Good morning, Lafayette.

The Indoor Golf Shop ran Black Friday deals that let golfers save up to $3,400 on simulators, launch monitors, and practice mats for winter practice—deals continue through Cyber Monday, December 1.

Shoppers who missed the initial offer can still find savings on tools to improve their game at home.

Medley Family Farms (founded in 2024) is offering a live wreath-making workshop this holiday season to teach residents how to create festive decor.

The farm, started by co-owner Bailey Medley and her stepdaughter Alli (after planting 3,000 tulips), now provides boutique subscriptions, produce boxes and photo backdrops.

Lafayette Fire Department warned residents to prepare for snow and cold by avoiding unsafe heating devices and keeping winter emergency supplies in vehicles.

Assistant Chief Todd Budd advised people to pace outdoor work and keep safety tools handy — such as jumper cables—to be ready for possible road trouble as the storm nears.

Purdue football ended its season with two wins and ten losses after a heavy 56 to 3 loss to Indiana, marking its worst two-year stretch in over 100 years — the team lost 18 straight Big Ten games.

Purdue basketball's 7-foot-4 center Daniel Jacobsen broke a 50-year-old record for consecutive field goals by going 8-for-8 in a 109-62 win over Eastern Illinois on Friday—he scored 24 points with nine rebounds and six blocks in 18 minutes and will look to extend his record when Purdue opens Big Ten play at Rutgers on Tuesday.

Purdue hosted Princeton transfer Caden Pierce (2023-24 Ivy League Player of the Year and brother of Colts receiver Alec Pierce) during Friday's game against Eastern Illinois as part of its build for the 2026 recruiting class.

Purdue football lost 56-3 to Indiana in the Old Oaken Bucket game on Friday — finishing 2-10 and winless in Big Ten play for a second season.

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.

Help Hounds Live Performance with Jon St. Bourbon

6-9 p.m. — People's Brewing Company & Taproom — Free entry — Help Hounds returns with Jon St. Bourbon for an evening of Americana tunes in a cozy brewery setting.

Christmas Eve Pancake Walk/Run 5K

1-5 p.m. — 500 Sagamore Pkwy W, West Lafayette, IN — Registration fee required — Enjoy a festive 5K run/walk followed by delicious pancakes on Christmas Eve.