Summer in South Bend & Mishawaka, Indiana

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 exploring, eating, drinking, and Bending Your Rules Around The Bend.

Summer Around The Bend

6 Picks: Summer in The Bend Bucket List

Your Guide to a South Bend Golf Getaway

Must-Visit Mishawaka Parks

Plan a Summer Weekend Getaway

Things To Do This June in South Bend

Celebrate Independence Day in South Bend & Mishawaka

Ways to Celebrate Father's Day in South Bend & Mishawaka

Things to Do for Labor Day Weekend in South Bend & Mishawaka

6 Picks: Summer in The Bend Bucket List

Summertime is arguably The Bend's best season. These are some of the things to do that should be on every visitor's summer bucket list during a trip to South Bend and Mishawaka.

Your Guide to a South Bend Golf Getaway

A championship-caliber weekend awaits in South Bend for your golf getaway.

Must-Visit Mishawaka Parks

If there is just one thing you need to know about Mishawaka, it might as well be that it is home to an amazing parks system.

Plan a Summer Weekend Getaway

Whether you're looking for a splash of adventure or the perfect patio for dinner, there is no shortage of options in South Bend and Mishawaka for your itinerary.

Things To Do This June in South Bend

June marks the official start of summer, bringing longer days, warmer weather, and a sense of excitement in the air.

Celebrate Independence Day in South Bend & Mishawaka

One of our great celebrations is right around the corner. This year, we're celebrating America250 along with the rest of the country!

Ways to Celebrate Father's Day in South Bend & Mishawaka

Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show appreciation for the dads, grandfathers, and father figures who’ve made a lasting impact in our lives.

Things to Do for Labor Day Weekend in South Bend & Mishawaka

As fall gets closer, it's time to celebrate the last few (unofficial) days of summer.

South Bend Cubs playing baseball on an evening at Four Winds Field

South Bend Cubs Baseball

South Bend Cubs games offer more than just baseball. Promotions, fun zones, rooftop views, amazing food — Four Winds Field is a family friendly…

Where to Eat & Drink in The Bend

Cut into a perfectly prepared steak. Enjoy the bountiful flavors in a vegetarian dish. Track down a decadent dessert.

Places To Stay

Heading out for an overnight visit, long weekend or weeklong road trip usually starts with just an idea.

Bakeries & Sweets

Sometimes your sweet tooth dictates the next stop of your visit.

Outdoor Seating

Nothing draws people outside like the arrival of patio season.

Guide To Craft Beer In The Bend

Craft beer isn’t just a drink. Nor are brewpubs just another place to visit during a trip.

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 around town that welcome our furry friends…

Where to Find The Bend's Best Burgers

Sometimes life just calls for a burger and a brew. It's the simple.

Best Places to Eat and Drink Before a South Bend Cubs Game

Nothing says summertime in South Bend quite like a trip to the ballpark.

Plan Your Visit to Potawatomi Zoo

A Guide To Potato Creek State Park

Your Guide To Exploring Howard Park

Ironworks Plaza

Plan Your Visit to Potawatomi Zoo

Walking through the main gates at Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend reveals a sanctuary for nature lovers.

A Guide To Potato Creek State Park

Visiting The Bend doesn’t necessarily mean sticking to our cities and communities.

Your Guide To Exploring Howard Park

Howard Park in South Bend is a vibrant destination for locals and visitors alike.

Ironworks Plaza

Ironworks Plaza has quickly become one of the top places for visitors and locals in Mishawaka to spend time.

Family Summer Fun

Parks Around The Bend

If there is one thing South Bend and Mishawaka have in abundance, it's green spaces.

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Plan Your Visit to Potawatomi Zoo

Walking through the main gates at Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend reveals a sanctuary for nature lovers.

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Indiana Dinosaur Museum

Stepping into the Indiana Dinosaur Museum is to go back through 1.9 billion years of history.

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Museums Around The Bend

History comes alive around South Bend and Mishawaka at several museums.

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Things To Do With Kids in South Bend

Being a family-friendly destination is something The Bend takes seriously.

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Performing Arts & Theater

Broadway-type shows, wonderful community productions, an annual Shakespeare festival — just some of the parts of The Bend's vibrant local performing…

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Visit the University of Notre Dame

The iconic University of Notre Dame campus blends timeless beauty with a rich tradition of academic excellence and spirited community life.

Explore Outdoors

Places To Go Hiking In South Bend & Mishawaka

Few activities offer a better chance to explore nature than taking a hike.

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Best Bike Trails In The Bend

One of the best ways to explore The Bend is on two wheels.

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A Guide To Golf In The Bend

Playing golf courses in South Bend and Mishawaka means choosing from championship-caliber options.

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Fishing Around The Bend

Grab your rod and reel — The Bend is one of the best places to fish in the Midwest thanks to…

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Best Birding Sites In The Bend

Word is starting to get out on The Bend’s birds.

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Cabins, Campgrounds & RV Parks

Feeling a little more rustic?

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South Bend Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking & Canoeing

No physical feature better defines The Bend than the river that runs through its heart.

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Potato Creek State Park Camping

Situated about 12 miles southwest of South Bend, Potato Creek State Park is the crown jewel of The Bend's nature areas.

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EVENTS AROUND THE BEND

Around the Bend III

2026 Food Truck Friday

Freshwater Fury: Great Lakes Shipwrecks

Concerts at the Clubhouse

Resident Artists' Summer Exhibition

Acoustic Fridays

Fridays by the Fountain

Seitz Park Summer Concert Series

Potawatomi Park Summer Concert Series

Mishawaka's Summer Concert Series

Jul 17 to Aug 23

Around the Bend III

Around the Bend III celebrates the depth and diversity of our region’s creative community, featuring over 200 works by local artists.

Jul 17 to Jul 24

2026 Food Truck Friday

Join us for dinner down at the Ball Band Biergarten or take it to go! Food Truck Friday is the 1st/3rd Friday in June and the 2nd/4th Friday in July. If you are interested…

Jul 17 to Jul 26

Freshwater Fury: Great Lakes Shipwrecks

Freshwater Fury: Great Lakes Shipwrecks June 7 - July 12, 2026 This year marks 50 years since the Great Lakes freighter, Edmund Fitzgerald, sank in Lake Superior. The Gordon Lightfoot song that appeared the…

Jul 17 to Aug 21

Concerts at the Clubhouse

Concerts at the Clubhouse – Summer 2026 Enjoy live music all summer long at the Eberhart-Petro Golf Course! Join us for our Concerts at the Clubhouse series, featuring local and regional bands performing live…

Jul 17 to Aug 31

Resident Artists' Summer Exhibition

This summer Fire Arts Inc will feature the works of our resident artists. We will be open throughout the Colfax Av construction project. Use LaSalle St to Sycamore St. to make your way to…

Jul 10

Acoustic Fridays

Join us on our rooftop for acoustic tunes by local artists every Friday! If the weather is inclement, we will move the fun to our indoor rooftop bar.

Jul 10

Fridays by the Fountain

This year Fridays by the Fountain will return to Jon R. Hunt Plaza at the Morris! We will have food trucks, live music, and free community fun! Held on Fridays between 11:45 a.m. and…

Jul 12

Seitz Park Summer Concert Series

Indulge in the vibrant sounds of summer and join us at our FREE Summer Concert Series at Seitz Park! Each Sunday afternoon (3-5pm) from June to September, you’ll have a chance to enjoy live…

Jul 12

Potawatomi Park Summer Concert Series

Indulge in the vibrant sounds of summer and join us at our FREE Summer Concert Series at Potawatomi Park! Each Sunday evening (6-8pm) from June to September, you’ll have a chance to enjoy live…

Jul 13

Mishawaka's Summer Concert Series

Join us for our Summer concert Series concerts at Battell Park from 7-8:30 p.m.! It's also a special night with craft vendors in attendance. Free event and all ages welcome!

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