Purdue University Northwest Events
Events
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.
Golf Cart Tour – August 26, 2026
Join us on August 26, 2026, for a leisure drive through the Arboretum as the docent talks about the plants and animals that live at Gabis Arboretum.
Golf Cart Tour – September 2, 2026
Join us on September 2, 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.
Acorn Concert Series: Trippin’ Billies (The Dave Matthews Tribute Band)
Immerse yourself in the timeless magic of The Dave Matthews Tribute Band with Trippin' Billies, a revitalizing tribute at the 2026 Acorn Concert Series!
Campus Closed: Labor Day
There will be no classes and the University will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 7.

Fall 2026 STEM Industry Fair
The STEM Industry Job Fair is a business casual networking event for students and alumni of Purdue University Northwest that are seeking full-time employment and internships in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.