The IN List 2026: Jan 5 - Jan 11
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, January 5
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
Playtime: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-5. Centre Township Branch
Storytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5. German Township Branch
Middlebury Library Events: 501 E Winslow St, Middlebury, IN
Magazine & CD Sale: 9:30am-7:00pm. We're holding a pop-up sale of CDs and old issues of magazines in the library lobby! CDs are $0.50 each and magazines are $0.10.
Tuesday, January 6
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.
Storytime: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-5. Enjoy books, rhymes and songs. Tutt Branch and Francis Branch.
Incredible Inertia - STEAM Lab: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Ages 8-12. Discover Newton's Laws of Motion. Engineer a rollercoaster, blast off a small paper rocket, simulate a crash test, and use Air Toobz. River Park Branch.
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Hooks and Needles: 10:00am-12:00pm. Cleveland Branch.Beginner and expert knitters and crocheters are welcome to work on new or existing projects.
Storytime with Miss Angie: 10:30am-11:15am. Pierre Moran Branch.
Storytime at Osolo: 9:30am-10:15am. & 11:00am -11:15am. Osolo Branch.
Middlebury Library Events: 501 E Winslow St, Middlebury, IN
Stem with a Story: 4:00pm-4:45pm. Elementary Ages.
Cook the Book: 5:30pm-7:30pm. Adult. Come experiment with food and find new recipes at our monthly cookbook club!
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.
Wednesday, January 7
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
Storytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-5. Centre Township, Francis, and Western Locations.
Playtime: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-5. North Liberty Branch
Yoga for EveryBODY: 5:30pm - 6:30pm. Adults. Bring your own mat. Main Location
Incredible Inertia STEAM Lab: 4:00pm - 5:00pm. Ages 8-12. Discover Newton's Laws of Motion. Engineer a rollercoaster, blast off a small paper rocket, simulate a crash test, and use Air Toobz. Tutt Branch.
Create 3D Lettering: 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Adults. Learn how to create 3D lettering in Blender for design work, animation, or 3D printing. At Studio 304. Click to Register.
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Adult Cookies and Coloring Club: 9:00am-11:00am. Pierre Moran Branch.
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
Cookie and Coloring Club: 4:00pm-6:00pm. Pierre Moran Branch. Open coloring. All Ages.
LEGO Challenge: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Take our monthly build challenge and share it with the group. Ages 6+
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.
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.
Dry January Mocktail Party: 5:00pm. Bar Louie. Granger. Whether it's your newest resolution, or your way of life, we're hosting a whole night dedicated to sober-licious creations sure to dazzle and delight
Notre Dame Women's Basketball: 6:00pm. Hosting Boston College at Purcell Pavilion.
Flower Arranging Basics with Winter Flowers: 6:00pm-8:00pm. Bouquet of Graner. Join us to create a fully custom floral arrangement with instruction from our lead designer, Karinne!
Singo Musical Bingo: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Sun King Brewery. Mishawaka. Singo is a fun and interactive musical twist on classic bingo—instead of numbers, you’re listening to your favorite songs!
Wheel Throwing Class: 6:00pm. Hunny Pot Studio. Elkhart. Create something meaningful and handmade at The Hunny Pot Studio! In this Valentine’s-inspired wheel throwing class, you’ll craft a heart-themed mug that’s perfect for gifting or keeping.
Thursday, January 8
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
Storytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5. River Park and North Liberty Locations.
Incredible Inertia STEAM Lab: 4:00pm - 5:00pm. Ages 8-12. Discover Newton's Laws of Motion. Engineer a rollercoaster, blast off a small paper rocket, simulate a crash test, and use Air Toobz. North Liberty Branch.
Book Bedazzling Workshop: 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Adults. Ready to add some sparkle to your bookshelf? Celebrate all the books with a DIY book bedazzling extravaganza with Brain Lair Books! Western Location.
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Little Explorers: 10:00am - 11:00am. Main Branch.
Goshen Library Events: 601 S 5th Street, Goshen, IN
Teen Cafe: Journal Decorating: 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
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.
Teens in the Kitchen: 5:00pm-5:45pm. Grades 6-12. Click to Register.
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.
Music Bingo in the Atrium: 6:30pm-8:30pm. Cat Lady Cafe. South Bend.
Stayin Alive - BeeGees Tribute: 7:30pm Show. Doors Open at 6:30. Blue Gate Theater. Shipshewana. Click for Tickets.
Hand Building Class: Ceramic Charcuterie Board: 5:00pm. Hunny Pot Studio. Elkhart. Create a beautiful, functional ceramic charcuterie board using hand-building techniques.
Friday, January 9
South Bend Library Events : 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN.
Euchre Club: 1:00p-2:00pm. Adults. Francis Branch.
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
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.
DJ Skate Night: 8:00pm-9:30pm. Howard Park. South Bend.
The Frontmen: Larry Stewart, Richie McDonald, & Tim Rushlow: 7:30pm Show. Doors open at 6:30. Blue Gate Theater. Shipshewana. Click for Tickets.
Saturday, January 10
South Bend Library Events : 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN.
Pokemon Lunch Bunch: 11:00am-1:00pm. Ages 6-11. Centre Township Branch. Bring your lunch and enjoy all things Pokemon!
Middlebury Library Events: 501 E Winslow St, Middlebury, IN
Fly Tying: 10:00am-1:00pm. Adult. Calling fishing enthusiasts of all ages! Join the Little Elkhart chapter of Trout Unlimited to tie your own fly fishing flies.
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 Men's Basketballl: 6:00pm. Hosting Clemson at Notre Dame Stadium for Senior Night and their final home game of the season.
Zoo Winter Days: 11:00am-4:00pm. Potawatomi Zoo. South Bend.
Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show: 7:30 Show. Doors open at 6:30. Blue Gate Theater. Shipshewana. Click for Tickets.
Spilling the Tea about Floral Design: 10:00am-12:00pm. Bouquet of Granger. There’s nothing cuter than flowers in a tea cup! We’ll pass on our favorite tips and tricks for creating a miniature arrangement.
Elkhart Farmers Market Indoors: 9:00am-1:00pm. High Dive Pavillion. Elkhart.
Sunday, January 11
Notre Dame Women's Basketball: 1:00pm. Hosting North Carolina at Purcell Pavilion.
Zoo Winter Days: 11:00am-4:00pm. Potawatomi Zoo. South Bend.
Fischoff Chamber Music Academy Performance: 1:00pm-2:00pm. Raclin Murphy Museum of Art. Notre Dame. Experience dynamic instrumental performances from talented local junior high and high school musicians who are part of the prestigious Fischoff Academy
Canvas Class- Women Silhouette Customizable: 10:00am. Hunny Pot Studio. Elkhart. Join us for a relaxing, instructor-led canvas painting class designed for all skill levels.