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LSC students return August 5

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · Lafayette, IN

Lafayette School Corporation's 2026-2027 calendar lists Wednesday, August 5, as the first student day of the school year. The date applies to LSC schools serving Lafayette families and marks the return to regular instruction after summer break. Families should use their individual school's posted information for building-specific arrival times, transportation details, meal information, and classroom schedules. The corporation calendar also lists August 4 as the first teacher day.

This local community update for Lafayette, IN is scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2026 and is presented by Tracy Vanderwall. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Lafayette, IN area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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Upcoming Community Events in Lafayette, IN

Explore August 2026 community events, local happenings, and neighborhood activities in Lafayette, IN.

Monday, August 3, 2026

Lafayette Theater sidewalks close

Beginning at 7:00 a.m. Monday, August 3, sidewalks around the Lafayette Theater at 600 Main St. will close, and two parking spaces on 6th Street beside the theater will be occupied by dumpsters. The city says the restri...

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Board of Works meets August 4

Lafayette's Board of Works and Public Safety is scheduled to meet from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 4, in the Common Council Chamber at City Hall, 20 N. 6th St. The meeting is a public opportunity to follow city b...

Thursday, August 6, 2026

TSC students return August 6

Tippecanoe School Corporation's approved 2026-2027 calendar lists Thursday, August 6, as the day students return to school. The corporation serves families in and around Lafayette, so residents should expect school traf...

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Downtown streets close for Mosey

Mosey Down Main Street is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, with downtown street closures beginning at 3:00 p.m. Main Street will close from 6th to 11th streets, and 9th Street will close from Ferry to Columbia streets....

Monday, August 10, 2026

Wabash Avenue closes near Cargill

Wabash Avenue will close near Cargill beginning at 6:30 a.m. Monday, August 10, and remain closed until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 12. The closure covers the area approximately 1,700 feet north of the Lafayette Wastewa...

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Tippecanoe time capsule opens

Tippecanoe County will open a time capsule at noon Tuesday, August 11, on the southwest lawn of the Tippecanoe County Courthouse in downtown Lafayette. The capsule was sealed in 2000, and the county says the ceremony wi...

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