Notre Dame
Find out everything you need to know – from restaurants to tours of iconic…
Outdoors & Recreation
Eager to get outside and explore? The Bend is home to dozens of outdoor spaces for…
Attractions
Surprises around every museum corner. Serenity in the quiet of expansive…
Arts, Entertainment & Culture
Colorful River Lights dancing across the water. The wonder of a violin expertly…
Shopping
The surge of adrenaline when you find a great deal. A warm coffee in…
Nightlife
Nightfall is no reason to wrap up your day of adventure in The Bend. Take a look at…
Fall Weekend Getaway in South Bend & Mishawaka
Here are some of the best things to do and places to stay during a fall getaway near South Bend and Mishawaka.
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Things To Do With Kids
Many of our attractions feature something designed specifically for kids or, even better, are totally kid-centric. Sports fans, animal lovers, chocolate enthusiasts or adventure seekers…
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Best Dog-Friendly Restaurants in South Bend & Mishawaka
What’s better than a lazy Sunday brunch with your dog at your feet? There are many places…
1 Day in South Bend with Your Dog: A Summer Itinerary
It's officially summer and that means outdoor adventures are around every corner. Even better…
Seven Things To Do This Fall With Your Dog
GO FOR A WALK: The Bend is full of gorgeous walking trails from downtown all the way to Potato Creek…
"The Weir" by Conor McPherson
Next in Acting Ensemble's late-night series! A haunting tale that explores human connection, the…
Boo Bash 2025 to Benefit Hello Gorgeous
Halloween concert and party to benefit Hello Gorgeous. Our event is featuring two great cover bands…
City and Campus: Rediscovering Lost Landmarks
City and Campus: Rediscovering Lost Landmarks Raclin Gallery of Notre Dame History December 7, 2024…
Connect 574's Halloween Bar Crawl
Who’s ready to get spooky? Join us for a night prowling through the nightlife of Downtown South Bend…
Diabolique (1955)
Dates: Friday, October 24, 2025 - 6:30 PM Saturday, October 25, 2025 - 6:30 PM Classics in the…
Dora Natella Retrospective
Fire Arts Inc. invites the public to a retrospective sculpture exhibit of artist Dora Natella. The…
Freshwater Fury: Great Lakes Shipwrecks
Freshwater Fury: Great Lakes Shipwrecks June 7 - July 12, 2026 This year marks 50 years since the…
Fun Fair/ Trunk or Treat
A Fun Fair for the family to enjoy. We will have games to play and plenty of people handing out…
HalloweenFest
It's going to be a haunting good time! • Haunted House* • Haunted Trail* • Haunted Maze* • Haunted…
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert
The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to the Morris Performing Arts Center with Harry Potter…
Jack-O (1995)
Dates: Friday, October 24, 2025 - 9:30 PM Saturday, October 25, 2025 - 9:30 PM Classics in the…
Live Band Karaoke at Cheers Bar and Grill
All Ages Event, $5 dollar cover charge COMING TO SOUH BEND CHICAGO’S ORIGINAL AND BEST LIVE BAND…
Michiana Festival of Beers 2025
Save the date! We cannot wait for this year’s Michiana Festival of Beers, taking place at Four Winds…
Mishawaka Midwest Open
Tournament Description This will be a prize money tournament that will pay $25,800 total prize money…
Mishawaka Ski & Snowboard Swap
The Sun & Snow Super Swap Tour 2025–26 brings the Midwest’s biggest staffed ski and…
Nighttime Hayrides
Hayrides are one of the best ways to enjoy Bendix Woods County Park in the fall. Sit back, relax…
Niles Scream Park
The Niles Scream Park is not just scary, it is considered by many to be one of the top haunted…
Notre Dame Hockey vs. Robert Morris
Join Notre Dame Hockey as they host Robert Morris.
Potawatomi Zoo Pumpkin Patch
The Pumpkin Patch is back! Visit the Zoo from October 1-26 and add the pumpkin patch to your day…
South Bend Farmers Market
South Bend Farmers Market. Enjoy a wide variety of regional vendors of seasonal produce, baked…
Table or Treat
Come trick-or-treat with us and 80+ local businesses along the Mishawaka Riverwalk. Registration is…
The Met Opera Live in HD: La Sonnambula (Bellini)
The Met Opera Live in HD 195 minutes (1 intermission) Encore Following triumphant Live in HD…
United Youth Theatre Presents: CLUE Highschool Edition
United Youth Theatre Presents CLUE: High School Edition — A Hilarious Whodunit Live on Stage, Oct…
Yoga in the Greenhouse at Potawatomi Conservatories
Surrounded by lush greenery and beautiful plants, you’ll practice yoga the iconic Potawatomi…
Zoo Boo
Join the Potawatomi Zoo to celebrate Halloween at this beloved community event! Trick or treat with…
Cheers Open Jam Open Mic with the Nicole London Acoustic Project, Every Sunday from 4PM to 8PM
Come Join us for a fun filled Sunday Afteroon at Cheers Bar and Grill, for Cheers Open Jam Open Mic…
Golden Leaves & Nature Scenes: A Fall Photography Walk
Join us for a fall-themed photography session and nature walk! Sharpen your skills with a…
Halloween Trivia at Round Barn Brewery & Public House
Gather your team, sip on handcrafted cocktails or cold craft beers, and enjoy our tavern-style menu…
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert
The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to the Morris Performing Arts Center with Harry Potter…
St Paul Trunk or Treat!
Trunk or Treat! Including Games, Fun and of course Candy!! St Paul Lutheran Church parking lot! Come…
The Poetry Den
Enter a safe space for poets and listeners alike to enjoy diverse company and beautiful spoken word…
The Witches (1990)
Professor Pfinklepfunder's $1 Sunday Films Directed by Nicolas Roeg With Anjelica Huston, Mai…
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)
Classics in the Browning Directed by Robert Aldrich With Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Victor Buono…
Beginning Pottery with Len Cockman
Beginning Wheel Thrown Pottery Fire Arts In 305 E. Colfax Av South Bend, IN 46617 574 282 2787…
Irish Music Session
Join us every Monday as local musicians gather 'round the Hearth to play traditional Irish music.
Tours of the Morris Performing Arts Center
Step behind the Morris curtain .... You may have seen a concert or Broadway show at the Morris…
Fall 2025 IU South Bend Career & Internship Fair
Talk to employers. Learn what they have to offer. Let them know what interests you. Get some…
Old-Timey Music Session
Join us at Fid's as local musicians gather around the Hearth to play Old-Timey Music!
SBPD's Cops & Goblins Treat Night
The South Bend Police Department is excited to announce that Cops and Goblins, our annual…
Sip & Savor: A Celebration of ND Family Wines
Join us for "Sip & Savor," a progressive wine and food tasting celebrating the 2025 Notre Dame…
The Invention of Prayer for the Dead in the Byzantine Tradition
Join the Medieval Institute on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 for The Fifth Annual Mathews Byzantine…
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933)
Classics in the Browning Directed by Fritz Lang With Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Otto Wernicke, Oscar Beregi…
Trick or Treat at Eddy St. Commons
Join us for a FREE, fun Halloween celebration: For safety, parents must accompany children…
Adult R&B Line Dance Class
Join our Adult R&B Line Dance Class every Wednesday from 7–10 PM! Learn smooth and soulful…
DanceSport101: Beginner Ballroom Dance Class
💃 DanceSport 101 – Beginner Ballroom, Latin & Swing 💫 Ready to step onto the dance floor…
Fitness Bootcamp
Get moving every Wednesday from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Howard Park! Fitness Bootcamp features…
Latin Wednesday
Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue & More. Beginner's lesson of 30 minutes @7 PM, followed by open…
Pinhook Painters
Pinhook Painters welcomes artists of all abilities and mediums for studio time each Wednesday from…
Raul Velez J. Photography Exhibition
The Ivy Tech South Bend Art Gallery is proud to present local photographer Raul Velez Jr. Known for…
Spooooooky Trivia at the Zoo
Join us in The Lodge for SPOOOOKY zoo trivia to benefit one of our native species, the eastern…
