As fall gets closer, it's time to celebrate the last few (unofficial) days of summer. Take full advantage of the time away from work with our list of things to do for Labor Day weekend around South Bend and Mishawaka.
East Race Waterway
Labor Day weekend is your last chance to white water raft the East Race Waterway for the season. Grab your friends and soak in the sun and water while you can.

Yart
Experience this immersive DIY arts and music festical cultivated by the minds of local artists and community members, taking place August 30-21.
Golf Around The Bend
End-of-summer weather means amazing conditions to play 18 holes (or more!) over a long holiday weekend. Our golf courses range from championship caliber to very approachable, meaning there is something great for all skill levels.
Fridays by the Fountain Concert Series
This year's Fridays by the Fountain Concert Series has hit the road, and the final concert is taking place at newly renovated Seitz Park August 29. Enjoy food trucks and great music by Big Daddy Dupree's Broke & Hungry Blues Band.
King Lear by Shakespeare at Notre Dame
Taking place at DeBartolo Performing Arts Center August 19-31, King Lear is brought to life by the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival's Professional Company for the very first time. As an aging king seeks to divide his kingdom amongst his three daughters, the forces of jealousy, blindness, and madness threaten his reign -- and the future of not just his country, but his family. Shakespeare's King Lear is one of the playwright's greatest creations: a powerful tale of loss, memory, insanity, and the importance of love.
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Potawatomi Zoo
Potawatomi Zoo continues is a family favorite with hundreds of animals to visit. Feeding the giraffes is an unforgettable experience.
Explore the Outdoors
Holiday weekends are a great time to get outside. Hiking and biking trails await at places like Potato Creek State Park, St. Patrick's County Park and many others. Get your kayak in the water while you can, try birding, fishing, or maybe go for a bike ride.
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