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Hello West Lafayette! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Aviators championship run, reptile and exotic pet expo, and camper family fun day + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Championship path continues: After an eight-run seventh capped by Ryan Valdes’s grand slam, the Lafayette Aviators beat Chillicothe 11-4 for the Northeast Division title and will host Terre Haute in the conference final -- read the full playoff story.
Community effort in motion: Hunger Hike 2026 kicked off August 3 in Lafayette, launching efforts to raise $110,000 for Food Finders, Lafayette Urban Ministry, and St. Thomas Aquinas Haiti Ministry before September 20 celebration -- learn more about the campaign.
New leaders take charge: On July 29, Lafayette promoted four longtime employees to lead street, sanitation and fleet operations, elevating veterans to oversee daily services and projects affecting residents across the city -- read the full announcement.
The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $1,500 this year. Case in point: Shopping around could cut your premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy*
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
See it, love it: Locally owned since 2002, Lucas Furniture & Mattress (Lafayette) is the low-stress way to upgrade your space this week. Their new, home-like showroom is full of sofas, sectionals, recliners, beds, and mattresses styled in real-life vignettes, so you can see what works together and leave with actual design ideas instead of twelve open tabs.
Peak orchard energy: Skip the grocery shuffle and snag freestone peaches, early apples, jams, salsas, and local honey at Wea Creek Orchard. This 7th-generation spot mixes U-pick vibes, tractor rides, Lavender Bee Company lavender, and crisp canned cider so your pantry and weekend both feel wildly productive.
Karaoke, comfort, repeat: From breakfast cravings to late-night munchies, Linnwood Tavern Bar & Grill brings the classic bar-and-grill vibe with sandwiches that hit the spot and the kind of bar games that ignite friendly rivalries. When you're ready to get loud, there’s karaoke and live music, perfect for turning an ordinary weeknight into a mini event this week.
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04 — Our recommendations
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Home insurance premiums jumped 12% last year alone: That's on top of years of increases that have outpaced inflation. Before you blindly renew with your current insurer, a free comparison tool matches your home with top-rated insurers so you can see quotes side by side, in about two minutes. Some homeowners find hundreds in savings, and if you don't find a better policy, you stay put knowing you checked. *See your options →
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
💧 Wet Wednesday @ Tropicanoe Cove Water Park | Wednesday (8/5) at 4:00 PM – Wednesday nights at the Cove mean splash time on the cheap: one Wednesday each month, it's $4 if they don't clear 48 inches, $5 if you do. Open late, so you can clock out, feed everyone, then discover being tall only costs a buck.
🧺 Picnic @ McCaw Park | Saturday (8/8) at 12:00 PM – Whether you've been signing since pagers were cool or you're relearning your ABCs, the annual Deaf/ASL picnic stays easy with burgers and hot dogs. Rain or shine, hands do the talking. Meat, plates, and napkins are handled, sides and desserts are potluck, quality time guaranteed.
🏕 Camper Family Fun Day @ The Farm at Prophetstown | Saturday (8/8) at 1:30 PM – Campfire season calls for a little nostalgia at The Farm and Prophetstown State Park, with a family day that strolls through decades of camping. Expect camper meat bundle sales, Barn Bingo, and square dancing, aka cardio you can brag about later, bug spray optional.
🐄 Highland Calf @ Painting with a Twist | Saturday (8/8) at 1:30 PM – Nothing beats a low-stress paint night where the star is a shaggy Highland calf, a studio favorite in Lafayette. Find it in Market South Plaza by Wings Etc. on Veterans Memorial Parkway, show up early, claim your canvas, sip something, and tame those bangs.
🏃 The 11th Annual Field Day Celebration @ Wea Recreation Center | Saturday (8/8) at 2:00 PM – Think your lawn-game glory days are behind you? The 11th annual Field Day hits Wea Rec Center on Lafayette’s south side with teams of four, cornhole, dodgeball, slip n’ slide flip cup, and bands from doom to punk, all ages, basically recess with power chords.
🦎 Lafayette Reptile and Exotic Pet Expo @ Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds | Sunday (8/9) at 10:00 AM – Swing by the Tippecanoe Fairgrounds for a reptile and exotic pet expo stocked with reptiles, birds, amphibians, inverts, and the feeders and gear your inner herpetologist wants. Think 20,000 square feet of scales and squeaks, plus experts who know which snake fits a starter home.
🎉 Party at the Park @ Tippecanoe County Amphitheater | Sunday (8/9) at 3:00 PM – Free tastes better at the Tippecanoe Amphitheater, where three neighborly churches throw a park party with burgers, chicken, tacos, sno cones, and live tunes. Kids bounce, adults lounge, and the horses prefer no dogs, which feels fair. Annual tradition status, secured.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — West Lafayette report Weather forecastToday — High: 84°F — Low: 66°F — Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 0 to 3 mph. Later: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 81°F — Low: 65°F — Precip: 73%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 1 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southwest wind 0 to 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. This house is wildThis custom ranch in Lafayette spreads nearly 4,000 finished square feet across 1.3 wooded acres on a quiet cul de sac. Vaulted ceilings, arched doorways, a library wall with sliding ladder, and two full kitchens add personality, while the walkout basement, multi-level decking, firepit, goldfish pond, and 3-car garage bring the extras.
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