Good morning, Lafayette.

Josiah Hope, a 6 foot 4 and 305-pound defensive lineman, pledged his commitment to Purdue on Sunday—making him the second-highest rated recruit for the 2026 class after he visited campus on June 6 and chose Purdue over offers from LSU, Arkansas, Louisville, Wisconsin, and Vanderbilt.

Dream Rashad, a 6 ft 6 in, 230 lb quarterback from Lawrenceville Buford, committed to Purdue football after visiting Indiana and Nebraska—he will drive an extra 100 miles to join the team over Indiana.

Purdue football secured its third commitment when defensive lineman Aiden Solecki from Downers Grove South (Illinois) announced his decision to join the Boilermakers as the 16th recruit for the 2026 class and beat out offers from other schools.

Meet Bravenly With Aspen Emry

6-8 p.m. — Purdue Memorial Union — $10 — Network and engage with Aspen Emry, CEO and founder of Bravenly, in a community-focused event.

Hot Summer Nights Car Show

5-9 p.m. — Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds — Free admission — Showcase your custom rides and enjoy live music at this family-friendly car show.

ART TAP Live Podcast Panel with Craig Martin

7-8 p.m. — Bennett's Greenhouse — Free admission — Experience an engaging live recording of the ART TAP Podcast with host Craig Martin, a multifaceted artist and podcaster.

Wea Creek Orchard's Annual Sunflower Festival

Time TBA — Wea Creek Orchard — Check website for details — Celebrate the beauty of sunflowers at this annual community festival.

Greater Lafayette World Series 2025

Tournament Schedule — Jul 16-20 — Loeb Stadium — Entry Fee Applicable — Watch international youth teams compete in an exciting baseball tournament.

Randy Houser Live

7-8:30 p.m. — Neon Cactus — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique sounds of Randy Houser with hits and captivating performances.

Art in the Park: Family Fun Night

6:00-8:30 p.m. — Armstrong Park — Free entry — Celebrate the finale of the Art in the Park festival with outdoor games, local art vendors and food trucks.