Happy weekend, West Lafayette! In today’s happening-today edition: French colonial festival, Taste of Tippecanoe, and build your own bat house workshop + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Honoring agricultural leaders: Indiana Prairie Farmer and Purdue College of Agriculture named 2026 Master Farmers. The ceremony will be July 7 at Beck Agricultural Center in West Lafayette, with 2027 applications open afterward -- see the master farmers.
Step back in time: Step into the French colonial era today at Fort Ouiatenon Park. The free Fête de St. Jean le Baptise runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with living-history demos and displays -- explore the French festival.
Downtown celebration returns: TASTE of Tippecanoe takes over downtown Lafayette today with six hours of music, interactive art, and a new splash area, raising funds for The Arts Federation and spotlighting local restaurants -- catch the Taste lineup.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
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Your prairie break: When the week gets loud, trade the scroll for prairie trails, bike-friendly paths, and birding breaks at Prophetstown State Park this week. The Farm at Prophetstown adds a working homestead with public programs, so you can learn a thing or two then call it quality procrastination.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
👩 Ladies of Leadership 4th Annual Awards Fundraiser @ First Financial 4th and Vine | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Trade the Saturday to-do list for a morning celebrating the women steering this city at the Ladies of Leadership Awards Fundraiser. Lady Tracey Artis delivers the keynote, and your presence powers mentorship, enrichment, and mental health programs for local girls, which beats errands any day.
🛍 Sell It Here's June Outdoor Flea Market @ Sell It Here | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Whether you are clearing out the garage or hunting for oddball treasures, the June outdoor flea market delivers peak small-town barter bliss. Think sun-faded nostalgia, neighborly haggling, and gloriously random finds. Vintage Pyrex, lawn flamingos, and prime people-watching, all at bragging-rights prices.
🎉 Fête de St Jean le Baptise @ Fort Ouiatenon | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – If your idea of summer fun includes bonfires, good food, and a little French flair, Fort Ouiatenon turns 1740 to 1760 into a living tableau of muskets, colonial crafts, and maypoles. Free admission, real midsummer vignettes, and on-site parking, which in itself feels historic.
👷 Science Saturday @ Imagination Station | Saturday (6/20) at 10:30 AM – Science Saturday is spotlighting Women in Engineering, pairing real-world ingenuity with a hands-on project where you build your own pollinator. Great for kids, grandkids, and curious grown-ups, free with admission, and the only time bees will behave exactly as instructed.
🦇 Build Your Own Bat House Workshop @ Halsema Custom Crafts | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Trade an afternoon of errands for building a bat house at Halsema Custom Crafts, because mosquitoes are out here living their best life. You assemble, sand, and personalize, learn where to hang it to actually attract bats, and leave with a finished house for $50.
🦖 Jurassic Saturday Film @ Tippecanoe County Public Library (Jos N. Holman) | Saturday (6/20) at 2:00 PM – Take a break from errands and duck into a Jurassic marathon every Saturday afternoon through summer. All the dinos, all the sequels, popcorn and water included, nostalgia optional. Expect intense sci-fi action, moderate violence, and language your uncle uses during yard work.
🐝 6th Annual Pollinatorpalooza @ Prophetstown State Park | Saturday (6/20) – Grab your sun hat and head to Prophetstown State Park for the 6th Annual Pollinatorpalooza, set up at the Coneflower Recreation Building in the Prairie View picnic area. Expect crafts, guided hikes, talks, and resources, plus bees and butterflies reminding you who run the garden. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The West Lafayette report Weather forecastToday — High: 79°F — Low: 59°F — Precip: 20%
A slight chance of rain showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind 0 to 8 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 75°F — Low: 61°F — Precip: 90%
A chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. East southeast wind 1 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible. This house is wildThis custom-built ranch in desirable Raineybrook spans over 3,000 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, all on nearly an acre of privacy. A unique floor plan, oversized living spaces, and abundant natural light give it standout character. The fenced backyard is expansive, and the new roof adds peace of mind.
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