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

july 17 to september 25

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

Jul 03

Independence Holiday – No Classes & Campuses are Closed

Have a happy and safe Independence Holiday, no classes and campuses are closed!

Jul 30

Free Outdoor Movie Night: Jaws (1975)

Join the Office of Student Life for a free showing of Jaws (1975).

Aug 05

Free Outdoor Movie Night: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

Join the Office of Student Life for a free showing of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.

Aug 12

Free Outdoor Movie Night: Project Hail Mary

Join the Office of Student Life for a free showing of Project Hail Mary (2026).

All PNW Events

Jun 25

Psyched for Summer! Camp (Camp Full!)

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 25

Data Detective Summer Camp

Campers will learn how to collect and organize data to solve the “Mystery of the Missing Pencils.” All campers will get a free t-shirt, stickers and snacks. 

Jun 25

Summer Community Reading

Join the Purdue University Northwest College of Nursing’s Summer Community Reading program launching June 22; collect badges and earn prizes by participating in the community read!

Jun 25

Entrepreneurship Camp: Innovate for Impact

Our Summer Entrepreneurship Camp offers students an engaging introduction to innovation, creativity and business thinking.