Family events in Tippecanoe County, IN

Families can get a sneak peek of Super Why's Comic Book Adventures, presented by WBAA and the Tippecanoe County Public Library. The program features a short episode followed by hands on activities for everyone.

Share stories and quality time at a welcoming storytime created for children ages six and younger with their caregivers. Registration is not needed. For more information, call 765-447-4774.

Celebrate the season with a family-friendly evening at Clegg Memorial Gardens with NICHES Land Trust. Take a peaceful nighttime walk along a trail aglow with jack-o'-lanterns carved by community members. The experience supports NICHES and its mission to protect, restore, and sustain Northern Indiana’s ecosystems.

This Trunk or Treat takes place in the Vinton Elementary School parking lot. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The event may conclude early if the candy runs out.

Experience a community-focused movie night at Tippecanoe County Amphitheater as the Summer Movie Night Series, presented by FBi Buildings, brings films to West Lafayette. Admission is an item donation that serves as your ticket, and entry includes a complimentary bottled water and a personal popcorn. Expect a short intermission between movies, and look for treats available from onsite food trucks. Donations support The HIVE Recovery Hub, Bravely Women's Health, and Food Finders Food Bank, Inc. The HIVE Recovery Hub welcomes seasonally appropriate adult clothing and shoes, including boots, toiletries such as toothpaste, soap, shampoo, and deodorant, feminine hygiene products, household basics like paper goods, cleaning supplies, and laundry detergent, as well as blankets. Bravely Women's Health accepts diapers, pullups, wipes, new or gently used infant and toddler clothing, formula, baby food, new bottles, and infant hygiene and postpartum care items. Food Finders Food Bank, Inc. is gathering shelf-stable foods, including canned fruits and vegetables, canned proteins like chicken, tuna, and beans, soups, boxed meals, peanut butter, 100 percent fruit juices, cooking oils, basic baking staples, cereal, oatmeal, rice, and pasta. This program is presented by FBi Buildings with additional support from BK Management, Centier Bank, Visit Lafayette West Lafayette, Black Sparrow, The Eleventh House, Midwest Rentals, J.R. Kelly Company, and Greyhouse and The Lobby by Greyhouse.

Enjoy a not-so-spooky Halloween celebration designed for young children. Kids are encouraged to wear costumes and take part in free play, a hands-on craft, simple games, and a costume contest. A snack and drink are included, and each child leaves with a goodie bag. Admission is $20 per child, with no charge for adults. Children who are walking or pulling up must wear grip socks, and adults should wear regular socks. A waiver must be completed for each child. Outside food and beverages are not permitted, except for a child’s water cup. Advance reservations are required, and walk-ins are not accepted.

Enjoy a Trunk or Treat meet and greet with Bible characters. Explore decorated trunks that bring different Bible stories to life and see if you can guess each one. Enter through the parking lot just north of the building on Salisbury.

A storytime geared toward children under 2 years old.

Stop by the youth space for a different activity or craft each Monday night. All school ages are welcome. Activities include exploring Indiana through time, building bridges, making fidget toys, drawing cartoons and flipbooks, and playing Floor Is Lava.

Celebrate Dinovember with a dinosaur-themed gathering featuring stories, dancing, and activities.