The IN List 2025: Dec 15 - Dec 21
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, December 15
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
Tiny Tumblers: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-2. Tumble, Jump and Play
Lego Builder Challenge: 5:00pm-6:00pm. Ages 8-12. Test your building and creativity skills in 4 timed challenges
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Craft Night for Adults: 5:30pm-6:30pm. Osolo Branch
Holiday Scavenger Hunt: All Day. All Ages. Pierre Moran Branch.
Tuesday, December 16
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.
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Teen and Me: Ornament Painting: 5:00pm-6:30pm. Teens and Adults.
Storytime with Miss Angie: 10:30am-11:15am. Pierre Moran Branch.
Middlebury Library Events: 501 E Winslow St, Middlebury, IN
Lego Club: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Youth. There are multiple challenges to choose from.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Winter Wonderland: 4:30pm-7:00pm. All Ages. Join us for crafts (great for gift-giving), games, a family photo, snowball fight and balloons by Mr. Derek from 4:30-5:30 and Twister Mike from 5:30-7:00! Enjoy a free small hot chocolate from our friends at Travelin’ Tom's Coffee Truck and look for a special performance by our friends from the South Bend Civic Theatre. Harris Branch.
Teen Gaming: 3:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 6-12. Main Branch.
South Bend Farmers Market. 8:00am - 2:00pm.
Holiday Centerpiece Workshop. 6:00pm-8:00pm. Bouquet of Granger. Create a gorgeous holiday-inspired centerpiece to take and enjoy - just in time for the holiday season! Click for Tickets.
Wednesday, December 17
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
Babytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-2. Main Location.
Storytime: 10:30am - 11:00. Ages 0-5. Western, Francis, & Centre Township
Game Night: 3:00pm - 5:00pm. All Ages. We will offer a variety of board games, card games, and more.
Bingo: 4:30pm - 5:30pm. Teens. Main Branch.
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.
Goshen Library Events: 601 S 5th Street, Goshen, IN
Little Wonders Storytime: 10:30am-11:30am. 2-4yrs.
Gingerbread Engineering: 6:00pm-7:00pm. All Ages. Bring the whole family to build a “gingerbread” house
Fitness Bootcamp: 6:00pm-8:00pm. Howard Park. HIIT Workouts
Thursday, December 18
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. 6+. Join us each month for a new building challenge. Tutt Branch.
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Christmas Party with Santa: 4:00pm-6:00pm. All Ages. Celebrate the season with games, activities, prizes and a gift while supplies last. Main Branch.
Little Explorers: 10:00am - 11:00am. PreSchool. Main Branch.
Throwback Theatre: 5:00pm - 6:30pm. Join us for a nostalgic family movie and free popcorn. Home Alone.
Middlebury Library Events: 501 E Winslow St, Middlebury, IN
Cookies and Canvas for Teens: 5:30pm-6:30pm. Ages 11-17. We'll get festive painting a Christmas tree and snacking on some seasonal cookies and hot chocolate.
Goshen Library Events: 601 S 5th Street, Goshen, IN
Teen Cafe: Switch Gaming: 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.
Gingerbread Engineering: 1:00pm-2:00pm. All Ages. Bring the whole family to build a “gingerbread” house.
South Bend Farmers Market. 8:00am - 2:00pm.
Craft and Cocktail Class. 6:00pm-7:00pm. Manny’s. South Bend. Come hang out with us for an awesome evening filled with festive crafts and delicious cocktails. $20
Howard's Hungry Hippos on Ice. 6:00pm. Howard Park. Teams of four to six people will compete by sliding your “hippo” out on an inflatable inner tube to gather as many balls as possible. $25 per team.
Mistletoe Market. 4:00pm-8:00pm. Elkhart County 4-H Fair Grounds. Stroll through a festive wonderland featuring a variety of food and artisan vendors, perfect for holiday shopping and treats. Meet Santa and his reindeer.
Holiday Centerpiece Workshop. 6:00pm-8:00pm. Bouquet of Granger. Create a gorgeous holiday-inspired centerpiece to take and enjoy - just in time for the holiday season! Click for Tickets.
Santa in the Gardens. 5:30pm-9:00pm. Wellfield Botanic Gardens. Elkhart. Click for Tickets.
Friday, December 19
South Bend Library Events : 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN.
Babytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-2
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: DIY Stickers: 4:00pm-5:00pm. An art program for 4th-6th graders.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Winter Wonderland Teen Lock In: 5:30pm-7:30pm. Grades 6-12. Must
Register. Our annual winter lock-in is back, filled with pizza, cookies and cocoa. Play trivia and winter-themed games.Hadestown 7:30pm. Morris Performing Arts. South Bend.
Mistletoe Market. 4:00pm-8:00pm. Elkhart County 4-H Fair Grounds. Stroll through a festive wonderland featuring a variety of food and artisan vendors, perfect for holiday shopping and treats. Meet Santa and his reindeer.
Meet Your Museum Tour. 1:00-2:00pm. Raclin Museum of Art. Notre Dame. This drop-in tour will introduce you to your Raclin Murphy Museum of Art.
Saturday, December 20
South Bend Library Events : 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN.
Family Bingo: 3:00pm-3:45pm. All Ages.
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Elf on the Shelf: All Day. All Ages. Osolo Branch. Find the Elf for a prize! He moves weekly.
Goshen Library Events: 601 S 5th Street, Goshen, IN
Board Game Day: Free Play: 10:00am-3:30pm.
Grinch Skate 6:15pm-7:45pm. Ironworks Plaza. Mishawaka.
Holiday Market 12:00pm-5:00pm. Ironhand Vineyard. South Bend. Support local and shop small while sipping wine and enjoying the cozy holiday atmosphere at Ironhand..
Santa Brunch 11:00am-2:00pm. Bar Louie. Granger. Gather your family for a delightful brunch and grab some FREE pics with Santa!
Mistletoe Market. 4:00pm-8:00pm. Elkhart County 4-H Fair Grounds. Stroll through a festive wonderland featuring a variety of food and artisan vendors, perfect for holiday shopping and treats. Meet Santa and his reindeer.
Free Movie: The Muppet Christmas Carol. 2:00pm. Goshen Theater.
Sunday, December 21
Holiday Mixology Class 6:00pm-9:00pm. Bar Louie. Granger. Join us for a hands-on holiday mixology class where you’ll craft three festive cocktails.
Notre Dame Men's Basketball. 12:00pm. Join Notre Dame Men's basketball as they host Purdue Fort Wayne at Purcell Pavilion.
Notre Dame Women's Basketball. 5:00pm. Join Notre Dame Women's Basketball as they host Bellarmine at Purcell Pavilion.
Santa Skate. 6:15pm-7:45pm. Ironworks Plaza. Mishawaka.
Winter Solstice Hike. 6:00pm-8:00pm. St Pats Park. South Bend. Bundle up and join us for a hike on the longest night of the year. Enjoy the brisk air while following a glowing trail. Afterwards, enjoy a fun treat, hot cocoa, and make a solstice ornament. Lanterns will be available for each family to help guide the way. $5