoRec to talk with representatives from Exploratory Studies to get your questions answered and learn more about Exploratory Studies at Purdue.
France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center (CREC), Black & Gold Gyms - enter at Northwest entrance by Rankin Track and Field Complex/CoRec Parking  (indoor)

RecWell is a vibrant hub and resource for students and faculty/staff to pursue holistic wellbeing! We offer many amazing programs such as GroupX classes, wellness coaching, intramurals, personal training, and so much more. Stop by our table to learn about all RecWell has to offer!
France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center (CREC), Black & Gold Gyms - enter at Northwest entrance by Rankin Track and Field Complex/CoRec Parking  (indoor)

Stop by the tabling event in the CoRec to talk with representatives from Purdue Study Abroad to get your questions answered and learn more about Study Abroad.
France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center (CREC), Black & Gold Gyms - enter at Northwest entrance by Rankin Track and Field Complex/CoRec Parking  (indoor)

Stop by the tabling event in the CoRec to talk with representatives from the Office of Summer and Winter Sessions to get your questions answered and learn more about taking courses during winter and/or summer.
Innovation Hall (IO), 219, 625 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis (indoor)

Visit with the Purdue Indianapolis Student Life team. Enjoy light refreshments while learning more about student life in Indianapolis, engage with campus leaders, and mingle with other families. We'll also share some ideas of things to do in Indy this weekend. Brief remarks will occur at approximately 4:30 p.m.
Innovation Hall (IO), 2nd Floor, 625 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis (indoor)

Join us for a meet-and-greet with Jonathan Rienstra-Kiracofe, Associate Dean for Purdue Indianapolis STEM Education, and Jana Renner, Lead Advisor for the College of Science. Hear about exciting opportunities like undergraduate research, study abroad, and student organizations 
Innovation Hall (IO), 2nd Floor, 625 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis (indoor)

Stop by and talk to representatives from the Division of Financial Aid, Office of the Registrar and the Office of the Bursar.
ASC - Wiley Hall C215 (indoor)

Come join us at the Helen Bass Williams Academic Success Center (ASC) to play bingo! Students and guests of all ages can enjoy playing BINGO, winning prizes, and learning more about the ASC’s academic support services and programs. We look forward to welcoming you to our center!
Purdue Memorial Union, North & South Ballrooms (indoor)

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.

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France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center (CREC), Black & Gold Gyms - enter at Northwest entrance by Rankin Track and Field Complex/CoRec Parking  (indoor)

Join other Boilermaker families for a meal hosted on campus. Learn more about the Family Dinner Project and see club dance performances. Before or after dinner, stop by the Black and Gold gyms to engage with other families and your Boilermaker. The buffet line closes at 7:30 p.m.

Menu:
  • Tender Beef
  • Pulled Chicken
  • Buns
  • Creamy Horseradish
  • BBQ Sauce
  • Macaroni & Cheese
  • Classic Seasoned Green Beans
  • Veggies with ranch and dill dip
  • Kettle Chips
  • Assorted Cookies
  • Ice Tea, Lemonade, water
Vegetarian/Vegan: TBD

Cost:
  • Adult $27/person
  • Kids $15/kid 10 years and younger
Entertainment by Purdue Dance Groups:
** = SPACE LIMITED, ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIRED
$ = EVENT HAS AN ADDITIONAL FEE
France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center (CREC), Demonstration Kitchen (indoor)

5 Ingredient Recipes Demo:
  • Grilled Bruschetta Chicken
  • Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • Roasted Parmesan Green Beans
  • Sauteed Apples with Granola
Allergens: Dairy

Cost: $15/person

Space is limited to 35 participants

** = SPACE LIMITED, ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIRED
$ = EVENT HAS AN ADDITIONAL FEE
Contact wlbahai@gmail.com for event location (indoor)

The Baha'i community of West Lafayette invites Boilermaker families in a discussion of the spiritual foundation of race unity.

Saturday, November 2

Select a tour  (outdoor)

Select a tour from the following:
  • Arboretum explorer
  • Tree trails
  • Landscape and sculptures
  • Outdoor spaces
Select a tour (indoor)

Purdue Galleries offer a variety of art forms and exhibits throughout the year, featuring artwork from regional, national, and international artists as well as the Galleries permanent collection. These exhibits rotate several times over the course of the year. Purdue Galleries currently encompasses the Robert L. Ringel Gallery in Stewart Center and the Patti and Rusty Rueff Galleries in Pao Hall.
France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center (CREC) (indoor)

Get a workout in at the award-winning CoRec on your visit. Recreation & Wellness will be offering the guest pass rate to all family members on daily guest passes when participating with your student. You must show your Family Weekend wristband and purchase your pass in person at the CoRec Member Services Desk and your student must be with you when you purchase the pass. Please have a valid government-issued photo ID with each person at the time of purchase.

$ = EVENT HAS AN ADDITIONAL FEE
France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center (CREC), Black & Gold Gyms - enter at Northwest entrance by Rankin Track and Field Complex/CoRec Parking  (indoor)

Registered families/guests or your Boilermaker are to stop by Fall Family Weekend Check-In to pick up wristbands, purchased blankets, tickets for paid events, and learn about the PurdueGuide app. Families can also meet staff who can answer questions and share information.
France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center (CREC), Black & Gold Gyms - enter at Northwest entrance by Rankin Track and Field Complex/CoRec Parking  (indoor)

Families are invited to the Black & Gold Gyms to enjoy photo opportunities, games and popcorn.
France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center (CREC), Black & Gold Gyms - enter at Northwest entrance by Rankin Track and Field Complex/CoRec Parking  (indoor)

Join other Boilermaker families for a meal hosted on campus with remarks from David Umulis, Senior Vice Provost and Chief Academic Officer for Purdue University in Indianapolis and Dr. Beth McCuskey, Vice Provost for Student Life.  Buffet line closes at 11:30 a.m. 

Menu:
  • Breakfast casserole with eggs, cheese and vegetables
  • Smoked Sausage Links
  • Bacon
  • Breakfast Potatoes
  • Fresh Fruit
  • Assorted Donuts and Pastries
  • Regular & Decaf Coffee, Milk, Orange Juice, Water
Vegetarian/Vegan: TBD

Cost:
  • Adult $27/person
  • Kids $15/kid 10 years and younger
** = SPACE LIMITED, ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIRED
$ = EVENT HAS AN ADDITIONAL FEE
Weist Plaza (between Mackey and Holloway Gym)  (outdoor)

Fans, especially families, looking for fun before games will want to check out the popular Boilermaker Crossing. Meet-the-team events, inflatable games and interactive opportunities highlight the list of activities. Boilermaker Crossing is free and open to fans of all ages. Enjoy the new beer garden with food and drink available for purchase. Located in the Sally & Bob Weist Plaza between Mackey Arena and Holloway Gymnasium, Boilermaker Crossing opens three hours before kickoff.
Central Tower of Cary Quadrangle (CARY)  (indoor)

The University Residences Alumni & Guest Center (URGC) is home to all University Residences alumni and prospective student programming and tours. We are located inside the central tower of Cary Quadrangle. Metered parking is available along Beering Drive and Cary Drive.

Tours begin at the URGC in Cary Quad every 15 minutes, Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT

Purdue Memorial Union (PMU) (indoor)

The College of Liberal Arts invites (CLA) families for a tour of our recently opened Degas Collection Gallery including 74 bronze sculptures by the famous French impressionist, Edgar Degas. In addition to the gallery, there will be French inspired activities showcasing some of the CLA schools such as Art, Design, and Performance and Languages and Cultures. CLA registrants will receive a communication from the CLA team by October 30th with additional information about this event.
Wilmeth Active Learning Center (WALC) (outdoor)

Donuts with the Dean: Come enjoy delicious donuts and hot beverages from local favorite Mary Lou Donuts between 9:00–11:00 AM in front of WALC and learn about the wide variety of resources we offer.
Dudley Hall (DUDL), Grant Street Entrance (indoor)

Enjoy tours of Knoy and Dudley Hall to see where your student learns and creates. Chat with Polytechnic Institute staff about student success resources and opportunities. Spin the wheel to win a giveaway! Light refreshments available.
Loeb Fountain (outside); Beering (BRNG) Lobby (indoor) in the event of inclement weather

College of Education faculty and staff invite you to join us for mingling, refreshments and swag (while supplies last).
Krannert Building - 1st Floor Drawing Room (indoor)

The Mitch Daniels School of Business offers tours of our facilities and the opportunity to talk with student ambassadors and student advisors.
Elliott Hall of Music and Stewart Center (various rooms) (indoor)

The College of Engineering's First-Year Engineering Program will host a general opening session in Elliott Hall of Music. Families can then make their way over to Stewart Center to visit with our participating academic units and student success programs and learn more about what degree program your first-year engineer is interested in pursuing. Light refreshments provided.

9-9:45 a.m. – General Session – Elliott Hall of Music

10-11:30 a.m. – School/program hosted tables – STEW 214/218



** = SPACE LIMITED, ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Lilly (LILY), Lobby (indoor)

College of Agriculture "Warm" Welcome open house - Enjoy hot chocolate, hot cider, lots of toppings, and snacks with the College of Agriculture! Several departments and members of leadership will be here to greet students and families for Family Weekend.
Lambert's Lawn  (outdoor)

Join the College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) for our annual Family Day tailgate. Enjoy food, music and activities as you gather with HHS faculty, staff and fellow students before heading to Ross-Ade Stadium to cheer on the Boilermakers. Register here.

** = SPACE LIMITED, ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Tiller Dr. (north of Ross-Ade Stadium) (outdoor)

Welcome the Boilermaker football team as they arrive to the game!
J. Nine Club at Mackey Arena (indoor)

Families of the Purdue Parent & Families Club are invited to an exclusive tailgate at the J. Nine Club at Mackey Arena. Club members will be sent an invitation. Families still have time to join the club. View the benefits of the Purdue Parents & Families Club here. Student Life and Purdue Athletics appreciates your support.

** = SPACE LIMITED, ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Slayter Hill (outdoor)

Ninety minutes before kickoff, the Purdue "All-American" Marching Band will perform a pregame concert on Slayter Hill.
Ross-Ade Stadium (outdoor)

Purdue Football will take the field against Northwestern. Check out the Purdue Athletics website for tickets.

1 Hour, 30 Minutes Prior to Kickoff - All General Public Gates Open

45 Minutes Prior to Kickoff - Train Crossing Watch the Boilermaker Special enter the stadium through it's dedicated entrance near the north plaza! Fans can get a close-up look at the Boilermaker Special and watch it make its way to The Station! This experience will happen 45 minutes prior to kickoff between section 111 and 113.

5 Minutes Prior to Kickoff - Purdue Football takes the field! The Purdue Football Team enters the stadium through the Tiller Tunnel located in the northeast corner of the stadium. Be sure to make it to your seats in time to cheer on the Boilermakers as they take the field!

$ = EVENT HAS AN ADDITIONAL FEE
France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center (CREC), Demonstration Kitchen (indoor)

5 Ingredient Recipes Demo:
  • Grilled Bruschetta Chicken
  • Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • Roasted Parmesan Green Beans
  • Sauteed Apples with Granola
Allergens: Dairy

Cost: $15/person

Space is limited to 35 participants

** = SPACE LIMITED, ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIRED
$ = EVENT HAS AN ADDITIONAL FEE 

Sunday, November 3

France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center (CREC) (indoor)

Get a workout in at the award-winning CoRec on your visit. Recreation & Wellness will be offering the guest pass rate to all family members on daily guest passes when participating with your student. You must show your Family Weekend wristband and purchase your pass in person at the CoRec Member Services Desk and your student must be with you when you purchase the pass. Please have a valid government-issued photo ID with each person at the time of purchase.

$ = EVENT HAS AN ADDITIONAL FEE
France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center, MAC gym (CREC) (indoor)

Join the Purdue Pickleball Club for a friendly double elimination pickleball tournament. Registration fee includes Sunday CoRec fee for players, 2 guaranteed games of pickleball, usage of paddles (you are welcome to bring your own), balls for matches, snacks and water in social area, and awards for the top teams.  Registrants should watch for an email from boilerfamily@purdue.edu with a link to provide additional information about your team.
NOTE: $50 per team of 2

** = SPACE LIMITED FOR ALL EVENTS -- SELECTION REQUIRED IN REGISTRATION SITE
$ = EVENT HAS AN ADDITIONAL FEE

Featured Community Activities & Discounts

Use your wristband from your Family Weekend registration to take advantage of these amazing opportunities from our community partners

Friday

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Welcoming nearly 4 million visitors each year, White River State Park is your perfect urban getaway. With seven world-class attractions, miles of trails and acres of open greenspace, there are distinctive experiences for every visitor.
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The galleries are surrounded by gardens, water features, over a hundred acres of woodland filled with surprise and beauty. The campus itself is ideal for performances, afternoon walks, kite-flying, cloud-gazing, memory-making, new-idea-having. There’s a mansion to stage unforgettable events, restaurants for relaxing, bars for microbrews and friendships. Newfields is a setting where it’s easy to make connections of all sorts. Like no place else in Indianapolis. Check out the website for hours of operation for each location and tickets.
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Since 2013 Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit, has worked year-round to maintain and improve all aspects of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene and Marilyn Glick to ensure it continues to exist as a world-class public space for residents and visitors of Indianapolis.
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The Bottleworks District is a fusion of past and present in the heart of historic neighborhoods, robust arts, industrial architecture and good spots galore.
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Mass Ave features many of Indy’s most well-known establishments and attractions. Art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and bars punctuate this cultural district, one of the closest neighborhoods from the heart of downtown. Home to just over 1,600 residents, this commercial and retail destination focuses on local charm and art. Spend an entire afternoon strolling the avenue, discovering your next favorite Indy coffee shop or local boutique, and enjoying dinner with a refined ambiance in one of the districts’ eateries.
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Welcome Boilermakers and Boilermaker families! In and around West Lafayette you will find yourself surrounded by history, art, and plenty of other fun excursions to embark on in your free time. Check out more here!
5545 Swisher Rd, West Lafayette (outdoor)

Newest state park with dramatic prairie & restored wet slopes called fens. Hiking/bicycle trails, summer nature/history programs. Camping & shelters. Prophetstown is located where the Tippecanoe River meets the Wabash near the town of Battle Ground northeast of Lafayette. The park's landscape has been shaped by ice from glaciers, moving water, fire, and human hands that helped maintain the vast tall prairie grass. Native American people hunted and lived along the two rivers for thousands of years. Through our unique partnership with The Farm at Prophetstown, visitors can discover 1920s farm lifestyles, Native American culture and take a stroll through 900 acres of restored prairie. We are restoring native habitats such as wetlands, wet slopes called fens, prairie, and open woodlands. Visitor Center is open daily from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
618 W. Stadium Ave., West Lafayette (indoor)

Discount Den will be offering 15% off your entire in-store purchase when you show your Family Weekend wristband.
516 Northwestern Ave. Suite 1700, West Lafayette (indoor)

Baked By Brittaney will be offering 15% off your entire in-store purchase when you show your Family Weekend wristband.
632 Main St, Lafayette (indoor)

Scones and Doilies will be offering 15% off your entire in-store purchase when you show your Family Weekend wristband.
535 Mitch Daniels Boulevard, West Lafayette (indoor)

  • Mass Times (All Saints Day) – 11:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
  • Confession – 11:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m.
  • Evening Prayer with the Dominicans – 5:05 p.m.
1200 West Washington St., Indianapolis

The Indianapolis Zoo is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization (charity number 35-1074747) that does not receive tax support and is governed by a board of trustees. The Indianapolis Zoo is accredited as a zoo, aquarium and botanical garden. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the American Alliance of Museums, and is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Scan the QR code on image below to be directed to link for discounted tickets!

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4750 W. 16th Street, Speedway

TRACK TOURS 

  • Adults (age 16 and up) $15
  • Seniors (age 62+) $14
  • Veterans and Active Duty Military (with proof of service) $8
  • Youth (6-15) $8
  • Children (up to age 5) FREE
4004 E 800 N Battle Ground (outdoor)

Discount on any Tour or Howl Night booking made during Family Weekend (November 1-3). Reservations may be made online in advance using the promo code: PUFAMILY24
500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis

Eiteljorg website.  All Indiana College, University and Trade School student receive FREE admissions with their school ID. Special offer: $5.00 of price of admission with downtown hotel guests with room key.
200 Battle Ground Avenue, Battle Ground (outdoor)

The 104-acre park features an 85' tall marble obelisk monument to the Battle of Tippecanoe. Other amenities include a picnic shelter (capacity 40) with electricity, available for reservation, the Wah-ba-shik-a Nature Center, open 10-5 daily mid-April through early November, picnic areas, hiking trails, the Trailhead to the Wabash Heritage Trail, Burnett's Creek, the Leona Brier Educational Center (for naturalist programming), historic Chapel (capacity 80) heated and air conditioned for weddings, meetings, services. Contact the park department office at 765-463-2306 for information. The Harrisonville Cemetery, a restored pioneer cemetery is located next to the Chapel in the north end of the park.

Show your Family Weekend wristband for FREE admission.
325 S. Earl Ave., Suite 3, Lafayette (indoor)

Think you and your family have what it takes to tackle one of our escape rooms? Think you can do it in 60 minutes?

Get your tickets today at www.missionbreakoutlafayette.com;or call 765-250-5180. Advance registration required.

Family Weekend registrants discount code for $5 off/person using code: Boiler2425
920 State Street, Lafayette (indoor)

The Museum is open for self-guided tours every Wednesday-Saturday from 1-4pm. During these times, you can drop by and explore the museum at your own pace. Visitors may wish to allow about an hour to enjoy the exhibits. No advance registration is required. Our volunteer docents will greet you with a brief overview of the museum, share some of the fascinating history of the building, and help you discover what you want to see during your visit. Feel free to ask questions!

Show your Family Weekend wristband for a 25% discount on admission
216 N. 5th Street, Lafayette (indoor)

Stop by our location to pick up your coupon! Students receive a booking code to save $15 on one future makeup application (can be booked for photos or campus events) or on one of our facials. Parents will receive a booking code to save $15 on virtual makeup or skincare 1:1 appointments.
351 South St., Lafayette (indoor)

Purdue students receive $5 off a one-hour throwing session with a valid student ID and their Family Weekend wristband. Reservations are recommended by visiting The Spinning Axe website!
324 South St. Ste 100, Lafayette (indoor)

Engage with your friends, family, and colleagues in a whole new way with this fun and adrenaline-rocketing activity. Use teamwork, communication, wit, logic, observation skills, and critical thinking to find clues, crack codes, and solve puzzles. Will you be able to escape our  themed room  in under 60 minutes?

Book online - Family Weekend registrants use discount code: BOILERUP to receive $5 off a guest ticket. Reservations are required to use the code and code is valid for a GUEST ticket only. Cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts.
912 Mitch Daniels Blvd., West Lafayette (indoor)

Join Hillel for our weekly Shabbat Services starting at 6pm, followed by Shabbat Dinner starting at 7pm

*Check back for registration information
444 Littleton St., West Lafayette (indoor)

Join us for a warm, family style Shabbat Dinner with a delicious homemade 4 course Dinner celebrating Jewish life at Purdue. Register HERE.
Elliott Hall of Music (ELLT) (indoor)

Jessie Murph channels raw emotion—blending country storytelling, hip-hop production, alternative experimentation, & pop appeal. Honest about mental health, depression, and addiction, she hit the social scene in 2020 with the hit “Always Been You” paving the way for her 2023 debut drowning. After selling out her 2023 tour & playing festivals like Lollapalooza, Jessie’s upcoming tour visits Purdue in support of her September 2024 release That Ain’t No Man That’s The Devil.

Saturday

various

The galleries are surrounded by gardens, water features, over a hundred acres of woodland filled with surprise and beauty. The campus itself is ideal for performances, afternoon walks, kite-flying, cloud-gazing, memory-making, new-idea-having. There’s a mansion to stage unforgettable events, restaurants for relaxing, bars for microbrews and friendships. Newfields is a setting where it’s easy to make connections of all sorts. Like no place else in Indianapolis. Check out the website for hours of operation for each location and tickets.
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Since 2013 Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit, has worked year-round to maintain and improve all aspects of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene and Marilyn Glick to ensure it continues to exist as a world-class public space for residents and visitors of Indianapolis.
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The Bottleworks District is a fusion of past and present in the heart of historic neighborhoods, robust arts, industrial architecture and good spots galore.
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Mass Ave features many of Indy’s most well-known establishments and attractions. Art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and bars punctuate this cultural district, one of the closest neighborhoods from the heart of downtown. Home to just over 1,600 residents, this commercial and retail destination focuses on local charm and art. Spend an entire afternoon strolling the avenue, discovering your next favorite Indy coffee shop or local boutique, and enjoying dinner with a refined ambiance in one of the districts’ eateries.
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Welcome Boilermakers and Boilermaker families! In and around West Lafayette you will find yourself surrounded by history, art, and plenty of other fun excursions to embark on in your free time. Check out more here!
801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis

Welcoming nearly 4 million visitors each year, White River State Park is your perfect urban getaway. With seven world-class attractions, miles of trails and acres of open greenspace, there are distinctive experiences for every visitor.
5545 Swisher Rd, West Lafayette (outdoor)

Newest state park with dramatic prairie & restored wet slopes called fens. Hiking/bicycle trails, summer nature/history programs. Camping & shelters. Prophetstown is located where the Tippecanoe River meets the Wabash near the town of Battle Ground northeast of Lafayette. The park's landscape has been shaped by ice from glaciers, moving water, fire, and human hands that helped maintain the vast tall prairie grass. Native American people hunted and lived along the two rivers for thousands of years. Through our unique partnership with The Farm at Prophetstown, visitors can discover 1920s farm lifestyles, Native American culture and take a stroll through 900 acres of restored prairie. We are restoring native habitats such as wetlands, wet slopes called fens, prairie, and open woodlands. Visitor Center is open daily from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
632 Main St, Lafayette (indoor)

Scones and Doilies will be offering 15% off your entire in-store purchase when you show your Family Weekend wristband.
516 Northwestern Ave. Suite 1700, West Lafayette (indoor)

Baked By Brittaney will be offering 15% off your entire in-store purchase when you show your Family Weekend wristband.
535 Mitch Daniels Boulevard, West Lafayette (indoor)

  • Boiler Catholics Social Family Gameday Breakfast (9:00 a.m. until the pancakes run out!)
  • 11:30 a.m. - Daily Mass 
  • 5:30 p.m. - Vigil Mass
  • 11:00 a.m. - Confession
216 N. 5th Street, Lafayette (indoor)

Stop by our location to pick up your coupon! Students receive a booking code to save $15 on one future makeup application (can be booked for photos or campus events) or on one of our facials. Parents will receive a booking code to save $15 on virtual makeup or skincare 1:1 appointments.
1200 West Washington St., Indianapolis

The Indianapolis Zoo is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization (charity number 35-1074747) that does not receive tax support and is governed by a board of trustees. The Indianapolis Zoo is accredited as a zoo, aquarium and botanical garden. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the American Alliance of Museums, and is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Scan the QR code on image below to be directed to link for discounted tickets!
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325 S. Earl Ave., Suite 3, Lafayette (indoor)

Think you and your family have what it takes to tackle one of our escape rooms? Think you can do it in 60 minutes?

Get your tickets today at www.missionbreakoutlafayette.com;or call 765-250-5180. Advance registration required.

Family Weekend registrants discount code for $5 off/person using code: Boiler2425
4004 E 800 N Battle Ground (outdoor)

Discount on any Tour or Howl Night booking made during Family Weekend (November 1-3). Reservations may be made online in advance using the promo code: PUFAMILY24
4750 W. 16th Street, Speedway

TRACK TOURS 
  • Adults (age 16 and up) $15
  • Seniors (age 62+) $14
  • Veterans and Active Duty Military (with proof of service) $8
  • Youth (6-15) $8
  • Children (up to age 5) FREE
618 W. Stadium Ave., West Lafayette (indoor)

Discount Den will be offering 15% off your entire in-store purchase when you show your Family Weekend wristband.
500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis

Eiteljorg website. All Indiana College, University and Trade School student receive FREE admissions with their school ID. Special offer: $5.00 of price of admission with downtown hotel guests with room key.
200 Battle Ground Avenue, Battle Ground (outdoor)

The 104-acre park features an 85' tall marble obelisk monument to the Battle of Tippecanoe. Other amenities include a picnic shelter (capacity 40) with electricity, available for reservation, the Wah-ba-shik-a Nature Center, open 10-5 daily mid-April through early November, picnic areas, hiking trails, the Trailhead to the Wabash Heritage Trail, Burnett's Creek, the Leona Brier Educational Center (for naturalist programming), historic Chapel (capacity 80) heated and air conditioned for weddings, meetings, services. Contact the park department office at 765-463-2306 for information. The Harrisonville Cemetery, a restored pioneer cemetery is located next to the Chapel in the north end of the park.

Show your Family Weekend wristband for FREE admission.
324 South St. Ste 100, Lafayette (indoor)

Engage with your friends, family, and colleagues in a whole new way with this fun and adrenaline-rocketing activity. Use teamwork, communication, wit, logic, observation skills, and critical thinking to find clues, crack codes, and solve puzzles. Will you be able to escape our  themed room  in under 60 minutes?

Book online - Family Weekend registrants use discount code: BOILERUP to receive $5 off a guest ticket. Reservations are required to use the code and code is valid for a GUEST ticket only. Cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts.
Georgia Street entrance to Circle Centre Mall, Indianapolis

We believe fun and STEM go hand in hand, so we’re inviting all of YOU headed to Indy for the big concert weekend to Purdue’s free “In Our STEM Era” Makerspace event. Chat about cool careers and potential pathways while making binary code friendship bracelets and designing your own high-tech photo backdrop. You can even get a Glow Up at the beauty bar with e.l.f. Cosmetics. We can’t wait to meet you!
351 South St., Lafayette (indoor)

Purdue students receive $5 off a one-hour throwing session with a valid student ID and their Family Weekend wristband. Reservations are recommended by visiting The Spinning Axe website!
920 State Street, Lafayette, Indiana 47905 (indoor)

The Museum is open for self-guided tours every Wednesday-Saturday from 1-4pm. During these times, you can drop by and explore the museum at your own pace. Visitors may wish to allow about an hour to enjoy the exhibits. No advance registration is required. Our volunteer docents will greet you with a brief overview of the museum, share some of the fascinating history of the building, and help you discover what you want to see during your visit. Feel free to ask questions!

Show your Family Weekend wristband for a 25% discount on admission
Long Center for the Performing Arts - 111 North 6th Street Lafayette (indoor)

Join PMO as we present Fall Show featuring All-Campus and Community Chorale, Heart & Soul, Purdue Bells, and University Choir at 7:30 pm at Long Center for the Performing Arts in Lafayette, IN. This concert is free and open to the public; tickets are not required.

Sunday

various

Welcoming nearly 4 million visitors each year, White River State Park is your perfect urban getaway. With seven world-class attractions, miles of trails and acres of open greenspace, there are distinctive experiences for every visitor.
various

The galleries are surrounded by gardens, water features, over a hundred acres of woodland filled with surprise and beauty. The campus itself is ideal for performances, afternoon walks, kite-flying, cloud-gazing, memory-making, new-idea-having. There’s a mansion to stage unforgettable events, restaurants for relaxing, bars for microbrews and friendships. Newfields is a setting where it’s easy to make connections of all sorts. Like no place else in Indianapolis. Check out the website for hours of operation for each location and tickets.
various

Since 2013 Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit, has worked year-round to maintain and improve all aspects of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene and Marilyn Glick to ensure it continues to exist as a world-class public space for residents and visitors of Indianapolis.
various

The Bottleworks District is a fusion of past and present in the heart of historic neighborhoods, robust arts, industrial architecture and good spots galore.
various

Mass Ave features many of Indy’s most well-known establishments and attractions. Art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and bars punctuate this cultural district, one of the closest neighborhoods from the heart of downtown. Home to just over 1,600 residents, this commercial and retail destination focuses on local charm and art. Spend an entire afternoon strolling the avenue, discovering your next favorite Indy coffee shop or local boutique, and enjoying dinner with a refined ambiance in one of the districts’ eateries.
various

Welcome Boilermakers and Boilermaker families! In and around West Lafayette you will find yourself surrounded by history, art, and plenty of other fun excursions to embark on in your free time. Check out more here!
5545 Swisher Rd, West Lafayette (outdoor)

Newest state park with dramatic prairie & restored wet slopes called fens. Hiking/bicycle trails, summer nature/history programs. Camping & shelters. Prophetstown is located where the Tippecanoe River meets the Wabash near the town of Battle Ground northeast of Lafayette. The park's landscape has been shaped by ice from glaciers, moving water, fire, and human hands that helped maintain the vast tall prairie grass. Native American people hunted and lived along the two rivers for thousands of years. Through our unique partnership with The Farm at Prophetstown, visitors can discover 1920s farm lifestyles, Native American culture and take a stroll through 900 acres of restored prairie. We are restoring native habitats such as wetlands, wet slopes called fens, prairie, and open woodlands. Visitor Center is open daily from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
632 Main St, Lafayette (indoor)

Scones and Doilies will be offering 15% off your entire in-store purchase when you show your Family Weekend wristband.
535 Mitch Daniels Boulevard, West Lafayette (indoor)

Boiler Catholics 
  • 9:00 a.m. - Daily Mass (10:15-11:00 Coffee & Donuts following Mass)
  • 11:15 a.m. - Daily Mass 
  • 7:00 p.m. - Daily Mass
  • 9:00 p.m. - Daily Mass
516 Northwestern Ave. Suite 1700, West Lafayette (indoor)

Baked By Brittaney will be offering 15% off your entire in-store purchase when you show your Family Weekend wristband.
1200 West Washington St., Indianapolis

The Indianapolis Zoo is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization (charity number 35-1074747) that does not receive tax support and is governed by a board of trustees. The Indianapolis Zoo is accredited as a zoo, aquarium and botanical garden. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the American Alliance of Museums, and is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Scan the QR code on image below to be directed to link for discounted tickets!

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216 N. 5th Street, Lafayette (indoor)

Stop by our location to pick up your coupon! Students receive a booking code to save $15 on one future makeup application (can be booked for photos or campus events) or on one of our facials. Parents will receive a booking code to save $15 on virtual makeup or skincare 1:1 appointments.

[**Extra Sunday Special**] ‘Brunch Glow Up’ Package $75 - From 9am-2:30pm we will be taking walk-in appointments for our Limited Brunch Glow Up package. This package includes a simple customized makeup prep facial along with a simple but elevated makeup application to help parents (or even students!) get ready for their last day spent with family, whether meeting for breakfast, strolling through downtown, or snapping those last few pictures on campus, they'll feel both refreshed and effortlessly polished.
4004 E 800 N Battle Ground (outdoor)

Discount on any Tour or Howl Night booking made during Family Weekend (November 1-3). Reservations may be made online in advance using the promo code: PUFAMILY24
618 W. Stadium Ave., West Lafayette (indoor)

Discount Den will be offering 15% off your entire in-store purchase when you show your Family Weekend wristband.
500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis

https://eiteljorg.org/ All Indiana College, University and Trade School student receive FREE admissions with their school ID. Special offer: $5.00 of price of admission with downtown hotel guests with room key.
200 Battle Ground Avenue, Battle Ground (outdoor)

The 104-acre park features an 85' tall marble obelisk monument to the Battle of Tippecanoe. Other amenities include a picnic shelter (capacity 40) with electricity, available for reservation, the Wah-ba-shik-a Nature Center, open 10-5 daily mid-April through early November, picnic areas, hiking trails, the Trailhead to the Wabash Heritage Trail, Burnett's Creek, the Leona Brier Educational Center (for naturalist programming), historic Chapel (capacity 80) heated and air conditioned for weddings, meetings, services. Contact the park department office at 765-463-2306 for information. The Harrisonville Cemetery, a restored pioneer cemetery is located next to the Chapel in the north end of the park.

Show your Family Weekend wristband for FREE admission.
4750 W. 16th Street, Speedway

  • Adults (age 16 and up) $15
  • Seniors (age 62+) $14
  • Veterans and Active Duty Military (with proof of service) $8
  • Youth (6-15) $8
  • Children (up to age 5) FREE
6050 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis

All Souls' Liturgy with choir and orchestra at St. Paul's in Indy.
324 South St. Ste 100, Lafayette (indoor)

Engage with your friends, family, and colleagues in a whole new way with this fun and adrenaline-rocketing activity. Use teamwork, communication, wit, logic, observation skills, and critical thinking to find clues, crack codes, and solve puzzles. Will you be able to escape our  themed room  in under 60 minutes?

Book online - Family Weekend registrants use discount code: BOILERUP to receive $5 off a guest ticket. Reservations are required to use the code and code is valid for a GUEST ticket only. Cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts.
325 S. Earl Ave., Suite 3, Lafayette (indoor)

Think you and your family have what it takes to tackle one of our escape rooms? Think you can do it in 60 minutes?

Get your tickets today at www.missionbreakoutlafayette.com;or call 765-250-5180. Advance registration required.

Family Weekend registrants discount code for $5 off/person using code: Boiler2425
351 South St., Lafayette (indoor)

Purdue students receive $5 off a one-hour throwing session with a valid student ID and their Family Weekend wristband. Reservations are recommended by visiting The Spinning Axe website!
Georgia Street entrance to Circle Centre Mall, Indianapolis

We believe fun and STEM go hand in hand, so we’re inviting all of YOU headed to Indy for the big concert weekend to Purdue’s free “In Our STEM Era” Makerspace event. Chat about cool careers and potential pathways while making binary code friendship bracelets and designing your own high-tech photo backdrop. You can even get a Glow Up at the beauty bar with e.l.f. Cosmetics. We can’t wait to meet you!

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