The holidays have passed, but the promise of a new year and a new month is here! There are still plenty of things to do this month around The Bend. Skate into the New Year Howard Park in South Bend is wildly popular for its ice trail, not to mention the playground, hot chocolate and firepits. You're…
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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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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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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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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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Think you can't enjoy the outdoors as the temperatures drop and snowflakes fly? Think again. Lace up your boots, zip up that coat, and pull on some gloves before heading outside for these five fun activities. Ice Skating at Howard Park Howard Park in South Bend is home to a state-of-the-art…
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November is a time of transition as we move from fall to the holiday season. These are some of the things that should be on your to-do list this month. Notre Dame Football Home Games The Notre Dame football season is halfway through and November brings the final opportunities of the regular season…
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Fall in The Bend is a pretty special time. Crisp air swoops in to South Bend and Mishawaka along with Notre Dame football season. Beautifully colorful leaves make for an experience that sticks with you. Harvest time also brings fresh bounty for local markets and restaurants. Here are some of our…
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Foliage season is almost here. Peak color around The Bend is expected the week of October 23, so plan accordingly. These are the top places for leaf peeping around South Bend and Mishawaka. Notre Dame's Campus All the iconic campus landmarks with a side of beautiful fall colors. Take a self-guided…
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