The IN List 2026: Apr 13- Apr 19

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, April 13

• South Bend Library Events: 

  • Storytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5. German Township Branch.

  • Crawl, Climb & Play: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-2. Francis Branch.

  • Seeds & Sunlight: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Ages 6-11. Main Branch.

• Elkhart Library Events:

  • Tunes and Twirls for Tots: 10:30am-11:00am. Pierre Moran Branch.

• Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events:

  • Kids in the Kitchen: 4:30pm-5:00pm. Grades K-2. Main Branch.

• Middlebury Library Events:

  • Teen Tasting Club: 4:15pm-5:30pm. Teens.

  • Spring Book Sale: 9:30am-5:00pm. The Friends of the Library is hosting a spring book sale every day April 13-17. Stop by the library during regular hours of operation to find bargains on books of all kind.

• Teen Night: 3:00pm-10:00pm. Apex Climbing Gym. Ages 13-19. Every Monday for a $12 day pass! Take a break from the homework and come in to climb!

• Let's Talk Tulips: 6:00pm-8:00pm. Bouquet of Granger. Join us at Bouquet of Granger learn all there is to know about tulips, and create a tulip-filled arrangement to take home and enjoy!

Tuesday, April 14

• South Bend Library Events:

  • 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.

  • Fire Truck Visit: 3:30pm-4:30pm. Clay Fire. German Township Branch.

• Elkhart Library Events:

  • Just Dance for Teens: 4:30pm-6:00pm. Nintendo Switch. Main Branch.

  • Storytime with Miss Janell: 9:30am-10:15am. & 11:00am-11:45am. Osolo Branch.

  • Baby & Me: Music and Movement: 9:30am-10:30am. Ages 0-2. Cleveland Branch.

• Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events:

  • Tiny Tinkers STEAM Lab: 10:15am-11:00pm. Ages 0-5. Main Branch.

  • 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.

• 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.

• South Bend Cubs: 7:05pm. VS Sky Carp. Tail Waggin Tuesday.

Wednesday, April 15

• South Bend Library Events:

  • Bingo: 4:30pm - 5:30pm. Teens. 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. River Park and Lakeville Branch.

  • Seeds & Sunlight: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Ages 8-12. Tutt Branch.

• Elkhart Library Events:

  • Storytime with Miss Debbie: 

  • 9:30am-10:15am. Dunlap Branch 

  • 10:30am-11:15am. Dunlap Branch

  • Baby and Me: 

  • 9:30am-10:15am. 0-24mo. Main Branch

  • 10:30am-11:15am. 0-24mo. Main Branch

• Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events:

  • Tiny Tinkers STEAM Lab: 10:15am-11:00am. Ages 0-5. Harris Branch.

• Middlebury Library Events:

  • Reading Ready Storytime: 10:00am-10:45am. Infant/Toddler. 

• Goshen Library Events:

  • 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.

• Don Savoie: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Goshen Brewing Company. Wednesday Music Series.

• South Bend Cubs: 7:05pm. VS Sky Carp. Wine Wednesday. Half priced wine.

• Carly Pearce: 7:30pm. Blue Gate Theater. Shipshewana. Doors open at 6:30pm.
  

Thursday, April 16

• South Bend Library Events:

  • 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. North Liberty Branch.

• Elkhart Library Events:

  • Making Sensory Bottles with Golden Steps: 1:00pm-2:00pm. To celebrate Autism Awareness Month, we’re partnering with Golden Steps ABA to host a sensory bottle-making event. Main Branch.

  • Throwback Theatre: The Goonies: 5:00pm-7:00pm. Free popcorn and a Movie. Osolo Branch.

• Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events:

  • Kids in the Kitchen: 4:30pm-5:15pm. Grades 3-5. Main Branch.

• Middlebury Library Events:

  • Shimmy and Shake: 10:00am-10:30am. Wiggle, giggle, and get moving.

  • Teen Crafting Cloud Lights: 5:30pm-6:30pm. Teens.

• Goshen Library Events:

  • Teen Cafe: Button Making: 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.

• South Bend Cubs: 7:05pm. Four Winds Field. South Bend. VS Sky Carp. Thirsty Thursday.

Friday, April 17

• South Bend Library Events:

  • Babytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-2. Main Branch.

• Elkhart Library Events:

  • Preschool Party: Pout Pout Fish: 10:00am-11:00am. Downtown Branch.

• Goshen Library Events:

  • 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: Honeycomb Painting: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Grades 4-6.

• Meet Your Museum Tour: 1:00pm-2:00pm. Raclin Murphy Museum. Notre Dame.

• Welcome Desk Concert: 3:00pm-3:45pm. Raclin Murphy Museum. Notre Dame. Listen to acoustic set by Lucy Bullock while enjoying discounts at Ivan’s Cafe.

• South Bend Cubs: 7:05pm. Four Winds Field. South Bend. VS Sky Carp. Fireworks Friday. Gates open at 5:30.

Saturday, April 18

• South Bend Library Events:

  • Dungeons & Dragons: 1:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 12-18. Main Branch.

• Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events:

  • Teen Crafternoon: 2:00pm-3:00pm. Grades 6-12. Harris Branch.

• 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.

• Lagerfest 2026: 12:00pm-10:00pm. Goshen Brewing Company.

• Tulip Fest: 10:00am-3:00pm. Field to Vase. New Carlisle. Vendors and you pick flowers!

• South Bend Cubs: 4:05pm. Four Winds Field. South Bend.

• Luke Combs: 5:20pm. Notre Dame Stadium. South Bend.

Sunday, April 19

• Trivia at Manny's: 8:00pm-11:00pm. Manny’s. South Bend

• Hinterland bookery Mobile Bookshop: 10:00am-3:00pm.  Goshen Brewing Company.

• Fischoff Chamber Music Academy: 1:00pm-2:00pm. Raclin Murphy Museum. Notre Dame.

• South Bend Cubs: 2:05pm. Four Winds Field. South Bend.

• Mother Daughter 2nd Annual Princess Sneaker Ball: 3:00pm-6:00pm. Century Center. South Bend.