West Lafayette Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in West Lafayette and surrounding areas
West Lafayette's Christmas 2025 comes alive around campus and downtown with bright Holiday lights and plenty of holiday activities for families and students. Enjoy the 92nd Annual Purdue Christmas Show and Jim Brickman: The Gift of Christmas for festive events, seasonal music, and Santa visits near local landmarks. Discover things to do that combine lights, markets, and community gatherings for a lively holiday season.
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Christmas Lights
15 eventsCentral Indiana's most beloved holiday festival
Christmas Markets
15 eventsOver 130 decorated trees and wreaths for charity.
Christmas Shows
14 events92nd annual all-student cast holiday musical performance
Other Christmas Activities
12 eventsFestive farm holiday experience
Editor's Picks (6)
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A Merry Prairie Holiday
(Fishers)
Central Indiana's most beloved holiday festival
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92nd Annual Purdue Christmas Show
92nd annual all-student cast holiday musical performance
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Christmas on the Farm
(Lafayette)
Festive farm holiday experience
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Christmas Gift + Hobby Show
(Indianapolis)
One-stop holiday shopping with over 375 vendors.
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Indiana Ballet Conservatory's The Nutcracker
(Carmel)
Classic holiday ballet performance
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Festival of Trees
(Danville)
Over 130 decorated trees and wreaths for charity.
This Week / Coming Up (6)
Christmas Parties Near West Lafayette
Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in West Lafayette.
11th Annual Santa Stumble Bar Crawl
Indianapolis's largest holiday bar crawl with themed bars and charity donations.
Breakfast with Santa at the Indianapolis Zoo
Members-exclusive breakfast with Santa and holiday entertainment.
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West Lafayette Christmas FAQ
Weekday evenings tend to be less crowded. Peak times are weekends in December, especially closer to Christmas.
Most events offer on-site parking. Check individual event pages for specific parking information and fees.
Most venues are accessible. Contact individual events for specific accessibility accommodations.