Day on the River 2025!!!

New Date!!!  September 16, 2025!!!  

Celebrate the Start of Fall Semester at Day on the River! 

Kick off the semester with one of Purdue Fort Wayne’s most popular events — Day on the River! 

Relax, explore, and connect with campus life at this fun-filled outdoor event:

• Kayaking provided by WellRec & Airboat Rides

• Free Bike Rentals provided by Fort Wayne Outfitters

• Tie-Dye Your Own T-Shirt

• Root Beer Floats provided by Student Activities Board

• Lawn Games & Good Vibes

• Face Painting, Caricatures, and Henna Tattoos provided by Tag Art

• Food, friends, and fun by the river!

It’s the perfect way to take a break, try something new, and get to know your fellow Mastodons. See you there! 

Come and drop in at any time to enjoy the fun!  Last kayak, airboat, and bike rides leave at 2:45 p.m.  

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