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

June 20 Through September 12

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

Jun 16

Summer 8-week and Second 4-week Classes Begin

Summer 8-week (June 16 to August 8) and Second 4-week (June 16 to July 11) Classes Begin

Jun 16

PNW Powers 45th Annual Golf Outing

Join us at Briar Ridge Country Club for the Powers-Purdue Northwest 45th Golf Outing! Proceeds from the event benefit student-athlete scholarships at Purdue University Northwest.

Jun 20

Acorn Concert Series: Kashmir (Led Zeppelin Tribute)

Immerse yourself in the timeless magic of Led Zeppelin with Kashmir, a revitalizing tribute band at the 2025 Acorn Concert Series!

Jun 27

First 6-week Classes End

Classes end that run the first six weeks of the Summer Session (May 19 to June 27).

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Jun 15

Father’s Day Fishing

Spend Father’s Day’s morning relaxing and fishing on our beautiful North Pond. It’s perfect fun for families and kids!

Jun 16

Summer 8-week and Second 4-week Classes Begin

Summer 8-week (June 16 to August 8) and Second 4-week (June 16 to July 11) Classes Begin

Jun 16

2025 PNW Lilly Cybersecurity Camp

The 2025 Lilly Cybersecurity Summer Camp will immerse you in learner-centered, hands-on labs and game play activities, including cyber security awareness education game play, robot game design, etc.

Jun 16

PNW Powers 45th Annual Golf Outing

Join us at Briar Ridge Country Club for the Powers-Purdue Northwest 45th Golf Outing! Proceeds from the event benefit student-athlete scholarships at Purdue University Northwest.