The IN List 2026: Feb 9 - Feb 15
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, February 9
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Tunes and Twirls for Tots: 10:30am-11:00am. Pierre Moran Branch.
Animal Tracks with Elkhart County Parks: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Join Miss Debbie and an Elkhart County Parks naturalist to learn about identifying animal tracks. Dunlap Branch.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Kids in the Kitchen: 4:30pm-5:00pm. Grades K-2. Must Register.
Tuesday, February 10
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.
The Frog Prince: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Ages 3-10. Join Roz Puppets for a fun, theatrical puppet show! River Park Branch.
Book Bedazzling Workshop: 5:30pm-7:00pm. All Ages. Lakeville 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.
Super Mario Smash Bros for Teens: 4:30pm-6:00pm. Play Mario on the Switch. Downtown Branch..
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Baby STEAM Lab: 10:15am-11:00am. Ages 5 & Under. Downtown.
Teen Gaming: 3:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 6-12. Downtown.
Goshen Library Events: 601 S 5th Street, Goshen, IN
Board Game Night: Star Realms: 6:00pm-7:30pm.
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: 5:00pm-6:00pm. All Ages. Free. Boot Lake Nature Preserve, Williams Lane. Join a weekly winter walking group and enjoy the benefits of fresh air, friendly faces and staying active. Each week, we’ll meet and hike at a different park location.
Valentine's Watercolor Bookmark Workshop: 7:00pm-9:00pm. All Ages. Fables Books. Goshen. $40.
Wednesday, February 11
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
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
Middlebury Library Events: 501 E Winslow St, Middlebury, IN
Reading Ready Storytime: 10:00am-10:45am. Infant/Toddler.
Love Birds: Make & Learn with Middlebury Parks: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Family. Let's show our love by making a heart-shaped suet bird feeder to take home with you this Valentines week.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Baby STEAM Lab: 10:15am-11:00am. Ages 5 & Under. Harris Branch.
Kids in the Kitchen: 4:30pm-5:15pm. Grades 3-5. Must Register.
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
2026 Daddy Daughter Dance: 5:30pm-7:30pm. Palais Royale. South Bend. Join us for the 25th annual Daddy Daughter Dance. The theme is Lilo and Stitch.
Karaoke Night: 8:00pm. Elephant Bar. Goshen.
Seth Bernard: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Goshen Brewing Company. Folk, rock, and roots music.
Thursday, February 12
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
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. Francis Branch.
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Little Explorers: 10:00am - 11:00am. Main Branch.
Middlebury Library Events: 501 E Winslow St, Middlebury, IN
Shimmy and Shake: 9:30am - 10:00am. Wiggle, giggle, and get moving.
Painted Stone Valentines: 4:00pm - 5:00pm. Family.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Kids in the Kitchen: 4:30pm-5:15pm. Grades 3-5. Must Register.
Goshen Library Events: 601 S 5th Street, Goshen, IN
Teen Cafe: Pony Beads: 3:30pm-5:30pm. 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.
Galentines Day Floral Design Workshop: 6:00pm-8:00pm. Bouquet of Granger. Join us to create a fully custom Galentine’s Day floral arrangement with instruction from our shop owner, Trudi!
Whiskey & Chocolate Master Class: 5:30pm. Morris Inn at Notre Dame. Join Executive Pastry Chef and Director of Catering, Sinai Vespie and Teeling Brand Ambassador, Jo Roempage for a guided journey through three premium whiskeys and Grand Cru chocolates.
Trivia Night: 9:00pm-11:00pm. Elephant Bar. Goshen.
Clay Walker: 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:30. Blue Gate Theater. Shipshewana.
Friday, February 13
South Bend Library Events : 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN.
Euchre Club: 1:00pm-2:00pm. Francis Branch.
Library After Dark: 6:30pm-8:00pm. What happens at the library when the lights go down? Come out to North Liberty to experience Library After Dark with glow-in-the-dark fun, snacks, a string laser maze, and more!
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Friday Night Bingo: 5:00pm - 6:00pm. Bring the family for a fun night of themed bingo. Win snacks and small prizes. Osolo Branch.
Middlebury Library Events: 501 E Winslow St, Middlebury, IN
Galentines Day: Bath Bombs and Sugar Scubs: 4:00pm - 5:00pm. Ages 7-17.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Valentines Day Walk in Craft: 9:00am-5:00pm. All Ages. Downtown, Bittersweet and Harris Branches.
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.
Date Night at Indiana Whiskey Company: 4:00pm-6:00pm. Indiana Whiskey Company. South Bend. Make a candle, drink a cocktail, and take a tour.
Galentines Day Disco Party: 6:00pm-9:00pm. Board & Brush. Mishawaka. Glittery beverages, snacks, photo ops, and DIY fun! Decorate 3 GNO-themed cookies with Calla Lily Cookie and create a project with us.
Notre Dame Hockey: 7:00pm. Hosting Minnesota at the Compton Family Ice Arena.
Petals + Pals Galentines Day Market: 9:00am-1:00pm. Bouquet of Granger.
Strawberries & Silk: A Valentine's Eve Wine Dinner: 6:30pm. Chicory Cafe. Mishawaka. Celebrate love the night before Valentine’s Day with an elegant, relaxed evening of exceptional food and perfectly paired wines at Chicory Event Center.
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.
Valentine's Day Speed Dating: 6:00pm-9:00pm. Hotel Elkhart. Ages 40 - 55: 6:00-7:30pm & Ages 25-39: 7:30-9:00pm.
LOVE & LAUGHTER DINNER AND A SHOW VALENTINES WEEKEND with MARC RUBBEN" Ventriloquist: 7:30pm-9:00pm. Funny Pharm Comedy Club. Goshen.
Saturday, February 14
South Bend Library Events : 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN.
Pokemon Lunch Bunch: 11:00am-1:00pm. Ages 6-11. Bring your lunch and enjoy all things Pokemon! Trade cards, play decks, join in party play or remote raids, or just meet friends and share your love of Pokémon. Centre Township Branch.
ND Book Buddies: 11:00am-12:00pm. Ages 3-11. Celebrate reading with fun activities! Enjoy partner reading with a Notre Dame Book Buddy, crafting, and munching a yummy snack. Main Branch.
Middlebury Library Events: 501 E Winslow St, Middlebury, IN
Fly Tying: 10:00am - 1:00pm. 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 Hockey: Time TBD. Hosting Minnesota at Compton Family Ice Arena.
Mens Notre Dame Basketball: 12:00pm. Hosting Georgia Tech at Purcell Pavilion.
Winter Zoo Days: 11:00am-4:00pm. Potawatomi Zoo. South Bend.
Valentine's 5 Course Wine Dinner: 6:00-8:00pm. DoubleTree by Hilton South Bend.Valentine's 5 Course Wine Dinner Pairing & 1 Night Stay.
Valentine's Day at the Cat Lady Cafe: 7:00pm. Ticket is for two people - one hour in the lounge with adoptable cats, two drinks and a dessert board to share.
Valentine's Day Dinner for Two: 4:00pm. Ironhand Vineyard. South Bend.
Valentine's Dinner: 4:00pm. Uptown Kitchen. Granger.
LOVE & LAUGHTER DINNER AND A SHOW VALENTINES WEEKEND with MARC RUBBEN" Ventriloquist: 7:30pm-9:00pm. Funny Pharm Comedy Club. Goshen.
Frosty Five Run: 8:00am. Elkhart Parks & Recreation. 5k or 5mile race.
Cupid's Cocktails with Dragon's Mouth Distillery: 4:30pm-6:00pm. Wellfield Botanic Gardens. Learn to create three craft cocktails using locally distilled spirits!
Date Skate: 6:00pm-10:00pm. Nibco Water and Ice Park. Elkhart. Adults only skate.
Sunday, February 15
Winter Zoo Days: 11:00am-4:00pm. Potawatomi Zoo. South Bend.
Besties Brunch: 11:00am. Ironhand Vineyard. South Bend. We’ve created a special shareable menu perfect for splitting bites, sipping mimosas, and catching up the right way.
Notre Dame Women's Basketball: Time TBD. Hosting NC State at Purcell Pavilion.