The IN List 2026: Feb 23 - Mar 1
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 23
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Tunes and Twirls for Tots: 10:30am-11:30am. Pierre Moran Branch.
LEGO Challenge: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Downtown.
Friendship Bracelets for Teens: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Osolo Branch.
Tuesday, February 24
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.
Mini Zen Garden: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Ages 12-18. Create a table top Zen garden by building and decorating your own sand tray. Francis 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.
Teen DIY Boot Charms: 4:30pm-6:00pm. Downtown Branch.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Art Explorers: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 3-5. Let your creativity fly while creating your own scribble art masterpiece! 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.
Winter Walking Club: 5:00pm-6:00pm. All Ages. Free. Pumpkinvine Nature Trail. Middlebury. 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.
Notre Dame Men's Basketball: 7:00pm. Hosting Duke at the Purcell Pavilion.
Wednesday, February 25
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
Slime & Other Experiments: 5:00pm - 6:00pm. Ages 6-11. Enjoy a hands-on science extravaganza! Create your own custom slime and compare your mixture with ooblek. German Township 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
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
Dirty Trivia at the Zoo: 6:00pm-8:00pm. Potawatomi Zoo. South Bend. This trivia night will be dirty trivia, all about animals and mating.
Karaoke: 8:30pm-11:30pm. The Elephant Bar. Goshen.
Thursday, February 26
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Little Explorers: 10:00am - 11:00am. Downtown Branch.
Unicorn Party: 3:30pm - 4:30pm. Stories, games and activities celebrating unicorns. Osolo Branch.
Middlebury Library Events: 501 E Winslow St, Middlebury, IN
Shimmy and Shake: 9:30am - 10:00am. Wiggle, giggle, and get moving.
Goshen Library Events: 601 S 5th Street, Goshen, IN
Teen Cafe: Tissue Paper Art: 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.
Notre Dame Women's Basketball: 7:00pm. Hosting Syracuse at Purcell Pavilion.
Michiana Camping & RV Show: 12:00pm-8:00pm. Michiana Event Center. Shipshewana. Come and enjoy 100+ RVs, camping vendors and more! See travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers and class C motorhomes.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story: 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:30. Blue Gate Theater. Shipshewana. $35-$80.
Friday, February 27
South Bend Library Events : 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN.
Euchre Club: 1:00pm-2:00pm. Francis Branch.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
The Great Library Heist Teen Lock in: 5:30pm-7:30pm. Grades 6-12. Find the stolen goods, catch the burglar and do it all before the Director knows anything is missing. Pizza and drinks will be served. 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: Air Dry Clay: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Grades 4-6.
Dj Skate Night: 8:00pm-9:30pm. Howard Park. South Bend.
90's Party: 8:00pm. Four Winds Casino. South Bend. $30.
Notre Dame Hockey: 7:00pm. Hosting Penn State at Compton Family Ice Arena.
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.
Swan Lake: 7:00pm. Saint Mary’s College. South Bend. $40-$70
Michiana Camping & RV Show: 12:00pm-8:00pm. Michiana Event Center. Shipshewana. Come and enjoy 100+ RVs, camping vendors and more! See travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers and class C motorhomes.
Dinosaur World Live: 6:00pm. Doors open at 5:00pm. Blue Gate Theater. Shipshewana. $20-$45.
Saturday, February 28
South Bend Library Events : 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN.
Bluey's World: 12:00pm-1:30pm. Grades K-3. Get ready for an immersive experience into the world of Bluey! Main Location.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Bluey's World: 10:30am-11:30am. Grades K-5. Using games from renowned episodes, this class centers on imaginative play, problem solving, creativity, and social-emotional intelligence. Downtown.
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.
Bockfest Celebration: 3:00pm. Studebaker Brewing Co. New Carlisle. We'll usher in the Spring with a delicious house brewed AMBER BOCK beer & German fare - Pretzels with beer cheese and a Bratwurst sandwich
Winter Zoo Days: 11:00am-4:00pm. Potawatomi Zoo. South Bend.
Notre Dame Hockey: TBD. Hosting Penn State at Compton Family Ice Arena.
Notre Dame Men's Basketball: 12:00pm. Hosting NC State at Purcell Pavilion.
Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show: 6:00pm-9:00pm. Embassy Suites. South Bend. $70. North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner!
Michiana Camping & RV Show: 10:00am-8:00pm. Michiana Event Center. Shipshewana. Come and enjoy 100+ RVs, camping vendors and more! See travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers and class C motorhomes.
Cones and Canvas: 12:00pm-2:00pm. Urban Swirl. Granger.
Sunday, March 1
Winter Zoo Days: 11:00am-4:00pm. Potawatomi Zoo. South Bend.