Purdue University Northwest Events
Events
Golf Cart Tour – August 5, 2026
Join us on August 5, 2026, for a leisure drive through the Arboretum as the docent talks about the plants and animals that live at Gabis Arboretum.
Golden Hour Railway Garden
As the Golden Hour hits, the shadows of our dwarf conifers stretch across the tracks, and the sunlight glints off the brass railings of the G-gauge locomotives.
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.
Acorn Concert Series: Hyryder (Grateful Dead Tribute)
Immerse yourself in the timeless magic of the Grateful Dead with Hyryder, a revitalizing tribute at the 2026 Acorn Concert Series!
Golf Cart Tour – August 12, 2026
Join us on August 12, 2026, for a leisure drive through the Arboretum as the docent talks about the plants and animals that live at Gabis Arboretum.
Free Outdoor Movie Night: Project Hail Mary
Join the Office of Student Life for a free showing of Project Hail Mary (2026).
Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing
Come join us to see the annual Perseid meteor shower during this late-night viewing party.
Night Sky Viewing
Join Bill Suriano, an amateur astronomer and astrophotographer, for a night under the stars.
Golf Cart Tour – August 19, 2026
Join us on August 19, 2026, for a leisure drive through the Arboretum as the docent talks about the plants and animals that live at Gabis Arboretum.
Prairie Walk
Peak prairie season is upon us. Come get a guided tour and see the wildflowers blooming in the prairie.