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…
DJ Skate Nights
We’re mixing the best beats every Friday night at DJ Skate Nights! For our 2025-2026 dates. Look…
Freshwater Fury: Great Lakes Shipwrecks
Freshwater Fury: Great Lakes Shipwrecks June 7 - July 12, 2026 This year marks 50 years since the…
Michiana Boat Show
Michiana Boat Show • January 23–25, 2026 Kick off boating season early in the heart of South…
Notre Dame Hockey vs. Ohio State
Join Notre Dame Hockey as they host Ohio State at Compton Family Ice Arena.
Rockne: Life & Legacy
Knute Rockne is one of the most iconic of all the great legends who coached or played on Notre…
South Bend Scavenger Hunt: Rollin' Round The Bend
Welcome to the South Bend, Indiana scavenger hunt! Get ready for a thrilling adventure through the…
Tours of the Morris Performing Arts Center
Step behind the Morris curtain .... You may have seen a concert or Broadway show at the Morris…
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)
Friday, January 23, at 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, January 24, at 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m…
Winter Restaurant Weeks
Downtown Restaurant Weeks are back! From January 23 to February 8, you've got the time to taste, sip…
2nd Annual Adult Book Fair
Do you miss browsing the book fair as a kid? Well, we've got it now! You can browse books, trinkets…
Crochet with Cats!
Learn to make one of these adorable coasters! Instructor Liz Narasaki will show you how to make one…
National Theatre Live: Mrs. Warren’s Profession (2025)
Thursday, January 15, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. National Theatre…
Notre Dame Hockey vs. Ohio State
Join Notre Dame Hockey as they host Ohio State at Compton Family Ice Arena. Time TBA.
Notre Dame Men's Basketball vs. Boston College
Join Notre Dame Men's basketball as they host Boston College at Purcell Pavilion.
October London
South Bend native October London is coming home - playing the Morris Performing Arts Center. Tickets…
Phoebe and Jay (2026)
New in the Browning Directed by Genie Deez ('12) All Ages, 50 minutes (25-minute episodes, no…
South Bend Farmers Market
South Bend Farmers Market. Enjoy a wide variety of regional vendors of seasonal produce, baked…
Speak Our Truth Project: Unsilenced-Open Mic for the Inner Child
Community members are coming together for an evening of truth-telling, creative resistance, and…
UZIMA! Drum and Dance presents "ASHE: Prepare Ye the Way"
Presenting Series UZIMA! Drum and Dance Company returns with another unforgettable evening of…
Whistle Pigs Dinner and Music
Whistle Pigs Dinner & Show at Chicory Event Center Join us for an unforgettable night of live…
Yoga in the Greenhouse at Potawatomi Conservatories
Surrounded by lush greenery and beautiful plants, you’ll practice yoga the iconic Potawatomi…
Zoo Winter Days 2026
The Zoo is open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 through March 15 from 11 am to 4 pm for…
Brunch, Bingo & Bubbly!
Brunch, Bingo & Bubbly! Join us at 10 AM for a delicious brunch. Bingo begins at 11 AM! Bingo…
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…
Connect 574 Pickleball Social 2026
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of pickleball at H2 Pickleball in Mishawaka, IN, USA. Whether…
Nicole Simental '13 MSM, organ
Presenting Series Share the majesty of "the king of instruments" with Notre Dame alumna Nicole…
Notre Dame Women's Basketball vs. Clemson
Join Notre Dame Women's Basketball as they take on Clemson at Purcell Pavilion.
Remember the Titans (2000)
Professor Pfinklepfunder's $1 Sunday Films Directed by Boaz Yakin With Denzel Washington, Will…
The Poetry Den
The Poetry Den isn't just a space; it’s a current, a monthly surge of voices, both sharing and…
Yoga with Cats!
Join Melissa from The Traveling Yogi as she leads a relaxing yet energizing yoga class in our cat…
Irish Music Session
Join us every Monday as local musicians gather 'round the Hearth to play traditional Irish music.
An Inconvenient Truth (2006)
New in the Browning Directed by Davis Guggenheim With Al Gore, Billy West, George H.W. Bush Rated…
Notre Dame Men's Basketball vs. Virginia
Join Notre Dame Men's basketball as they host Virginia at Purcell Pavilion.
Old-Timey Music Session
Join us at Fid's as local musicians gather around the Hearth to play Old-Timey Music!
Actors From The London Stage presents "As You Like It"
Dates: January 28–30, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Presenting Series: Fall in love with Shakespeare all…
Fitness Bootcamp
Get moving every Wednesday from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Howard Park! Fitness Bootcamp features…
Howard's Hungry Hungry Hippos on Ice
Join in on the fun as we bring the classic game of Hungry Hungry Hippos to life, with a twist: it’s…
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…
The Music Village Community Jam
Enjoy acoustic jams with The Music Village Community Jammers, every Wednesday evening from 6-8 PM at…
Trivia at Manny's!
Manny's is teaming up with Indiana Trivia to bring the best round of trivia you can find in the East…
Extreme Bar Bingo Night at King’s Play Café!
Extreme Bar Bingo Night at King’s Play Café! Get ready for a wild night of laughter, competition…
Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959)
Thursday, January 29, 2026 6:30 PM-8:00 PM Learning Beyond the Classics: Grand Dames Directed by…
It Was Just an Accident (2025)
Directed by Jafar Panahi With Vahid Mobasseri, Mariam Afshari, Ebrahim Azizi Rated PG-13, 103…
Karaoke at the Douglas
🎤 Karaoke Night – Every Other Friday! 🎶 Join us for an unforgettable evening of music…
Notre Dame Hockey vs. Bowling Green
Join Notre Dame Hockey as they host Bowling Green at Compton Family Ice Arena.
Sentimental Value (2025)
Directed by Joachim Trier With Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Elle Fanning Rated R, 133 minutes…
Total Teen Takeover
A fun and free event for teens to attend during the winter weekends. Howard Park is hosting the…
"BE-SPOKEN" with Emorja Roberson ’22 DMA
Presenting Series With 2022's "BE-SPOKEN," conductor, vocalist, and composer Emorja Roberson created…
