The IN List 2026: Jan 19 - Jan 25
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 19
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.
Craft Night for Adults: 5:30pm-6:30pm. Snowman painting. Osolo Branch.
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. This month is Sushi! Must Register.
Goshen Library Events: 601 S 5th Street, Goshen, IN
Fiber Friends: Crafting Club: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Teens and Adults.
IU National Championship Game Watch Party: 6:00pm. Taphouse on the Edge. South Bend. $1 Wings, 90c Boneless. Beer specials.
IU vs Miami Watch Party: 7:00pm. South Bend Brew Werks. South Bend.
Tuesday, January 20
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.
Game Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm. Francis Branch.
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
Preschool Party:Thomas the Train: 10:00am-11:00am. Downtown Branch
Storytime with Miss Angie: 10:30am-11:15am. Pierre Moran Branch.
Teen Mario Wonder: 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.
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.
Winter Walking Club: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Free. Fisherman’s Camp Shelter in Ox Bow County Park.
Wednesday, January 21
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
Babytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-2. Main Location.
Playtime: 10:30am - 11:30am. River Park Branch. Lakeville Branch.
Storytime: 10:30am - 11:00am. River Park Branch. Western and Centre Township Branch.
Bingo: 4:30pm - 5:30pm. Teens. Main Locations.
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.
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.
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, January 22
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
Storytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5. Main, North Liberty and River Park Locations.
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: Perler Beads: 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.
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.
K-Pop Night: 5:30pm. Ironwork Plaza. Mishawaka.
Notre Dame Women's Basketball: 6:00pm. Hosting Miami at Purell Pavilion.
Friday, January 23
South Bend Library Events : 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN.
Babytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-2
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.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Hip, Hip Hooray for Winnie the Pooh: 10:30am-11:15am. Ages 5 and under. Harris Branch.
Dj Skate Night: 8:00pm-9:30pm. Howard Park. South Bend.
Michiana Boat Show: 2:00pm-6:00pm. Century Center. South Bend.
Notre Dame Hockey: 7:00pm. Hosting Ohio State at Compton Family Ice Arena.
Saturday, January 24
South Bend Library Events : 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN.
Happy Birthday America Crafts & Bingo: 11:00am-12:00pm. 2026 is America’s 250th Birthday, and we are celebrating. Make your own Liberty Bell, Bald Eagle and join in USA Bingo. Ages 6 to 12 are welcome. Main Location.
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Winter Blast: 11:00am - 12:00pm. Main Branch.
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!
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Snack, Craft, and Puzzle: 10:00am-11:30am. All Ages.
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.
Michiana Boat Show: 10:00am-8:00pm. Century Center. South Bend.
Notre Dame Hockey: 5:00pm. Hosting Ohio State at Compton Family Ice Arena.
Winter Zoo Days: 11:00am-4:00pm. Potawatomi Zoo. South Bend.
Brunch, Bingo and Bubbly: 10:00am-2:00pm. Brunch at 10am Bingo at 11.
K-Pop Skate: 6:00pm-10:00pm. Nibco Water and Ice Park. Elkhart.
Taylorville: 7:30 Show. Doors open at 6:30pm. Blue Gate Theatre. Shipshewana.
Sunday, January 25
Michiana Boat Show: 10:00pm-4:00pm. Century Center. South Bend.
Notre Dame Women's Basketball: 3:00pm. Hosting Clemson at Purcell Pavilion.
Winter Zoo Days: 11:00am-4:00pm. Potawatomi Zoo. South Bend.