A group of people during Roaring Loud

PNW Calendar

From giveaways at Welcome Weeks to the Mane Event, PNW has activities around the year to build fun, deepen learning and grow community connections.

Illustration of a guitar and musical notes over flowers and mushrooms with text: Acorn Concert Series, Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, Valparaiso.

Acorn Concert Series

June 20 Through September 12

Gabis Arboretum invites families to enjoy five evenings of live music as part of our annual concert series. Pack a blanket or lawn chair and make lasting memories together in a beautiful, family-friendly setting.

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PNW Event Highlights

Jun 27

First 6-week Classes End

Classes end that run the first six weeks of the Summer Session (May 19 to June 27).

Jun 30

Second 6-week Classes Begin

Second 6-week Summer Session classes run June 30 through August 8.

Jul 02

Movie Night: Captain America: Brave New World

Join the Office of Student Life for a Movie Night under the stars as we watch Captain America: Brave New World! Members of the community are invited as well.

Jul 04

Independence Day

Have a happy and safe Independence Holiday!

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Jun 27

Middle School Engineering Summer Camp

Middle school students will gain hands-on experience building bridges, assembling an EV go-cart and the learn the basics of 3D printing.

Jun 27

Psyched for Summer! Camp

Get Psyched for Summer by participating in hands-on experiences that explore how our brains function, how we develop as humans, and why we behave, think and feel the way we do.

Jun 27

All Girls Robotic Explorer Adventure Camp (Registration Full)

This 2025 All Girls Robotic Camp will focus on robotic safety, programming, tools and Virtual reality will be introduced.

Jun 27

Pneumatics and Air Rockets Camp (Registration Full)

This 2025 Pneumatics and Air Rockets Camp will focus on pneumatic systems and how air is used to power equipment and machines.