Good morning, Lafayette.

West Lafayette High School students will host the CASA-Thon benefit concert on Dec.

7th at 3 p.m. to support Tippecanoe Court Appointed Special Advocates—admission is $20 for adults and $10 for students or seniors, with fees paid via PayPal and including a raffle ticket.

Lafayette Parks and Recreation will host the Paws with Claus event on Saturday at McPaw Dog Park (3745 Union Street) for dogs to meet Santa and enjoy holiday photos and pup-cups.

The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a $15 registration fee (required).

Lafayette business owners Rocky Young and Ameer Hill are hosting the Everybody Eats Food Drive to support the HIVE Recovery Hub and Greater Macedonia Church this holiday season—donations will be accepted at Revival Academy, Rocco’s Barbershops, and Silky Sources Salon until Nov.

24.

Local shops on Main Street are getting ready for the upcoming holiday season with Shop Small Saturday—the Saturday after Thanksgiving—featuring events like a Plinko board game for discounts and a clearance table outside, said Beth Dow of Beyond Gallery.

Shoppers say their purchases help support local families and artisans.

Lafayette approved opioid settlement funds for recovery programs—awarding local agencies such as Paul's Plans Ministries, Grace Recovery, and The HIVE Recovery Center—for opioid prevention, treatment, and recovery.

Approximately $3.37 million in funding will be distributed from 2022 through 2038—this long-term funding supports research-driven recovery efforts—in partnership with Tippecanoe Resilience and Recovery Network.

At a Lafayette recovery center, the Indiana Center for Recovery now uses GeneSight testing to match patients to effective psychiatric medications by analyzing their DNA from a quick cheek swab—social worker Jeanne Beavers said this method reduces guesswork in choosing the right antidepressant. One local patient reported better daily well-being after finding a medication that suited her genetic profile.

Purdue running back Devin Mockobee discussed his football career, a career-ending injury, and his NFL aspirations in an exclusive interview—he explained that the injury abruptly ended his rise as a Boilermaker all-time great.

LUM Turkey Trot 5K Run

1:30-2:30 p.m. — 2541 Cumberland Ave, West Lafayette, IN — Registration fee applies — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a fun and inclusive 5K that welcomes all ages and abilities.

Santa at Bennett's Greenhouse

11 AM – 3 PM — Bennett's Greenhouse — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday spirit with a magical visit from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus amid blooming festive cheer.

Purdue Christmas Show

12:00 – 1:30 PM — Elliott Hall of Music — Tickets required — Experience a holiday tradition with performances by the Varsity Glee Club and Purduettes.

Purdue Christmas Show

2-3:30 p.m. — Elliott Hall of Music — Cost info not provided — Celebrate the festive season with delightful performances at Purdue's annual Christmas show.

The Winter Makers Market 2025

11:30 AM – 6:30 PM — The Union Club Hotel at Purdue University — Cost TBD — Explore unique crafts and local creations this winter at a festive market.

A Christmas Carol - A Live Radio Play

2:30-4:00 p.m. — Lafayette Theater at the Long Center — Ticketed event — Experience a timeless holiday classic brought to life as a live radio play.