The IN List 2026: Feb 16 - Feb 22
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 16
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
Lego Builder Challenge: 5:00pm-6:00pm. Ages 8-12. Can you master the LEGO Builder Challenge? Test your building and creativity skills in 4 timed challenges with a theme. Main Location.
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Monday Movie: 2:00pm-6:00pm. Showing Bad Guys and Bag Guys 2. Pierre Moran Branch.
Fun Family Movie: 3:00pm-5:00pm. Showing Freakier Friday. Downtown Branch.
Middlebury Library Events: 501 E Winslow St, Middlebury, IN
Teen Tasting Club: 4:15pm-5:45am. Prepare your tastebuds for chocolate fondue night!
Tuesday, February 17
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.
Game Night: 3:00pm-5:00pm. All ages. We will offer a variety of board games, card games, and more. German Township 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.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Flavor Feud: Popcorn Edition: 5:009m-5:45pm. Grades 6-12. Do your taste buds have what it takes? Identify the most flavors and win a special reward! Harris Branch.
Teen Gaming: 3:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 6-12. Downtown.
Middlebury Library Events: 501 E Winslow St, Middlebury, IN
Lego Club: 4:00pm-4:45am. Youth.
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. Corson Riverwood County Park. 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.
Fat Tuesday at Roselily: For one night only, Roselily turns its focus to Fat Tuesday, celebrating the bold, indulgent flavors of New Orleans. Reservations Required.
Wednesday, February 18
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.
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
Denny Snyder: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Goshen Brewing Company. Free Music Series.
Thursday, February 19
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
The Frog Prince: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Ages 3-10. Join Roz Puppets for a theatrical puppet show! North Liberty Branch.
Lego Night: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Ages 6+. Join us each month for a new building challenge. 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. Showing Shrek. 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.
Art Explorers: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Grades K-2. Let your creativity fly while creating your own scribble art masterpiece!
Goshen Library Events: 601 S 5th Street, Goshen, IN
Teen Cafe: Salsa Taste Test: 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.
Comedy Night: 6:00pm-9:00pm. Bar Louie. Granger. We’re serving up a fun-filled evening featuring nationally-touring comedian Mike Ball and crew. 21+
Trivia Night: 6:00pm-8:00pm. Elkhart County Historical Museum.Join us for an evening of general knowledge trivia. Compete against other teams for prizes and bragging rights! Team size is limited to 8.
Friday, February 20
South Bend Library Events : 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN.
Euchre Club: 1:00pm-2:00pm. Francis Branch.
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Preschool PlayDoh Party: 10:00am - 11:30am. Get creative at our stations of Play-Doh fun and take home your creation. Dunlap Branch.
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: Air Dry Clay: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Grades 4-6.
Dj Skate Night: 8:00pm-9:30pm. Howard Park. South Bend.
Daddy Daughter Dance: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Ironhand. South Bend. Join us for a cozy evening filled with delicious melted cheese and wine.
Fondue Night: 5:00pm-8:00pm. 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.
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.
Free Movie: Inside Out 2: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Goshen Theater. Free Movie of Inside Out 2. Concessions available for purchase.
Saturday, February 21
South Bend Library Events : 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN.
Paws and Pages: 11:00am-1:00pm. Ages 6-11. Party with a pomeranian and the St. Joe County Humane Society! Lakeville Branch.
Dungeons & Dragons: 1:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 12-18.
Family Bingo: 3:00pm-3:45pm. All Ages. Western Branch.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Character Meet and Greet: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: 2:30pm-3:30pm.All Ages. Cast members from South Bend Civic Theatre’s production of Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
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.
Mother Son Dance: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Battell Center. Mishawaka. Get ready to boogie, glow, and shine at our DiscGlo Mother Son Dance—where disco meets glow-in-the-dark!
Winter Zoo Days: 11:00am-4:00pm. Potawatomi Zoo. South Bend.
Brunch, Bingo & Bubbly: 10:00am-2:00pm. Ironhand. South Bend.Join us at 10 AM for a delicious brunch. Bingo begins at 11 AM! Bingo cards are $1 each.
2026 Train Show: 9:00am-2:30pm. Essenhaus. Middlebury. All aboard for a day of special train displays, collectables, and train merchandise. Free trolley transport between buildings, unique trains, a large Lego train, free kids craft, and tons of fun!
Aurinko Ballet: Cinderella Tea Party: 9:00am-2:30pm. The Lerner. Elkhart. The Cinderella Tea Party VIP experience promises a magical afternoon. This exclusive event offers guests the opportunity to indulge in a delightful tea party before immersing themselves in the enchanting world of the Cinderella Ballet.
Sunday, February 22
Winter Zoo Days: 11:00am-4:00pm. Potawatomi Zoo. South Bend.
National Margarita Day at Hecienda: All Day. Grape Road location. $5 Margaritas in a Keeper cup. 2 for $25 Margaritas to go.
The Lion King: 3:00pm. Lerner Theater. Elkhart. Free showing of The Lion King.