The IN List 2026: Mar 16 - Mar 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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Monday, March 16
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
Storytime: 10:30am-10:00pm. Ages 3-5. German Township Branch.
Crawl, Climb & Play: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-2. Main Branch.
Lego Builder Challenge: 4:30pm-5:30pam. Ages 6-11. Main Branch.
The Breadwinner: 6:00pm-8:00pm. Mondays at the Movies. Breadwinner. PG 13. Main Branch.
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Tunes and Twirls for Tots: 10:30am-11:30am. Pierre Moran Branch.
Spring Bunny Scavenger Hunt: All day. All Week. Discover the hidden bunny characters around our branch from March 16 to April 11 and win a prize. Then, use your creativity to create a bunny in disguise for our wall of fame. Pierre Moran Branch.
Monday Movie: Zootopia & Zootopia 2: 2:00pm-6:00pm. Free Popcorn. Pierre Moran Branch.
Mario Wonder on Nintendo Switch: 4:00pm-5:30pm. Ages 6-12. Main Branch.
Middlebury Library Events: 501 E Winslow St, Middlebury, IN
Teen Tasting Club: 4:15pm-5:45pm. We're having a belated math celebration of Pi day and we're making Carmel Apple Lattice Pie.
Tuesday, March 17
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
Storytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5. Francis & Tutt Branches.
Playtime: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-5. Main Branch.
Babytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-2. Centre Township Branch.
Sensory Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm. Ages 3-9. Designed for children ages 3-9 who are neurodiverse, but children of all ages and abilities are welcome. Centre 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.
Green Eggs & Ham Party: 11:00am-12:00pm A Seuss-tastic party for little ones with activities and stories. Wear green and leave with a craft. Cleveland Branch.
Teen Beaded Plants: 4:30pm-6:00pm. Bring green to your space without having to keep a plant alive. Downtown Branch.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Bouncin Babies: 10:15am-10:45am. Ages 0-2 . Downtown.
Lil Listeners: 10:15am-10:45am. Ages 2-5. Downtown.
Teen Gaming: 3:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 6-12. Downtown.
Middlebury Library Events: 501 E Winslow St, Middlebury, IN
Lego Club: 4:00pm-4:45pm. Youth. Join us for monthly builds! There are multiple challenges to choose from.
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.
St Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt:4:00pm-7:00pm. Ox Bow Haus Shelter. Elkhart. This fun springtime favorite is back, but with a twist. There will be two scavenger hunts at the same time this year: a creative family hunt and our usual, clue challenge hunt. Both are photo challenges, so bring your family, friends, and a camera.
St. Patrick's Day at Fiddler's Hearth:11:00am. Fiddler’s Hearth. South Bend. Join us all day of incredible Irish music and celebration.
Wednesday, March 18
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
Bingo: 4:30pm - 5:30pm. Teens. Mario Edition. Main Location.
Yoga for EveryBODY: 5:30pm - 6:30pm. Adults. Bring your own mat. Main Location
Babytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-2. Main Location.
Storytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5. Centre Township, Francis and Western Branches.
Playtime: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-5. Lakeville and River Park Branches.
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
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Bouncin Babies: 10:15am-10:45am. Ages 0-2 . Harris Branch.
Lil Listeners: 10:15am-10:45am. Ages 2-5. Harris 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
Thursday, March 19
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
Storytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5. North Liberty, Main and River Park Branches.
Babytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-2. Francis Branch.
Game Night: 3:00pm-5:00pm. All Ages. We will offer a variety of board games, card games, video games, and more. River Park Branch.
Lego Night: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Ages 6-11.
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Little Explorers: 10:00am - 11:00am. Downtown Branch.
Throwback Theatre: Matilda: 5:00pm - 6:30pm. Free Popcorn. Osolo Branch.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Bouncin Babies: 10:15am-10:45am. Ages 0-2 . Bittersweet Branch.
Lil Listeners: 10:15am-10:45am. Ages 2-5. Bittersweet 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: Shrinky Dinks: 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.
Steins, Bites, and Brews: 6:00pm-8:00pm. Sun King Brewery. Mishawaka. Pigeon & The Hen Pottery. Paint a 24oz stein. Perfect for beer lovers.
Friday, March 20
South Bend Library Events : 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN.
Babytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-2. Main 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: Origami: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Grades 4-6.
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.
Trisha Yearwood: 7:30pm. Blue Gate Theater. Shipshewana. Doors open at 6:30
Saturday, March 21
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
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Lion King JR Sneak Peek: 10:00am-11:00am. Join us for a sneak peek of Lion King JR. performed by the cast of The Main Stage, Inc.
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.
Winter Zoo Days: 11:00am-4:00pm. Potawatomi Zoo. South Bend.
Spring Artisan Market: 9:00am-1:00pm. McNaughton Park Pavilion. Elkhart. Celebrate spring with a vibrant indoor market featuring talented local artisans.
Uncle Kracker: 7:30pm. Blue Gate Theater. Shipshewana. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Trivia: 8:00pm-10:00pm. Goshen Brewing Company. Trivia, Prizes, and Fun.
Sunday, March 22
Winter Zoo Days: 11:00am-4:00pm. Potawatomi Zoo. South Bend.