The IN List 2026: Dec 29 - Jan 4
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 29
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
Spark It Up With Squishy Circuits: 5:00pm-6:00pm. Ages 12-18. Bring your creations to life with conductive and insulating play-dough and learn the basics of electricity and circuits in this hands-on activity using Squishy Circuits.
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Winterbreak Boredom Busters: All Day. All Ages. Come into Cleveland Branch throughout winter break for a new daily activity during open hours
Make it and Take it: All Day. All Ages. Come by the downtown library throughout winter break for a new craft each day.
Winter Break Childrens Craft: All Day. All Ages. The Elf on the Shelf left a seasonal craft to make over winter break. Osolo Branch.
Monday Movie Marathon: 10:00am-6:00pm. All Ages. Pierre Moran Branch. Lilo & Stitch, How to Train Your Dragon, Elio and Freakier Friday.
Notre Dame Women's Basketball. 6:00pm. Hosting Pittsburgh at Purcell Pavilion.
Tuesday, December 30
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
Art 4 Us: 10:00am-12:00pm. Adults. The club will focus on drawing and painting with water-based paints. Lakeville Branch.
Storyhouse Winter Film Festial: 4:00pm-6:00pm. All Ages. Watch Encanto!
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Winterbreak Boredom Busters: All Day. All Ages. Come into Cleveland Branch throughout winter break for a new daily activity during open hours
Make it and Take it: All Day. All Ages. Come by the downtown library throughout winter break for a new craft each day.
Winter Break Childrens Craft: All Day. All Ages. The Elf on the Shelf left a seasonal craft to make over winter break. Osolo Branch.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Happy Noon Hour: 11:30am-12:30pm. All Ages. Ring in the “Noon” Year with games, crafts and a snack as we countdown to noon!
South Bend Farmers Market. 8:00am - 2:00pm.
Bingo with Cats!. 5:00pm. The Cat Lady Cafe. South Bend.
Wednesday, December 31
Holiday Inn Mishawaka New Year's party: 5:30pm-12:30am. Tickets start at $60 a couple for the party, $120 for dinner and party, $180 for dinner, party and hotel room. Bring in the new year with live entertainment, drinks, and food! All tickets include the champagne toast!
New Year's Eve at Four Winds South Bend: 9:00pm. $80. Celebrate the glitz and glamour at Four Winds South Bend with a party. Enjoy an evening of party favors, hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar with New Year’s Eve drink features and desserts.
New Year's Eve at Roselily: 8:30pm. Say farewell to 2025 in style this New Year's Eve! Join us for a Black Tie Exclusive Tasting beginning at 8:30 p.m. This tasting will feature 10 courses and a midnight champagne toast for 2026 as we welcome the new year together.
NYE Celebration & Drone Show: 7:00pm. Howard Park South Bend. Perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking for a unique way to welcome the New Year. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event that combines winter fun with a high-tech twist!
A Roaring 20's New Year's Eve: 8:00pm-1:00am. Hotel Elkhart. A Roaring 20’s New Year’s Eve Celebration at Hotel Elkhart. Step back in time and ring in 2026 Gatsby-style! Different Packages to pick from. Click for more information.
Thursday, January 1
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Friday, January 2
South Bend Library Events : 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN.
Euchre Club: 1:00pm-2:00pm. All Ages. Francis Branch.
Storyhouse Winter Film Festival: 3:00pm-5:00pm. All Ages. Watch Kung Fu Panda!
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Winterbreak Boredom Busters: All Day. All Ages. Come into Cleveland Branch throughout winter break for a new daily activity during open hours
Make it and Take it: All Day. All Ages. Come by the downtown library throughout winter break for a new craft each day.
Winter Break Childrens Craft: All Day. All Ages. The Elf on the Shelf left a seasonal craft to make over winter break. Osolo Branch.
Sensory Playdate: 10:00am-11:00am. Come in play clothes and let little ones explore and learn through sensory play.
Middlebury Library Events: 501 E Winslow St, Middlebury, IN
Open Play with Babies & Toddlers: 10:00am-12:00pm.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Winter Silly Bits: 10:30am-11:30pm. All Ages. Even if the weather outside is frightful, we have something delightful! Winter Silly Bits is where gingerbread men run, snowmen frolic, and snow is celebrated.
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.
Notre Dame Hockey 7:00pm. Hosting Western Michigan at Compton Family Ice Arena.
Fire and Ice Festival 5:00pm-9:00pm. Downtown Goshen. The annual spectacle of fire and ice returns to Goshen with fun and entertainment for the whole family.
Sushi Making 6:00pm-7:30pm. Make South Bend. In this sushi making class, you'll learn what ingredients are best to use and how to prepare them to start making your own amazing sushi rolls.
Saturday, January 3
South Bend Library Events : 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN.
Incredible Inertia-STEAM Lab: 11:00am-12:00pm. Ages 8-12. Lakeville Branch. Discover Newton's Laws of Motion. Engineer a rollercoaster, blast off a small paper rocket, simulate a crash test, and use Air Toobz.
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Winterbreak Boredom Busters: All Day. All Ages. Come into Cleveland Branch throughout winter break for a new daily activity during open hours
Make it and Take it: All Day. All Ages. Come by the downtown library throughout winter break for a new craft each day.
Winter Break Childrens Craft: All Day. All Ages. The Elf on the Shelf left a seasonal craft to make over winter break. Osolo Branch.
Pajama Brunch 10:00am-3:00pm. Bar Louie. Granger. Roll out of bed and straight into brunch! Join us for our first brunch of 2026 Pajama Party–style. Come cozy, stay comfy, and enjoy your favorite brunch bites with $3 mimosas and $20 mimosa pitchers.
Goshen Exotic Pet Expo 10:00am-3:00pm. Elkhart County 4H Fairgrounds. This event will feature 16,000 sq ft of reptiles, amphibians, tropical birds, and small exotic animals. The expo will have a spacious layout with wide aisles, allowing attendees to browse at their leisure. A diverse range of animals will be on display, too see touch learn about and have the opportunity to take some home.
Sunday, January 4
41st Annual Bridal Spectacular 12:00pm-4:00pm. South Bend Century Center. Join us for Michiana’s largest and longest-running Bridal Show. $5 admission.
Bedazzle Your Book Workshop 10:00am-4:00pm. Jackie Lee Apothecary. Osceola. Get crafty and add some sparkle to your favorite book by your favorite author! Come out and bedazzle your book. $20 per book.