A group of people during Roaring Loud

PNW Calendar

From giveaways at Welcome Weeks to the Mane Event, PNW has activities around the year to build fun, deepen learning and grow community connections.

Illustration of a guitar and musical notes over flowers and mushrooms with text: Acorn Concert Series, Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, Valparaiso.

Acorn Concert Series

july 17 to september 25

Gabis Arboretum invites families to enjoy five evenings of live music as part of our annual concert series. Pack a blanket or lawn chair and make lasting memories together in a beautiful, family-friendly setting.

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PNW Event Highlights

Jul 03

Independence Holiday – No Classes & Campuses are Closed

Have a happy and safe Independence Holiday, no classes and campuses are closed!

Jul 30

Free Outdoor Movie Night: Jaws (1975)

Join the Office of Student Life for a free showing of Jaws (1975).

Aug 05

Free Outdoor Movie Night: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

Join the Office of Student Life for a free showing of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.

Aug 12

Free Outdoor Movie Night: Project Hail Mary

Join the Office of Student Life for a free showing of Project Hail Mary (2026).

All PNW Events

Jul 02

Summer Community Reading

Join the Purdue University Northwest College of Nursing’s Summer Community Reading program launching June 22; collect badges and earn prizes by participating in the community read!

Jul 02

Graduate Programs Presentation – Virtual

Virtually learn about all the PNW Graduate Programs, life as a grad student, the application process and more!

Jul 03

Independence Holiday – No Classes & Campuses are Closed

Have a happy and safe Independence Holiday, no classes and campuses are closed!

Jul 06

Personal Finance and Investments Summer Camp (Camp Full!)

Are you interested in learning more about how personal finances and investments work?