The IN List 2025: Nov 17 - Nov 23
The IN List is a free weekly newsletter that shares the top events going on this week in South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, Elkhart, Middlebury, and Goshen.
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These events are all accurate at the time of posting, but be sure to call ahead or check vendor websites/socials before heading out.
Monday, November 17
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
Lego Builder Challenge: 5:00pm-6:00pm. Ages 8-12. Test your building and creativity skills in 4 timed challenges with a theme.
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Kids Art Workshop: 3:30pm-4:30pm. School Ages. Cleveland Branch
Kids Cookies and Canvas: 4:30pm-5:45pm. Main Branch. Free but registration required, Spots are going fast.
Middlebury Library Events: 501 E Winslow St, Middlebury, IN
Teen Tasting Club: 4:15pm-5:45pm. Create our own version of a beloved and popular snack or food. Pumpkin Muffins! Must Register.
Goshen Library Events: 601 S 5th Street, Goshen, IN
CuTies K-1st Book Club: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Join us for storytime, an activity or craft, and book discussion.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Cooking Classics: Fall Cupcake Decorating: 4:30pm-5:30pm. 18+. Must Register.
The Christmas Candy Caper the Musical: 7:00pm. Blue Gate Music Hall. Shipshewana. -After years of playing pranks on her family and friends, Candy Shop owner Sadie Graber experiences real-life holiday danger when two men break into her shop to steal her coveted candy recipe. Tickets required.
Tuesday, November 18
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
Art 4 Us - Drawing and Painting Club: 10:00am-12:00pm. Adults. The club will focus on drawing and painting with water-based paints. Lakeville Branch.
Playtime: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-5. Main location in the story house.
Storytime: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-5. Enjoy books, rhymes and songs. Tutt Branch and Francis Branch.
Dragon Tea Party: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Ages 6-12. Fun, classic tea party evening with the Tea Dragons! Sip, craft and snack with us. Western Branch.
Cozy Crafting: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Teens. Main Location.
Sensory Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm. Ages 3-9. Explore stories, music, movement, and play in an adaptive setting. Designed for children ages 3-9 who are neurodiverse, but children of all ages and abilities are welcome. Centre Township Location.
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Hooks and Needles: 10:00am-12:00pm. Cleveland Branch
Storytime with Miss Angie: 10:30am-11:15am. Pierre Moran Branch.
Teen DIY Phone Charms: 4:30pm-6:00pm. Main Branch.
Middlebury Library Events: 501 E Winslow St, Middlebury, IN
Lego Club: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Youth. Monthly challenges or free build.
Goshen Library Events: 601 S 5th Street, Goshen, IN
The Guild 3rd Grade Book Club: 4:00pm-5:00pm.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Bouncin Babies: 10:15am-10:45am. 0-2yrs.
Lil Listeners: 10:15am-10:45am. 2-5yrs.
Teen Gaming: 3:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 6-12
South Bend Farmers Market: 8:00am-2:00pm. Enjoy a wide variety of regional vendors of seasonal produce, baked goods, meat & dairy, coffee, flowers, arts and crafts, and of course, the Market Cafe. Free Admission.
The Christmas Candy Caper the Musical: 1:00pm. Blue Gate Music Hall. Shipshewana. -After years of playing pranks on her family and friends, Candy Shop owner Sadie Graber experiences real-life holiday danger when two men break into her shop to steal her coveted candy recipe. Tickets required.
Wednesday, November 19
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
Babytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-2. Main Location.
Bingo: 4:30pm - 5:30pm. Teens. Main Location
Yoga for EveryBODY: 5:30pm - 6:30pm. Adults. Bring your own mat. Main Location
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
9:30am-10:15am. Dunlap Branch
10:30am-11:15am. Dunlap Branch
9:30am-10:15am. 0-24mo. Main Branch
10:30am-11:15am. 0-24mo. Main Branch
Middlebury Library Events: 501 E Winslow St, Middlebury, IN
Reading Ready Storytime: 10:00am-10:45am. Infant/Toddler.
Goshen Library Events: 601 S 5th Street, Goshen, IN
Little Wonders Storytime: 10:30am-11:30am. 2-4yrs.
Kindergarten GearUp: 4:00pm-5:00pm. 4&5yrs. A storytime + craft/activity program, targeted at developing kindergarten readiness skills.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Bouncin Babies: 10:15am-10:45am. 0-2yrs. Harris Branch.
Lil Listeners: 10:15am-10:45am. 2-5yrs. Harris Branch.
Blind Wine Tasting: 6:00pm-9:00pm. The Cellar Wine Bar and Kitchen. South Bend. Prepare your taste buds for an evening of sensory delight at our Blind Wine Tasting Challenge! Join us for a unique and exhilarating wine experience where your palate will be put to the test. $40
Notre Dame Mens Basketball: 7:00pm. Hosting Bellarmine at Purcell Pavilion.
The Christmas Candy Caper the Musical: 1:00pm. Blue Gate Music Hall. Shipshewana. -After years of playing pranks on her family and friends, Candy Shop owner Sadie Graber experiences real-life holiday danger when two men break into her shop to steal her coveted candy recipe. Tickets required.
Singo Night: 6:00-7:00pm. SunKing Brewery. Mishawaka. Singo is a fun and interactive musical twist on classic bingo—instead of numbers, you’re listening to your favorite songs. Free to play. Family friendly.
Thursday, November 20
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
Storytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5. Main, Lakeville and River Park Locations.
Lego Night: 4:00pm - 5:00pm. Ages 6+. Each month as a new building challenge. Tutt Branch.
Crafting Connections: 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Adults. You'll learn how to screenprint on paper and fabric while creating your own fall-themed prints. Western Location.
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Little Explorers: 10:00am - 11:00am. Main Branch.
Fun Family Movie: 4:30pm - 6:30pm. How to Train Your Dragon. Main Branch.
Creating Charcuterie Boards: 5:00pm - 6:00pm. Must Register. Dunlap Branch.
Throwback Theatre: 5:00pm - 6:30pm. Nightmare Before Christmas. Osolo Branch.
Goshen Library Events: 601 S 5th Street, Goshen, IN
Teen Cafe: Pipe Cleaner Animals: 3:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 7-12. Grab a coffee drink, make some crafts, study, play a board game, color, or just hang out with your friends
The Overdue Crew 4th-6th Grade Book Club: 4:00pm-5:00pm. 4&5yrs.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Bouncin Babies: 10:15am-10:45am. 0-2yrs. Bittersweet Branch.
Lil Listeners: 10:15am-10:45am. 2-5yrs. Bittersweet Branch.
South Bend Farmers Market: 8:00am-2:00pm. Enjoy a wide variety of regional vendors of seasonal produce, baked goods, meat & dairy, coffee, flowers, arts and crafts, and of course, the Market Cafe. Free Admission.
Extreme Bar Bingo: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Adults only. Kings Play Cafe. South Bend. Free to play with fun prizes. Jackpot prizes up to $15,000! Register to play.
Christmas Tree Plate: 6:00pm-8:00pm. Sunking. Mishawaka. Host by The Pigeon and Hen Pottery. Tickets Required.
The Christmas Candy Caper the Musical: 7:00pm. Blue Gate Music Hall. Shipshewana. -After years of playing pranks on her family and friends, Candy Shop owner Sadie Graber experiences real-life holiday danger when two men break into her shop to steal her coveted candy recipe. Tickets required.
Friday, November 21
South Bend Library Events : 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN.
Babytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-2
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Talk With Your Baby: 11:00am-12:00pm. Expert from Notre Dame’s Robinson Community Learning Center. Receive free books, tips for talking to your baby and guided activities for your infant
Middlebury Library Events: 501 E Winslow St, Middlebury, IN
Fuse Bead Fridays: 3:00pm-4:00pm. Youth. Themed fuse bead creations.
Goshen Library Events: 601 S 5th Street, Goshen, IN
Baby & Me: 10:30am-11:30am. Join us every Friday morning in the auditorium for a time of rhymes, fingerplays, and stories, followed by free play.
Artful Friday: Cardboard Creations: 4:00pm-5:30pm. Grades 4-6.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Morning Makers: Holiday Decor: 10:30am-11:30am. 18+. Harris Branch.
Notre Dame Womens Basketball: 6:00pm. Hosting USC at Purcell Pavilion.
Hometown Holiday at the Mill:4:00pm-8:00pm. The Mill in Middlebury. Shops, Live music, and food trucks.
Southgate Crossing Holiday Spectacular: 5:00pm-9:00pm. Explore an incredible selection of handmade artisan and craft vendors, baked goods, antiques, and more. Admission is free.
Bingo with Cats!: 6:00pm. The Cat Lady Cafe. South Bend. Cats and Bingo - what more do you need? A fun-filled hour of several rounds of Bingo IN our cat lounge. Prizes include cat-themed items and coupons for future lounge visits! Tickets required.
The Christmas Candy Caper the Musical: 1:00pm. Blue Gate Music Hall. Shipshewana. -After years of playing pranks on her family and friends, Candy Shop owner Sadie Graber experiences real-life holiday danger when two men break into her shop to steal her coveted candy recipe. Tickets required.
Shipshewanas Lights of Joy OPENING NIGHT!!: 6:00-9:00pm. An annual tradition for families since 2018, Shipshewana’s Lights of Joy, a drive-through light display experience is now home to more than two million LED Christmas lights displayed in a mile and a half long! $30 per vehicle.
Saturday, November 22
South Bend Library Events : 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN.
Music, Feathers, & Fun: 12:00pm-1:30pm. Ages 3+. Main Location.
Busy Fall Wildlife: 11:00am-12:00pm. Ages 6-11. Make discoveries and experience how animals keep warm with the blubber glove experiment! Francis Location.
Goshen Library Events: 601 S 5th Street, Goshen, IN
Working Mom Group with Nest and Grow: 10:00am-11:30am. A space for mothers balancing work and family life, where you can find support, share experiences, and connect with others in similar situations. No registration necessary. Children are welcome to attend with you!
South Bend Farmers Market: 7:00am-3:00pm. Enjoy a wide variety of regional vendors of seasonal produce, baked goods, meat & dairy, coffee, flowers, arts and crafts, and of course, the Market Cafe. Free Admission.
Notre Dame Football: 3:30pm. Hosting Syracuse at Notre Dame Stadium for Senior Night and their final home game of the season.
Yoga in the Greenhouse: 9:00am-10:15am. Greenhouse at Potawatomi Conservatories. $10 Members, $13 Non Members. Bring your own mat.
Hometown Holiday at the Mill:10:00am-4:00pm. The Mill in Middlebury. Shops, Live music, and food trucks.
Southgate Crossing Holiday Spectacular: 10:00am-3:00pm.Explore an incredible selection of handmade artisan and craft vendors, baked goods, antiques, and more.
Admission is free.
The Christmas Candy Caper the Musical: 1:00pm. Blue Gate Music Hall. Shipshewana. -After years of playing pranks on her family and friends, Candy Shop owner Sadie Graber experiences real-life holiday danger when two men break into her shop to steal her coveted candy recipe. Tickets required.
Sunday, November 23
Pet photos with Santa: 6:30pm-8:00pm. University Park Mall. Mishawaka. North Court by JCPenny.
Crushed Glass Holiday Art: 1:00pm. ReStyled Furnishings. Granger. A creative, hands-on workshop where you’ll design your own shimmering holiday masterpiece. $40. Registration required.
Mojo Brookzz: 7:30pm. Morris Performing Arts Center. South Bend. Comedian. Tickets Required.