Planning for spring break doesn’t have to mean a trip to the beach. Sometimes you want to slow things down for a few days, stay close to home and have fun as a family. If you're looking for a destination that offers more than expected, it's time for a trip to The Bend. Potawatomi Zoo Indiana’s first…
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Spring is a great time to get outside and rediscover some of your favorite family activities. Make sure to put these on your to-do list as the weather warms up. Visiting Potawatomi Zoo Indiana's first zoo is no relic. Several exhibits have been updated in recent years at Potawatomi Zoo to make for a…
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When it comes to St. Patrick's Day, nowhere in Northern Indiana does it quite like South Bend. From authentic dining options to the parade, these are some of the ways you can celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style. Eat at the Perfect Pub Looking for a proper pub to match the festivities? We have…
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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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December can only mean one thing: The holiday season has officially arrived. Getting into the spirit is easy around The Bend, where there are dozens of ways to celebrate. Put these things to do in South Bend and Mishawaka on your December to-do list. Ironworks Ice Rink in Mishawaka Winter got a…
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Holiday Lights at the Zoo Visit Potawatomi Zoo between Nov. 25-Dec. 18 for The Gift of Lights. More than a million lights are wrapped around trees and free-standing displays throughout Indiana’s first zoo. Events in Downtown South Bend Tree Lighting and December First Fridays When: 5-9 p.m. Dec. 3…
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November is a time of transition as we go 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 November brings the last opportunities to see Notre Dame at home this season. The Fighting Irish host highly ranked…
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Day trips are simple yet complex. They're designed to be efficient ways to explore, yet require some planning to get everything in during a short period of time. It's important to have a game plan. If you're in The Bend for only a day, here are some suggestions for spending all of it in Mishawaka…
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Foliage season is almost here. Peak color change is expected the week of Oct. 24. It’s time to get the hiking boots out and plan autumn adventures. 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…
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Fall isn’t synonymous with harvest season for nothing. Nothing says local like growers around South Bend, Mishawaka and the surrounding area bringing vegetables and other goods to market before winter takes hold. Whether it’s a pumpkin patch or farmers market, here are six places where you can…
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