Last updated: November 11, 2024
Discover the top festive events in West Lafayette! Our guide features all the must-see holiday highlights. Whether you're deeply rooted in West Lafayette or just passing through, this guide ensures unforgettable holidays.
One highlight of the season is the Christmas Parade, where local communities gather to enjoy vibrant floats, marching bands, and festive cheer. Another charming event is Christmas at the Zoo, which transforms the zoo into a winter wonderland with twinkling lights and holiday-themed activities for families. And the Christmas at the Farm is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a glimpse of traditional holiday celebrations with unique crafts and seasonal treats. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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West Lafayette Holiday Light Displays
Holiday Festival of Lights
The Logansport Festival of Lights is an annual outdoor lighting event in Logansport, Louisiana, featuring elaborate Christmas light displays, fireworks, parades, and entertainment. Families can enjoy walking or driving through the festive exhibits, including a holiday train and visits with Santa.
West Lafayette Holiday Markets and Shopping
Lafayette’s Lights and Shopping
Lafayette’s Lights and Shopping features a charming outdoor village with unique specialty shops, boutiques, and local artisans, set amidst a park-like atmosphere.
Indiana Makers Market Holiday Pop-Up
The Indiana Makers Market Holiday Pop-Up at Wea Creek Orchard offers a curated shopping experience with over 50 makers and artists selling handmade gifts. This in-person shopping event also features live music, food trucks, and artist demos.
Lafayette Farmers Market (Holiday Season)
The Lafayette Farmers Market offers a variety of crafts, baked goods, and holiday items, making it an ideal place to jumpstart your Christmas shopping. Conveniently located downtown near the Christmas Parade route, this event is part of the holiday celebration.
West Lafayette Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Parade
Downtown Lafayette's Christmas Parade features marching bands, floats, and Santa, lighting up Main Street with holiday cheer.
Nutcracker Ballet
The Nutcracker Ballet is a classic holiday performance featuring over 140 local students in a beautifully choreographed production.
West Lafayette Other Holiday Activities
Christmas at the Zoo
Join us for Boo at the Zoo, a spooktacular fundraising event featuring daily costume contests, character meet and greets, an inflatable obstacle course, live DJ, and an Enchanted Train Ride.
Christmas at the Farm
Celebrate Christmas traditions that have stood since the 1920s at Christmas at the Farm. Enjoy hot chocolate, Christmas cookies, caroling, and player piano music. The event features craft activities for kids, Christmas lights decorating the farm, and visits to all the animals, including Santa at the barn.
It’s a Wonderful Life in Lafayette Holiday Celebration
The It’s a Wonderful Life in Lafayette Holiday Celebration is a free, family-friendly event featuring Santa sightings, free train rides, an official holiday tree lighting ceremony, one-of-a-kind photo ops, live musical entertainment, kids' crafts, and holiday treats.
Greater Lafayette Christmas Parade 2024
The Greater Lafayette Christmas Parade 2024 is a festive holiday event featuring marching bands, floats, and Santa, taking place on Main Street from 11th to 2nd Streets in Downtown Lafayette.
Rise & Shine Greater Lafayette - December 2024
Join us at our premier morning networking event, focused on people, small businesses, organizations, and events that make Greater Lafayette Greater. Featuring fun and informative segments, audience participation, and friendly networking. Everyone will leave having met someone new, learned something new about the community, and had fun. Registration includes breakfast, coffee, and the chance to win giveaways.
Mocktail Monday for Mental Health
Mocktail Monday for Mental Health is a unique event where local bars compete to create the best mocktails, promoting responsible fun and raising funds for mental health services.
Grand Opening - Legacy Courts
Legacy Courts offers adult and youth sports leagues in Lafayette, Indiana, providing a casual, competitive, and professional environment for athletes of all skill levels to build their skills, have fun, and grow into strong leaders. The facility features various programs, including basketball leagues for youth and adults, as well as futsal and indoor soccer leagues. Qualified, professional coaches guide players through comprehensive practice plans and game strategies, ensuring a healthy and fun playing environment.
Grand Opening - CityBus Stop: Northwestern & Evergreen
The Grand Opening of the CityBus Stop at Northwestern & Evergreen marks a significant milestone in enhancing public transportation in the area. This event celebrates the introduction of a new bus stop, aiming to improve connectivity and convenience for residents.
Grand Opening - Kreations by C & K
Join us for the grand opening of Kreations by C & K, featuring a unique blend of beauty products and personalized services.
Grand Opening - La Michoacana
Join La Michoacana for its grand opening, featuring a variety of meats and products, with both in-person and virtual attendance options.
West Lafayette Gift Guide 2024
