Whether you’re planning your first game day or a gameday guru, this guide is your one-stop shop for planning the perfect Notre Dame home game tailgate experience. For a complete listing of gameday events on and near campus, visit Experience Notre Dame. Securing your tickets to a Notre Dame…
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Coming to The Bend for a Notre Dame football home game means taking in one of the most tradition-rich experiences in sports. While there are many things that should be on your itinerary during a football weekend, these are the bucket list traditions you can't miss. Football Fridays at the Eck Eck…
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December can only mean one thing: The holiday season has officially arrived. Getting into the the swing of winter is easy in The Bend, where there are dozens of ways to celebrate the holidays and skate right into the new season. Put these things to do in South Bend and Mishawaka on your wish list…
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Get ready to bundle up and enjoy all of the different ways to celebrate the holiday season. Whether you are looking to have a date night, family time, or something fun to do with friends, we have gathered a list of fun things to do around The Bend. Gift of Lights at Potawatomi Zoo Animals want to…
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With the blink of an eye we are welcoming 2025. Grab your friends, your family, your date, and hit the town for these New Year's Eve events! Or "Noon" Year's Eve. The Bend has something for everyone. Check back for updates as events are added through December. New Year's at Noon | Dec. 29 "For the…
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When people think about sports around here, they often gravitate toward just one – Notre Dame football. There’s no doubt football season shines the brightest on The Bend as the Fighting Irish play big-time opponents in primetime. But as football season ends there are winter sports ready to kick into…
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The Bend is home to so many unique boutiques where you can find gifts, art, antiques, jewelry, locally made goods and so much more. Check out our list of the spots to visit and support local! Ali on the Boulevard Ali on the Boulevard is a perfect place to find special holiday gifts. An adorable…
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South Bend brings the holiday spirit to the stage. Check out these shows to attend this winter season. Holiday Shows at the Morris Performing Arts Center The Bergamot - A South Shore Christmas - Nov. 29 | 7:30 p.m. From timeless Christmas classics to their signature original songs, The Bergamot…
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If you're looking to get the family out of the house this winter, we have some ideas for how to do so. Kid friendly activities are around every corner. Ice Skating Winter activities seem to officially begin when the skating rinks open. The ice trail at Howard Park in South Bend is wildly popular (as…
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Another amazing place to celebrate winter opened in Mishawaka in 2022. Ironworks Ice Rink debuted with a skating ribbon and rink — plus a couple of other ways to experience the ice that are unlike anything else The Bend has to offer. If you're the type to embrace the snowy season by heading…
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