The IN List 2026: Mar 23 - Mar 29
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, March 23
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
Storytime: 10:30am-10:00pm. Ages 3-5. German Township Branch.
Will It Crash: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-5. We're crashing and smashing our way to STEAM. Main Branch.
Pokemon Power Hour: 4:30pm-5:30pam. Ages 6-11. 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.
Lego Challenge: 2:00pm-6:00pm. Free Popcorn. Pierre Moran Branch.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN.
Storytime with the Bunny & Friends: 11:00am-12:00pm. Hop over to the University Park Mall for a fun storytime with the Bunny and Friends! This event is free- just bring your little ones and enjoy!
Cooking Classics: Jalapeno Popper Breadsticks: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Adults.
Book & Cocktails: 7:00pm. Fables Books. Goshen. Join us for Book & Cocktails, an eclectic book club co-hosted by Common Spirits.
Teen Night: 3:00pm-10:00pm. Apex Climbing Gym. Ages 13-19. Every Monday from for a $12 day pass! Take a break from the homework and come in to climb!
Tuesday, March 24
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.
Sew a Plushy Bag Charm: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Ages 12-18. Tutt 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.
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
Easter Egg Art: 5:30pm-7:30pm. Family. Come create colorful Easter eggs!
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.
Trivia Night: 6:30pm-9:30pm. Sun King Brewery. Mishawaka. Think you’ve got what it takes? Join us every Tuesday at 6:30 PM for Trivia Night.
Wednesday, March 25
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. Tutt Branch.
Neon Arcade-Mini Golf & Games: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Ages 12-18. Francis Branch. Play video games and experience our VR headset in a glowing blacklight atmosphere.
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
Old Sap: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Goshen Brewing Company. Wednesday Music Series.
Family Movie Night - Zootopia 2: 4:00pm-6:00pm. Family Resource Center. Elkhart. Pizza and refreshments are provided.
MyEPL Book Bus: 4:00pm-7:00pm. Community Center at Crossroads. The Elkhart Public Library’s Book Bus is rolling up. Stop by to explore books, connect with library resources, and find something new to read for the whole family.
Thursday, March 26
South Bend Library Events: 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN..
Storytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5. Lakeville, Main and River Park Branches.
Babytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-2. Francis Branch.
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Little Explorers: 10:00am - 11:00am. Downtown Branch.
What's That Snack: 4:30pm - 5:30pm. What’s that snack and what’s better – name brand or generic? Come see if you can taste the difference.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: Strawbees builds: 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.
The Music of Lord of the Rings - in Concert: 4:00pm. The Lerner. Elkhart. Concert with a special guest from the films, a symphonic orchestra and the Oscar-winning music of Ed Sheeran, Howard Shore, Annie Lennox, Enya, and more great composers.
Cousins Maine Lobster Pop UP: 12:00pm-8:00pm. Lowes parking lot. Elkhart.
Board & Brush Workshop: 6:00pm-8:00pm. The Reserve. Middlebury. Board & Brush is doing a workshop with us at The Reserve!
RM in the PM: 5:30pm-7:30pm. Raclin Murphy Museum. Notre Dame. Join the Student Programming Committee (SPC) for a fun evening of art, activities, and refreshments.
Friday, March 27
South Bend Library Events : 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN.
Babytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-2. Main Branch.
Elkhart Library Events: 300 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN
Preschool Paw Patrol Party: 10:00am - 11:00am. Celebrate all things Paw Patrol with activities, crafts and more. Dunlap Branch.
Middlebury Library Events: 501 E Winslow St, Middlebury, IN
Fuse Bead Fridays: 3:00pm-4:30pm. Youth.
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.
The Lion King Jr: 6:30pm. The Main Stage Inc. Join us for a spectacular journey to the African savanna with Disney’s The Lion King JR., a vibrant, heartwarming musical based on the beloved Disney animated film.
Meet Your Museum Tour: 1:00pm-2:00pm. Raclin Murphy Museum. Notre Dame. This drop-in tour will introduce you to your Raclin Murphy Museum of Art.
Saturday, March 28
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.
Zoo Opening Day: Potawatomi Zoo. South Bend.
2026 South Bend Auto Show: 9:00am-7:00pm. Century Center. $10 admission. 12 and under free. Kids zone. Man Cave.
Easter Egg Dash: 10:00am. O’Brien Center.
Whiskey Warmer: 6:00pm-9:00pm. Ironworks Plaza.
Spring Bike Ride: 10:00am-1:00pm. Abshire Park in Goshen. Explore the scenic countryside together on the beautiful, paved Pumpkinvine Nature Trail to start the season off right.
Jake Owen: 7:30pm. Blue Gate Theater. Shipshewana. Doors open at 6:30pm.
The Lion King Jr: 1:00pm & 6:30pm. The Main Stage Inc. Join us for a spectacular journey to the African savanna with Disney’s The Lion King JR., a vibrant, heartwarming musical based on the beloved Disney animated film.
Sunday, March 29
2026 South Bend Auto Show: 9:00am-4:00pm. Century Center. $10 admission. 12 and under free. Kids zone. Man Cave.