The IN List 2026: Jan 12 - Jan 18
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 12
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
Tiny Tumblers: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-2. Francis Branch
Storytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5. German Township Branch
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Kids Cookie and Canvas: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Learning sketching and painting techniques to create artwork. We’ll snack on cookies while we work. Click to register. Downtown.
Middlebury Library Events: 501 E Winslow St, Middlebury, IN
Art Hour at Greencroft: 2:00pm-3:00pm.
Tuesday, January 13
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.
Super Smash Bros Tournament: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Teens. Put your gaming skills to the test as you battle others in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Main Branch.
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Teen Mini Bookshelves: 4:30pm-6:00pm. Make your dream bookshelf on a miniature scale. Downtown.
Storytime with Miss Angie: 10:30am-11:15am. Pierre Moran Branch.
9:30am-10:15am. Osolo Branch.
11:00am-11:45am. Osolo Branch.
Coffee and Canvas for Adults: 3:30pm-4:30pm. & 5:30pm -6:30pm. Downtown.
Middlebury Library Events: 501 E Winslow St, Middlebury, IN
Tea Blending & Tasting: 5:30pm-6:30pm. Adults.
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.
Notre Dame Men's Basketball: 7:00pm. Hosting Miami at Purcell Pavilion.
Wednesday, January 14
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. German Township Branch.
Yoga for EveryBODY: 5:30pm - 6:30pm. Adults. Bring your own mat. Main Location
Bingo: 4:30pm - 5:30pm. Teens. Chance to earn fun small prizes and socialize with others! Hot chocolate provided. 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
LEGO Bots: 4:30pm-5:30pm. All Ages. Downtown.
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.
Painting Pals: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Grades k-2. Downtown.
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!
Thursday, January 15
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
Storytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5. River Park, Lakeville & Main Locations.
Lego Night: 4:00pm - 5:00pm. Ages 6+. Join us each month for a new building challenge. Test your building and creativity skills. Tutt Branch.
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Little Explorers: 10:00am - 11:00am. Main Branch.
Throwback Theatre: 5:00pm - 6:30pm. Osolo Branch. Showing Snow Dogs.
Goshen Library Events: 601 S 5th Street, Goshen, IN
Teen Cafe: Corn Chip Taste Test: 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.
Painting Pals: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 3-5. Downtown.
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.
Notre Dame Women's Basketball: 6:00pm. Hosting Louisville at Purcell Pavilion.
Throwback 90s Night: 5:30pm Show. Ironworks Plaza. Mishawaka. Skate to your favorite 90s hits.
Trivia Night: 9:00pm. Elephant Bar. Goshen.
Friday, January 16
South Bend Library Events : 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN.
Euchre Club: 1:00p-2:00pm. Adults. Francis Branch.
Baby Time: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-2. Main 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
KPop Demon Hunters Party: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Enjoy snacks, activities, sing-alongs, and learn a dance with other fans of the popular movie. Downtown.
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: Coffee Filter Crafts: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Grades 4-6.
DJ Skate Night: 8:00pm-9:30pm. Howard Park. South Bend.
Fondue Night: 5:00pm-8:00pm. Ironhand Wine Bar. South Bend. Join us for a cozy evening filled with delicious melted cheese and wine.
Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show: 6:00pm-9:00pm. Embassy Suites. South Bend. Solve a hilarious true crime murder mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner.
Winter Woodland Floral Design Workshop: 6:00pm-8:00pm. Bouquet of Granger.
Kindergarten & 1st Grade Arctic Party: 6:00pm-8:30pm. Crossroads Community Church. Goshen.
Bingo with Cats: 6:00pm. Cat Lady Cafe. South Bend.
Saturday, January 17
South Bend Library Events : 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN.
The Frog Prince: 11:00am-12:00pm. Ages 3-10. Join Roz Puppets for a fun, theatrical puppet show! Western Branch.
Ultimate Werewolf Michiana: 2:00pm-5:00pm. All Ages. Join us to play social deduction games (similar to Among Us) Main Branch.
Family Bingo: 3:00pm-3:45pm. All Ages. Western Branch.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Cupcakes & Canvas: 2:30pm-3:30pm. Grades 6-12. Harris Branch.
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.
Carnival on Ice: 8:30pm. Ironworks Plaza. Mishawaka. Enjoy your favorite carnival games while skating around.
Zoo Winter Days: 11:00am-4:00pm. Potawatomi Zoo. South Bend.
Dinner Murder Mystery: 6:00pm. Chicory Cafe of Mishawaka.
The Magic of Motown: 7:30pm. The Lerner. Elkhart.
Trivia in the Beerhall: 8:00pm-10:00pm. Goshen Brewing Co.
Sunday, January 18
Zoo Winter Days: 11:00am-4:00pm. Potawatomi Zoo. South Bend.