The IN List 2026: Feb 2 - Feb 8
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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.
Winter Restaurant Week: January 23rd - February 8th. Downtown South Bend. Independently owned restaurants around South Bend will be serving food and featured drinks. Click to learn more.
Monday, February 2
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Tunes and Twirls for Tots: 10:30am-11:00am. Pierre Moran Branch.
Storytime with Miss Janell: 9:30am-10:15am.
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.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Groundhog Day Picture Bingo: 4:30pm-5:15pm. 11 and under. Downtown.
Tuesday, February 3
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.
Super Smash Bros: 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
Storytime with Miss Janell: 9:30am-10:15am. & 11:00am-11:45am. Osolo Branch.
Baby and Me: Music and Movement: 9:30am-10:30am. Cleveland Branch.
Middlebury Library Events: 501 E Winslow St, Middlebury, IN
Stem With a Story: 4:00pm-4:45pm. Science experiment with an activity.
Cook the Book: 5:30pm-7:00pm. Adults. Come experiment with food and find new recipes.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Kids in the Kitchen: 4:30pm-5:00pm. Grades K-2. Downtown.
Teen Gaming: 3:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 6-12. 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.
Nature Nuts: 9:30am-11:00am. Ox Bow Park. Goshen. Preschoolers are invited to investigate clues left behind by an animal, such as tracks and scat. We will learn through stories, games, and a hike into the woods. All participants will make a track ID book to take home. $4 per child.
Winter Walking Club: 5:00pm-6:00pm. All Ages. This week is at River Preserve County Park.
Cupids Crawl Downtown Elkhart: 4:00pm-7:00pm. Stroll through Downtown Elkhart, shop local, and collect delicious cookies courtesy of Mini Delights at each participating stop!
Wednesday, February 4
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
Incredible Inertia: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Ages 8-12. German Township Branch. Discover Newton's Laws of Motion. Engineer a rollercoaster, blast off a small paper rocket, simulate a crash test, and use Air Toobz
Bingo: 4:30pm - 5:30pm. Teens. Main Location.
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
Preschool Party: Superkitties: 1:00pm - 2:00pm. Main Location.
Family Paint by Sticker: 4:00pm - 5:00pm. Pierre Moran Location.
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.
Singo Night: 6:00pm-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.
Trivia at Manny's: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Manny’s. South Bend
Ethan Timm: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Goshen Brewing Company. Goshen. Enjoy a mix of rock, blues, soul, and folk.
Karaoke Night: 8:00pm. Elephant Bar. Goshen.
Thursday, February 5
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
Paws and Pages: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Party with a pomeranian and the St. Joe County Humane Society!
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Little Explorers: 10:00am - 11:00am. Main Branch.
Osolo LEGO Club: 3:30pm - 4:30pm. Osolo Branch.
Middlebury Library Events: 501 E Winslow St, Middlebury, IN
Shimmy and Shake: 9:30am - 10:00am. Wiggle, giggle, and get moving.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Teens in the Kitchen: 5:00pm-5:45pm. Grades 6-12. Downtown.
Goshen Library Events: 601 S 5th Street, Goshen, IN
Teen Cafe: Switch Gaming: 3:30pm-4:30pm. Grades 7-12.
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.
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.
Notre Dame Women's Basketball: 7:00pm. Hosting Virginia Tech at Purcell Pavilion.
Catitude with Cats: 3:30pm-4:00pm. Catitude Cafe. Goshen. Join Brenda and the kitties in the cat lounge's book room for Storytime with Cats every Thursday at 3:30 pm. Play with the cats while listening to cat stories. $8 per child.
Trivia Night: 9:00pm-11:00pm. Elephant Bar. Goshen.
Friday, February 6
South Bend Library Events : 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN.
Euchre Club: 1:00pm-2:00pm.
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Sensory Playdate: 10:00am - 11:00am. Main Branch.
Middlebury Library Events: 501 E Winslow St, Middlebury, IN
Open Play with Babies & Toddlers: 10:00am - 12:00am. Music, books, instruments, manipulatives, and plenty of fun.
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.
First Fridays: Fire & Ice: 5:00pm-9:00pm. Turn up the heat and chill out at Downtown South Bend’s February First Fridays: Fire & Ice! Experience a night where bold, fiery energy meets cool winter vibes, all brought to life by food, live performances, fireworks, and one-night-only experiences throughout downtown.
The Rocket Man Show: 7:30pm. Blue Gate Theater. Shipshewana.
Goshen First Fridays: 5:00pm-9:00pm. This month is date night which features wine tasting, dancing, special menus at participating eateries, live music, and activities for families and folks of all ages!
Saturday, February 7
South Bend Library Events : 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN.
Science Alive: 10:00am-4:00pm. All Ages. Celebrate the 34th Annual Science Alive at the Main Library! Explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on demonstrations and exhibits from local organizations! Main 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.
2026 South Bend BrewFest: 12:00pm-4:00pm. Century Center. South Bend.
Crafting with the Creatures: 2:00pm-3:00pm. Potawatomi Zoo. South Bend. You’ll meet one of our amazing ambassador animals and learn about them while they paint a Valentine’s Day card.
Winter Zoo Days: 11:00am-4:00pm. Potawatomi Zoo. South Bend.
Eras Tour Night: 6:15pm. Ironworks Plaza. Mishawaka. Shake & shake it off to the Era’s of Taylor Swift.
Notre Dame Men's Basketball: 4:00pm. Hosting Florida State at Purcell Pavilion.
Roofsit Trivia Night: 6:00pm-9:00pm. 411 Caterina Street, South Bend. All ages. Help kick off Roofsit’s 30th Anniversary!
Studebaker Trivia Night: 5:30pm-10:00pm. Studebaker National Museum. South Bend.
Lee Brice: 7:00pm. The Lerner. Elkhart.
Garland and Wood Project Workshop: 2:00pm-5:00pm. Board & Brush. Mishawaka. NEW Project alert!
Me + Mini Valentine's Floral Design: 10:00am-12:00pm. Bouquet of Granger. Bring your kiddos age 6-10 to create a floral arrangement!
National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast: 7:00am-12:00pm. We’re celebrating National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day with a special morning menu you don’t want to miss!
Sunday, February 8
Winter Zoo Days: 11:00am-4:00pm. Potawatomi Zoo. South Bend.
Galentines Brunch: 11:00am-1:00pm. The Cellar Wine Bar & Kitchen. South Bend. $50
Galentines Wellness Pop Up: 9:30am-12:30pm. Beyond Zen Studio. Granger.