June marks the official start of summer, bringing longer days, warmer weather, and a sense of excitement in the air. It’s the perfect time to shake off the last of spring and dive into new adventures, whether you're planning a vacation, exploring local events, or simply looking for ways to make the most of the season. From outdoor festivals and concerts to celebrations and nature hikes, June offers a wide variety of activities for every interest. Explore some of the best things to do in June around The Bend to kick off your summer right!
Raft the East Race Waterway
There are few thrills like splashing down the whitewater rapids right in the heart of downtown South Bend. Open through Labor Day, the East Race Waterway is a one-of-a-kind experience. Make sure to book your tickets in advance and get the scoop on everything you need to know before you go.
Rebel Art Fest
Rebel Art Fest 2025 is going to take place Sunday, June 1 from 12-8pm at Potawatomi Park for its 10th year. In addition to showcasing cool local artists and makers, we always have a killer line up of music, food trucks from around the region, and more. The festival is free to attend for guests.
Leeper Park Art Fair
One of the finest art shows in the Midwest returns June 15 to Leeper Park in South Bend. Over 80 artists from around the country will line the paths to showcase and sell their work at the Leeper Park Art Fair. Not only is the event free, there will be music and food trucks as well.
Summer Concerts Around The Bend
Mishawaka Summer Concert Series
Join the Mishawaka Parks Department for our annual summer concert series! Battell Park Bandshell…
Howard Park Summer Concert Series
Join us for the Howard Park Summer Concert Series 2025, happening on the First Fridays from May to…
Summer Concert Series
Join the Mishawaka Parks Department for our annual summer concert series! Battell Park Bandshell…
Mishawaka Summer Concert Series
Join the Mishawaka Parks Department for our annual summer concert series! Battell Park Bandshell…
Fridays by the Fountain (On the Road in 2025 to South Bend Downtown Parks)
Looking for lunch plans for your Fridays this summer? Fridays by the Fountain, a 13-week lunchtime…
Potawatomi Park Concert Series
The Potawatomi Park Summer Concert Series 2025 runs every Sunday from late May through August, from…
Celebrate Father's Day
Father’s Day is June 15 and the perfect opportunity to show appreciation for the dads, grandfathers, and father figures who’ve made a lasting impact in our lives. Whether he’s the adventurous type, a lover of quiet moments, or someone who just enjoys quality time with family, there are countless ways to make his day extra special. Here are some ways to celebrate Father's Day in South Bend.
Cheer on the South Bend Cubs
Baseball season is in full swing at one of the country's best Minor League stadiums. The Cubs play at Four Winds Field from June 3-8 and June 17-22. You can expect fun for the whole family, delicious food and great promotions like Thirsty Thursday and Fantastic Friday Fireworks.
Visit Potawatomi Zoo
Potawatomi Zoo's summer hours begin June 2. The Zoo continues to be a family favorite with hundreds of animals to visit. Feeding the giraffes is an unforgettable experience!
Shop the Mishawaka Market
The Mishawaka Market is a vibrant outdoor marketplace where local vendors come together to offer produce, crafts, baked goods, food trucks, a kids zone, live music, animal adoptions and more. Join us for a lively atmosphere filled with delicious food, unique finds, and community spirit. Discover the best of what our local farmers and artisans have to offer at the Mishawaka Market!
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Experience the 100th St. Joseph County 4-H Fair
One of summer's biggest events, the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair starts June 27 and runs through July 5 for it's 100th year. All your fair favorites will be there: food, midway rides, daily entertainment, animals and so much more.
Events Around The Bend
Freshwater Fury: Great Lakes Shipwrecks
Freshwater Fury: Great Lakes Shipwrecks June 7 - December 31, 2025 This year marks 50 years since…
Lifting the Roof: The World of Dollhouses
Lifting the Roof: The World of Dollhouses June 22, 2024 – August 10, 2025 Changing Gallery…
Summer Concert Series
Join the Mishawaka Parks Department for our annual summer concert series! Battell Park Bandshell…
Punk Rock Prom
PUNK ROCK PROM is crashing into Hop Station like a power chord to the face! Join Teeling Whiskey…
Fridays by the Fountain (On the Road in 2025 to South Bend Downtown Parks)
Looking for lunch plans for your Fridays this summer? Fridays by the Fountain, a 13-week lunchtime…
Nick Swardson: Toilet Head
A comedian, actor, writer, and producer, Nick Swardson's unique comedic view has established him as…
South Bend Cubs vs. Beloit Sky Carp - Friday Fireworks
Game Highlight: Fantastic Friday Fireworks Enjoy a spectacular fireworks show after the game.
Portage Farm Stands Farmer's Market
Portage Farm Stands (PFS) is our neighborhood farmers’ market and has been operating in the parking…
Potawatomi Park Concert Series
The Potawatomi Park Summer Concert Series 2025 runs every Sunday from late May through August, from…
Summer Clay with Elisabeth Simeri
This workshop will provide instruction, materials and firing fees for 6 consecutive Monday evenings…
Yoga in the Garden
Join us for a free guided yoga session! Unwind while connecting with nature in the garden…
Historic Downtown Mishawaka Walking Tour
Come out & enjoy a walking tour of historic Downtown Mishawaka Pete De Kever, historian laureate…
Sunset Skating at Howard Park
Sunset Skating at Howard Park! Kick back with a live DJ, spinning all your favorite tracks. Bring…
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…
Summer Market
Don’t miss our biggest event of the season...our Summer Market on Saturday, July 26th! Shop local…
The Poetry Den
Enter a safe space for poets and listeners alike to enjoy diverse company and beautiful spoken word…
8 1/2 (1963)
Summer Film School Directed by Federico Fellini With Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Cardinale, Anouk…
Trivia Night: Who Am I?
Trivia Night this month is "Who Am I?" – guess the actress, author, president, musician…
Blood on the Clocktower Game Night
Join us for a night of murder-mystery, deception and fun! This game night is completely free! There…
Werewolf Night at The Well
Welcome to our next game night! This event's theme is Ultimate Werewolf! We have played and learned…
South Bend Cubs vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps - Thirsty Thursday
Game Highlight: Thirsty Thursday Enjoy 16 oz. fountain sodas and 16 oz. domestic draft beer for just…
Surf Nation (2022)
ANDkids World Film Festival Directed by Jessica Q. Chen, Jeremiah M. Bogert Jr. Approximately Ages…
South Bend Cubs vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps - Fallen Heroes Day
Game Highlight (2): Spin to Win Saturday Nine lucky contestants could win a 50" Smart TV, Martin's…
Bingo & Bottles!
Join us for an evening of fun, friends, and fabulous prizes! Happy Hour runs from 4-7 PM with 50%…
Evening Paddle: Neon Night Kayakers
End your day by taking leisurely kayak trip! Enjoy 2 hours of paddling on the serene waters of Baugo…
Michiana Grill Fest
The ultimate summer celebration of food, flavor, and community is coming to South Bend! Join us for…
South Bend Cubs vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels - Friday Fireworks
Game Highlight: Fantastic Friday Fireworks Enjoy a spectacular fireworks show after the game.
Michiana Renaissance Festival
It’s time to step back into history at the Michiana Renaissance Festival! Join us at the St. Joseph…
South Bend Cubs vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels - Bluey
Game Highlight (2): Spin to Win Saturday Nine lucky contestants could win a 50" Smart TV, Martin's…
South Bend Cubs vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels - Los Cabritos Maldichos
Game Highlight (2): Sunday Funday Arrive early for a special autograph session with the South Bend…
Happy Together Tour
2025 will mark the 16th year of the highly successful, hit-filled summer package, THE “HAPPY…
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church 100th Anniversary Reunion Concert
Presenting Series The center is honored to host the 100th Anniversary Reunion Concert of Macedonia…
South Bend Cubs vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers - Friday Fireworks
Game Highlight: Fantastic Friday Fireworks Enjoy a spectacular fireworks show after the game.
Annual Corn & Sausage Roast
The Corn and Sausage Roast will be on Saturday, September 6th doors open at 11 AM live music with a…
Zach Bryan at Notre Dame
How lucky are we to welcome Grammy-award winning musician Zach Bryan to the House that Rockne Built…
Wednesday Wine Walk
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲…
Music on the Island Concert Series
Join Memphis Underground at this amazing Island venue next to the River lights and waterfall. Doors…
First Fridays 'Fall' in Love with Downtown'
Downtown South Bend will be celebrating both fall and its love of downtown with this "'Fall' in Love…
Boos & Brews Haunted Brewfest
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!! We've partnered up with the best craft bar in Mishawaka to upgrade our…
New Moon Market @ The Lot Next Door
A twilight market celebrating all things eerie, autumnal, and enchanting. Ideal for vendors offering…
Ilona Kubiaczyk-Adler, organ
Presenting Series Polish-born organist Ilona Kubiaczyk-Adler brings expressive power and technical…
Fall 2025 South Bend Artisan Market
Mark your calendar and grab your friends for the Fall 2025 South Bend Artisan Market at the Century…
"John Proctor Is the Villain"
Dates: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 - 7:30 PM Thursday, November 20, 2025 - 7:30 PM Friday, November…
Gift Of Lights
The Gift of Lights is open Fridays, Saturdays, 5-9 pm, and Sundays 5-8 pm, November 28-December 28…
John Crist "Jokes for Humans Comedy Tour"
John Crist is one of today’s fastest-rising stand-up comedians, earning more than one billion video…
Holiday Historic Walking Tour
Come celebrate the holiday season and explore South Bend's unique history on the DTSB Holiday…
David Jonies, organ
Presenting Series Join David Jonies, director of music at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, to close…
Terence Blanchard’s “Fire Shut Up in My Bones: In Concert”
Presenting Series A Pulitzer Prize-winning composer who has scored all 17 of Spike Lee's films, the…
Jacques Schwarz-Bart, saxophone & Grégory Privat, piano
Presenting Series Saxophonist Jacques Schwarz-Bart and pianist Grégory Privat bring a silky…
CLUE
A mansion. A murder. A mystery. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests…
Summer Inspo
For more things to do during summer around South Bend and Mishawaka, to include outdoor activities, patio dining, summer eats and sweet treats, visit our guide below!
Summer In South Bend & Mishawaka
It’s the season for weekends you don’t want to end. The days are longer, the nights are warmer, and great times are guaranteed! There's no shortage of ways to spend your summer days…
