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…
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…
City and Campus: Rediscovering Lost Landmarks
City and Campus: Rediscovering Lost Landmarks Raclin Gallery of Notre Dame History December 7, 2024…
Disney's High School Musical
Disney's High School Musical October 3-12, 2025 Wilson Auditorium South Bend Civic Theatre We're all…
Dora Natella Retrospective
Fire Arts Inc. invites the public to a retrospective sculpture exhibit of artist Dora Natella. The…
Fall Crafting with Creatures
Celebrate the fall season by making art with our ambassador animals! You’ll meet one of our amazing…
Fischoff's Double Gold Tour: Katarina String Quartet
2025 Fischoff Competition Grand Prize & Strings Gold Medal Winner Katarina String Quartet…
Freshwater Fury: Great Lakes Shipwrecks
Freshwater Fury: Great Lakes Shipwrecks June 7 - July 12, 2026 This year marks 50 years since the…
HarvestFest
Please join us for 2 weekends of HarvestFest fun at the Indiana Dinosaur Museum! October 10th-12th…
Katarina String Quartet
Presenting Series The Katarina String Quartet has quickly emerged as one of North America's leading…
Niles Scream Park
The Niles Scream Park is not just scary, it is considered by many to be one of the top haunted…
Potawatomi Zoo Pumpkin Patch
The Pumpkin Patch is back! Visit the Zoo from October 1-26 and add the pumpkin patch to your day…
Public Hayrides
Tractor-drawn hayrides are one of the best ways to enjoy fall at Bendix Woods County Park! Sit back…
Rockne Lecture Series: "Rockne: His Greatest Games" by Alex Painter
“Rockne: His Greatest Games” traces Knute Rockne’s rise in college football through the games that…
South Bend Record Show
One of the Midwest’s Largest Record Shows! Join us for the next South Bend Record Show from 9 a.m…
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002)
Professor Pfinklepfunder's $1 Sunday Films Directed by Kelly Asbury, Lorna Cook With Matt Damon…
Sunday Brunch Buffet: NC State
Join us for a bountiful brunch buffet featuring chef-attended omelet and waffle stations, premium…
The Vampire Circus
The Vampire Circus has been called a mix of circus cabaret and theater and is the result of a fusion…
Wine Glass Painting
Join us for a fun afternoon of painting all things Halloween on wine glasses with friends and…
Zama (2018)
Classics in the Browning Directed by Lucrecia Martel With Daniel Giménez Cacho, Lola Dueñas, Matheus…
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.
Tours of the Morris Performing Arts Center
Step behind the Morris curtain .... You may have seen a concert or Broadway show at the Morris…
Fondue Night
Welcome to Fondue Night at IRONHAND Wine Bar! Join us from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM for a cozy evening…
Old-Timey Music Session
Join us at Fid's as local musicians gather around the Hearth to play Old-Timey Music!
South Bend Farmers Market
South Bend Farmers Market. Enjoy a wide variety of regional vendors of seasonal produce, baked…
DanceSport101: Beginner Ballroom Dance Class
💃 DanceSport 101 – Beginner Ballroom, Latin & Swing 💫 Ready to step onto the dance floor…
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…
Mactober Fest
Head to Downtown South Bend for a celebration of Mac & Cheese paired with the perfect locally…
Pinhook Painters
Pinhook Painters welcomes artists of all abilities and mediums for studio time each Wednesday from…
Speaker Series: America's Canal Era
In the early 19th century, Americans looked to canals for transportation. They carried people and…
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…
2025 MHAM Fall Summit - 'Responding to the Times: Policy, Funding, and Collaboration Considerations'
We are in a time of uncertainty with shifts in public policy and funding. This year's summit will…
Beatles vs Stones - A Musical Showdown
The British Invasion brought us the two most popular rock groups of all time, the Beatles and the…
Orchestra Rehearsal (1978)
MFA Students Pick Some Films for Us to Watch Directed by Federico Fellini With Balduin Baas, Clara…
Paint with Cats
Join us for a fun evening of cat pottery and kitty cuddles! The ladies from The Pigeon and The Hen…
Shoplifters (2018)
Learning Beyond the Classics: Voicing Intergenerational Trauma in Postwar Korea and Japan through…
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…
Boos & Brews Haunted Brewfest
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!! We've partnered up with the best craft bar in Mishawaka to upgrade our…
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…
Movies at the Park
𝐉𝐮ly 1𝟏: A League of their Own - this event will honor the legacy of former South Bend Blue Sox…
Mystery at the Mansion
The year is 1910 in Chicago, and despite rampant strikes and protests, factory owner and businessman…
Ne Zha 2 (2025)
Dates: Friday, October 17, 2025 - 6:30 PM Friday, October 17, 2025 - 9:30 PM Sunday, October 19…
Neon Night Hayride
Light up the night with bright, neon colors! Paint your face with neon colors, take a…
Old Time/Contra Dance
Come out for an evening of dancing fun! No experience necessary, all ages welcome! We will be doing…
Pressing Strings
Hailing from Annapolis, Maryland, this powerhouse trio–led by guitarist and vocalist Jordan…
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Join the original cast including Barry Bostwick – the original Brad Majors, Nell Campbell…
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…
Zoo Boo
Join the Potawatomi Zoo to celebrate Halloween at this beloved community event! Trick or treat with…
