Notre Dame
Find out everything you need to know – from restaurants to tours of iconic…
Outdoors & Recreation
Eager to get outside and explore? The Bend is home to dozens of outdoor spaces for…
Attractions
Surprises around every museum corner. Serenity in the quiet of expansive…
Arts, Entertainment & Culture
Colorful River Lights dancing across the water. The wonder of a violin expertly…
Shopping
The surge of adrenaline when you find a great deal. A warm coffee in…
Nightlife
Nightfall is no reason to wrap up your day of adventure in The Bend. Take a look at…
Fall Weekend Getaway in South Bend & Mishawaka
Here are some of the best things to do and places to stay during a fall getaway near South Bend and Mishawaka.
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Things To Do With Kids
Many of our attractions feature something designed specifically for kids or, even better, are totally kid-centric. Sports fans, animal lovers, chocolate enthusiasts or adventure seekers…
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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…
1 Day in South Bend with Your Dog: A Summer Itinerary
It's officially summer and that means outdoor adventures are around every corner. Even better…
Seven Things To Do This Fall With Your Dog
GO FOR A WALK: The Bend is full of gorgeous walking trails from downtown all the way to Potato Creek…
Artful Yoga
Engage with the museum as a space for well-being and inspiration. Join yoga instructor Steve…
City and Campus: Rediscovering Lost Landmarks
City and Campus: Rediscovering Lost Landmarks Raclin Gallery of Notre Dame History December 7, 2024…
Dora Natella Retrospective
Fire Arts Inc. invites the public to a retrospective sculpture exhibit of artist Dora Natella. The…
Ethan Setiawan & Grant Flick: Encyclopedia Mandolinnica
On his new record, “Encyclopedia Mandolinnica”, award-winning instrumentalist Ethan Setiawan…
Freshwater Fury: Great Lakes Shipwrecks
Freshwater Fury: Great Lakes Shipwrecks June 7 - July 12, 2026 This year marks 50 years since the…
Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
Learning Beyond the Classics: Voicing Intergenerational Trauma in Postwar Korea and Japan through…
M. Butterfly (1993)
MFA Students Pick Some Films for Us to Watch Directed by David Cronenberg With Jeremy Irons, John…
Music Bingo on The Catio
Check out the latest fun in entertainment and trivia! Music Bingo combines song identification and…
South Bend Farmers Market
South Bend Farmers Market. Enjoy a wide variety of regional vendors of seasonal produce, baked…
The Ins and Outs of Bluegrass Workshop
In this workshop, we'll discuss: idiomatic ways to make a tune or song sound and feel like…
Thematic (Art Museum) Tour: "Painting Generations"
Join the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art for thematic tours inspired by its temporary exhibition…
Tours of the Morris Performing Arts Center
Step behind the Morris curtain .... You may have seen a concert or Broadway show at the Morris…
Whispers from the Past: Ghost Tours of the Morris Performing Arts Center
Step into the shadows of the Morris Performing Arts Center for Whispers from the Past, a one-hour…
“Sonorous Present: Songs of Border Crossings, Sunrises, and Mournings”
Presenting Series An immersive poetic and musical passage, Sonorous Present extends sonic…
April Wine & Molly Hatchet
April Wine is a Canadian rock band formed in 1969. Originally based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the…
Architectural Walking Tours
A fun and informative guided walking tour of South Bend's landmark buildings, exploring their…
B100 Country Night Every Friday @ Cheers Bar and Grill
Come Enjoy all the fun with B100 country night at Cheers Bar and Grill. Starting at 9PM we have Kara…
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…
Football Fridays at the Eck presented by Guinness
Kick off your game weekend at Football Fridays at the Eck presented by Guinness, every Friday before…
Irish Jam
Head Coaches Niele Ivey and Micah Shrewsberry invite you to take over Eddy Street on Friday, October…
Listening Party - The Life of a Showgirl Taylor Swift
Join us for kitty cuddles, delicious drinks and a soundtrack of everyone's favorite cat lady, Taylor…
Niles Scream Park
The Niles Scream Park is not just scary, it is considered by many to be one of the top haunted…
October First Friday Reception
Join us to celebrate contemporary art and artists from across Michiana and the Midwest! This…
Oktoberfest
The Indiana Dinosaur Museum is having 4 wicked weekends in October. The first weekend kicks off with…
Taylor Swift Paint Night
Taylor Swift Pottery Night Friday, October 3, 2025 6–9 PM Tickets: $10 ( does not include the…
The Damned (2024)
New at the Browning Directed by Roberto Minervini With Jeremiah Knupp, René W. Solomon, Cuyler…
Weed Wrangle
Help the parks protect the old-growth forest in the nature preserve from Multiflora Rose. Learn how…
Cars & Coffee
Join us from 8-10am on Saturday, October 4th, in the Museum Campus parking lot, for the opportunity…
Donut Fest
Sweet tooths, rejoice—Donut Fest is back at Round Barn Winery & Estate, and we’re teaming up…
Gameday at Legends: Boise State
Located just steps from Notre Dame Stadium, Legends is your all-inclusive destination for Gameday…
Notre Dame Football vs. Boise State
The Fighting Irish host Boise State at Notre Dame Stadium. Both teams appeared in the College…
Portage Farm Stands Farmer's Market
Portage Farm Stands (PFS) is our neighborhood farmers’ market and has been operating in the parking…
Yoga in the Greenhouse at Potawatomi Conservatories
Surrounded by lush greenery and beautiful plants, you’ll practice yoga the iconic Potawatomi…
Cheers Open Jam Open Mic with the Nicole London Acoustic Project, Every Sunday from 4PM to 8PM
Come Join us for a fun filled Sunday Afteroon at Cheers Bar and Grill, for Cheers Open Jam Open Mic…
Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989)
Professor Pfinklepfunder's $1 Sunday Films Directed by Hayao Miyazaki With Kirsten Dunst, Minami…
Nosferatu (2024)
New in the Browning Directed by Robert Eggers With Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, Bill Skarsgård…
Patio Pups
One of our most popular events is coming up again October 5! South Bend Animal Resource Center…
The Candidate (2024)
Films to Talk About Directed by Jack C. Newell With Ayodele Okeowo, Qasim Rashid Not Rated, 91…
Beginning Pottery with Len Cockman
Beginning Wheel Thrown Pottery Fire Arts In 305 E. Colfax Av South Bend, IN 46617 574 282 2787…
Irish Music Session
Join us every Monday as local musicians gather 'round the Hearth to play traditional Irish music.
Old-Timey Music Session
Join us at Fid's as local musicians gather around the Hearth to play Old-Timey Music!
All Static & Noise (2023)
New at the Browning Directed by David Novack Produced by Janice Englehart ('86) Not Rated, 103…
Fitness Bootcamp
Get moving every Wednesday from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Howard Park! Fitness Bootcamp features…
Latin Wednesday
Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue & More. Beginner's lesson of 30 minutes @7 PM, followed by open…
Pinhook Painters
Pinhook Painters welcomes artists of all abilities and mediums for studio time each Wednesday from…
Survivor Watch Party
🌴🔥 Outwit. Outplay. Outdrink. 🔥🌴 Join us every week for South Bend’s only Survivor Watch Party…
The Music Village Community Jam
Enjoy acoustic jams with The Music Village Community Jammers, every Wednesday evening from 6-8 PM at…
Chanticleer
Presenting Series Prepare for another sold-out performance by the outstanding vocal ensemble…
Mal-Mo-E: The Secret Mission (2019)
Classics in the Browning Directed by Eom Yu-na With Yoo Hae-jin, Yoon Kye-sang, Jo Hyun-do Not…
The Legend of the Stardust Brothers (1985)
MFA Students Pick Some Films for Us to Watch Directed by Macoto Tezuka With Shingo Kubota, Kan…
