The IN List 2026: Apr 20- Apr 26
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 20
Storytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5. German Township Branch.
Meet Bolt the Pony: 11:00am-12:00am. Centre Township Branch.
Lego Builder Challenge: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Ages 6-11. Main Branch.
Tunes and Twirls for Tots: 10:30am-11:00am. Pierre Moran Branch.
Craft Night for Adults: 5:30pm-6:30pm. Osolo Branch.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events:
Stuffed Animal Sleepover: 6:00pm-6:30pm. Ages 0-11. Main Branch.
Cooking Classics: Flower Cookies: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Adults. Main Branch.
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!
Tuesday, April 21
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: 3:30pm-4:30pm. Ages 12-18. River Park Branch.
Sensory Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm. Ages 3-9. Centre Township Branch.
Pokemon Florals for Teens: 4:30pm-6:00pm. Ages 12 and up. Main Branch.
Storytime with Miss Janell: 9:30am-10:15am. & 11:00am-11:45am. Osolo Branch.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events:
Popcorn & Pickup: 5:30pm-6:00pm. Ages 0-11. Main Branch. Must have registered to the Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Teen Gaming: 3:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 6-12. Downtown.
Lego Club: 4:00pm-4:45pm. 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.
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.
Ivy Tech Day Carnival: 12:00pm-4:00pm. Ivy Tech South Bend Campus. Celebrate Ivy Tech Day with us at the South Bend campus for a fun filled carnival that gives back!
Wednesday, April 22
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. Tutt Branch.
Fire Truck Visit: 11:30am-12:30am. All Ages. Western Branch.
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
Reading Ready Storytime: 10:00am-10:45am. Infant/Toddler.
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.
Porch Party Indy 500: 5:30pm-7:30pm. Tire Rack. South Bend.
Zoo Luminate: 7:00pm-11:00pm. Potawatomi Zoo. South Bend. Every Wed-Sun! April 22nd-June 28th.
The Dawg: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Goshen Brewing Company. Live Music.
Thursday, April 23
Storytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5. Lakeville, Main and River Park Branches.
Babytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-2. Francis Branch.
Lego Night: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Ages 6-11. Tutt Branch.
Little Explorers: 10:00am-11:00am. Main Branch.
Shimmy and Shake: 10:00am-10:30am. Wiggle, giggle, and get moving.
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.
Rhett Walker feat Olivia Lane: 7:00pm. Blue Gate Music Hall. Shipshewana.
Friday, April 24
Babytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-2. Main Branch.
Seeds & Sunlight: 3:30pm-4:30pm. Ages 8-12. North Liberty Branch.
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events:
Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt Lock In: 5:30pm-7:30pm. Grades 6-12.
Fuse Bead Fridays: 3:00pm-4:30pm. Youth.
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.
Maple Syrup Festival: 11:00am-9:00pm. Downtown Wakarusa. Featuring over 65 artisan vendors, 30-plus food vendors, and three days of continuous entertainment.
Saturday, April 25
Mishawaka Penn Harris Library Events:
Make With Us: Flower Power: 10:30am-12:00pm. Adults. Main 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.
It's Tops Future Classic-Mini Golf for Mighty Good: 10:00am-6:00pm. St Joe County Fair Grounds.
Blue-Gold Game: 2:00pm. Notre Dame.
Dinner Detective South Bend: 6:00pm-9:00pm. Embassy Suites. South Bend.
Music Bingo: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Goshen Brewing Company.
Maple Syrup Festival: 9:00am-9:00pm. Downtown Wakarusa. Featuring over 65 artisan vendors, 30-plus food vendors, and three days of continuous entertainment.
Sunday, April 26
Trivia at Manny's: 8:00pm-11:00pm. Manny’s. South Bend
Brunch, Bingo & Bubbly: 10:00am-2:00pm. Ironhand Vineyard. South Bend.
Maple Syrup Festival: 11:00am-6:00pm. Downtown Wakarusa. Featuring over 65 artisan vendors, 30-plus food vendors, and three days of continuous entertainment.