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.

See More Concert Series Information

PNW Event Highlights

May 26

Memorial Day

There are no classes and campus offices are closed on Memorial Day.

Jun 13

First 4-week Module Classes End

Classes end that run the first four weeks of the Summer Session (May 19 to June 13).

Jun 16

Summer 8-week and Second 4-week Classes Begin

Summer 8-week (June 16 to August 8) and Second 4-week (June 16 to July 11) Classes Begin

Jun 16

PNW Powers 45th Annual Golf Outing

Join us at Briar Ridge Country Club for the Powers-Purdue Northwest 45th Golf Outing! Proceeds from the event benefit student-athlete scholarships at Purdue University Northwest.

All PNW Events

May 26

Memorial Day

There are no classes and campus offices are closed on Memorial Day.

May 30

Birding Hike

Join us for a family-friendly guided hike with John and Jo Brugos. They are avid birders who have been running the bluebird monitoring program at Gabis Arboretum for years.

Jun 02

Design 2 Build Summer Camp (Registration Full)

Learn to design, build and race a mousetrap car in this free camp for ages 14 to 17!

Jun 02

Digital Marketing Summer Camp

Do you want to be an influencer? Join our free Digital Marketing Summer Camp! Enjoy hands on experience with team challenges and fun competition.